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International Education and Resource Network
Chicago Public School Video
http://tinyurl.com/CPS-intl-collaboration
The Pulse of iEARN
2,000,000 Students40,000 Educators
130 Countries200 Projects
30 Languages
A safe, secure environment for teaching & learning with the following goals:
To facilitate teacher & student-directed collaborative project work
To create and maintain global, national and local support structures to sustain project work
To demonstrate that project-based collaboration can enhance teaching and learning and improve the quality of life on the planet.
Projects in all Curriculum Areas:
Arts & Literature
Social Studies
Math & Science
Languages & ESL
Adaptable to meet national (state) standards
Collaboration Centre for communication and sharing http://media.iearn.org
My Name around the World
Where are you from? What is your name? What does your name mean in your native language and in other languages? Why do you have this name? Who gives you this name? Who was the first person in your family, which has/had the same name? Which famous persons had your name? What is the nonofficial version of your name? Students can create different visualizations of their name: posters, handicrafts, drawing, etc…
Project web page http://media.iearn.org/projects/myname
“The iEARN Folk Tales project enables students to go global
using the Internet, sharing their ideas with students from around
the world. Just as important, it gives opportunities for reflection on
the lessons and morals of local and national folktales, stories told
down through the generations as a way to pass along lessons
that still have much to teach students today” (Saleem Ibrahim,
iEARN-Pakistan).
Folk Tales
Project Web site: http://media.iearn.org/projects/folktales
“The 7 and 8 year old students created their own
personal Christmas cards to share with students in China,
England, Australia, Romania and England and New York. It
was very exciting to see the creations of other students, some
older than the St. James students, but still willing to share
holiday greetings with new friends around the world. “Rebecca Richardson, iEARN Teacher, USA
Project Website: http://media.iearn.org/projects/holidays
Holiday Cards Exchange
One Day In the Life Students describe a day in
their life. In addition to written
descriptions, students are invited
to share visual images of their
days through the "A Day in the
Life: Photo Diaries," a digital
photography exchange in which
students share captioned photographs about their own
lives. Students accompany each digital photograph with a
short, written explanation of what is depicted in the
photograph and its significance.
Project Web site:
http://media.iearn.org/projects/onedayinthelife
“The Teddy Bear project has changed
my professional life. My students
hated writing. That’s why I am so
happy now: my students ARE EAGER
TO WRITE because they have
somebody in some part of the world
who will read what they write! We
have partner schools in Pakistan,
Russia, Argentina and Australia. We
love the forum! Many thanks for this
great opportunity!!!”
Veronica Zonteponte, a teacher from
Argentina
Teddy Bear
Project Web site: http://media.iearn.org/projects/teddybear
Classrooms around
the world choose Daffodil and/or
Tulip bulbs to plant during the
same week in November.
Project Web site: http://media.iearn.org/projects/daffodilsandtulips
The project fosters to develop appreciation of
geography and culture among students since they will be learning
about the other parts of the world as the students share their
similar projects. The ultimate goal of the project is to promote
building connections between students and their teachers,
considering what affects plant growth, and peace!
Daffodil & Tulip
“(OF)2: Our Footprints, Our
Future!” is an international initiative that encourages
youth from around the world to use online tools and
resources to measure their carbon footprint and develop
ways to reduce their carbon usage.
The goal of this project is for one million students
to work together to collectively reduce their (CO)2 emissions
by 35,000 tons in one year, reducing global warming.
Project Web site: http://media.iearn.org/projects/of2
Talking Kites All
Over the World
On May 20th 2005,
45,000 kites soared into
the air throughout Israel,
and 5,000 more in Jordan,
in London, in Mexico City
and in 12 cities in North America,
representing the high point of a unique project.
The kites flew as a massive tribute dedicated to
advancing the cultural and social dialog, a symbol of
bridging the gap and understanding the “other”.
Project Web site: http://media.iearn.org/projects/kites
MEASURABLE OUTCOMES
Increased communications and analytical skills
Enhanced cross-cultural awareness
Changed attitudes; enthusiasm for going to school, on int’l exchanges
“I felt the [iEARN/Global Nomads Project Voice: After the War US-Iraq school] video-conference was very successful and it gave me an insight on how students, all the way across the globe, felt about the war. It was amazing to hear their thoughts. I enjoyed the conference and can’t wait to do the next one.” --Alicia, high school student, Connecticut
Increased interest in other cultures’ educational systems
Improved technology skills
Greater teacher morale
Increased interest in int’l exchange programs
… through iEARN, my students collaborated with students from Orman School in Cairo, Egypt, in a media
literacy unit …. As US troops closed in on Baghdad, students from both countries shared articles, photos
and news clips from their respective regions. They found a much wider spectrum of viewpoints and
coverage than they had anticipated. Being pushed to verify facts as reported by news sources, students on
both sides of the ocean experienced first hand the need for critical thinking and active inquiry. One and all
changed from strictly passive consumers of media to more active, discerning students of electronic and
print information. --Sarah, high school teacher, Spokane, Washington
MEASURABLE OUTCOMES
Professional
DevelopmentFace-to-face
Online Courses
Webinars
Train-the-Trainer
Annual Conference
iEARN is…
Membership Resources include:Access to 300 online curriculum-based projectsSchool partners in 125+ countriesNative speakers of 30 languagesSearchable online database of partners and projectsVideoconferencing and chat opportunitiesProject description booklet & other teachers resourcesNewsletters and twice monthly online newsflashesOnline and professional staff supportFace-to-face & online professional dev. opportunitiesAnnual Int’l Teachers' Meeting & Youth Summit
iEARN is…
The largest project-based K-12 network in the world!
25,000 schools and youth organizations in over 130 countries.www.iearn.org
iEARN-USA
475 Riverside Drive, Suite 450
New York, NY 10115
212 870-2693
us.iearn.org
Twitter: @iearnusa