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UPCOMING EVENTS
January 19
January 21
Feb 19 - 20
Charlotte, NC
March 5 - 6
NY, NY
March 11 - 12
Memphis, TN
March 18 - 21
Philadelphia, PA
April 6 - 8
Minneapolis, MN
Please visit the iEARN-USA calendar for more events
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RECENT EVENTS
iEARN Facilitates Videoconference with Secretary of Education
Washington, DC
 On
November 4th, iEARN-USA and iEARN-Jordan coordinated a live
videoconference linking Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and 10
students at the Columbia Heights Educational Campus in Washington, DC.
with Dr. Waleed Al-Ma'ani, the Jordanian Minister of Education, and 10
students in Jordan. Secretary Duncan, Minister Al-Ma'ani and iEARN-USA
Director Ed Gragert moderated a discussion among the students.
Before the videoconference event, the students were asked to identify a
challenge facing both the United States and Jordan. The students chose
climate change. They corresponded before the event, asking questions
and sharing their research. They used the video-conference to voice
their concerns and talk about taking action in their communities to
address these issues.
 Afterward
Secretary Duncan stated, "I was impressed by how quickly the students
recognized the challenges climate change is presenting both countries
and their individual lives....It was clear that the last
statement from America to Jordan summarized the students' feelings
about the event: 'You all are amazing'."
Before wrapping up, the students discussed ways they could continue the dialogue
and made plans for another video-conference. They also expressed interest in recycling
programs or public awareness campaigns about climate change at their
schools.
Video Conference Photos by Leslie Williams, U.S. Department of Education 11/4/2009
One Day in the Life Project
A big thanks to everyone who helped make the One Day in the Life Project special event, on November 10th, a huge success. Students from over 30 countries posted images and written descriptions of their day.
OPPORTUNITIES
2010 Toyota International Teacher Program - Costa Rica
Fully
funded by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., and administered by the
Institute of International Education, this professional development
opportunity for educators aims to advance environmental stewardship and
global connectedness in U.S.schools and communities. The program will
take place June 18 - July 3, 2010. For eligibility requirements,
application instructions, and FAQs please visit: www.toyota4education.com Deadline: January 6, 2010.
Fund for Teachers
2010 Summer Education Grants
Fund
for Teachers invites educators from across the United States to design
and submit proposals for their own educational adventures next summer.
The program provides educators with the opportunity to pursue areas of
personal and professional interest and bring their experiences back to
the classroom for the benefit of their students. Eligible projects
include tours, conferences, and independent studies anywhere in the
world. Individual grants of up to $5, 000 each and team grants of up to
$10, 000 each are available for the summer of 2010. Visit the Fund for Teachers Web site for information about eligibility for grants and complete application guidelines. Deadline: January 29, 2010
iEARN Online Courses!
Courses run from February 22 - April 18
and bring together educators from around the world to communicate
and plan how to integrate standards-based iEARN projects into various
curriculum areas. We
advise you to enroll as soon as possible because there are only 25 places available
per course. To learn more and register now go to: http://us.iearn.org/professional_development/online_courses/index.php.
Doris Duke Scholarships Available!
Interested in taking an
online course but don't have the funds? Thanks to support from the
Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art (DDFIA) we are offering
scholarships for online courses. If you would like to download the
application, click here: iEARN Scholarship Application
iEARN Professional Development Webinars
iEARN-USA is using ElluminateLive!
to present interactive workshops through the Internet designed to help
current and prospective members to learn more about getting started
with iEARN projects. To learn more and/or register go to: http://us.iearn.org/professional_development/pd_workshops/webinars.php
Fulbright Distinguished Award Teacher Scholarships
Fulbright Distinguished Award program offers fellowships to highly
accomplished teachers to receive a grant to study at a university,
conduct research, teach classes and workshops, and develop a capstone
project pertaining to their field of study during their semester
overseas. To see this year's list of participating countries and
download an application, go to: www.fulbrightteacherexchange.org. The deadline for applying to the Distinguished Awards program is January 15, 2010.
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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