The impact of globalization on communication & education
As technology advances, the world is both getting larger and smaller. Today we are able to communicate with people across the globe at the touch of a button. While globalization, or communication between nations beyond their borders, is an old concept, with the onset of new technology globalization is impacting the ways we communicate and learn in fascinating ways. We are expanding our understanding of fellowship and as we become more connected, we are deepening our educational experiences. The rise in the use of the internet in particular has been incredibly instrumental in improving the ways in which we connect with one another.
Because of technologies like the internet, we have the opportunity to view diverse perspectives that were outside of our scope before. We are able to fully connect with someone who is thousands of miles away in real time and the effects are profound. Take two children taking an online math course together; a child from Texas and a child from Japan for example. These two students are able to share not only the content of the math class but their cultural perspectives as well. This additional component is no small detail. That kind of exchange opens up your sense of what parts of the world are accessible to you, which in turn lays the foundation for an evolved worldview.
Another wonderful benefit of globalization is that the world becomes more accessible and equitable in general. Search engines, Ebooks, online courses and other virtual education give more people the ability to learn about subjects that used to require a certain level of income or social positioning. Information isn’t as restricted and it allows us the opportunity not only to receive information but to enter into academic spaces and contribute. Globalization creates a space for ideas to transcend borders and social strata.
When you combine the access to new perspectives with access to previously highly safeguarded materials, what you get is the opportunity to create brand new worlds. When you can see the world through new eyes, you have the opportunity to innovate and really develop new educational opportunities, rethink how and why we communicate and create new systems to do both. We are able to create a more equitable world when we are all able to come to the proverbial table and share ideas.
