Woodlan helps in Haiti efforts

WOODLAN, Ind. (WANE) - Through a video-conferencing session powered by Global Nomads Group, Woodlan High School’s 9th-12th grade social studies classes were able to voice questions and concerns Thursday about the devastation in Haiti with people across the country that have been affected by the earthquake.

GNG creates education programs and media about global issues for youth and said programs and technologies like these in the classroom, such as live video-conferencing and multi-media videos, help students to understand the short-term and long-term effects of major events on the world ‘s youth.

Susan Schaefer is the 9th – 12th grade social studies teacher at Woodlan High School. “The students’ initial reaction to the earthquake was to find ways to help. Now that we have been able to talk to people who have family still in Haiti, the students are even more enthusiastic about doing their part.”

GNG said the program establishes awareness, bridges the boundaries of cultural misconception and instills a heightened appreciation and comprehension of the world.