GCE Newsletter
NEWS AND EVENTS
Get Ready for Celebration of Teaching and Learning 2009:
he next Celebration of Teaching & Learning, will take place on March 6-7, 2009, at the Hilton on 6th Avenue (between 53rd and 54th Streets) in Manhattan. Last year's 8,500+ attendees gave the professional development conference -- created by Thirteen/WNET -- rave reviews, and 2009 is shaping up to be even better. Read more
iEARN Workshop at NECC: Get ready for the 2009 NECC conference on June 28-July1 in Washington, DC. iEARN would love to host a workshop prior to the conference to provide resources and discuss themes important to you. Please take a moment to take a survey so we can design a workshop that works best.
If you are planning to submit a proposal for NECC and need materials or support, please contact Diane Midness.
16th Annual iEARN International Conference - Join Us In Morocco:
Check out iEARN Morocco's official website for conference information, youth summit details, and registration forms. Register early!
Foreign Language Survey for Disabled Students:
National surveys show high school students with disabilities, while increasing in numbers enrolled, still lag behind their non-disabled peers in the percentages taking foreign language courses.... Are you a person with a disability who is interested in taking a survey about foreign language learning and disability? The National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange seeks your and other individuals with disabilities input and experiences. Take survey
Upcoming Conferences:
Don't forget to register early and visit iEARN at the following conferences:
- October 18: College Board Schools: Preparing for Tomorrow Today, Batavia, NY
- Nov. 14-16: National Council for Social Studies Conference [NCSS] - Houston. iEARN will be conducting 2 workshops.
- June 28-July 1: National Educational Computing Conference [NECC] - in Washington, DC.
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TEACHER SPOTLIGHT
Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Ohio: iEARN teacher, Teddy Mwonyonyi, won the LIVE GREEN Teacher Grant, sponsored by General Motors and Discovery Education, that focuses enabling teachers to "implement imaginative classroom lessons focusing on sustainability." The grant recognizes teachers who are using innovative tools to engage their students in hands-on activities. Teddy was part of the iEARN Ohio pilot program in 2007 and will be participating an Adobe Youth Voices Online Courses administered by iEARN as part of a media training program.
 Lower School Students Learn With iEARN: A Global ConnectionRobyn L. Endress, iEARN Teacher
"At the start of the school year, Lower School teachers participated in a workshop to learn about iEARN...In looking at this program, I became interested in their Christmas Card Exchange [Project]. As first card learns about holiday customs, this seemed a perfect fit. We were connected with seven schools: one in Germany, on in England, another in Ukraine, three schools from Canada and a school in Orlando Florida. The teachers communicated through an internet forum via emails as we learned about each other's schools and customs..." Download PDF (3.5 MB) and read complete article.
GET TO KNOW iEARN BOARD OF DIRECTORS
iEARN-USA's board is comprised of talented professionals who not only lend their support to help us maintain a collaborative environment of projects and educator resources; but also, provides us guidance as we improve the iEARN network. Board members include Peter Copen - founder of iEARN, Ron Thorpe - Vice President and Director of Education for Thirteen/WNET, and Karen Cator - Director of Education Leadership and Advocacy for Apple Computer. Learn more about all our board members and where they are from.
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
Explore these wonderful iEARN projects and connect with teachers and students around the globe.
Christmas Card Exchange Project - This
popular project fills up fast - so join NOW. Classes are grouped
together and mail each other holiday cards while connecting online to
promote dialogue to understand culture and traditions in various parts
of the world. Read more
 Join the "Our Footprints, Our Future" Carbon Footprint Learning Circle Project - Space is limited so sign up NOW... Classrooms worldwide are invited to participate
in a new series of Carbon Footprint Learning Circles. Each circle
will essentially be a country without borders, working together to
reduce their carbon footprint. The project will use Elluminate web
conferencing tools to enable circles to "meet" once a month
in order to set goals, discuss progress, etc... Read more
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Register NOW for Fall Professional Development Online Courses - Courses bring together participants from around the world, and will run
from October 13 - December 15, 2008. Each course is designed
so that by the end of nine weeks you will have outlined how you
will use a standards-based iEARN project in your classroom. Courses
include: Creative Arts, Language Arts/Writing, Social Studies/Contemporary
Affairs/Geography, Science/Environment/Math, Teaching of Foreign
and Second Langauges, Helping Students Cope With Traumatic Events,
Learning Circles, Moving Voices (making digital documentaries),
and PEARL (integrating journalism skills into the classroom).
Read more and register now to save your spot here.
Online Course Scholarship Opportunity
- With funding from the US Department of State, iEARN-USA is offering
scholarships to four teachers in the USA. Interested teachers should
have an interest in integrating global projects that connect their
students with peers in countries with significant Muslim populations.
This is a wonderful opportunity to engage with colleagues in other
countries, while learning how to use digital media tools to enhance a
global curriculum. If you are interested in applying for this
scholarship assistance, please download and complete the application form and return to Tina Habib, Director of Government Grant Programs.
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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