Events

Thursday, June 27, 2013 (5)

Jun 27, 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
June 1, 2013
Saturday
June 23, 2013
Sunday

  • The Creativity Workshop in Crete

  • Jun 23, 2013 at 10:00am to Jun 29, 2013 at 1:00pm
  • Location: Hotel Samaria
  • Description:

    The Creativity Workshop in Crete 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.

    The Workshop will take place near the cafe-lined harbor of old Chania, the Island of Crete's most picturesque town. You will have time after class to swim in clear waters, sit in sunny cafes, and sight-see this magnificent island.

    The Workshop meets for 3 1/2 hours a day. You will have the rest of the time free to swim in clear waters, sit in sunny cafes, and sight-see this magnificent island.

    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. Travel outside our own culture is known to be one of the greate

  • Created by: Ceci Glusman
June 27, 2013
Thursday

  • Sixth Annual Partnership for Global Learning Conference

  • Jun 27, 2013 at 2:00pm to Jun 29, 2013 at 2:00pm
  • Location: Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge
  • Description:

    Success in college and the workplace now require global knowledge and skills. Asia Society Partnership for Global Learning strives to ensure that all students graduate both college-ready and globally competent. 

    Themed “Engage the World,” the 2013 conference will feature presentations on educational practice from people who are shaping the world; will have 50+ workshops with get hands-on pedagogical techniques for teachers, by teachers; and highlight students talking about the global innovation age—and the education they need. 

  • Created by: Aparna Patankar