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In this Issue
NEWS AND EVENTS
Register NOW for the 2008 YouthCaN Conference: New York City - On
April 7th join youth from around the nation and abroad for the 2008
YouthCaN Conference. Currently there are 27 youth presenting
workshops covering various themes including the Millennium Development
Goals, water, conservation, solar cooking, and more. Register Now
Register NOW for the 2008 iEARN International Conference in Uzbekistan:
This July 2008 iEARN Uzbekistan will host and celebrate the 15th
Annual iEARN International Conference and Youth Summit. All are
welcome to join educators
and youth from around the globe. Click HERE to download a PDF with complete details or REGISTER NOW
Click HERE for details on Pre-Conference Online Chats.
National Educational Computing Conference
[NECC]: If you plan on attending NECC, please contact Diane Midness. After the International Collaboration Birds of a Feather on June 29th, iEARN will host a dinner for it's members. Please contact us to RSVP.
Global Connections Exchange Program: As part of iEARN- USA's BRIDGE program, GCEP is made possible through funding from the US Department of State. The program connects USA youth and teachers to countries with significant Muslim populations. Learn more
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PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
Explore these wonderful iEARN projects and connect with teachers and students around the globe.
 One Day in A Life - Louise Prescott, Library Specialist from Mills Pond Elementary School in St. James, NY, has
integrated this project as part of her school district's pilot of the iEARN
program. Louise shared, "The third grade
social studies curriculum includes cultural studies of several
countries...this would be a great opportunity for these
students to communicate with other children around the world..." Read more and visit the project's Album for more pictures from Mills Pond and other participating schools.
 Talking Kites All Over the World - students from around the globe including Belarus, Canada, China, Georgia Rustavi, Israel, Mexico, Pakistan, Solvenia, Taiwan, and the USA - made and flew kites to promote cultural and social dialogue. The project encourages students to make kites using artwork, images, or poems that reflect their values, feelings, and dreams for a better world. Visit the project's Album.
Pictured: students from Belarus working on their kites.
Call for Project Partners: Future Citizen Project seeks partners for collaboration between Mar 31st to May 16th. The Future Citizen Project develops youth who will use their leadership skills in their local community and globally. Read more
 Catalyst Project - On March 16-30, students and teachers from iEARN-Pakistan and iEARN-Uzbekistan visited Baton Rouge, LA as part of the CATALYST Project: Changing Attitudes by Taking Advantage of Linking Youth and
Schools Together. CATALYST partners iEARN with AnimAction and The Red Stick Animation Festival in the USA to train students in animation media. Read more
Pictured: CATALYST students with student from Joseph Meaux of Port Allen High School ready to fly kites as part of the Talking Kites Project.
Teacher Reflection: Read a reflection about a teacher's first time experience with iEARN. The story comes from Rebecca Richardson of St. James Episcopal Day School in Baton
Rouge, Louisiana. "St. James Episcopal Day School in Baton
Rouge, Louisiana, USA has moved beyond the classroom’s walls, thanks to
iEARN. Through the National Educators Computer Conference, (NECC), the
school’s librarian, Rebecca Richardson, found the perfect way to “go
global” without leaving the school..." Read more
iEARN-USA is a member of iEARN
(International Education and Resource Network), the world's largest
K-12 non-profit global network that enables young people to use the
Internet and other new technologies to engage in collaborative
educational projects that both enhance learning and make a difference
in the world. To learn more about iEARN USA click HERE.
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