Virtual museum panel presentation at SLCC in San Francisco, August 2009.

1. Kidsbridge Tolerance Museum Envisioning a Virtual Presence Presented by Randi Kopp (SL: Dusty Artaud) Consultant for Kidsbridge Tolerance Museum KidsbridgeMuseum.org kidsbridgemuseum.wordpress.com [email_address] [email_address] SLCC August 14, 2009

3. Disability Awareness Exclusion because of disabilities is a form of prejudice & discrimination Heroes and Community Service Elementary, middle and high school students making a difference and creating a domino effect in their community Discrimination - Signs of the Times Signage displays history of discrimination in the United States Programs Covered by Kidsbridge Tolerance Museum Upstander Behavior Learn how NOT to be a bystander in bullying & exclusion situations Convert to “Upstanders”, who “stand up and speak out” Bullies 5% Victims 5% Bystanders 90%

4. School Bus Showdown Kids are challenged to stand up and speak out (be an “upstander”) in situations where another kid is being bullied or excluded Puppet Theater After creating puppets, kids role play conflict resolution skits Name That Stereotype Game show that challenges kids to identify stereotypes Peace Diner and Name Shredder Kids confront name calling and explore positive solutions Interactive Stations in the Kidsbridge Tolerance Museum

6. Kidsbridge Goal: Extend Teaching Process EXTENDED MULTI-PHASE TEACHING AND LEARNING EXPERIENCE Bus Trip 25 Min Bus Trip 25 Min Museum Interaction Pre-Survey 15 Min Post-Survey 15 Min 3.5 Hr CLASSROOM Bus Trip 25 Min Museum Interaction Pre-Survey 15 Min Post-Survey 15 Min 3.75 Hr Bus Trip 25 Min Second Life Lesson & Activity 1 Hr Second Life Lesson & Activity 1+ Hr Final Post-Survey 15 Min CLASSROOM MUSEUM