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Teaching About Asia in the Time of Pandemic: Asia Shorts

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In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to find ways to connect students with the world around them. One way to do this is to teach about different cultures and perspectives. Asia Shorts is a collection of short films that provide a glimpse into the lives of people from all over Asia. These films can be used to teach students about a variety of topics, including culture, history, geography, and social issues.

Asia is the largest continent in the world, and it is home to a wide variety of cultures and perspectives. By teaching about Asia, we can help students to understand the world around them and to develop a more global perspective.

In addition, teaching about Asia can help students to:

Teaching About Asia in a Time of Pandemic (Asia Shorts)

by Alex Beyman

5 out of 5

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Develop critical thinking skills. By analyzing different cultures and perspectives, students can learn to think critically about the world around them.
Develop empathy and understanding. By learning about the experiences of people from different cultures, students can develop empathy and understanding for others.
Connect with the world around them. By learning about different cultures and perspectives, students can connect with the world around them and feel like they are part of a global community.

Asia Shorts is a collection of short films that can be used to teach about a variety of topics, including culture, history, geography, and social issues. The films are available for free online, and they can be streamed in the classroom or downloaded for offline use.

Here are a few ideas for how to use Asia Shorts in your classroom:

Use the films as a starting point for discussions. The films can be used to spark discussions about a variety of topics, such as culture, history, geography, and social issues.
Have students create their own short films. After watching the films, students can be asked to create their own short films about Asia. This can be a great way for students to express their creativity and to learn more about the continent.
Use the films to create a virtual field trip. The films can be used to create a virtual field trip to Asia. This can be a great way for students to experience the continent without having to leave the classroom.

Asia Shorts is available for free online at the following website:

https://asiashorts.org/

The website includes a variety of films that can be used to teach about a variety of topics. The films are available in a variety of languages, and they are all subtitled in English.

In addition to Asia Shorts, there are a number of other resources available to help you teach about Asia in your classroom. Here are a few links to additional resources:

Asia for Educators: https://asiaforeducators.org/
The Asia Society: https://asiasociety.org/
The National Council of Teachers of English: https://www.ncte.org/

These organizations provide a variety of resources, including lesson plans, activities, and professional development opportunities.

Teaching about Asia in the time of pandemic is more important than ever. Asia Shorts is a collection of short films that can be used to teach about a variety of topics, including culture, history, geography, and social issues. These films can be used to connect students with the world around them and to help them develop a more global perspective.

Teaching About Asia in a Time of Pandemic (Asia Shorts)

by Alex Beyman

5 out of 5