Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - Events - Actionable Innovations Global

January 20, 2010

Wednesday

Online China Courses for Educators
Jan 20, 2010 to May 5, 2010
Location: Primary Source
Description: Primary Source, a Boston-based global education nonprofit that serves K-12 teachers, is offering its first ever online courses this school year.Build your content knowledge and earn graduate credit in a flexible learning environment with Primary Source!Opportunities include:The Enduring Legacy of Ancient China Thinking Like a Historian in the Digital Age: Primary Sources for Primary StudentsSend your registration request or questions to registration@primarysource.org.
Created by: Julie Newport

February 15, 2010

Monday

Home Lighting In Developing Countries - Systems & Global Engineering Project
Feb 15, 2010 to Mar 26, 2010
Location: Collaboration Central
Description: Lighting consumes roughly 25% of world energy use, and is a major source of energy waste and pollution in many regions. There is no single answer to meeting the energy demands related to lighting. Every region has unique needs that must be addressed. Therefore a multitude of alternative lighting and power devices must be developed to meet the needs of various regions and populations in an effort to both increase the quality of life and to lower energy use.Many regions have relatively consistent levels of sunlight during the day that may be harnessed to capture the energy needed for lighting. One possible solution would be a lightweight and low cost system to that does not require the use of scarce fuel. In this telecollaborative project, students in grades 9 - 12 will work with other schools to design and develop a prototype solar lighting device that is able to harness the sun's energy and can meet general lighting needs.Through this project, students will be introduced to the concept
Created by: Dave Janosz

March 1, 2010

Monday

Water Purification - Systems & Global Engineering Project
Mar 1, 2010 to Apr 16, 2010
Location: Collaboration Central
Description: In this telecollaborative project, students in grades 9 - 12 will study technologies related to water purification. Students will explore the need for clean water and the issues related to contaminated water, including treatment options. Ultimately, classes around the world will be paired together to collaborate on the design and production of a water purification system to be used in a developing country.This project integrates Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) using a systems engineering approach. Systems engineering activities present an opportunity for students to do engineering the way engineers do it. Students can work together to identify problems or opportunities, explore alternatives, create models and test them. The Internet and computer-aided design software make it feasible for students in multiple locations to work together to develop solutions to complex engineering challenges.This project has been designed to accomplish a number of related goals:Expose stu
Created by: Dave Janosz

Biodynamic Farming - Systems & Global Engineering Project
Mar 1, 2010 to Apr 30, 2010
Location: Collaboration Central
Description: In this telecollaborative project, students in grades 9 - 12 will study and work with appropriate and organic technologies that support sustainable food resources which are necessary to combat current global food shortages. Students will research biodynamic farming systems, conduct investigations, and engage in a series of design challenges. Ultimately, students around the world will collaborate to design an aquaponics system that sustains plant and animal life.Through this project, students will be introduced to the concepts of systems engineering. Systems engineering activities present an opportunity for students to do engineering the way engineers do it. Students can work together to identify problems or opportunities, explore alternatives, create models and test them. The Internet and computer-aided design software make it feasible for students in multiple locations to work together to develop solutions to complex engineering challenges.Students are challenged to think critically a
Created by: Dave Janosz

March 17, 2010

Wednesday

A Nation Still At Risk: The Grim Realities Of School Dropouts
Mar 17, 2010 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm CDT
Location: Web
Description: In an era of accountability in public education, the reality is that large numbers of children are still being left behind. In too many instances these children have no voice-- they are just a statistic, a casualty of the system. This session will address the brutal facts of the dropout crisis in America and the need for all stakeholders to be part of the solution. The time for action is now!
Created by: Anne Archer