Events

Thursday, July 7, 2011 (8)

Jul 7, 2011
October 9, 2010
Saturday

  • Food and Culture - a Global, Collaborative Classrooms Project

  • Oct 9, 2010 to Dec 31, 2013
  • Location: Online and in your classrooms
  • Description: Let your students learn with the world, not just about the world!The purpose of this project is the development of a global, collaborative classrooms project which will provide a context for students to:* Develop knowledge, skills and habits conducive to excellent health* Practice habits of responsible citizenship - locally to globally* Develop Global Competencies by studying "with" the world instead of "about" the world* Develop critical 21st Century Skills* Become engaged in a rigorous, relevant and real-world project* Engage the knowledge within the disciplines through research, problem solving and application* Learn - as opposed to memorizing then forgetting discrete factsThe initial sources of inspiration for this project were the book, Hungry Planet - What the World Eats, which is both a beautiful and profound essay on the people of our planet and the food they eat; the Edible Schoolyard Project where students grow and cook their own food, as many of the content standards are tau
  • Created by: Anne Shaw
March 5, 2011
Saturday

  • Global Media Literacy Network

  • Mar 5, 2011 to Mar 1, 2016
  • Location: Global, Online & Belgrade
  • Description:

    MEDIA LITERACY NETWORK IS ONE NEW DIGITAL MOVEMENT WILL DEVELOP ONLINE PLATFORM FOR THE MULTILEVEL CROSS SECTORS INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION IN MEDIA LITERACY

     

    • The main goal of the Platform will be the collection, promotion and dissemination of the mew methodologies, projects and audio visual tools in new and traditional media.
    • Everybody working in media literacy is welcome to become a member of the Platform without membership fee if accepted to promote the Platform and give to the Platform one or more creative projects application.
    • The Platform will offer to the members wide online visibility, events, workshops and seminars and large list of potential partners for international cooperation and projects.
    • The Platform will offer to every member online space and editorial rights for providing information, audio visual promotion of multimedia productions and call for participation through easy and user friendly online software.
    • Open a Media Literacy Market to trade expertise and profit from th
  • Created by: Miomir Rajcevic
May 25, 2011
Wednesday
June 15, 2011
Wednesday

  • Online Courses on Ancient and Modern China

  • Jun 15, 2011 to Aug 23, 2011
  • Location: Online
  • Description:

    Explore China’s rich history and its relationship with the world in preparation to teach students about this economic and cultural powerhouse.  Featuring live online chats with scholars, audio and video content, and more, these courses offer interactive learning opportunities on your own schedule. Each course also provides student-friendly tools and resources ready for use in your classroom. 

    Two graduate credits are available per course.  Participating educators also qualify for a study tour to china!

     

    The Enduring Legacy of Ancient China 

    June 15-August 23
    10-Week Online Course

    Open to All K-12 Educators


    Changing China: History and Culture Since 1644

    June 15-August 23
    10-Week Online Course

    Recommended especially for educators in grades 6-12

    To register or for more information, email Abby Detweiler at abby@primarysource.org.

  • Created by: Gina Sultan
June 26, 2011
Sunday

  • GEEO Summer Travel Programs

  • Jun 26, 2011 at 6:00pm to Aug 3, 2011 at 7:00pm
  • Location: All over the world
  • Description:
    Global Exploration for Educators Organization (GEEO) is a non-profit organization that runs summer professional development travel programs designed for teachers. 

    GEEO is offering 9 different travel programs for the summer of 2011: India/Nepal, Vietnam, Egypt, Turkey/Jordan/Egypt, South Africa/Mozambique/Zimbabwe/    Botswana, Morocco, Argentina/Uruguay/Brazil, Peru and Costa Rica. Registration deadline is June 1st, 2011, however some of the programs will be full before then. 

    Educators have the option to earn graduate school credit (3 credits through Indiana University) and professional development credit while seeing the world.  The trips are 8 to 23 days in length and are designed and discounted to be interesting and affordable for teachers. GEEO also advises teachers on how to find funding to subsidize the cost of the trips. GEEO provides teachers educational materials and the structure to help them bring their experiences into the classroom. The trips are open to all nationalities of K
  • Created by: Jesse Weisz
July 1, 2011
Friday

  • Palestine/Israel : Prospects for Peace with Justice July 01, 2011 - July 11, 2011 , December 2-12, 2011, June 6-16, 2012

  • Jul 1, 2011 to Jul 11, 2011
  • Location: Palestine
  • Description:

    At Global Exchange, we believe the root of violence in the region is caused by the Occupation and the complete disregard of international law and UN resolutions. We believe if U.S. citizens truly understood the reality of what is happening in the region, and were exposed to the amount of dialogue that even the Israeli public is exposed to, we would be able to begin to pressure our government to change its one-sided policies toward Israel.

    Our fact-finding delegations to Palestine & Israel strive to further the U.S. public's understanding of the conflict and the region's realities by giving people first-hand exposure to the human rights abuses occurring in the Occupied Territories. Participants have the opportunity to hear a diverse spectrum of Palestinian and Israeli voices and learn about their understanding of the conflict and hopes for a solution.

    We ask participants to ask tough questions: Should the U.S. government be giving $3 billion in annual aid to Israel, which already has the

  • Created by: Global Exchange Reality Tours
 

  • Human Trafficking and Rehabilitation of Sex-Trafficked Children and Coerced Child-Soldiers July 02, 2011 - July 12, 2011, July 1-12, 2012

  • Jul 1, 2011 to Jul 12, 2011
  • Location: Uganda
  • Description:

    Global Exchange Reality Tours is partnering with Not For Sale to bring together aspiring individuals to travel to Uganda. Discovering Uganda means exploring a quintessential example of the complex and unique tasks facing post-colonial African states. The development of this East African nation is beset with complex issues that make it an exceptional case study within the East African community and the larger narrative of post-colonial Africa. The civil war in the northern region has raised critical global issues surrounding human rights, child abduction, and the reconciliation of peace and justice on the international and domestic stage. Join us as we learn about the struggles, successes and identities of Uganda, through the eyes of the people and organizations that are working on the rehabilitation and psychological recovery of child soldiers.

    Discover Uganda in all of its differences. Experience this a country that few visit and bring your stories home to share with others.

    A valid vis

  • Created by: Global Exchange Reality Tours
July 7, 2011
Thursday

  • Partnership for Global Learning: Asia Society conference

  • Jul 7, 2011 at 6:00pm to Jul 9, 2011 at 1:30pm
  • Location: Rockville Hilton
  • Description:

    The Asia Society Partnership for Global Learning annual conference connects educators, business leaders, and policymakers to share best practices, build partnerships, and advance policies to ensure that all students are prepared for work and citizenship in the global 21st century.

    • Learn with world experts about the best resources to prepare our students for post-secondary education and the workforce in an interconnected world.
    • Lead by advocating for global competence as a key priority in American education.

    Registration link: http://sites.asiasociety.org/pgl2011/conference/register/

    Early-bird discount ends June 13.

  • Created by: Dr. Rita Oates