Events

Tuesday, August 13, 2013 (5)

Aug 13, 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
August 1, 2013
Thursday

  • Professional Development Program in International Relations & Cultural Diplomacy

  • Aug 1, 2013 to Aug 30, 2013
  • Location: Charlottenburg
  • Description:

    Certificate Program in Cultural Diplomacy & International Relations

    (Berlin Summer Programs: August 1st - 30th, 2013; September 2nd - 27th, 2013)

    The Certificate Programs in International Relations & Cultural Diplomacy are month-long courses that explore the role of Cultural Diplomacy in contemporary international relations. The program features lectures, seminars and workshops led by experts from the fields of international politics, diplomacy, academia, civil society, and the private sector. During their time in Berlin, participants will have the opportunity to take part in cultural and social activities and to visit historical and contemporary landmarks such as the German Foreign Office, the German Parliament and the Berlin City Hall as well as cultural institutions and foreign embassies.The course combines both theory and practice, making it a unique experience for those interested in this innovative and growing field of study.

    Academic Components

    The program provides a thorough backgr

  • Created by: Marc Donfried
August 13, 2013
Tuesday

  • Webinar: Tips on Using ePals in the Language Classroom

  • Aug 13, 2013 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm
  • Location: edWeb.net
  • Description:

    Open the doors, let the world in! As a teacher of French, Saray Gutiérrez found that having her students collaborate with students in schools in the French-speaking countries of France and French Polynesia brought increased language practice and promoted cultural awareness in powerful and engaging ways. Students learned the importance of diversity, tolerance and multiculturalism. In this webinar, Saray Gutiérrez will share ideas and resources to make the most out of global communications, emphasizing using real-world information. Examples of student work will be highlighted, with different activities and methodologies to give a multicultural approach. 

    To register to participate or get archive - http://bit.ly/ePals81313

    To Participate in the Live Session - Login at http://www.instantpresenter.com/edwebnet9  at the scheduled time. - This webinar will be recorded and archived in this community for viewing at anytime.

    Here are some helpful tips for the best webinar experience - Being hardwir

  • Created by: Dr. Rita Oates