Events

The 2012 worldwide virtual Global Education Conference & iEARN International Conference and Youth Summit will be held online, in multiple time zones over the course of five days, and will be free to attend. The conference will take place during International Education Week (November 12-16, 2012) and our website can be found at http://www.globaleducationconference.com/page/2012-conference.

We use the Blackboard Collaborate platform and the conference schedule, which you can view in your time zone, will be posted in mid-October. 

Think you got a talent that you wanted to show the world? Ever wanted to have a global audience and receive their feedback? Are you into singing, designing, dancing, photographing, drawing, or you have something new you want to show the world? Well, here is your opportunity then. iEARN's Got Talent 2012 gives you the chance to show your work and receive feedback from a global audience. 

You are invited to show your own talented work such as photography, videos, fiction, animation, poetry, Dance, songs, and

Global Education Magazine is coming next day January 30th: international Day of Peace and Non-violence.

(papers submission until December 15th)

Participate with us and share your inspiring ideas and creatives experiences with all the world!

Global Education Magazine is published by the Educational Association “Education for Life”, with headquarter in Spain and it has the support of UNESCO and UNHCR. It is a trimonthly scientific journal with international perspective that publishes in any official language (preferably in English).

Its aims is to create and disseminate specialized knowledge with multi, inter and transdisciplinary contents, with original works of research, studies, reviews and innovative experiences to improve management and practice of institutions and organizations with humanitarian and philanthropic educational activities.

Global Education Magazine is destined to raise awareness, to develop critical thinking, and encourage the active participation of students in achieving

Join edWeb for two case studies of globally connected classrooms.  Starting at 5 pm Eastern Time, 4 pm Central, 3 pm Mountain, 2 pm Pacific.

First we’ll see how Grade 4 students in New Hampshire schools worked with students in Australia on writing skills in a pen pal exchange.  Assistant Professor Dr. Nancy Charron from Southern New Hampshire University will show how the program also increased cultural knowledge for regular, ESE and ESL students. Dr. Charron will be joined by Adina Popa, the International Ambassador for Loudoun County Public Schools, who will share how suburban Washington, D.C., elementary students have multiple ways to connect, collaborate and learn using technology with students in other cities and countries, including videoconferencing, ePals, Xbox and more. Dr. Charron and Mrs. Popa will share practical strategies for successfully bringing the real world into student learning, emphasizing literacy skills, along with tips and guidelines for globalizing education in a

Click here to see our invite to a special pre-conference event scheduled for Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 5 PM PST (GMT-8) 1:00:00 UTC. 

GETideas.org and EdSurge have partnered to host a content strand entitled Innovation Perspectives within the 2012 The Global Education Conference & Collaborative . This hangout  will be an online conversation discussing the state of global educational technology innovation. Panelists include noted experts in the ed tech field:
 
Mary Anne Petrillo Executive Director of GETideas.org 
Betsy Corcoran      CEO of EdSurge 
Barbara Kurshan    Executive Director of Academic Innovation University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education
Tony Wan               Associate Director of EdSurge

This is a unique conference thread that will feature ed tech start ups discussing worldwide innovations that are connecting students, educators and leaders. The Innovation Perspectives strand will give education leaders ideas on how technology continues to change the f

The courses will provide insights into how modern cultural diplomacy can be practiced in a wide variety of settings and

The ICD Annual Conference on Cultural Diplomacy 2012

“The Power of the Arts & Culture to Promote Democracy & Global Peace”

(Berlin, December 13^th – 16^th, 2012)

www.a-c-c-d.org

 The ICD Annual Conference on Cultural Diplomacy 2012 is the year-end concluding event of the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy. Taking place in Berlin, the aim of the conference is to review in detail, debate, and evaluate the most significant developments in 2012 in the field of Cultural Diplomacy, International Relations, Peace-building, Human Rights, the Arts, and Culture. This year-end conference will bring together over 150 current and former heads of state and ministers, as well as celebrities and dignitaries, including an interdisciplinary group of participants traveling to Berlin from all over the world to discuss Cultural Diplomacy in our interdependent world.

Conference Participants >

Participation in the conference is open to governmental & diplomatic officials, academics & scholars, economists, journalists

Please help me spread the word about a Kickstarter project on "Computational Thinking for ALL."

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1220355518/computational-thinking-and-computer-science-for-al

Thanks so much!

Heidi Williams

aka - STRETCh Instructor

www.stretchinstructor.com

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.

 The teachers help implement in their classrooms to motivate students. Let’s take a look at the Motivation-to-Retention process

Proposals for the free, online 2012 Global Education Conference must be received by 11:59 PM (CST; GMT-5) on October 15, 2012. This is a firm deadline.

Please follow the steps for proposing your session as outlined in the Call for proposals: http://www.globaleducationconference.com/page/2012-submission-instructions/. All acceptances will be made by October 20, 2012.

If you are an iEARN member are submitted for the iEARN Annual Conference or Youth Summit, please follow the instructions listed here: 

http://www.globaleducationconference.com/page/iearn-call-for-proposals

Got Problem Kids? Here's your Problem Student Problem-Solver Conference. You name the problems and this workshop delivers hundreds of immediate, problem-stopping answers. You will leave with innovative, more effective strategies for bad behavior, poor motivation, work refusal, violence, conflict, bad attitudes,  and more. College credit and clock hours available.

Free sample interventions, and free monthly Problem Student Problem-Solver magazine available at our web site, http://www.youthchg.com, or via email (dwells@youthchg.com), or call toll-free to 1-800-545-5736. Work-study financial aid available for all classes. Call for details.


  Seattle, WA: May 3-4, 2012
  Portland, OR: Oct. 11-12, 2012
  Online, DVD, and on-site presentations available

Flyer Available online at http://www.youthchg.com/flyf06all4pages.pdf
Register online at http://www.youthchg.com/regform.html

The STARS get kids healthy active and energised by having a go at Sports, Singing, Dancing and more.

www.STARStv.com.au or m.STARStv.net

Flat Classroom® is launching another Eracism Project very soon and need your help to get the word out! Please tweet and inform your personal networks and share the news asap!

Read the Press Release

Apply HERE

Topic: "Global management of natural resources will cause conflict between cultures" 

This global project is an excellent opportunity to join a global debate, and also a chance to interact with other schools and form a global community and become internationally and globally minded citizens!

Come and join Eracism!

Part of a free webinar series - Global Learning for Educators

What is your school doing to prepare students for success in the global era? Join Brandon Wiley, Director of the International Studies Schools Network at Asia Society, to learn how to implement global learning initiatives in your school. Understand how schools across the United States are utilizing innovative approaches and proven practices in global education. Get strategies and tools to help ensure students develop global competence and are prepared for a global society.

Date: Thursday, September 27                 FREE
Time: 4:30 PM Eastern                              Register

En el marco de la Feria de los Genios del Colegio Vision Mundial, los estudiantes y Docentes mostraran diferentes experiencias pedagogicas significativas, desarrolladas a traves de proyectos de aula, tecnológicos, deportivos, recreacionales, culturales, ambientales y convivenciales. 

Part of a free webinar series - Global Learning for Educators

What is your district doing to prepare students for success in the global era? Join Brandon Wiley, Director of the International Studies Schools Network at Asia Society, to learn how to implement global learning initiatives in your district. Understand how districts across the United States are utilizing innovative approaches and proven practices in global education. Get strategies and tools to help your district ensure students develop global competence and are prepared for a global society.

Date: Thursday, September 13                FREE
Time: 12:00 noon Eastern                         Register

Invitation to:

Automata in the classroom - Webinar

Introducing the project and taking part:
will be on:
11th September. at 19.00 CET (18.00 UK and 20.00 Turkey)
at http://connectpro66674008.adobeconnect.com/euproject/

see more about the project at:

Website: http://www.clohe-movingtoys.eu/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/294891000618699/

Wiki: http://moving-toys-in-the-classroom.wikispaces.com/