Tuesday, April 20, 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

March 1, 2010

Monday

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

April 20, 2010

Tuesday

Microsoft Institute Teacher Leader Series in Denver
Apr 20, 2010 from 8:30am to 5:00pm CDT
Location: Microsoft Office Denver
Description: Location: Denver, CODate: April 20, 2010The Microsoft Institute Teacher Leader Series was created for teacher trainers, curriculum integration specialists, master teachers, technology coaches and coordinators, department heads, and others. A workshop is now scheduled in your area.What You’ll Receive:• Free, hands-on training on project-based, student-centered activities for K-12 classrooms• Microsoft Teacher Leader certificate• Free access to professional development curriculum for your use in your school• Support from the Microsoft Partners in Learning Network community• Eligibility for clock or credits hours (will vary by state)• A "21st Century Classroom Pack for Students" upon completion of teacher training at your schoolSpace is limited. Register here: http://www.microsoft.com/teacherleaderStay informed about other events and resources like this by joining the free Microsoft Partners in Learning Network. http://bit.ly/agzrlA
Created by: Anne Archer