Phase+1+Essay-+What+is+the+GLIP+project+all+about?

Phase 1 Essay- What is this GLIP all about? During this GLIP we will self- reflect, share, collaborate and join forces to make changes and share ideas through technology. In Phase 1 we reflected on our sense of self. The way we view the world comes from our surroundings, beliefs, history, culture, and families. As we share who we are and where we come from with others outside our local area, we begin to see the subtle and sometimes significant likenesses and differences among us. Now that we have reflected on ourselves here are some questions to think about as we begin sharing and collaborating in Phase ll: Why do I view myself as a leader, follower, or researcher? What is my role in this GLIP project? How am I a like and different from the others in my group? What special and unique qualities do I bring to the group? In Phase ll we will have the opportunity to share a place in our local area that is special to us and show its beauty and friendliness. It is here that we will be able to see your local area from your point of view. How you portray your community will have affect on how others in the group perceive your local area. Here are some questions to ponder as you complete Phase ll: What are the positive aspects of my community? How can I share how I feel about the area I live in with details about the community? What features about my local area makes it unique and special? In Phase lll you will share a local problem in your area. Most of you have already identified a problem in Phase l. In Phase lll we will look deeper at these problems. Some of the problems seem to reoccurring regardless of where we live. One of the main problems mentioned is poverty and the state of the economy. You will be able to share from your perspective, collaborate with others and join together to make changes on a global level that will affect your community. Some questions to think about as we go forward are the following: What are the most significant problems that we are facing on a local and global level? What are some steps to solve these problems? How will the steps we decide on be implemented?

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