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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
October 8, 2010
Friday

  • The Education Project

  • Oct 8, 2010 at 4:00pm to Oct 10, 2010 at 7:00pm
  • Location: Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
  • Description: We have more than 50 speakers secured from 20 countries, and delegates registered from more than 40 countries.At last year's conference, practical solutions were found to some of the most pressing challenges in education, through the formation of a new community around the event.We would like to reach out to educators to attend (this is an invitation-only event). We believe you would value the discussions and debates - and gather the ideas you are looking for to make a difference, as well as build an international network of people that can help you achieve your goal.We have a limited number of grants to assist with travel costs, so please apply to Kirstie Hepburn, kirstie.hepburn@theexperiencecorp.com. There are criteria to fulfil for the grants. Please note: we are trying to help as many individuals as possible, so priority will be given to that those that can secure some funding from their organisation.
  • Created by: Kirstie Hepburn
September 30, 2010
Thursday

  • Peter evans

  • Sep 30, 2010 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
  • Location: Kruger National Park
  • Description: A very special community service program from Adelaide based teacher coordinator Peter Evans. Could you please read or pass the information on to those in your school or organization that may be interested!!A COMMUNITY SERVICE, CULTURAL EXPERIENCE SCHOOL TRIP for students to South Africa and Bali.I started this company 8 years ago designed to provide service trips to school communities working in schools and orphanages in the mornings and taking part in culturally rich experiences in the afternoons.For example, in South Africa the morning are spent with students working with children in a remote, disadvantaged school and then on safari in The Kruger National Park or a cultural activities such as learning traditional dancing, painting or cooking in the village in the late afternoon.Our company is one of the first to build the Week without Walls and IB CAS hours program around individual students and schools. Our aim is to make a difference to the lives of all involved.... building lifel
  • Created by: Peter Evans
September 29, 2010
Wednesday

  • Webinar on Engaging Lifecycle of Stuff Lessons Plans

  • Sep 29, 2010 from 3:00pm to 3:45pm
  • Location: Online
  • Description: Students are surrounded by "stuff" - from blue jeans to the latest cell phone - in their everyday lives. With Buy, Use, Toss? A Closer Look at the Things We Buy, a comprehensive unit on consumption that is aligned with standards in all 50 U.S. states, your students will investigate the lifecycle of products as they do things such as...* Gain math and science skills while determining ways to reduce the carbon footprint of shipping blue jeans,* Engage in civic discourse during a discussion of how we dispose of our waste,* Develop corporate policies to protect workers and consumers, and* Gain media literacy skills while analyzing ads.Thanks to generous contributions, this resource is available to download for free.Join us online to learn more about this curriculum resource. During this 45 minute web seminar, we will explore the lessons in this interdisciplinary curriculum unit designed for grades 9-12, learn about its development, and hear how educators have used it to engage their studen
  • Created by: Kim Rakow Bernier
September 21, 2010
Tuesday
September 15, 2010
Wednesday

  • 6th Designs on eLearning, International Conference

  • Sep 15, 2010 at 6:00pm to Sep 17, 2010 at 7:00pm
  • Location: Savannah, GA
  • Description: The Designs on eLearning international conference offers a forum for the exchange of ideas and information on the creative use of elearning in development of online and blended coursework. The conference aims to cast light on established practice in the field, on innovations in teaching and learning with technology, on the challenges and successes presented by the visual nature of our discipline, and on the benefits of online and blended learning. It provides a forum for disseminating and promoting good practice in art, design and communication.
  • Created by: Darrell Naylor-Johnson
September 14, 2010
Tuesday

  • ICCC7 7th International Conference on Intercultural Communication Competence

  • Sep 14, 2010 to Sep 16, 2010
  • Location: Khabarovsk State Academy of Economics & Law
  • Description: Educators around the world share a concern that future graduates must be able to understand and appreciate cultures, world events and diversity. It is inevitable that they will need to collaborate effectively to promote international prosperity and peace.ICCC7 is designed to bring together scholars from around the world to discuss how to prepare a Global Graduate for the 21st century.Conference languages: English, Russian.
  • Created by: Glyn Rimmington
September 11, 2010
Saturday

  • Classroom 2.0 Live!: The Global Education Conference

  • Sep 11, 2010 from 11:00am to 12:00pm
  • Location: http://tinyurl.com/cr20live
  • Description: Steve Hargadon, Julie Lindsay and Lucy Gray will be on the Classroom 2.0 LIVE! webinar today to talk about the Global Education Conference (http://globaleducationconference.com) and to answer questions. Please join us! If you cannot make it, there will be an archived version available for viewing. US Times: 9:00am Pacific/10:00am Mountain 11:00am Central/12:00pm Eastern UTC 12:00
  • Created by: Lucy Gray
September 10, 2010
Friday

  • co-operation study in china

  • Sep 10, 2010 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
  • Location: beijing
  • Description: Respected Sir/MadamHello,I am program co-ordinator of Hebei North University , Zhangjiakou , Hebei province China . The university and our co-operative partner are jointly running MBBS program in English medium since 2006. We have more than 400 MBBS students currently studying in our university from different countries, Pakistan, Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Sudan, UAE,Ghana,Nigeria,Danmark, Srilanka ,Kazakhstan.and more than 50 students studying chinese language from different countries especially European countries.As we have heard that many students of your country are interested in studying MBBS and Chinese language in China , hence I am sending this mail to you, hope you will take this mail seriously and co-operate with us in providing good no. of students.Hebei North University is recognized by WHO, CMC, and teaches the whole course in english medium. We are providing foreigner teachers from Nepal , Pakistan , India , Sweden , Bangladesh , Srilanka etc. We are the only university in
  • Created by: gulnar
September 8, 2010
Wednesday

  • Global Trends in Education in the 21st Century

  • Sep 8, 2010 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm
  • Location: On line
  • Description: In the 21st Century, new trends in education include using technology both inside and outside the classroom; adopting an individualized and learner-centered approach to learning; linking language learning to leadership skills and community impact; and asset-based approaches to assessment, including frameworks and benchmarks.In this session you will learn what new trends are, how these trends impact your classroom, and what you can do today to bring your classroom into the 21st century. This spotlight session is for educators, administrators, government, consultants, not-for-profit organizations and the general public.Come and join this interactive conversation with Dr. Sarah Eaton, an engaging speaker and inspiring educational leader who challenges administrators and teachers to raise their own bar in order to make education more effective for today's students.This session is sponsored by the Centre for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC). The presentation is free and everyon
  • Created by: Dr. Sarah Elaine Eaton
August 23, 2010
Monday

  • Webinar: ePals 101--Global Collaboration with SchoolMail and LearningSpace

  • Aug 23, 2010 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm
  • Location: webex at 4 p.m. EDT (3 p.m. CDT)
  • Description: Free webinar provides overview of how to collaborate with another classroom in another district, state, or across the globe. Social learning through ePals LearningSpace combines multiple web 2.0 tools in a safe, protected virtual workspace.* How do you find these classrooms, using the ePals Global Community of 600,000 teachers and 16 million users in 200 countries and territories?* Once you have found a match, how can you use the free, safe and secure ePals SchoolMail for communication?* How can Student Forums and Teacher Forums increase your global learning and activities?* How can you and your students participate in the free projects from ePals?* If you are a tech-rich school, how can you move to the next level of student engagement with ePals LearningSpace?You will get a brief overview of the virtual learning platform, ePals LearningSpace. The IB has chosen this platform for its schools worldwide.Let me know if you want to participate so I can provide the weblink and the password f
  • Created by: Dr. Rita Oates
August 6, 2010
Friday

  • ITC Institute Atlanta

  • Aug 6, 2010 at 9:00am to Aug 8, 2010 at 5:00pm
  • Location: Atlanta International School
  • Description: The ECIS International Teacher Certificate is a one-year online programme focused on school-based activity that enables teachers of all age levels and subjects to demonstrate their proficiency as internationally-minded educators. The ITC is externally assessed by University of Cambridge International Examinations who jointly wit ECIS award the Certificate. The 3-day face-to-face institute is taken towards the beginning of the programme.
  • Created by: Mary Langford
August 3, 2010
Tuesday
July 26, 2010
Monday

  • Virtues Project 5-day workshop (2-day Introduction & 3-day Facilitator Program)

  • Jul 26, 2010 at 9:00am to Jul 30, 2010 at 4:30pm
  • Location: FCJ Conference Centre
  • Description: 2-Day Introductory Workshop ~ Awakening the Gifts of Character - (prerequisite for the 3-day Facilitator Programme)In this workshop you will learn practical application of the four principles and five strategies of The Virtues Project™ to implement in your home, school, community organization or workplace.3-Day Facilitator Programme ~ For those who wish to deepen in The Virtues Project™. Bring out the best in yourself and others. Learn to live to your highest values. You will have the opportunity to work on a presentation to facilitate in your school, workplace, the community or with families.To learn about 52 virtues and the 5 strategies for using them visit www.virtuesproject.com
  • Created by: Donna
 

  • ITC Institute Cambridge

  • Jul 26, 2010 at 9:00am to Jul 28, 2010 at 5:00pm
  • Location: University of Cambridge Examinations, Cambridge, UK
  • Description: The ECIS International Teacher Certificate is a one-year online programme focused on school-based activity that enables teachers of all age levels and subjects to demonstrate their proficiency as internationally-minded educators. The ITC is externally assessed by University of Cambridge International Examinations who jointly wit ECIS award the Certificate. The 3-day face-to-face institute is taken towards the beginning of the programme.
  • Created by: Mary Langford
July 15, 2010
Thursday

  • IB Americas Conference

  • Jul 15, 2010 to Jul 18, 2010
  • Location: Fontainebleau Hotel
  • Description: The 2010 IB Conference of the Americas will be the single best place to meet and collaborate with over 1,000 IB educators from North, Central, South America, and the world. Discover new ideas to further develop your IB programme, learn from IB practitioners, reflect on your practice, and leave with inspiration and renewed energy to bring back to your school.Join us at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach in Florida on the 15-18 July for four inspiring and thought provoking days of events. Don’t miss the incredible stories from our featured speakers and breakout presenters. The 2010 IB Conference of the Americas is the perfect professional development opportunity for heads of schools, coordinators, teachers, district and school board officials to promote best practices in the IB Americas region.Click here for additional information about registration and fees now!
  • Created by: Dr. Rita Oates
July 14, 2010
Wednesday

  • Creativity Workshop in Florence, Italy

  • Jul 14, 2010 at 10:30am to Jul 22, 2010 at 1:30pm
  • Location: Florence, Italy
  • Description: Creativity Workshop. Learn, Travel and Earn 3 Continuing Education / Academic / Professional Development Credits. Summer Workshops in New York, Barcelona, Crete, and Florence.University of Iowa and University of Arizona credits available.Workshop dedicated to helping educators from all disciplines discover and nurture creativity in all fields through exercises and lectures in guided visualization, creative writing, map making, drawing, storytelling and memoir. Come to explore your creative potential and see some of the most beautiful places in the world.Many teachers taking the workshop receive financial help from their schools and educational grants.
  • Created by: Ceci Glusman
July 8, 2010
Thursday