Want to meet an EF Group Leader who incorporates global awareness into her curriculum? Want to read about how global awareness fits into 21st century skills? Looking for some additional educational resources from PBS? Or how about some great packing tips from a seasoned pro?
Then check out the newly released February issue of the EF Travel Tribune, our online magazine.
In Group Leader Spotlight, meet art teacher Rebecca Young-Sletten from Bismarck High School in Bismarck, North Dakota. Rebecca took her first tour to Japan because she traveled there as a Fulbright Scholar. Now, she is a big believer in travel and global awareness: "Global awareness is the key to our future." Rebecca also offers great tips for group leaders, including good ideas and advice on fundraising.
In Group Leader Forum, experienced EF Group Leader Bob Reif offers his suggestions for a great packing list.
In Educational Resources, get some great lesson ideas from PBS Teachers, including The International Role of the United Nations, Examining the Connection Between Education and Power, Cultural Awareness: A Writing Activity, and Economics: The Effects of Globalization.
In Online Updates, find out about EF Teacher Convention Tours and our 12 new tours for 2009.
In EF News, we examine Route 21, the new online resource for 21st century skills-related information from the Partnership for 21st Century Skills.
And, in Staff Spotlight, meet some of the EF people who help teachers create life-changing experiences for their students. This month, you can meet Emily Deemer, a tour consultant; Kristin Donovan, a regional customer service manager; Tanaya Hilton, a marketing and public relations coordinator; and Dorothy Tso, a regional account coordinator.
Our Travel Tribune staff wants to hear from you. You can submit a question for our Group Leader Forum, share your ideas for Educational Resources or even take a survey about the Travel Tribune. Plus, you can nominate a group leader for Group Leader Spotlight, or even pose a question for next month's spotlight: Jeremy Van Hof of DeWitt, Michigan, who uses his own blog to keep his group informed. And you can email the staff directly at tribune@ef.com.
