Events

Thursday, July 4, 2013 (5)

Jul 4, 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
July 1, 2013
Monday

  • 2013 iEARN International Teachers Conference and Youth Summit

  • Jul 1, 2013 to Jul 6, 2013
  • Location: Qatar National Conventional Center
  • Description:
    The iEARN International Teachers Conference and Youth Summit:  July 1-6, 2013 in Doha, Qatar. Each year (since 1994) educators and youth from over 70 countries come together in a different country to share how they have used connective technologies in the classroom and after school programs. The theme of the 2013 conference will focus on the use of technologies in education to reach out, learn and build a better world together.  The conference will cover topics such as environment, cultural diversity and the use of Information and Communication Technologies in the classroom. Educators and students worldwide will be able to attend plenary sessions, deliver or attend a variety of workshops to further develop their knowledge and skills, share experiences, discover innovative ways to use ICTs, and connect with their peers across the world.  Registrations have been received from over 60 countries so far.  Housing ($55/night) is the only in-country expense, with iEARN-Qatar paying for all me
  • Created by: Ed Gragert
July 4, 2013
Thursday

  • The Creativity Workshop in Barcelona

  • Jul 4, 2013 at 10:00am to Jul 10, 2013 at 1:00pm
  • Location: Hotel Open
  • Description:

    The Creativity Workshop in Barcelona 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. Barcelona is a city of extraordinary architecture, world-class museums, chic beaches, tranquil parks, fabulous nightlife, and seafood to die for.

    The Workshop meets for 3 1/2 hours a day. You will have the rest of the time to wander around Barcelona and the vicinity.

    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 greatest inspirations to creativity and self discovery.

    Many people who have taken The Creativity Workshop say that it was an essen

  • Created by: Ceci Glusman