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Global SchoolNet OCL News - October 2004 |
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October 2004 - sponsored by Co-Nect |
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The Election Co-nect Project
Schools interested in participating in this free
educational project can begin by going to:
http://exchange.co-nect.net/election. The Election
Co-nection Project can be implemented in either one of
two stages. The first activity, Vote for President, is
open to students in all grades. In this activity,
between the dates of October 18-22, students can go
online and vote for the candidate of their choice --
either George W. Bush or John Kerry.
In the second activity, Create a Candidate, students in
middle or high school can nominate a fictitious
presidential candidate to run in a virtual election.
During this project, students will complete a series of
activities to learn what an actual presidential nominee
must consider as he/she runs for the highest office in
the country. Students are able to nominate fictitious
candidates until October 8, and then vote for their
favorite candidate from October 11 through October 15,
2004.
The Election Co-nection Project also offers a myriad of
online and offline activities for students in grades
K-12 to learn about voting, the election process, and
democracy. Share this link (http://exchange.co-nect.net/election)
with teachers in your school or add to your favorites or
class web page.
What are you waiting for, get out and
VOTE - Online!
This project and many other online projects are brought
to you by Co-nect. For more information visit
www.co-nect.net or email
info@co-nect.net.
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Learn Day - Call for Speakers
The Global Learn Day (GLD) organizing committee is
seeking presenters for Global Learn Day VIII -- to
showcase exceptional educational content, tools and
practices -- from around the world!
GLD VIII will take place on Sunday, November 21, 2004
GLD is a 24-hour non-stop online webcast event, which
features approximately 60 panels from all corners of the
globe. GLD starts in the South Pacific – where the
planet begins the new day - then "travels" west to
Hawaii and Guam. At each "stop," panelists convene for
interactive roundtable discussions, which showcase
exceptional learning programs. Global Learn Day is like
the "Academy Awards for Education" -- it's a time and
space to celebrate the greatest achievements in global
learning.
If you are interested in being a Global Learn Day VIII
presenter, please send an email to
John Hibbs at
hibbs@bfranklin.edu
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Upcoming online collaborative learning (OCL)
opportunities:
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS CYBERFAIR 2005:
Prepare & Unite! (for ages 5–19)
*Prepare for the Future & Connect Communities
=> Registration opens November 1, 2004
=> Projects due March 21, 2005
International Schools CyberFair is an award-winning,
authentic learning program used by schools and youth
organizations around the world. Youth conduct research
and publish their findings on the Web. Recognition is
given to the best projects in each of eight categories:
local leaders, businesses, community organizations,
historical landmarks, environment, music, art, and local
specialties. This White House endorsed program
encourages youth to become community ambassadors by
working collaboratively and using technology to share
what they have learned. Students evaluate each other's
projects by using a unique online evaluation tool.
For a project description and information on eligibility
and judging criteria, visit
http://www.globalschoolhouse.org/cf
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DOORS TO DIPLOMACY
(for
middle school and high school students)
=> Registration opens November 1, 2004
=> Projects due March 21, 2005
The U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce the
2005 Doors to Diplomacy award competition to recognize
the student-created Web project that best teaches others
about the importance of international affairs and
diplomacy. Winners will be announced in spring 2005.
Each student member of the team who wins the Doors to
Diplomacy award receives a $2,000 scholarship, and the
winning coaches' schools each receive a $500 cash award.
The State Department also sponsors a trip to Washington,
DC, where the winners will receive a private tour of the
State Department facilities, meet with key officials,
and participate in a special award presentation
ceremony.
For a project description and information on eligibility
and judging criteria, visit
http://www.globalschoolhouse.org/doors/
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INTRODUCING GEOGAME
Since 1989 students have found GeoGame to be an
entertaining way to learn about geography and the
diversity of peoples and cultures around the world.
Check out our new Instant GeoGames at
http://www.globalschoolhouse.org/project/gg/
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Introducing
Co-nect K-12 Data-Driven Professional Development
-- a proud sponsor of Global SchoolNet
Co-nect delivers professional development training,
tools, and online resources to solve critical issues
such as whole school improvement, data-informed
decision-making, technology integration, and early
reading failure.
For more information visit
http://www.co-nect.net/
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Global SchoolNet: Linking Kids Around the World to
Benefit Humanity
Communicate, Collaborate & Celebrate Learning!
Global SchoolNet is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, member
supported, education organization. Global SchoolNet
combines smart teaching ideas with web publishing, video
conferencing and other online tools that bridge
geographic gaps, allowing young people around the world
to learn together. Global SchoolNet is an international
network of 90,000+ online educators, who engage in
online project-based learning activities. Global
SchoolNet reaches more than a million students from
45,000 schools across 100 countries.
Email:
helper@globalschoolnet.org
Tel:
(760) 635-0001 |
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