Glossary & Ethical Guidelines
Last update: February 31, 2024
Global Citizen: A global citizen, from the Class2Class perspective, is an empowered learner who collaboratively works across cultural boundaries to understand and address global challenges, particularly the UN Sustainable Development Goals, while developing core competencies in cross-cultural communication, digital collaboration, and problem-solving. They demonstrate emotional intelligence, cultural sensitivity, and a commitment to fostering positive change through international partnerships, all while maintaining awareness of personal, community, and global wellbeing.
Student-Centered Empowerment: We prioritize students’ voices and experiences, making them active contributors in shaping their own learning journeys.
Collaborative Online International Learning: COIL embodies our commitment to creating a connected, cross-cultural learning community. Through carefully designed international projects, students engage directly with peers from around the globe, experiencing firsthand the richness of diverse perspectives. This immersive, collaborative approach nurtures digital literacy, enhances cultural empathy, and equips learners with the real-world problem-solving skills necessary to address global challenges—paving the way for them to become proactive global citizens.
Intuitive and Easy: Our platform is designed for simplicity and ease of use, ensuring that every user can navigate and learn without unnecessary complications.
Empowering: We provide the tools, resources, and support needed for educators and students to gain confidence and take ownership of their growth.
Impact Focused: Every initiative is aimed at creating meaningful, positive change in education and fostering global citizenship.
Inclusive: We embrace diversity and ensure that everyone—regardless of background—feels welcome, respected, and valued.
Empathic: Our community is built on understanding and compassion, promoting respectful interactions and support among all members.
Friendly: We cultivate a warm, approachable atmosphere that encourages collaboration, connection, and a sense of belonging.
Global Awareness: We encourage a broad perspective, helping users understand and engage with diverse cultures and global challenges.
Sustainable: Our practices and solutions are designed to support long-term educational growth and responsible stewardship of resources.
Innovative: We continuously explore creative approaches and new technologies to enhance teaching, learning, and global collaboration.
People Driven: Decisions and developments are centered around the real needs and experiences of educators and learners.
21 Skills Oriented: We focus on building essential 21st-century skills—such as digital literacy, critical thinking, and cross-cultural communication—that empower our global citizens.
Project Based: Learning is organized around hands-on, real-world projects that encourage collaboration, problem-solving, and practical application of skills.
Security by Design: Robust security and privacy measures are embedded into every aspect of our platform to protect our community from the start.
Data-Driven: We use insights from data and analytics to guide improvements and ensure our educational approach remains effective and responsive.
Ethical Guidelines
Last update: February 20, 2025
Here are the Class2Class.org coexistence rules for a harmonious and smooth experience:
On the Learning Platform:
Always be respectful and polite in your posts, remember that everyone will read them.
It is important that you do not type in all caps, as this is interpreted as shouting. Don’t forget to use “please” and “thank you” where appropriate.
Interact with the community through the groups sharing your knowledge, opinions, messages, publications, etc.
Keep your texts brief and clear, and check for spelling before posting.
If you can, help with your classmate’s questions. This fosters an environment of mutual support.
Maintain a constructive and healthy dialogue in the debates.
Participating in Project & Virtual Meetings
Attend and be punctual in the meetings that your teacher schedules.
Join sessions with your name displayed and your camera on.
Be sure to keep your microphone muted when you’re not speaking to avoid distractions.
Treat all participants respectfully and kindly.
When using the video conferencing camera, make sure that what is in view is appropriate and that no private information is visible.
10 Policies for the Teaching Community:
1: Maintain respectful and professional communication with teachers and students at all times.
2. Do not share inappropriate, offensive, or illegal content through the different communication channels of the Class2Class.org community. Communication channels are defined as the C2C.org platform, WhatsApp group, Facebook group, or any other channel that C2C.org provides for user communication.
3. Respect the privacy and security of the personal information of Class2Class.org community members. This includes but is not limited to email addresses and WhatsApp numbers.
4. Stick to the commitments made in ongoing collaborative projects. Teachers who agree to collaborate on a project through Class2Class.org should honor their commitment to the project and actively work towards its completion including meeting deadlines, communicating effectively, and fulfilling collaboration responsibilities.
5. Abstain from any activity that violates the law or the rights that guarantee the integrity of community members. This includes but is not limited to, fundraising, selling products or services, and engaging in any discriminatory or harassing behavior.
6. Respect others’ boundaries and personal space: Teachers at Class2Class.org should keep their relationships professional. Avoid invasive actions like over-messaging, sharing private information, or pursuing inappropriate relationships. Always seek consent before starting communication or collaboration, and respect others’ privacy. Remember, Class2Class.org is solely for professional development and classroom collaboration.
7. Respect Intellectual Property Rights: Teachers should respect the intellectual property rights of others and should not use any copyrighted material without obtaining proper permission or giving proper credit.
8. Encourage Diversity and Inclusivity: Class2Class.org is committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity. Members of the community should respect differences in culture, language, religion, gender and other characteristics, and should work to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all involved.
9. Respect Time and Schedules: Teachers should respect each other’s time and schedules when communicating and collaborating on Class2Class.org. They should communicate clearly and in a timely manner and should avoid scheduling conflicts that may impact ongoing projects.
10. Moderation and Reporting: The Class2Class.org platform is committed to providing a safe and respectful environment for all its users. To maintain this environment, the platform will be moderated to ensure that its users adhere to the established policies and rules of conduct. If any user observes or experiences any inappropriate behavior or content, they should immediately report it to the Class2Class.org team at [email protected]
Enjoy your experience! Remember to be respectful and maintain a positive attitude at all times to get the most out of your Class2Class.org experience! Together we can create a responsible and engaged community!