THE GLOBALORIA PILOTS AT A GLANCE
Since its launch in the summer of 2006, the Globaloria.org platform, thematic networks, program,
curriculum and resources have been successfully piloted in a variety of settings and locations
throughout the United States and worldwide.
This Research Symposium presents research efforts focusing on two implementation models:
1. Globaloria in West Virginia: A Public School System Model of Scaling the Integration of a
Statewide Learning Network into Multiple Locations – 1 County/School/Teacher at a Time
2. Globaloria in Texas: A Charter School System Model of Full Integration of Globaloria into the
Daily Curriculum for the Entire School Body of Students
Below are overviews of both models and indicators of progress to date.
1. Globaloria in West Virginia: A Public School System Model of Scaling the Integration of a
Statewide Learning Network into Multiple Locations – 1 County/School/Teacher at a Time
www.Globaloria.org/wv/
A first-of-its-kind statewide network for learning, this model demonstrates the potential for Globaloria
to be implemented on a large scale, integrated at multiple grade levels, across the public school system
and higher education. Currently in its fourth year of operations, Globaloria WV has expanded to include
1300 students and educators from 41 middle schools, high schools, community colleges and alternative
education programs across the state. Educators engage in intensive ongoing in-person and virtual
professional development programs (3 in-person and 8 virtual trainings). They learn to implement
Globaloria as an integrated program within the school curriculum, aligning the program with state
standards and objectives in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and 21st Century Skills. This
program is conducted in collaboration with the West Virginia Department of Education, the WV
Governor’s Office, and private and public foundations in West Virginia.
Globaloria in West Virginia By the Numbers
Globaloria WV
Pilot Year 1
(2007-08)
Pilot
Year 2
(2008-09)
Pilot
Year 3
(2009-10)
Pilot Year 4
(2010-2011)
(projected)
40
46
21
47
130
205
110
162
210
367
72
345
434
806
Students
Girls
Boys
Middle School
High School
186
933
Globaloria WV
Pilot Year 1
(2007-08)
Pilot
Year 2
(2008-09)
Pilot
Year 3
(2009-10)
Pilot Year 4
(2010-2011)
(projected)
12
6
86
34
30
336
72
88
577
36
85
1240
67
(75%)
287
(85%)
534
(93%)
18
7
21
23
33
22
13
50
41
20
TOTAL Educators Trained
Schools
25
44
68
111
Middle Schools
High Schools
Colleges
Alternative Education Programs
1
4
1
1
3
7
1
2
3
13
4
2
8
28
3
2
TOTAL Schools
7
13
22
41
2
0
15
3
28
16
50
20
After School
3
College Associates Degree Course
0
Alternative Education
1
Enrichment
TOTAL Learning Groups
6
Counties
TOTAL Counties
7
Students Participating in Competitions
Civics Games Competition
STEM Games Competition
Humanities Games Competition
TOTAL Students Participating
in Competitions
1
4
1
0
3
1
0
2
1
24
48
73
11
13
19
50
65
100
130
100
330
College
Alternative Education Programs
Total Students
Completion Rates
Students Receiving a Grade or
Credit for Globaloria
Educator Participants Trained
Educators
Principals
Superintendents
Learning Groups
Globaloria Elective
Integrated into Subject-Specific
and Core Curriculum Classes
115
Note: Please see the Globaloria WV Pilot Year 3 Grant Report in the Background Section for additional
information.
2. Globaloria in Texas: A Charter School System Model of Full Integration of Globaloria into the
Daily Curriculum for the Entire School Body of Students
www.MyGLife.org/usa/tx/
Launched in July 2009, the Globaloria pilot at the East Austin College Preparatory Academy (EACPA) is
the first implementation of Globaloria in a charter school. At EACPA , five groups of students attend a
90-minute Globaloria class 5 days a week. One lead educator teaches the class with support from a
technology integration specialist. Globaloria at EACPA provides enrichment and supports student
learning in a variety of school subjects where students have shown the greatest need – Mathematics,
Science, English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Health. The Year 1 Pilot was focused on Math.
Educators participate in three in-person and eight virtual training sessions during the year. In Pilot Year
1, all sixth grade students, 90 total, and four educators participated in Globaloria at EACPA. As a new
charter school, EACPA will add a new grade level each year. In Pilot Year 2, all sixth and seventh graders,
approximately 200 students, will use the Globaloria platform and curriculum to help them excel in STEM
learning. The World Wide Workshop Foundation is collaborating with the AMD Foundation and
Southwest Key Programs on this pilot implementation.
Globaloria in Texas By the Numbers
Globaloria TX
Students
Boys
Girls
TOTAL Students
Educators Leading Globaloria Classes
Full Time Educators
Support Educators
TOTAL Educators
Globaloria Instruction Time
Student Contact Hours (per student)
Educator Contact Hours (per educator)
Educator Training
In Person Educator Training Days
Educator Virtual Training Hours
Mentor Check-Ins with Educators
Games and Presentations
Game Demos Created
Student Presentations Given
Student Team Leaders
Boys
Girls
Percent Students Attending Voluntary Afterschool Sessions
Percent Students Completing Globaloria for Grade / Credit
Pilot Year 1
(2009-10)
Pilot Year 2
(2010-11)
40
44
84
100
100
200
1
3
4
2
1
3
240
1040
240
1040
6
20
8
40
36
36
16
32
100
200
4
12
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*
30%
100%
*
100%
Important URLs
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World Wide Workshop Website: http://www.worldwideworkshop.org/
Globaloria Programs: http://www.worldwideworkshop.org/programs/globaloria
Globaloria in West Virginia:
http://www.worldwideworkshop.org/programs/globaloria/globaloria-in-wv
Globaloria at East Austin College Prep Academy in Texas:
http://www.worldwideworkshop.org/programs/globaloria/eacpa
Globaloria STEM Games Competition:
http://www.worldwideworkshop.org/programs/globaloria/stemgames
Globaloria Civics Games Competition:
http://www.worldwideworkshop.org/programs/globaloria/civicsgames
Voices from the Field Mini-Documentary Series:
http://www.worldwideworkshop.org/programs/globaloria/vftf
Globaloria Reports and Studies: http://www.worldwideworkshop.org/reports
Globaloria in the News: http://www.worldwideworkshop.org/press