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Kids on Earth - large collection of free video interviews from around the world

Hi everyone. I have spoken at two of the Global Education Conferences and also to students and faculty around the world (most recently: Ashoka University new New Delhi, India). Years ago, I created and produced Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?

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From Carmen Sandiego to Kids on Earth

Howard Blumenthal, Visiting Scholar, Annenberg / UPenn

School or Organization Name: The Annenberg School for Communication at The University of Pennsylvania

Co-Presenter Name(s): None

Area of the World from Which You Will Present: United States (P

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Smithsonian-Cricket Media Global Kids Invention Challenge

Hello everybody,

This year the Smithsonian-Cricket Media Kids Invention Challenge focuses on solutions to real-world health problems. It's such a great---and fun!---project-based learning activity. Please help spread the word.

Thanks!

cricket Invent C

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Blackboard Collaborate on Steroids ... With Windows 8 tablets and wifi hotspots!

Not thinking about it, I took my $399 full windows 8 tablet to lunch with me this week to keep up to date on the conference.  windows8tab.jpg

Although today it hit me Friday, last day of the conference go figure.  I can easily run a ton of programs o

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Empowering Children to Connect, Collaborate and Take Action through Reading and Writing Dynamic Nonfiction

Trusted Authors. Quality Literature. Delighting Digital Kids.

Your Name and Title: Seymour Simon / Author and Founder

Co-Presenter Name: Liz Nealon / Publisher and Founder

 

School, Library, or Organization Name: StarWalk Kids Media

Country fr

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Looking for Podcasts Related to Global Education

Hi Everyone -

 

I'm working on a project with fellow educators in the Apple Distinguished Educator Program that hopefully will be published in iTunes U for all to use. We're looking for global education resources, specifically podcasts that could be

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