For Administrators
Build Cultural Competencies with Students and Teachers
iEARN-USA membership unlocks opportunities for teachers to develop skills through our professional development programs, access to long-term relationships through our network, and greater cultural understanding. Students gain the skills necessary to compete in a 21st century globalized environment. Students and teachers are able to use our projects to work with their international peers on projects within a variety of subject matter. All of our projects are aligned with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, so students gain cultural understanding while learning how to solve the problems of tomorrow.Â
Virtual Projects
Our library of virtual projects and collaborative education was recently recognized by the World Economic Forum as one of the world’s most innovative models in education. Through our projects that touch nearly every major subject area, and the collaboration facilitated through our proprietary, safe, and monitored Collaboration Centre, meaningful connections are made.
Impact
- Students and teachers gain access to the iEARN network, consisting of 140 countries and 2 million students.
- Virtual exchange projects have a large impact on students, by building cultural understanding and empathy while communicating with their international peers through our proprietary and safe platform.lls)
- Teacher Professional Development, Resources, and Support is available to help our projects fit easily into your curriculum without the need for significant additional resources.
- Virtual Exchange projects fit well into core curriculum requirements, with projects being available across a wide range of disciplines.iEARN projects are designed and facilitated by educators in our network who teach STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), Creative & Language Arts, or Social Studies. Projects are submitted to an international committee for review and approval before being offered to the iEARN network.
- The project activities and recommendations are designed to support and enhance a teacher’s core curriculum. They are intentionally designed to allow teachers autonomy to decide what standards they cover within the project while simultaneously engaging the students in reflection, inquiry, and cross-cultural exploration that lead to global competencies
iEARN-USA membership has a lasting impact, is fun for students and teachers, and is easy to implement. Learn more about becoming a member.
Professional Development and Global Networking
Since 1988, iEARN-USA has equipped more than 100,000 educators with the technical, collaborative, and pedagogical skills needed to integrate global virtual projects in classrooms, after-school programs, and other educational settings. iEARN-USA offers training and professional development for schools and districts, customizable to your needs and circumstances. We also offer numerous opportunities to expand your professional network by connecting with our community of global educators.
Training and Professional Development
We offer customizable virtual and in-person workshops on how to fully utilize our iEARN programming and deepen competencies as a global educator. Training topics include Global Project Based Learning, Teaching with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Digital Citizenship, Global Education, and Virtual Exchange Strategies.
Global Network
We have a robust and engaged global educator network that connects and collaborates through our training workshops, Educator Hangouts, and virtual exchange projects.
Technology Requirements
Students with access to the internet can participate in iEARN projects using a computer, laptop, or mobile device. A list of our required domains can be provided to your IT department.
Data & Privacy Policy
iEARN-USA is committed to upholding the confidentiality and security of participant data. Please see our Privacy page to understand what we do with the data we collect from this site.
Student data is not collected on this site.
Our commitment to FERPA compliance ensures that we maintain the confidentiality and integrity of student records, reinforcing trust with students, parents, and educational partners.
Student data is managed in our Learning Management System (LMS), Powerschool/Schoology. Please see the Powerschool privacy page to understand student data privacy in our LMS.
Link to privacy page from us.iearn.org and link the Powerschool privacy page (https://www.powerschool.com/privacy/)
Study Abroad Programs
iEARN-USA is proud to be an implementing organization for several study abroad programs, including the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) programs and the National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) that are funded and supported by the United States Department of State Educational and Cultural Affairs Bureau.
