Events

Friday, June 7, 2013 (6)

Jun 7, 2013
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
March 8, 2013
Friday
May 14, 2013
Tuesday

  • TIGed e-courses this May

  • May 14, 2013 at 7:00pm to Jun 19, 2013 at 8:30pm
  • Location: Online
  • Description:

    TakingITGlobal’s graduate level, accredited e-courses attract educators from around the world. Identifying practical ways to implement pedagogies that reinforce the development of 21st century skills in students is the primary focus of these offerings. Each course is designed to support educators' unique needs and curriculum requirements. e-Courses feature five weekly classes facilitated online, in real time, by an experienced global educator; and engaging readings, assignments and projects. These competitively priced e-courses will each be offered this May:

    Project-based Learning for Global Citizenship

    • May 22 – June 19, 2013

    Education for Environmental Stewardship

    • May 14 – June 11, 2013

    Empowering Student Voice in Education

    • May 22 – June 19, 2013

     

    For more information about TIGed’s e-courses and to register today, visit tigurl.org/ecourses

  • Created by: Kate Gatto
June 1, 2013
Saturday
June 7, 2013
Friday

  • The Creativity Workshop in New York

  • Jun 7, 2013 at 10:00am to Jun 10, 2013 at 1:00pm
  • Location: The Meta Center
  • Description:

    The Creativity Workshop in New York City will help you be more creative in your personal and professional life. To this end, the Workshop uses the tools of creative writing, memoir, art, photography, storytelling, mapmaking, and guided visualization. New York City is famous for its museums, cultural life, shopping and restaurants. It is a great place to recharge your energy and find inspiration.

    The Workshop meets for 3 hours a day. You will have the rest of the time to wander around the city.

    The Creativity Workshop is attended by people from many different countries and professions, including business, education, psychology, the sciences and the arts.

    Experts agree that creativity is key to success in all professions. It also helps individuals feel more fulfilled, relaxed, and happier.

    Many people who have taken The Creativity Workshop say that it was an essential and transformative experience. It helped them write their books, start new companies, complete long overdue projects, transit

  • Created by: Ceci Glusman