Charles Olson, Painter

Charles Olson, Painter: An Interactive Tour of his New Exhibit "Visual Histories"

Date: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. EDT

How to Connect: H.323 Videoconference via the Internet2 Commons Registration: Registration is limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Please register at: http://cermusa1.wufoo.com/forms/charles-olson-tour-of-sama-registration/ Saint Francis University’s Center of Excellence for Remote and MedicallyUnder-Served Areas (CERMUSA) is proud to present acclaimed visual artist Charles Olson live via Internet 2 from the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art on October 23, 2007 from 12-1pm EDT. Through an extensive visual tour and discussion, Mr. Olson will showcase various aspects of his work and give students a rare glimpse into the creative process of one of the America's most prolific painters. Since 1976, Mr. Olson's celebrated paintings have been shown globally in museums, galleries, corporations and university collections. His teaching and his work has inspired countless students over the past 30 years at Saint Francis University. Olson's teaching and paintings have been honored and awarded on numerous occasions including the Harry Schwalb Award of Excellence in Visual Arts. Charles Olson is the current the chairman of the Fine Arts Department at Saint Francis University. A short list of his honors includes :- Who’s Who in American Art 1999-2000, 2004-2005-“Pittsburgh Magazine” and WQED-TV (PBS) Harry Schwalb Award of Excellence in Visual Arts 2001-2002-Indiana University of Pennsylvania Distinguished Alumni 2001-Distinguished Faculty Award Saint Francis Alumni Association 1996- Swatsworth Faculty Award Recipient Saint Francis University 2004- National Honor Society Distinguished Faculty Award Saint Francis University 2005 During the session, participants will also have the opportunity to interact and ask questions. Mr. Olson's presentation is a rare occasion for Saint Francis University, and we are pleased to share this session to remote audiences free of charge. Test calls will be scheduled prior to the session date. More information? Please contact James Gerraughty at (814) 472-3890 or jgerraughty@cermusa.francis.edu

Grade: 4 Little Ship Under Full Sail

Special Event Partnerships: Janie Panagopoulos, Little Ship Under Full Sail

October 30, 12:00-1:00 EST (Group 1)
October 30, 1:30-2:30 EST 9Group 2)
May 1, 12:00-1:00 EST (Group 1)
May 1, 1:30-2:30 EST 9Group 2)

Free, compliments of Polycom, Inc.

Recommended grade level: 4th grade

Live and archive streaming: Visit streaming.bcisd.org and login (polycom) and passsword (special) to access the live streaming or the archive.

Required Book: Little Ship Under Full Sail

Register by completing the online form. Email questions to sporter4@comcast.net.

Berrien County Intermediate School District
711 St. Joseph Avenue
Berrien Springs MI 49103
269.471.7725

Grades: 2-4 Margaret Willey, A Clever Beatrice Christmas

December 7, 12:00-1:00 EST (Group 1)
December 7, 1:30-2:30 (Group 2)

Free, compliments of Polycom, Inc.

Grade: 2-4

Live and archive streaming: Visit streaming.bcisd.org and login (polycom) and password (special) to access the live streaming or the archive.

Required Book: A Clever Beatrice Christmas

Register by completing the online form. Email questions to sporter4@comcast.net.

Berrien County Intermediate School District
711 St. Joseph Avenue
Berrien Springs MI 49103
269.471.7725

Grades: 2-4 Nothing but Trouble

Special Event Partnerships: SueStauffacher, Nothing But Trouble

March 12, 12:00-1:00 EST (Group 1)

March 12, 1:30-2:30 EST (Group 2)

Cost: Free, compliments of Polycom, Inc.

Grades: 2-4 Live and archive streaming: Visit streaming.bcisd.org and login (polycom) and password (special) to access the live streaming or the archive. Partners: Author coordination/liaison: Elaine Shuck, Polycom, Inc. and Sue Porter, Web registration: Janine Lim, Berrien County ISD, Bridging: Arnie Comer, Macomb ISD. ASK (“Authors Specialist and Knowledge”) is an organized process that provides students with the opportunity to interview an author or a subject specialist in the topic they are reading about in a novel. The program uses excellent literature, journal writing and interviewing to promote reading for understanding. Required Book: Nothing But Trouble Register by completing the online form.

Berrien County Intermediate School District
711 St. Joseph Avenue
Berrien Springs MI 49103
269.471.7725

Grades: 7-12 Interview with Ben Carson

Special Event Partnerships: Ben Carson
ASK: Interview with Ben Carson
February 12, 2008; 12:00-1:00 EST
Required Voice Conference Call
TBD Test Call: February 8, 2:00 EST Cost: Free, compliments of Polycom, Inc. Targeted Grade Level: Middle & high school Live streaming: Visit streaming.bcisd.org and login (polycom) and password (special) to access the
live streaming. Partners: Speaker coordination/liaison & facilitation: Elaine Shuck, Polycom, Inc., Event coordination:Janine Lim, Berrien County ISD, Bridging: Berrien County ISD
Required Book: Gifted Hands Web Links
z Benjamin Carson, MD Online Bioz Carson Scholars Fund
Register by completing the online form. Please make sure you can commit to the work necessary to prepare for this program before registering your class. Questions? Email sporter4@comcast.net.
Required Preparation Lesson Plan
Participating Interactive Sites
1 Benton Harbor Freshman Academy, MI
2 Macomb ISD
3 South Dakota
4 Open
5 Open
6 Open
7 Open

8 Open
View only will be available via web streaming.

© Berrien County Intermediate School District • 711 St. Joseph Ave, Berrien Springs, MI 49103 • (269) 471• 7725
http://www.remc11.k12.mi.us/dl/ASK/Partnerships/BenCarson.htm
10/10/2007

Grades: 9-12 Setting & Achieving Goals

Special Event Partnerships: BillHyche, Setting and Achieving Goals
November 15, 1:00-2:00 p.m. EST (8 slots)
Cost: Free, compliments of Polycom, Inc.
Grades: 9th – 12th
Live and archive streaming: Visit streaming.bcisd.org and login (polycom) and password (special) to access the live streaming or the archive.
Partners: Author coordination/liaison: Elaine Shuck, Polycom, Inc. and Sue Porter, Web registration: Janine Lim, Berrien County ISD, Bridging: Arnie Comer, Macomb ISD.
Description
“If you don’t know where you are going, any road will do.” Wizard of Oz Join us for this exciting and rewarding discussion on goal-setting and discover:

Why should I set goals?
How to set goals that both inspire me and are attainable

How to effectively plan and live out the goals that I have set
Register by completing the online form. Please make sure you can commit to the work necessary to prepare for this program before registering your class. Questions? Email sporter4@comcast.net.
November 15, 1:00-2:00 p.m. EST (8 slots)

1 Berrien County, MI
2 Macomb ISD, MI
3 South Dakota
4 Open
5 Open
6 Open
7 Open
8 Open

Berrien County Intermediate School District

711 St. Joseph Avenue

Berrien Springs MI 49103

269.471.7725

Community Videoconferencing Program

Student Created Community Content Contest
Organize a team of middle or high school students and create an engaging and dynamic videoconference content program about your community to be offered to classrooms nationally. This standards based project seeks to tap into the creative nature of students as they look at their community with new eyes and explore ways to share their findings with others using videoconferencing and technology as a resource. Deadline for Student Content Program Proposals - November 1, 2007For more information and project details visit http://kc3.cilc.org/
Contact Bev at bmattocks@cilc.org or (765) 435-2360

Grades: K-12 Battelle for Kids

We have a few remaining spots for the upcoming video conference from “Battelle for Kids”. Session details follow. If you would like to register, please call or email me to register. Spaces will be filled on a first come first serve basis. Date: October 17th (10:00a.m. – 11:00 a.m.)Target Audience: AdministratorsSession Title/Description:“PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES 101”Teachers are often their own best resource for professional development. However, this cannot be accomplished in isolation. Learn how to begin the necessary conversation with teachers and teacher leaders in order to form a collaborative culture. Join Diane Stultz, Battelle for Kids, and participate in a readiness gap analysis that may drive your plan for establishing productive PLCs and hear of creative ways time is found for these groups within a school day. Connections are free to any “MVESC Professional Learning Community (ALPCO) Members”, and $60.00 per site for non-members. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Thanks Leslie CharlesDistance Learning Manager Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center205 North 7th StreetZanesville, Ohio 43701740.452.4518 ext 133lcharles@mvesc.k12.oh.uswww.mvesc.k12.oh.us/tap/