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Past Events (583)

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July 29, 2009
Wednesday
July 27, 2009
Monday

  • Teaching for Global Understanding in the 21st Century

  • Jul 27, 2009 to Jul 31, 2009
  • Location: Boston College
  • Description: Educators are increasingly aware that the challenges of our changing world will require students to think and learn in new ways. In addition to teaching core academic content, our schools need to cultivate key skills: global awareness, critical thinking, media literacy, collaboration, intercultural communication, technological ability, and civic engagement. This course will explore the importance of such skills and will build a case for re-envisioning how we prepare students for an interconnected world. Participants will examine the global economy, the environment, health, social justice, education, and the globalization of culture. Interested participants should be willing to take on a leadership role in their districts and to be advocates for global education across disciplines and grade levels.Suitable for all K-12 educators and curriculum leaders.Course fee: $600, plus additional fee for graduate credit.To register or for more details, email registration@primarysource.org
  • Created by: Julie Newport
July 19, 2009
Sunday

  • NSTA An Introduction to Global Inquiry - Costa Rica 09

  • Jul 19, 2009 to Jul 28, 2009
  • Location: Costa Rica
  • Description: Dear Global Educator,You are graciously invited to join NSTA this summer (July 19-28 2009) for this comprehensive survey of Costa Rica's environments, education systems, academic research and community exchange. This field workshop is sponsored by National Science Teachers Association and is designed to offer classroom educators a hands-on experience of inquiry and investigation to survey tropical environments, educational practice, government and economy, and conservation and research trends in the country of Costa Rica.
  • Created by: Sandy Doss - NABT
July 9, 2009
Thursday

  • Putting the World into World-Class Education

  • Jul 9, 2009 at 5:30pm to Jul 11, 2009 at 3:00pm
  • Location: Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area
  • Description: "In a 21st century world where jobs can be shipped wherever there's an Internet connection...education is no longer just a pathway to opportunity and success, it's a prerequisite for success." With these words, our new administration has issued a call to create world-class schools, benchmarked to international standards that prepare our students with the knowledge and skills they need in a new and changing world.In 2009, as new leadership comes to Washington D.C., the Asia Society Partnership for Global Learning is hosting its second annual national forum from July 9-11, 2009 at the Marriot Crystal Gateway in Arlington, VA.The Asia Society Partnership for Global Learning conference will address these issues and more. How do we define global competence, how do we recognize it in student work and how can economic stimulus funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) be used to transform schools to produce students ready for college and a global economy? We will also addre
  • Created by: Chantal Bonitto
July 8, 2009
Wednesday

  • Performance in Latin America: Exploring African Diaspora in the Americas

  • Jul 8, 2009 to Jul 11, 2009
  • Location: Tulane University, Stone Center for Latin American Studies
  • Description: The Stone Center for Latin American Studies is proud to offer a summer workshop on performance in Latin America which will coincide with Tulane University's New Orleans Dance Festival. This workshop will explore the African Diaspora in Latin America through performance as a means of cultural understanding and interpretation. The objective of the institute is for participants to increase their knowledge of the diversity of Latin America by exploring African Diaspora in Latin America. Teachers will act as participants and participant-observers as they learn about African culture in Latin America. Presenters will help teachers develop the skills necessary to work with their own local musicians and performers as cultural ambassadors in the classroom. They will also gain a greater understanding for the history, geography, and culture of Latin America. Teachers will develop lesson plans to be used in their classroom as well as collect and learn about additional resources from Title VI Nation
  • Created by: Valerie McGinley Marshall
July 6, 2009
Monday

  • Youth Empowerment/Peace Building Village

  • Jul 6, 2009 at 8:00am to Jul 11, 2009 at 2:00pm
  • Location: Espousal Retreat Center
  • Description: PEACE MAKERS WANTED!Multicultural Village is a simulated Village where youth spend 1 week with conflict resolution and peace building professionals in a relaxed, safe and fun environment where they learn to address conflict, to be active peace makers, socially responsible, culturally competent, make friends across racial, cultural and social divides while having tons of fun and making their mark on the culture of peace locally and globally! Project includes interactive workshop s about CONFLICT STYLES, COMMUNICATION, POWER AND OPPRESSION, VIOLENCE PREVENTION and BEING ENGAGED IN A COMMUNITY PROJECT (teaching the elderly in Natick Massachusetts to play Nintendo Wii and set them up on Face Book), rest and relaxation and common reflections.
  • Created by: Michelle Cromwell
June 22, 2009
Monday

  • Global Issues Action Institute

  • Jun 22, 2009 at 9:00am to Jun 26, 2009 at 5:00pm
  • Location: Washington International School
  • Description: The Center for International Education (CIE) at Washington International School (WIS), in association with the Global Issues Network, is pleased to announce its First Annual Global Issues Action Institute to be held in Washington, D.C. June 22-26, 2009. The five-day institute will be held at the beautiful Tregaron campus of Washington International School in northwest Washington.Students from across the globe will have the opportunity to attend workshops together and collaborate on projects and hands-on service learning activities.In addition to daily programming, students will have the opportunity to explore Washington and to participate in additional organized activities.For teacher activities, schedule, and additional information, please visit our website at www.wis.edu/instituteWe hope to see you in Washington this summer!
  • Created by: Danielle
 

  • Design Science/Global Solutions Lab

  • Jun 22, 2009 to Jun 29, 2009
  • Location: UN, New York, Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia
  • Description: The fifth annual Design Science Lab is being held this summer, June 22-29, 2009 at the UN in New York and Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia, PA. An additional 2009 Lab is being held July 6-11 in New York at the UN and the UN International School.What happens: Students and young professionals from around the world are briefed by UN experts and then learn and use a powerful design, planning, and problem solving methodology that is based on the work of Buckminster Fuller and other scientists and designers. After this, participants develop designs and strategies for achieving one or more of the UN's Millennium Development Goals. This year the focus is on developing a blueprint for a green global economy.Participants work collaboratively and intensely for seven days. They present their work to UN staff on the last day of the Lab, as well as have it published in an annual report. Further details and registration information are at: http://www.designsciencelab.com You can also download re
  • Created by: Medard Gabel
 

  • Annual Summer Institute for Educators: International Organizations in an Unstable World

  • Jun 22, 2009 to Jun 26, 2009
  • Location: Washington, DC
  • Description: Each year, the World Affairs Council, Washington DC conducts the Summer Institute on International Affairs. The intensive week-long workshop for middle and high school educators and administrators combines experts and presentations with the resource necessary to integrate international affairs with traditional curricula. This year the Summer Institute will focus on the role and impact of International Institutions in an unstable world. Join us!June 22-27, 2009Washington, DCInstitute Participation Offers:Access to International ExpertsInteractive Seminars-Exciting site visits including the WorldBank, foreign embassies, and otherinternational organization offices- Lesson Planning Sessions- Access to a National Network ofTeachers- Free Materials for the ClassroomREGISTRATION FEE: $300LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLEWAC-DC arranges accommodation if needParticipants can choose to earn graduate credits through Projects in Education and the Catholic University of AmericaMay be eligible for in-service
  • Created by: Amanda Stamp
June 13, 2009
Saturday

  • Exploring Open Educational Resources

  • Jun 13, 2009 from 7:30am to 8:30am
  • Location: Anywhere (Online) - Time Shown is in GMT+02:00
  • Description: Hello all, I would like to invite you to join this workshop about Open Educational Resources (OER) and how we can make them work for us.FacilitatorsWayne MackintoshFounder of Wikieducator and elected member of the WikiEducator Community CouncilDirector, International Centre for Open Education, Otago, Polytechnic, New ZealandNellie DeutschFacilitatorActive MemberPatricia SchlichtCo-FacilitatorLearning4Content CoordinatorWikiEducatorAbstractThe Internet provides unique opportunities for educators to access, use, modify, and share educational materials. Open Educational Resources (OER), as these free materials are called, can include full courses, textbooks, streaming videos, exams, software, and any other materials or techniques supporting learning. The OER movement shows considerable potential to reduce cost, improve quality and widen access to educational opportunities. WikiEducator was launched in 2006 to turn tomorrow's promise for OER into today's reality for teachers, lecturers, an
  • Created by: Alfajri Alwis
May 15, 2009
Friday

  • Health Matters: Youth Health and Well-Being Worldwide - LIVE Videoconference

  • May 15, 2009 from 7:00am to 9:30am
  • Location: GNG and Mercy Corps NYC Action Center
  • Description: In partnership with Mercy Corps, Health Matters is an interactive, pilot educational videoconference program for high school students. Through it, Global Nomads Group (GNG) will bring young people from the U.S. and the Middle East on a virtual journey that equips students with a cross-cultural perspective on matters vital to health and well being. Topic areas range from fitness to nutrition to public health and peer pressure. This program will complement what these students are already learning in their health, science and social studies classes. Students will discuss vital health issues together, along with GNG health correspondents, and learn about different health risks and attitudes in both the U.S. and the Middle East. As a result, young people will become inspired to actively involve themselves in sustainable, healthy lifestyles due a social action project.On Friday, May 15th, GNG will connect LIVE with youth in Iraq and Gaza. Please join us via webstreaming:Go to http://streamin
  • Created by: Tonya Muro Phillips
May 14, 2009
Thursday

  • Vocational Training for Street Children of Eldoret, Kenya

  • May 14, 2009 to May 16, 2009
  • Location: Proposed site for the Vocational Eco-Village
  • Description: this event/project is aimed at training street kids to create wood curvings, basket weavings, sculptures, and jewelry made from local beads that can be sold in local and international trade fairs, hotels, tourist lodges etc.the money from the sales would be used to provide shelter, food and clothing to this vulnerable, needy and neglected population. please join through fundraising, creating awareness and even sending materials like clothing to our Street Children Drop-in Center in Eldoret, Kenya.We already have a group of well wishers in conjunction with an organization known as the village experience visiting from Indiana, USA with an aim of funding us to start the program.In case you have any queries please contact me through this address:The Project Manager,Samuel Kimani Mwaniki,swaki13@gmail.com,+254 0723783178,P.O Box 4806-30100Elgon View RoadEldoret, Kenya
  • Created by: Samuel Kimani Mwaniki
May 9, 2009
Saturday

  • Global Education Workshop

  • May 9, 2009 all day
  • Location: University of Pennsylvania
  • Description: The University of Pennsylvania's South Asia Center, African Studies Center, Center for East Asian Studies, and the Middle East Center will host a full-day workshop on global education on Saturday, May 9, 2009.The Global Education Workshop was developed to help educators deal with the new challenges and complexities facing our schools, country and world. The Workshop provides you with the information, background, tools and techniques for helping your students understand the new world we find ourselves in and to better cope with the responsibilities and prerogatives of global citizenship. The program is being delivered by the global education organizations BigPictureSmallWorld and Global Education Motivators. Professional development credits from the University of Pennsylvania are available.The website below describes this program. If you know anyone else who might like to attend, please pass this on to them. Registration instructions are at website.
  • Created by: Medard Gabel
April 3, 2009
Friday

  • Why Teach India? Conference

  • Apr 3, 2009 all day
  • Location: Harvard University
  • Description: Why Teach India: Exploring India’s Role in Secondary CurriculaSponsored by Phillips Academy Andover and the Winsor SchoolHosted by the South Asia Institute of Harvard UniversityWebsiteEFTI is hosting the first secondary school conference on incorporating India into school curricula. The conference will feature a keynote address from author and professor Tarun Khanna, as well as workshops by experts on aspects of Indian life and culture, and workshops by teachers who are able to offer examples of how they already incorporate India into their classroom teaching.The conference registration fee is $40.
  • Created by: Peter Gilmartin
April 1, 2009
Wednesday

  • The Future Is Now: Is Your School Ready?

  • Apr 1, 2009 from 8:00am to 1:30pm
  • Location: Jackon Liberty High School, Jackson, New Jersey
  • Description: The Future Is Now: Is Your School Ready?April 1, 2009Jackson Liberty High SchoolMini ConferenceFeaturing Alan November, November Learning, andSandra Alberti, Director, Office of Math and Science, New Jersey Department of Education…Are your students globally competitive?…Who owns the learning in your school?…Should educators be empowered to exercisemore creativity and innovation?…What do you need to know to be prepared for the newly revised standards?These are important questions that all educators MUST grapple with NOW in order to prepare their students for global success. Just thinking about the future is no longer an option. Come to this conference to learn about how schools and educators are re-inventing education to become globally competitive. Learn how the New Jersey Department of Education has revised the standards to promote a world-class education for all its students and how you and your school can be prepared to implement these new standards! Rediscover the passion, exciteme
  • Created by: Carol James
March 27, 2009
Friday
 

  • What are you doing: live blog session

  • Mar 27, 2009 from 8:30am to 1:15pm
  • Location: My classroom; the internet
  • Description: Live blog session with 9th grade IB MYP students. Topic: Within the realms of food, transportation, and housing, what have you done or what are you doing to lessen your impact on the planet, and what goals do you have along those same lines? Please see our page on Ning for more information and exact times.
  • Created by: Todd
March 23, 2009
Monday

  • OLPCorps Africa Accepting Proposals

  • Mar 23, 2009 at 6:00pm to Mar 27, 2009 at 12:00am
  • Location: Africa
  • Description: University students are encouraged to submit team proposals for OLPCorps Africa a new student-based, grassroots OLPC initiative! The proposals are due on Friday, March 27th! Approved teams are given $10K and 100 XO laptops to deploy in an African nation. Training in Kigali, Rwanda is being provided by OLPC for the teams as well. The time commitment is June 6-late August of '09.
  • Created by: Sharon Brown-Peters