Events

Monday, August 19, 2013 (5)

Aug 19, 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 16, 2013
Friday

  • The Creativity Workshop in New York

  • Aug 16, 2013 at 10:00am to Aug 19, 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