# Resources for your global classroom

> Free guides, classroom activities and short training videos for projects with classes in other countries. No account needed.

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First published: 2026-10-05T10:24:38.000Z

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## Good places to start

New to global projects? Begin with one of these.

### Get to know each other

Five cultural exchange activities for a first collaboration, from festivals and recipes to games and music.

[Read guide](/resources/collaboration-guide-get-to-know-each-other/)

### Your first project in four steps

Follow one teacher's K-pop project through four clear phases you can reuse with your own class.

[Read guide](/resources/first-international-project-guide/)

### A checklist for every stage

Nine practical steps for preparing, running the student exchanges and reflecting afterwards.

[Read guide](/resources/collaborative-project-checklist/)

### Help every student take part

Pictures, a shared glossary and simple questions help English learners join the exchange.

[Read guide](/resources/overcoming-language-barriers-in-international-classroom-collaborations/)

## Browse all resources

Search by word or choose a topic.

### Quick guide for the first meeting with your partner teacher

What to do before, during and after your first video call, with a meeting template to fill in together.

[Download PDF](/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Quick-guide-for-the-first-meeting-with-your-partner-teacher.pdf)

## Ready to try it with a partner class?

Browse open projects from teachers around the world and join one that fits your class.

[Explore open projects](https://platform.class2class.org/en/discover)

Classroom activities · Guide

### [5 cultural exchange activities for a first classroom collaboration](/resources/collaboration-guide-get-to-know-each-other/)

A cultural exchange is a practical first international classroom collaboration.

Language and time zones · Guide

### [ESL global collaboration: language support for exchanges](/resources/overcoming-language-barriers-in-international-classroom-collaborations/)

For English learners, start a global classroom exchange with a picture, a shared glossary and one simple question.

SDGs and global citizenship · Article

### [Climate Action in Class: 5 SDG 13 Activities](/impact/teaching-sdg-13-climate-action-classroom/)

SDG 13 asks for urgent action on climate change and its impacts, and target 13.3 names education.

Training videos · Training video · Videos in English and Spanish

### [1. What is Class2Class.org?](/resources/1-what-is-class2class-org/)

Class2Class.org is a global learning community that connects teachers and students from different cultures to collaborate and co-create innovative solutions to the world’s challenges.

Classroom stories · Classroom story

### [How students in Tunisia and India designed anti-bullying project ideas](/success-cases/cut-bullying-out-international-student-collaboration/)

Cut Bullying Out connected students in Tunisia and India through video calls.

Start a project · Guide

### [Your First International Project in 4 Steps](/resources/first-international-project-guide/)

A teacher in Bangladesh, Tr.

Classroom activities · Article

### [30 International Classroom Project Ideas K-12 Teachers Are Using in 2026](/impact/international-classroom-project-ideas-30/)

You know your students need global perspectives.

SDGs and global citizenship · Article

### [Global citizenship: a definition teachers can use](/impact/global-citizenship-education-guide/)

Global citizenship means recognising connections with people beyond your own community and acting with respect and responsibility.

Start a project · Guide

### [Classroom collaboration checklist: 9 steps for teachers](/resources/collaborative-project-checklist/)

Use this nine-step classroom collaboration checklist to plan with a partner teacher, prepare students, exchange work and reflect together.

Language and time zones · Guide

### [4 classroom collaboration strategies across time zones](/resources/breaking-time-zone-barriers-asynchronous-global-collaboration/)

These classroom collaboration strategies help partner classes work across time zones.

Training videos · Training video · Videos in English and Spanish

### [2. About Global Collaboration](/resources/about-global-collaboration/)

Global collaboration happens when two or more classrooms in different countries work together on a shared learning goal.

Classroom stories · Classroom story

### [Student-Led Inclusion Project: Reducing Inequalities in Schools](/success-cases/student-led-inclusion-project-argentina/)

Our groundbreaking student-led inclusion project at Santa Inés School in Argentina is revolutionizing how schools approach SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities.

Start a project · Guide

### [After an international project: a reflection checklist](/resources/after-your-first-international-project/)

After an international project, compare a short reflection with your partner teacher if useful.

Classroom activities · Article

### [Five global classroom project ideas to explore with your class](/impact/5-global-projects-you-can-start-this-ye/)

Explore five project ideas through the work students will share: a fact-checking guide, a privacy proposal, a hunger podcast or video, a green-space proposal, or an inclusion toolkit.

SDGs and global citizenship · Article

### [5 sustainability projects for school that students can measure](/impact/students-sustainability-project-school-ideas/)

Good sustainability projects for school start with one clear question, a task students can manage and a record you can interpret: a reuse station, an outdoor observation, a water-use walk, a food-waste audit or energy records.

Language and time zones · Guide

### [Work Across Time Zones: 4 Simple Ways](/resources/discover-5-easy-ways-connect-classrooms-globally-time-zones/)

If you’ve ever tried to schedule a video call between classes to work in different time zones, you know the frustration.

Start a project · Guide

### [10 Common Mistakes Teachers Make in Global Classroom Projects (and How to Avoid Them)](/resources/common-mistakes-global-classroom-projects/)

Global classroom projects offer an enriching experience for both students and teachers, enabling cross-cultural exchange and the development of global competencies.

Training videos · Training video · Videos in English and Spanish

### [3. Designing Global Projects](/resources/3-how-to-implement-class2class-org/)

Designing a global project means guiding students through a structured collaboration process that connects learning goals, intercultural exchange, and meaningful outcomes.

Classroom stories · Classroom story

### [Bridging Global Perspectives: The Class2Class Climate Chats Podcast](/success-cases/global-climate-podcast/)

“Class2Class Climate Chats” is an innovative student-led podcast project initiated by 7th graders at Rocky Hill Country Day School in the United States.

Classroom activities · Guide

### [Discover Our New Project Ideas Library](/resources/project-ideas-library-international-classroom-collaboration/)

We’re thrilled to announce an exciting new feature on Class2Class.org that will make your international collaboration projects even easier!

SDGs and global citizenship · Article

### [15 short videos to teach gender equality, poverty, and environmental care in the classroom](/impact/15shortvideostoteachsdgsintheclassroom/)

With such a wide variety of stimuli, getting our students’ attention in class is a day-to-day challenge.

Start a project · Guide

### [Teacher collaboration tools: coordinate an international project](/resources/how-teachers-coordinate-international-projects/)

Teacher collaboration tools work best when each has a clear job: a shared plan for dates and activities, one place for teacher messages, and a space for student work.

Language and time zones · Article

### [Collaboration tools for students: choose tools for shared work](/impact/how-students-collaborate-online-tools-strategies/)

Choose collaboration tools for students by the task: write together, exchange ideas, manage work or create a shared product.

Training videos · Training video · Videos in English and Spanish

### [4. Our Educational Model](/resources/4-our-educational-model/)

At Class2Class.org, global collaboration is supported by a clear educational model.

Classroom stories · Classroom story

### [Global Collaboration in Action: What is school life like in Argentina, India and Ukraine?](/success-cases/my-school-project-argentina-india-ukraine-global-classroom/)

Teacher Gisel Crespo from Argentina wanted her students to see what school looks like beyond their own classroom.

Classroom activities · Guide

### [How to Use Global Project Templates](/resources/how-to-use-global-project-templates-classroom-collaboration/)

When you’re ready to bring global projects into your classroom, the biggest question is how to design a project that’s structured enough to succeed but flexible enough to fit your teaching reality.

SDGs and global citizenship · Article

### [How to Teach SDG 4 (Quality Education) in Your K-12 Classroom](/impact/teaching-sdg-4-quality-education-classroom/)

As educators, our primary goal is to empower students with knowledge and skills that prepare them for the future.

Start a project · Guide

### [Global Collaboration Without Experience: How to Start](/resources/global-collaboration-without-experience/)

Many teachers put off international classroom collaboration for a simple reason: they assume it requires months of planning, technical expertise, or a background in project-based learning.

Language and time zones · Article

### [The 5-Way COIL Methodology can improve English language learning](/impact/coil-english-teaching-international-projects/)

What if your writing assignments connected students with peers across continents?

Training videos · Training video · Videos in English and Spanish

### [5. Safety & Compliance](/resources/5-safety-compliance/)

Global collaboration can only succeed when students, teachers, and schools feel safe and protected.

Classroom stories · Classroom story

### [Collaboration in Action: Should Rivers Be Connected? — An International Debate Across 10 Countries](/success-cases/collaboration-in-action-should-rivers-be-connected-an-international-debate-across-10-countries/)

They don’t just learn to argue — they learn to listen, think, and speak with confidence.

Classroom activities · Article

### [4 Inspiring COIL Project Ideas to Start Implementing in January](/impact/four-inspiring-coil-project-ideas-start-january/)

January is the perfect time to try something new in your classroom .

SDGs and global citizenship · Article

### [ESD examples: sustainability across school subjects](/impact/what-is-esd-education-teachers-guide/)

Examples of education for sustainable development include a food-waste investigation, water-use calculations, a school-improvement proposal and a discussion of resource decisions.

Start a project · Guide

### [How to Start a Global Classroom Project in 2 Weeks](/resources/how-to-start-a-global-classroom-project-in-2-weeks/)

You’ve heard about the benefits of global classroom collaboration—students developing cultural competence, practicing real-world communication skills, and connecting learning to a world beyond their classroom walls.

Training videos · Training video · Videos in English and Spanish

### [6. Best Practices for a Successful Global Project](/resources/6-best-practices-for-a-successful-global-project/)

Creating a global collaboration project is not about doing everything at once or designing a perfect experience from the start.

Classroom stories · Classroom story

### [3 Teachers Who Connected Classrooms Across Continents (and How You Can Too)](/success-cases/success-stories-teachers-connected-classrooms-continents/)

What happens when a student in India shares ideas with a classmate in Romania?

Classroom activities · Article

### [Active Learning Methods: 8 Classroom-Tested Approaches for K-12 Teachers](/impact/active-learning-methods-classroom-guide/)

You know the scene: twenty minutes into your lecture, and half the class has mentally checked out.

SDGs and global citizenship · Calendar

### [SDG Calendar](/sdg-calendar/)

We have project ideas for every month — all connected to special international days like Earth Day, Peace Day, and Women’s Day.

Start a project · Guide

### [Start international collaboration with a partner classroom](/resources/steps-to-start-your-first-international-collaboration-project/)

To start international collaboration, choose a shared question, find a partner teacher and agree what the two classes will exchange.

Start a project · Article

### [Project-based learning: 5 assessment strategies](/impact/assessing-student-work-international-collaborations/)

To assess work in a project-based learning exchange, agree shared goals, build a rubric, give feedback during the work, collect process evidence and allow different ways to show understanding.

Classroom stories · Classroom story

### [Asia–Europe Teachers Launch a Worldwide Learning Program](/success-cases/high-school-teachers-from-asia-and-europe-meet-and-kick-off-world-wide-learning-program-for-their-students/)

Last 16th of September 2022 high school teachers from Moldova, Tunisia, Romania, Bangladesh, Taiwan, Greece, and Peru met in an online gather-round to discuss the kick-off learning program of Class2Class.org – an educational Edtech that offers the possibility to connect high school classes around

Start a project · Guide

### [First Steps to Getting Started with Class2Class.org](/resources/first-steps-to-getting-started-with-class2class-org/)

Welcome to Class2Class.org, where learning knows no borders!

Start a project · Guide

### [Find Your Perfect Teacher Partner on Class2Class.org](/resources/find-your-perfect-match-global-teacher-collaboration-class2class/)

Class2Class.org is here to make that dream a reality!

Start a project · Guide

### [How to Create an Effective Profile on Class2Class.org](/resources/create-effective-profile-class2class-org-step-by-step-guide/)

Your Class2Class.org profile is like a key that can unlock a world of exciting global educational collaboration.

Start a project · Guide

### [How to Enroll Students for Global Learning on Class2Class.org](/resources/enroll-students-global-collaboration/)

Imagine your students collaborating with peers from different countries, exchanging ideas, and gaining fresh perspectives on global issues.

Start a project · Guide · Español

### [Cómo empezar un proyecto global en enero: guía rápida para docentes de Latinoamérica](/resources/como-empezar-proyecto-global-enero-docentes-latinoamericanos/)

El inicio del año escolar es un momento único.
