4. What is iEARN?
The world’s largest, most experienced online K-12
network that enables students and educators
around the globe to collaborate on educational
projects using the Internet.
5. History
Founded by Peter Copen in 1988; 12 schools in
Moscow linked with 12 schools in New York State.
Principles:
•Project and program initiatives that are
“grassroots” and make a difference in
the world
•Learning that is shared with a broader
community, locally and globally
12. Online Courses
•8 weeks, all curriculum areas
•Collaboration with
international eduators
•Development of a project plan
to use in the classroom
13. Claudia Batista teaches
English as a Foreign Language
in Brazil and has facilitated
Adobe Youth Voices and
Fulbright online courses for
iEARN.
14. iEARN Multimedia Guide
•8 sections, online
course framework
•Collection of resources
and materials compiled
from educators in the
network
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19. iEARN Annual Conferences
Canada (2010)
Morocco (2009)
Egypt (2007)
Netherlands (2006)
Senegal (2005)
Slovakia (2004)
Japan (2003)
Russia (2002)
South Africa (2001)
China (2000)
Puerto Rico (1999)
USA (1998)
Spain (1997)
20. Resources - Q & A
Multimedia Guide to iEARN
http://us.iearn.org/professional_development/multimedia/inde
x.html
Curriculum Integration
http://us.iearn.org/professional_development/curriculum/inde
x.php
iEARN Videos
http://us.iearn.org/collaborate/projects/project_videos.php
2011 iEARN Annual Conference and Youth Summit
http://www.iearn.org/event/2011-iearn-annual-conference-
and-youth-summit
Webtour of us.iearn.org prof dev section- online courses and iEARN multimedia guide
Webtour - Take them to us.iearn.org-- online course section
Go through the tabs of the online course section – descriptions and point out the alignment to educational standards
Losira, is there anything in particular you would like to emphasize about courses?
Testimonial from Claudia re: online course experience
Webtour - Take them to us.iearn.org-- online course section
Go through the tabs of the online course section – descriptions and point out the alignment to educational standards
Losira, is there anything in particular you would like to emphasize about courses?
Testimonial from Claudia re: online course experience
Open up the Multimedia Guide (on webtour)
Explain the 8 sections briefly
Visit some examples of supplemental materials?
Probably won’t keep these last couple slides but just visit sections on the webtour
Briefly explain Getting Started in iEARN webinars
Sometimes offer free webinars re: specific tools and/or strategies that can enhance global project work
Diane- can you talk for a couple minutes about the Digital Story Telling and the one Rushton did last year?
Probably won’t keep these last couple slides but just visit sections on the webtour
Briefly explain Getting Started in iEARN webinars
Sometimes offer free webinars re: specific tools and/or strategies that can enhance global project work
Diane- can you talk for a couple minutes about the Digital Story Telling and the one Rushton did last year?
Probably won’t keep these last couple slides but just visit sections on the webtour
Briefly explain Getting Started in iEARN webinars
Sometimes offer free webinars re: specific tools and/or strategies that can enhance global project work
Diane- can you talk for a couple minutes about the Digital Story Telling and the one Rushton did last year?
Probably won’t keep these last couple slides but just visit sections on the webtour
Briefly explain Getting Started in iEARN webinars
Sometimes offer free webinars re: specific tools and/or strategies that can enhance global project work
Diane- can you talk for a couple minutes about the Digital Story Telling and the one Rushton did last year?