Events

Past Events (583)

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July 5, 2010
Monday

  • Creativity Workshop in Barcelona, Spain

  • Jul 5, 2010 at 10:30am to Jul 13, 2010 at 1:30pm
  • Location: Barcelona, Spain
  • 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
June 28, 2010
Monday

  • Global Issues Network Institute

  • Jun 28, 2010 at 6:00pm to Jul 9, 2010 at 7:00pm
  • Location: Washington International School
  • Description: The Global Issues Network Institute will challenge teachers and student participants to think critically and act collaboratively in a problem solving environment. Teams of participants will immerse themselves in a chosen issue and meet students from around the world. The two week institute will culminate with a digital story telling work shop led by Marco Torres from Alas Media. If interested please contact Kate Warach (Warach@wis.edu) or see our website: http://cie-summerinstitute.ning.com/
  • Created by: Kate Warach
 

  • ITC Institute Berne

  • Jun 28, 2010 at 8:30am to Jun 30, 2010 at 5:00pm
  • Location: International School of Berne Switzerland
  • 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
June 27, 2010
Sunday

  • ISTE workshop includes Global Ed Lessons, 6/27/2010

  • Jun 27, 2010 from 8:30am to 11:30am
  • Location: ISTE Denver
  • Description: SUA204BWeaving Web 2.0 into Learning: Using ePals Community and Collaboration[Workshop: BYOL(w)] Seats still available. Registration fee: $109Sunday, 6/27/2010, 8:30am–11:30amRita Oates, ePals Inc. with Norma Jennings, Escambia Co. (FL) Schools, and John Lien, Orange Co. (FL) SchoolsDigital-Age Teaching & Learning : Web/InternetYou want Web 2.0 tools and global collaboration, but where to start? Use ePals' powerful free Web-based tools and community to improve student learning. Recommended by ISTE's SIGIntSPurpose & ObjectivesThis workshop session will inspire and encourage teachers and others to engage their students in global collaborative projects through free, safe and protected websites and communications tools. Examples of collaborations, projects, interactions, cultural objects and digital storytelling among students from countries around the world will demonstrate how instructionally beneficial and engaging it is to add global collaboration to the classroom.Teachers will also s
  • Created by: Dr. Rita Oates
June 26, 2010
Saturday

  • Creativity Workshop in Crete, Greece

  • Jun 26, 2010 at 10:30am to Jul 4, 2010 at 1:30pm
  • Location: Crete, Greece
  • 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
June 22, 2010
Tuesday

  • How to do a global collaborative project: The Way We Are

  • Jun 22, 2010 from 12:15pm to 1:15pm
  • Location: webinar 12:15 PM EDT (11:15 AM CDT)
  • Description: Have you been interested in trying to infuse global learning for your students? Come to a one-hour session on how to use the free project, The Way We Are, from ePals. Get tips and tricks from teachers who have used this project with students.RSVP with an email to roates corp.epals.com and I will provide you the info to participate in this webinar.We hope to archive this session for later viewing.
  • Created by: Dr. Rita Oates
June 18, 2010
Friday

  • Creativity Workshop in New York City

  • Jun 18, 2010 at 10:30am to Jun 21, 2010 at 1:30pm
  • Location: New York City
  • 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
June 14, 2010
Monday

  • Design Science/Global Solutions Lab

  • Jun 14, 2010 to Jun 21, 2010
  • Location: UN in New York, Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia
  • Description: Participants are briefed by UN experts and learn a strategic planning and design methodology that they use to develop designs and strategies for reaching the UN's Millennium Development Goals. At end of session participants present their work at UN.
  • Created by: Medard Gabel
June 13, 2010
Sunday

  • Design Science/Global Solutions Lab

  • Jun 13, 2010 to Jun 21, 2010
  • Location: Un in New York, Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia
  • Description: Participants are briefed by UN experts and learn a strategic planning and design methodology that they use to develop designs and strategies for reaching the UN's Millennium Development Goals. At end of session participants present their work at UN.
  • Created by: Medard Gabel
June 4, 2010
Friday

  • Introduction to the Virtues Project™: Awakening the Gifts of Character

  • Jun 4, 2010 at 5:30pm to Jun 5, 2010 at 5:00pm
  • Location: FCJ Conference Centre
  • Description: 2-Day Introductory Workshop ~ Awakening the Gifts of Character - Prepare for a life changing event...In this workshop you will learn practical application of the four principles and five strategies of The Virtues Project™. (prerequisite for the 3-day Facilitator Programme) When integrated into school programming students experience feelings of safety and less stress. Discipline incidents decrease. Achievement, attitude and attendance improves. The result is enhanced learning, and positive student engagement. Teaching the curriculum becomes easier, better and faster. Teachers experience renewed vigor and motivation.
  • Created by: Donna
May 8, 2010
Saturday

  • Global Education Lab

  • May 8, 2010 all day
  • Location: University of Pennsylvania
  • Description: The Global Education Lab provides you with the information, background, tools, and techniques to use in helping your students understand the new world we find ourselves in and to better cope with the responsibilities and prerogatives of global citizenship. It includes how you can use video conferencing to link your students with other students around the world, attend conferences put on at the UN, and other innovative uses of technology.The handout DVD that was loaded with over 250 of the latest state-of-the-planet reports, books, and documents on everything from energy, climate, economics, children/ women/gender issues, communication, environment, water, health, human rights, poverty and a host of other topics—along with another set of global education materials on assessment, global service learning, globalization, lesson plans and curriculum, plus over 15 movies ready for classroom use and over 120 websites loaded with additional global education materials.The program is hosted by t
  • Created by: Medard Gabel
May 6, 2010
Thursday
April 28, 2010
Wednesday

  • Virtues Project 2-day introductory Workshop - AWAKENING THE VIRTUES WITHIN

  • Apr 28, 2010 at 5:30pm to Apr 29, 2010 at 5:30pm
  • Location: FCJ Conference Centre - a serene setting on the Elbow river in the middle of the city with free parking (for affordable accommodation email them directly)
  • Description: 2-Day Introductory Workshop ~ Awakening the Gifts of Character - A life-changing program...In this workshop you will learn practical application of the four principles and five strategies of The Virtues Project™. (prerequisite for the 3-day Facilitator Programme) When integrated into school programming students experience feelings of safety and less stress. Discipline incidents decrease. Achievement, attitude and attendance improves. The result is enhanced learning, and positive student engagement. Teaching the curriculum becomes easier, better and faster. Teachers experience renewed vigor and motivation.
  • Created by: Donna
April 20, 2010
Tuesday

  • Microsoft Institute Teacher Leader Series in Denver

  • Apr 20, 2010 from 8:30am to 5:00pm
  • Location: Microsoft Office Denver
  • Description: Location: Denver, CODate: April 20, 2010The Microsoft Institute Teacher Leader Series was created for teacher trainers, curriculum integration specialists, master teachers, technology coaches and coordinators, department heads, and others. A workshop is now scheduled in your area.What You’ll Receive:• Free, hands-on training on project-based, student-centered activities for K-12 classrooms• Microsoft Teacher Leader certificate• Free access to professional development curriculum for your use in your school• Support from the Microsoft Partners in Learning Network community• Eligibility for clock or credits hours (will vary by state)• A "21st Century Classroom Pack for Students" upon completion of teacher training at your schoolSpace is limited. Register here: http://www.microsoft.com/teacherleaderStay informed about other events and resources like this by joining the free Microsoft Partners in Learning Network. http://bit.ly/agzrlA
  • Created by: Anne Archer
April 13, 2010
Tuesday

  • Problem Solving with Smithsonian Experts

  • Apr 13, 2010 from 8:00am to 12:00pm
  • Location: http://bit.ly/cxEUIH
  • Description: Smithsonian historians, scientists, researchers and other experts share their questions, their methods, and their unique way of thinking in an interactive format that welcomes you to contribute your own ideas during this two-part conference. April 13-14 and April 28-29, 2010.
  • Created by: Anne Archer
April 7, 2010
Wednesday

  • Microsoft Institute Teacher Leader Series in Reston

  • Apr 7, 2010 from 8:30am to 5:00pm
  • Location: Microsoft Office Reston, VA
  • Description: Location: Reston, VADate: April 7, 2010The Microsoft Institute Teacher Leader Series was created for teacher trainers, curriculum integration specialists, master teachers, technology coaches and coordinators, department heads, and others. A workshop is now scheduled in your area.What You’ll Receive:• Free, hands-on training on project-based, student-centered activities for K-12 classrooms• Microsoft Teacher Leader certificate• Free access to professional development curriculum for your use in your school• Support from the Microsoft Partners in Learning Network community• Eligibility for clock or credits hours (will vary by state)• A "21st Century Classroom Pack for Students" upon completion of teacher training at your schoolSpace is limited. Register here: http://www.microsoft.com/teacherleaderStay informed about other events and resources like this by joining the free Microsoft Partners in Learning Network. http://bit.ly/agzrlA
  • Created by: Anne Archer
March 26, 2010
Friday

  • Global Nomads Group: Live Webcast from Haiti: Friday, March 26th @ 12pm EDT

  • Mar 26, 2010 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm
  • Location: Port-au-Prince, Haiti
  • Description: JOIN GLOBAL NOMADS GROUP’S (GNG’S)LIVE WEBCAST FROM HAITI:FRIDAY, MARCH 26 @ 12 PM EDTJoin GNG for a live, one-hour web broadcast as we report from Haiti straight into your classrooms! GNG will be sharing stories from young Haitians, interviewing local NGO/relief workers, bringing the most up-to-date news in Haiti, and more! In addition, students will have the opportunity to chat with us and send in questions LIVE during the broadcast. Afterwards, students can take action, bring friends, and together, help rebuild Haiti by rebuilding schools at studentsrebuild.org.Broadcast Date & Time: Friday, March 26th | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDTWebcast Instructions: GNG on USTREAM1) Sign up for a USTREAM accounthttp://www.ustream.tv/ - Registration is FREE!2) Unblock FirewallsThis application may be blocked by most school firewalls. To get around that, contact your Techdepartment. They can find more information here...http://helpcenter.ustream.tv/content/what-firewall-ports-need-be-opened-ustream3) Wa
  • Created by: Tonya Muro Phillips
March 17, 2010
Wednesday

  • A Nation Still At Risk: The Grim Realities Of School Dropouts

  • Mar 17, 2010 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm
  • Location: Web
  • Description: In an era of accountability in public education, the reality is that large numbers of children are still being left behind. In too many instances these children have no voice-- they are just a statistic, a casualty of the system. This session will address the brutal facts of the dropout crisis in America and the need for all stakeholders to be part of the solution. The time for action is now!
  • Created by: Anne Archer