Global Connect on Leader in Me Online helps teachers and principals connect their classrooms with schools around the world. This guide covers how to navigate Global Connect, create a connection, and use the Message Center.
Accessing Global Connect
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In the top navigation, open the My Classroom menu and select Global Connect.
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The first time you open Global Connect, review and accept the Global Connect community guidelines. If you click No Thanks, you return to the Leader in Me Online homepage.
Note: Events have also moved to the My Classroom menu. You can still use Events without using Global Connect.
Navigating the Global Connect Homepage
The Global Connect homepage has six areas, numbered in the screenshot.
| # | Area | What You Can Do |
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| 1 | Navigation | Move between Posts, the Message Center, Stories, and Events. |
| 2 | Filter | Filter Connection Posts by subject. |
| 3 | Events | Preview upcoming events. Click See All to view every upcoming event. |
| 4 | Global Connections | Browse Connection Posts to see how schools around the world want to connect. To connect with a school, click Message in its post. |
| 5 | Add Post | Create your own Connection Post. |
| 6 | Community Stories | See how other schools are making connections. To share your class's experience, open the Community Stories page and scroll to the bottom. |