Anna Goodrum PortfolioI have a passion for global education and have traveled to China and Russia on other educational explorations. I have been married for 14 years and my husband and I love to visit many lands and explore different cultures together.
My teaching experience includes 12 years as a 5th grade teacher and 6 years teaching Kinder - 5th grade students in the Technology Lab. I am currently the International Baccalaureate Coordinator and Instructional Technology Facilitator at Farmington Woods Elementary in Cary, NC. This job allows me to combine my passion of global education and technology. I believe that through effective technology integration students can connect and learn about the world around them. I am excited to learn more about Sweden and experience the culture and location first hand. |
Cultural Connections Project 1: Global Collaborative Project (Video Synopsis)
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Cultural Connections Project 2: Scripted Duologue (GoAnimate)
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Cultural Collections Project 1: Swedish Culture Map (Google Maps)
- Training Map, NCSU, Wolves
- Sweden Map
Cultural Collections Project 2: Tour Guide (History Pin)
Cultural Collections Project 3: Swedish History (MyHistro)
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Cultural Collections Project 4: Curated Collection of Objects (Voicethread)
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Cultural Reflections Project 1: The Last Word, Swedish education articles
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Cultural Reflections Project 2: Swedish Book Club (GoodReads)
This story brought out a few emotions for me. I made connections to the characters as they were described in the novel, because they reminded me of close family members. Ove is a true character in the sense that he views the world only one sided. His way is the only way. His wife is the opposite and finds the light in all aspects of life. The love that they have is endearing and what all couples should aim for. Love that lasts a lifetime.
I was also fascinated by the perception of the government involvement in healthcare. Since so much is decided by the government, Ove did not have faith that their decision was correct. It makes you wonder if this is better or not, even with the full range of care.
I recommend this story for those who want an easy read that can make you laugh, cry and immerse yourself in another country.
This story brought out a few emotions for me. I made connections to the characters as they were described in the novel, because they reminded me of close family members. Ove is a true character in the sense that he views the world only one sided. His way is the only way. His wife is the opposite and finds the light in all aspects of life. The love that they have is endearing and what all couples should aim for. Love that lasts a lifetime.
I was also fascinated by the perception of the government involvement in healthcare. Since so much is decided by the government, Ove did not have faith that their decision was correct. It makes you wonder if this is better or not, even with the full range of care.
I recommend this story for those who want an easy read that can make you laugh, cry and immerse yourself in another country.
Cultural Reflections Project 3: Travel Writing (Blog)
When looking over the itinerary for the two week stay in Stockholm, I was pleasantly surprised to see the option to hop over to another country for additional cultural exploration. Copenhagen delighted me with the possibility of delicious Danish treats and colorful sights. As we kept walking, we stumbled upon the entrance to Christiania, also known as Freetown Christiania. This too had been in my guidebooks.
While curious, I was a bit unsure of what to expect as we ventured inside. You see Christiania is not your average neighborhood in Copenhagen. It is actually a self-proclaimed autonomous neighborhood with about 1000 residents. The entire location is about 84 acres and scattered with bright colorful murals. Those that live in Christiania do not pay Denmark taxes and the area has its own set of laws and ideals.
Wandering through the town the first thing you notice is the colors. Bright colors are everywhere, yet the area is not colorful from flowers that you may see adorn a castle yard, instead the colors stem from artwork.
Recycled art is seen in sculpture, mural and creativity abounds. Did you know there is even a bicycle cart that can be seen on streets throughout many cities that originated here? It is actually named (Christiania Cart) after the town and has morphed into a staple in society.
Walking further into town you began to notice more than just color. Scents from my college days awakened my senses, as I realized I am no longer in wonderland. The culture of Christiania allows and permits the open selling of hash which is illegal in Denmark. This majority of trade happens on Pusher street which runs through the town. As a travel tip, do not take pictures in this area. The locals prefer to keep their pastimes undocumented.
Conversations with the locals in a neighborhood art gallery, led to an understanding of how the town works. There is a governing body and a board that makes the decisions for the town. You cannot just move into the Christiania, so if you would like to one day reside there you need to get to know someone. At one point they had their own schools, but more recently they have decided to send their children to the schools in Denmark and only keep a few preschools. Apparently the preschoolers get to ride ponies, but this was not something we witnessed.
While, Freetown Christiania may be one of the more unusual places I have visited with its homemade houses, art galleries and cheap organic eateries - it is sure to be one part of Copenhagen that I will not forget.
When looking over the itinerary for the two week stay in Stockholm, I was pleasantly surprised to see the option to hop over to another country for additional cultural exploration. Copenhagen delighted me with the possibility of delicious Danish treats and colorful sights. As we kept walking, we stumbled upon the entrance to Christiania, also known as Freetown Christiania. This too had been in my guidebooks.
While curious, I was a bit unsure of what to expect as we ventured inside. You see Christiania is not your average neighborhood in Copenhagen. It is actually a self-proclaimed autonomous neighborhood with about 1000 residents. The entire location is about 84 acres and scattered with bright colorful murals. Those that live in Christiania do not pay Denmark taxes and the area has its own set of laws and ideals.
Wandering through the town the first thing you notice is the colors. Bright colors are everywhere, yet the area is not colorful from flowers that you may see adorn a castle yard, instead the colors stem from artwork.
Recycled art is seen in sculpture, mural and creativity abounds. Did you know there is even a bicycle cart that can be seen on streets throughout many cities that originated here? It is actually named (Christiania Cart) after the town and has morphed into a staple in society.
Walking further into town you began to notice more than just color. Scents from my college days awakened my senses, as I realized I am no longer in wonderland. The culture of Christiania allows and permits the open selling of hash which is illegal in Denmark. This majority of trade happens on Pusher street which runs through the town. As a travel tip, do not take pictures in this area. The locals prefer to keep their pastimes undocumented.
Conversations with the locals in a neighborhood art gallery, led to an understanding of how the town works. There is a governing body and a board that makes the decisions for the town. You cannot just move into the Christiania, so if you would like to one day reside there you need to get to know someone. At one point they had their own schools, but more recently they have decided to send their children to the schools in Denmark and only keep a few preschools. Apparently the preschoolers get to ride ponies, but this was not something we witnessed.
While, Freetown Christiania may be one of the more unusual places I have visited with its homemade houses, art galleries and cheap organic eateries - it is sure to be one part of Copenhagen that I will not forget.
Cultural Reflections Project 5: Impressions of Sweden (Meme Generator)