Meet Filmmaker Ted Braun (Darfur Now)

We are thrilled that award-winning documentary filmmaker Ted Braun (Darfur Now) will kick off our first two-part PULSE videoconference for the 2008-2009 school year. Ted Braun spent four months in Darfur filming Darfur Now, an incredible documentary that follows the lives of six individuals helping to end the crisis in Darfur including Oscar nominated actor Don Cheadle (Hotel Rwanda) and Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Luis Moreno-Ocampo. In this two-part series, we will talk about the current situation in Darfur. On Thursday, September 18 Ted Braun will join GNG to speak of his first-hand experience on the conflict in Darfur.Don't forget to check out other exciting line-up for September!September: Election Watch 2008: Global Perspectives
Only in America: Examining Democracy in the U.S. Wednesday, September 24th

Microcredit: Exploring the Fight Against PovertySpecial Guest: Mike Flannery, founder of Kiva.org CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP NOW….SPOTS ARE RUNNING FAST!

Warm Regards,
Grace Lau
Program Manager
Global Nomads Group
381 Broadway, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10013 USA
http://www.gng.org
+1 212 529 0377
Grace@gng.org

Grades 7-12: Remembering 9/11

"REMEMBERING SEPTEMBER 11th" videoconference:
Series: Hot Topics
Presenter: Dr. James Booth, Vanderbilt professor
Date: THURSDAY, September 11, 2008
Target Audience: Students in grades 5 -12
Time: 9:00 and 10:00 AM (CENTRAL time zone)
Format: 45-minutes segmented into 30-minute presentation and 15-20 minute Q & A
Cost: $75 per site
Registration: Register online at http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/registration.htm
Questions: Chandra Allison, at (615) 322-6511 or email Chandra at chandra.allison@vanderbilt.edu

"REMEMBERING SEPTEMBER 11th" on the seventh anniversary of the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington will be the focus of this special videoconference event. On this seventh anniversary of the terrorist attacks, we will pay honor to victims, families, survivors, and responders of the September 11th attacks.

REGISTER online: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/registration.htm
It is difficult to believe that 2008 marks the 7th Anniversary of September 11, 2001. . . . when Americans heard those first unbelievable reports that a plane, and then another plane, had crashed into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. Soon this was followed by a crash from a hijacked Boeing 757 slamming into the Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93 crashing in a field in southwest Pennsylvania.

This year’s seventh anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, offers a time to remember, to reflect about this unforgettable moment in history, and to reconsider the effect that September 11 has had on our country and the world.

Link to "REMEMBERING SEPTEMBER 11th" videoconference:
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/programs/hot-topics/Sep11.htm
REGISTER online: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/registration.htm

Patsy Partin, M.Ed
Director, Virtual School
Vanderbilt University
2007 Terrace Place
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 322-6384

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Grades 6-12: Rachmaninov featuring André Watts

The Piano Concerto No. 2 is one of Rachmaninov’s most enduring favorites. Under the leadership of conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya, the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra has grown in breadth and artistry over the years. Maestro Harth-Bedoya has exceptional rapport with young audiences as he interactively introduces the music of great composers.

This program is a live Symphony performance direct from the stage of Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth, Texas on September 18, 2008 11:15 or 1:15 Eastern Standard Time.

View Only Cost: $150.00

Registration deadline: 9/16/08

Clint Dawley

cdawley@basshall.com

330 East Fourth StreetSuite 300

Fort Worth, TX 76102

(817) 212-4320

Fax: (817) 336-4804

This update is from the CILC Weely Updats at www.cilc.org

Grade 9-12: Historically Black Colleges and Universities Distance Recruitment Event

Recruiters from the Historically Black Colleges and Universities are divided into two,distinct broadcast groups and broadcast from two, distinct broadcast locations. Your site can connect with one of these two groups of recruiters to learn more about these historic and prestigious institutions. These recruiters offer college-bound students information on individual schools, scholarship opportunities, general college application information, including hints and tips for applicants; and information on college and university life.

Connecting students are encouraged to do some basic research on the institutions (an electronic booklet will be provided) and develop and prepare thoughtful questions that can be shared during the round-robin Q and A sessions. This is an excellent time to introduce your students to the world of college recruiters and the educational world beyond high school.

Program Format
Each of the two sites will have a set of recruiters. The recruiters will introduce themselves, introduce their institutions and field one or two questions from each site regarding their institution or college life in general;this will be done in a round-robin fashion so that all sites can participate.

Objectives:
The participant will:

• explore the college application process through Q and A with the recruiters,
• engage in dialogue with college recruiters,
• gather knowledge on the college application process,
• gather knowledge on scholarship opportunities at the many colleges, and
• explore college life through information provided by the recruiters.

Date: 10/2/2008

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Registration Deadline: 09/16/2008 on the CILC Website http://www.cilc.org/

Tonia Carriger

tcarriger@cilc.org

251 East Ohio Street, #960

Indpls, IN 46204

Phone: (317) 231-6587
Fax: (317) 231-6530

This event came from the CILC weekly updates.

The Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration, Inc. (CILC)

251 E Ohio St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Grades 6-12: The Fascinating World of Aquaculture FREE Student Program

KC3 (Kids Creating Community Content) Contest Finalist Moanalua High School, Honolulu HI will present their program The Fascinating World of Aquaculture. This videoconference is open to middle and high school classes interested in exploring the fishing industry in Hawaii from ancient fish farms to current fishing trends. The program is free but limited to the first eight qualifying schools. Connection will begin 15 minutes after the hour. There will be two sessions with 4 schools in each session. Open dates and times:

Wednesday, May 21:
7:30 - 8:30 (HST)/9:30 - 10:30 (PDT)/10:30 - 11:30 (MDT)/11:30 - 12:30 (CDT )/12:30 - 1:30 (EDT)

Friday, May 23
7:30 - 8:30 (HST)/9:30 - 10:30 (PDT)/10:30 - 11:30 (MDT)/11:30 - 12:30 (CDT)/12:30 - 1:30 (EDT)

Email Bev Mattocks at CILC (bmattocks@cilc.org) to register for this program and receive equipment testing information.

Holocaust Videoconference

On Friday, May 16, 2008, from 1:00-2:15pm EST, the Eastchester Union Free School District and the Westchester Holocaust Education Center will host a multi-point videoconference on the Holocaust for teachers and students at the middle school level.

The conference will feature Holocaust survivors Ms. Clara Knopfler and Mr. Alan Moskin. Ms. Knopfler, an Auschwitz survivor and Mr. Moskin, a concentration camp liberator, are both frequent speakers on the Holocaust. They will offer their perspectives on the Holocaust, its relationship to the “human spirit” and will field questions from the conference participants. The conference will be moderated by Andrew Cahn, Regional Museum Educator for United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

Participation is available to four middle school level (grades 6-8) sites, on a first-come, first served basis. There is no fee for this event, but an IP connection is required to connect to the bridge. Please contact John Blaser via email (jblaser@eastchester.k12.ny.us) to reserve a slot. Once participation is confirmed, a test call will be scheduled with each site.

John Blaser

Media/Technology Specialist

Eastchester UFSD

Middle/Jr. High

Eastchester, NY

(914) 793-6130 ext. 4413

jblaser@eastchester.k12.ny.us