evidence of spring

icu4…evidence of spring is hear but this year in a context of much intensity with the devastation of the Japanese earthquake, tsunami and tension surrounding the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. Many of our community members at International Schools in Japan have all at different levels experienced a level intensity. Our thoughts go to them and their respective communities. Below I have added a few links which relate to the situation, and resources which might be of useful.

Make Paper Cranes, Rebuild Communities
http://studentsrebuild.org/japan/

Fault Line living
http://www.faultlineliving.com/

Teaching Ideas: The Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/11/teaching-ideas-the-earthquake-and-tsunami-in-japan/

eBook explaining the earthquake through the story of two Pandas
http://www.sylvandellpublishing.com/eBooks/reader/book/Panda/?lang=en&sp=4

SPECIAL THANK YOU

I would like on behalf of the ECIS ICT Community extend a big thank you to Gareth B @FIS and his IT team for hosting such an outstanding ECIS IT Conference. We all know how hard it is to juggle our regular day and then adding this complex layer of organization and demands bring a new tension to any day. Again Gareth and the whole team at the Frankfurt International School thank you. Here are some of the key links from the keynotes you might like to share further with your respective faculty and schools.

Jamie McKenzie:
educational technology students schools libraries teachers parents staff development

www.fno.org

Beauty and the Beast: Using Digital Riches to Enhance Learning keynotes focus http://fno.org/mar2010/beautyand.html

David Warlick: davidwarlick.com
Personal learning “cultivating connections with people and other sources that help me do my job” David Warlick a learning garden, cultivating your personal eco-systems
http://davidwarlick.com/wiki/pmwiki.php?n=Main.TheArtAmpTechniqueOfCultivatingYourPersonalLearningNetwork

Visual literacy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-kSZsvBY-A&feature=related and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hibyAJOSW8U

Scott Klososky
www.klososky.com

Scott Klososky is a technology speaker who addresses future trends in any area of business and society.

As we start seeing more and more cameras as part of the architecture of mobile devices and laptops there is evidence at our own school, that video is fast being used to produce, create and share content, ideas and creative expression. In this Ted talk Salan Kahn shares a vision that he has begun with the Kahn Academy looking if video might redefine education:  Salman Khan: Let’s use video to reinvent education

ECIS Lisbon Conference: Special New Feature
We will be piloting at the ECIS Lisbon Conference a dedicated full day focused on ICT learning. This will be a pre-conference day focused around 4 hands on workshops facilitated by the ECIS ICT Committee members, guests and a Keynote.  This year John Davitt has been approached. The idea is to give educators from ECIS, IT Specialist and Coordinators a dedicated day to participate in these hands on workshops, providing hands on experiences, time to share and collaborate together.

The workshop presenters from the ICT Committee are:
Leah Treesh IT Integration Senior School Munich International School, John Mikton Director of IT International School of Prague, Mariam Mathew High School Technology Coordinator The American School in London , Alan Preis Instructional Technology Coordinator Atlanta International School, Warren Apel, Director of IT , International School of Amsterdam, Chad Fairey Associate Head of School, Information Services Washington International School, Lal Abraham – Director of Technology, American School of The Hague

Tentatively: John Davitt: http://www.newtools.org/ mentor, critical friend and guest speaker.

Developing and Implementing a Digital Citizenship Program in your school
In this hands on workshop we will explore the components, dynamics, process, structures, learning outcomes to implement a Digital Citizenship Program as a stand alone class or integrate this into your advisory or class curriculum. We will look at some current models being used in International Schools. In the process we will help facilitate the resources, documents, and understanding to support this process in your schools.

Managing a Blended Classroom
In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore tools, resources and strategies for managing an online classroom with Moodle.  While the session is designed for teachers in schools that are part of the World Virtual School Project, any teacher in a Moodle-using school is encouraged to participate.   In addition to taking away strategies for managing a blended classroom, participants will engage with ideas, tools and templates for creating innovative collaborations between classrooms and schools.

Strategies, Tools, and tips for Technology Coordinators and Integration Specialists
During this workshop, participants will discuss, share, and try out a variety of different resources to work with faculty members at their schools. Utilizing protocols from Critical Friends Group systems, we will formulate ways to work with teachers to encourage growth and development in their integration of technology in the classroom. Participants should come ready to share their expertise and experience and are encouraged to bring lesson plans and samples from teachers to discuss.

iTunes U generating podcast.
Participants will receive a quick overview of the philosophy of and usages for ECIS’ iTunesU, then have supported time to create content to be used as part of instructional practices and to populate iTunesU. Guidelines, frameworks, exemplars and support materials will be provided. Participants will also enjoy connecting with a network other like-minded educators
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ECIS News

In partnership with Finalsite, ECIS is looking for presenters to present an online ECIS webinar. If you have something that will serve the ECIS community, and would like to present an ECIS webinar, then please contact richardherbert@ecis.org for more information. ECIS webinars will be advertised here: http://www.ecis.org/page.cfm?p=429

ATTENTION:

Several scams relating to non-existent teaching jobs at the International School of Stavanger have been circulating on the Internet. They have included information taken from the school’s official website, which is www.isstavanger.no. The school is making every effort to stop such scams, and is actively working with the authorities to prevent them.

The following are tips are adapted from the Bill and Melinda Gates’ Foundation website, and are practical points to help anyone avoid email scams:

  • Be suspicious of emails that ask for personal or financial information.
  • Avoid filling out forms in email messages.
  • Log on to official websites instead of clicking on links embedded in an email.
  • Contact the organization that is supposedly sending the email to verify if it is genuine.
  • Be wary if you receive an email saying you won a lottery or have been awarded a grant, or, in this case, being offered an interview.
  • Be cautious if you are asked to wire money.

Candidates should not use their valuable time in applying for jobs that are a part of a computer scam that has nothing to do with the International School of Stavanger.

(Taken from a web article written by Dr. Linda Duevel, Director, International School of Stavanger.)

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Your words, your input…..
Please remember your links, your thoughts, your resources are important to this blog if you have something you wish to have featured drop into our wiki area on iSkoodle and add it there, I will make sure it is featured in our April edition.

John @ ISPrague
ECIS ICT Chair

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