National Council for Geographic Education Annual Conference
October 4-7, 2012; San Marcos, TX (Embassy Suites San Marcos Hotel Spa and Conference Center). Visit the NCGE Conference website at http://www.ncge.org/annual-conference2012 for additional details.
For high school students ... 2012 Academic WorldQuest ... Saturday, February 25 at the Allison Mansion on the campus of Marian University, 1p.m. - 4p.m. Register asap for teams of four at http://2012academicworldquest.evenbrite.com or contact Kristen Garvey at 317.840.0202.
Japan-U.S. Teacher Exchange Program announces the 2012 Education for Sustainable Development. Sponsored by Fulbright, 24 U.S. educators will travel to Japan to learn about ESD for both countries and will share information with colleagues. Visit http://www.iie.org/en/Programs/ESD for additional details. Application deadline is January 31, 2012.
The Indiana Council on World Affairs announces its 2012 Great Decisions event. Developed by the Foreign Policy Association for the purpose of educating citizens about issues of vital importance relating to American foreign policy, providing them with the knowledge to make informed decisions about the topics covered, and enabling them to participate in the foreign-policy process. The Tuesday night ICWA local Great Decisions program focuses on the 8 topics in the Great Decisions Briefing Book with issues explored through discussions led by informed speakers. Eight Tuesday night meetings (beginning at 7:00 p.m.) during January, February and March currently are scheduled to be held in Room 156 of the Pharmacy Building at Butler University. http:// indianaworld.org/great_decisions for additional details.
The Indiana Academy in Muncie, Indiana will offer an Advanced Placement Human Geography Summer Institute for Indiana educators. Dates are June 18-21, 2012. Cost is $650.00. Contact Raychelle Wilson at rawilson2@bsu.edu or 800.316.3163 for additional details.
World Human Geography Conference 2011:
Communities and Ethics;
September 15 & 16, 2011 in Lawrence, Kansas;
Hosted by the American Geographical Society, Haskell Indian Nations
University, University of Kansas, and U. S. Army Research Office.
Presenters will address thematic, research, and professional issues in human geography and
allied social and natural sciences.
Theme One: field-based knowledge about foreign people and places.
Geographers, anthropologists, and other regional experts will highlight what they have learned from years of field research enhanced by language skills, scholarship, and geographic information
systems (GIS).
Theme Two: communities and ethics.
Speakers from a variety of communities – public, private, tribal, academic, and
government institutions from local to global – will discuss community-based research
methodologies; the ethics of funding sources; and the nature and accessibility of open-source research in the digital age, with a focus on how these themes impact indigenous peoples.
Registration and information at http://web.ku.edu/~kugso/whgc/
The National Council for Geographic Education (NCGE) offers webinars that focus on diverse geographic topics for all grade levels. For example, planned for the remainder of the 2011 year
* August: Using Geospatial Technologies to teach AP Human Geography
* September: Back to School Sessions - Everything a Geography Teacher Needs for
a Great Year, Geospatial Technology Sessions with Esri Education Team
* October: "Teaching Global Political Geography" (APHG) with Don Zeigler from Old
Dominion University
* November: Understanding the Changing Planet
* November: Geography Awareness Week & GIS Day
Watch for webinar additions, frequently, for possible use in your classroom!
Indiana's Digital Resources: Making them Work for You Worskhop; Tuesday June 21, 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.; Indiana Government Center Conference Center, Indianapolis;
COST: $30 (lunch included).
Modern technology has enhanced the ability both of providers to
publish online content and the end user to access digital information
from a multitude of mediums and locations. Indiana's Digital Resources:
The one-day workshop highlights
Indiana's digital resources, such as Indiana Memory, the Indiana
Digital Archives, INSPIRE, and the State Data Center, and trains
attendees on how to use them effectively.
For more information or to register, contact Connie Rendfeld at crendfeld@library.in.gov with questions.
GENI sponsored Summer Geography Institute -- Beavers, Guns, & Whiskey: Cultural and Physical Heritage of North Central Indiana, June 27-30, 2011. This Back to Basics Summer Institute for teachers (grades 3-12) will be based at Bethany Christian School in Goshen, Indiana and includes extensive field work along with some classroom activities, resources and resource ideas, hand-outs, content support, technology connections, and professional linkages. Lodging and all meals and snacks will be provided from breakfast on June 27th through lunch on June 30th. Option for 2 graduate credit hours via IUPUI or 45 Professional Growth Points. Details Registration Form
June 26 - July 1, 2011, Québec Dimensions: Historical, Geographic and Cultural
Explorations will offer a unique professional development opportunity for K-12 teachers, curriculum coordinators and
administrators with teaching background in social studies, geography,
history and/or French. This workshop, organized by the Northeast
National Resource Center on Canada, will begin and end in Montreal (3 nights)
with travel to Quebec City (2 nights). Content is designed for educators
who teach Canadian topics relevant to World History, North American
Geography, and Comparative Cultures. The Institute content
aligns with national social studies and geography standards. Applications are accepted on a first come, first served basis with
limited space available through Monday, May 16. Registration is USD
$649 and includes double-occupancy at four-star hotels, some meals,
transportation during the program, speaker/educational site fees, and
curriculum materials. Visit the website at:
http://umaine.edu/teachingcanada/professional-development/summer-institute-for-k-12-professionals/
Hanover College will offer a summer workshop for teachers entitled Picturing America's Changing Landscapes Into the Classroom. The workshop will be held July 18-22, 2011. For additional details, contact Geoff Weiss at 812.866.7495. The National Endowment for the Humanities' Picturing America art collection features high quality reproductions representing our nation's artistic heritage: paintings, sculpture, architecture, fine crafts, and photography, which offer insights into the character, ideals, and aspirations of our nation.
Field Geography of North America is a new 3-unit introduction to landscape analysis: the interaction of natural environment and human activity to create the characteristic landscapes of places. Understanding how landscape patterns arise, how the elements of landscapes interact, and why landscapes differ from place to place are among the central concerns of geographers. G334, Field Geography of North America, a Summer I course that will, for 2011, focus on the Great Lakes region. The first 4 weeks of the term (May 11 – June 9) will be devoted to preparation for the field trip: lectures, planning of the itinerary, and development of a field guide. We will then spend about eight days (June 14 – June 21) driving a broad loop around Lake Huron: north through Michigan, east across the Canadian Shield of central Ontario, and then back through southern Ontario to Indiana. For additional details about topics of study, registration, and cost, please read the following document.
TEACHING CONTEMPORARY AFRICA THROUGH FILM, a free workshop for grade 7---12 teachers.
Saturday, April 09, 2011; 9 am--12:30 pm,
Woodburn Hall 218, free parking pass provided. Sponsored by the African American Studies Center at Indiana University. Presenters include
Akin Adesokan and
Adrien Pouille, both with Comparative Literature, Indiana University and
Susan Tomlinson, History & Sociology, Franklin Central High School.To register, or if you have questions, please contact: admpouil@indiana.edu
Registration deadline: Saturday, April 02.
Professional growth points (PGPs) to be earned.
The 2011 Toyota International Teacher Program to Costa Rica, which will take place November 19 through December 3, 2011. Full-time classroom teachers of all subjects and librarians, grades 7 - 12, are now invited to apply on-line. Please visit our website at www.iie.org/toyota http://www.iie.org/toyota for more information and application instructions. The deadline to apply is May 4, 2011. The Program to Costa Rica will explore environmental and cultural preservation, biodiversity, and sustainability through a variety of site visits, discussions, lectures, and hands-on activities. Program participants will have an opportunity to meet with local experts, visit schools and museums, and experience the rainforest first-hand.
Indiana is honored to host the premier of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's film, On the Shoulders of Giants, which tells the story of the rise of Harlem, its Renaissance, and its dynamic character and how a basketball team, the Harlem Rens, crossed barriers and became the first World Professional Basketball Tournament champions in Chicago in 1939. The 80-minute film discusses the Great Migration, the cultural rise and elements of Harlem, and the personal odyssey of the Rens. Starting with a short 15-minute “welcome reception” at 8:45 a.m. on February 24, 2011 the film will follow from 9 a.m. to 10:20 a.m. A Panel Discussion will follow the film and will last until around 11 a.m. The Panel Participants are: Quinn Buckner of the Celtics and Pacers, David Baker - Jazz Professor at IU, Darnell “Dr. Dunk” Hillman of the Pacers, and James Patterson of the Indianapolis Recorder. It is very easy for students at your school to view this film and Panel discussion. The whole event will be streamed live from Center Grove High School. You will need a good Internet connection and an LCD projector in the room where the students and staff will view it. Contact Alan Hagedorn, hagedorna@centergrove.k12.in.us, if you have questions.
The Indiana Geographic Information Council announces the 2011 Indiana GIS Conference, which will be held at the Horizon Convention Center in Muncie, IN, March 1-2. For details, visit the IGIC website at www.igic.org and follow the Conference links OR follow the link highlighted above. A special GIS Workshop for Educators is being offered on Wednesday, March 2 in conjunction with the IGIC Conference. Read the announcement for additional details.
Imaging + Imagining the City: Perspectives on Indianapolis -- Imagine indianapolis! How can cities like Indianapolis plan a future that focuses on green spaces that enrich lives, organizes a transportation network to encourage energy management, creates avenues for access to jobs, schools and entertainment, and provides an accessible and healthy community for all people? Join the discussion during "imaging+imagining the city: perspectives on indianapolis" as experts explore everything from building re-use, green space development, transportation, and education needs to discover how these quality of life issues impact our city. You are invited to join this community event learning, listening, and engaging with leaders from various planning and space use arenas: building, green space, education, and transportation. http://liberalarts.iupui.edu/index.php/signature/C69
Academic WorldQuest 2011, presented by the Indiana Council on World Affairs, a program offered for high school students throughout the state answering questions on current and international events. The event will take place February 26 on the campus of Marian University. For details and registration information, visit the link highlighted above.
The 2010 Toyota International Teacher Program to the Galapagos Islands application deadline is May 26, 2010. Visit the web site to apply!!!
All 5th, 8th, and 12th grade Social Studies educators are invited to participate in the We the People... The Citizen and the Constitution Summer Institute, July 17-24, 2010. The professional development opportunity is free. Sponsored by the Indiana Bar Foundation,.Follow the link via the Citizenship Education button to download the PDF version of the application.
June 14-18, 2010; 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the University of Notre Dame. The Hoosier Writing Project is delighted to announce its inaugural content area literacy open institute designed especially for teaching reading and writing strategies in social studies classes. Research proves that students must write in all classes—not only English—and all content area academic standards include a focus on writing. This institute will help social studies teachers in middle and high school learn the research and best practice for teaching reading and writing in their classes. The workshop’s objectives will address literacy concerns in all social studies courses, including freshman academies and high ability classrooms, as well as addressing the needs of reluctant learners. For a copy of the invitation letter or of the application form, see the attached.
BJE Holocaust Education workshops will host a Spring Holocaust Workshop "We Must Bear
Witness: Teaching the Holocaust in Indiana Classrooms". The workshop will
be held on Thursday, April 22 from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. The workshop will
feature Elaine Culbertson from the Holocaust and Jewish Resistance Teachers
Program in Philadelphia, PA.
Registration by April 14 is $25 and includes a continental breakfast, materials,
lunch, and 3 CRU credits. For more information or to download a registration
form, please visit www.bjeindy.org/holocaustworkshop.
Cornell University's Department of Education Fossil Finders, in conjunction with the National Science Foundation, will provide a workshop for 5th through 9th grade educators, August 9 - 14, 2009. Visit the following website http://priweb.org/ed/FossilFinders/Fossil_Finders_brochure_2009.pdf for details and registration information.
Geography and History of the World Workshops, April 11, 2009 at the Indianapolis Public Schools, April 13 at the Central Indiana Education Center (Indianapolis), and May 6 at the Southern Indiana Education Center (Jasper). Contact Terry Mason, tmason@indiana.edu or 812-855-1072 to register or for additional information. In this workshop, subject-matter specialists from IU-Bloomington's Area Studies Centers will present content related to "Conflict and Cooperation", Standard 7 of the Geography and History of the World curriculum. A teaching methods specialist will provide creative teaching ideas for your world history and civilization, or world geography course. Pay for substitute teachers and Certification Renewal Credits available.
The U.S. Department of Education has announced the opening of applications
for the Teaching Ambassador Fellowship at the U.S. Department of Education
for the 2009-2010 school year. Currently practicing, state certified
Pre-Kindergarten to 12th grade public school teachers and instructional
specialists/coaches with at least three years of teaching experience are
eligible to apply by March 16, 2009. For the 2008-2009 pilot year of the
Fellowship program, 20 part-time Classroom Fellows and 5 full-time
Washington Fellows are serving as Teaching Ambassador Fellows, learning
about and contributing to the national dialogue on education policy. For
more information about the 2009-2010 Fellowship application and other
opportunities to learn about federal education policy and public resources
supporting classroom teaching and learning, visit http://www.ed.gov/programs/teacherfellowship.
International Educators Institute - term: one week - application deadline February 28, 2009. The International Educators Institute is an innovative forest study tour for environmental educators and forest researchers. Combining content-rich, hands-on experiences in the field with a multicultural exchange of best practices in education and research, IEI seeks to advance effective teaching and learning about social, economic, and environmental challenges facing the world's forests. World-class scenery, special behind-the-scenes tours, and interviews with local people are combined with peer-to-peer leadership development. The course is scheduled July 12-17, 2009 in Portland, Oregon, and the application deadline is Feb. 28, 2009. For more information visit: http://www.worldforestry.org/wfi/dm_institute.php
Educator Fellowship - term: 12 months - application deadline February 15, 2009. The American Forest Foundation and Harry A. Merlo Foundation are jointly sponsoring an educator to the WFI Fellowship program for one year to continue research and curriculum development for "Global Connections: Forests of the World." The Fellow will fully participate in the WFI Fellowship program (see below) and conduct curriculum research, review activity modules, and work with other education professionals. Applicant must be a non-US citizen proficient in written and oral English, be a strong communicator, and be an educator with some natural resource background. A stipend and health insurance are provided. For details visit: http://wfi.worldforestry.org/opportunity.pdf
The Korean Studies Workshop for
American Educators, sponsored by the Korea Foundation, provides U.S.
social studies educators with fully-funded study tours of Korea. The
workshop is designed to enhance mutual understanding between the people
of Korea and the United States by inviting certain U.S. educators to
visit Korea and then share their experiences with fellow Americans upon
their return. In the summer of 2009, up to 60 secondary school social
studies educators from across the United States will be selected to
travel to Korea for the 12-day workshop. The workshop will include
lectures, tours to cultural and industrial sites, and a meeting with
Korean educators and students.
The deadline for the 2009 Korean Studies Workshop is February 25, 2009.
Those interested should visit our website at www.iie.org/ksw to access
the online application. To request materials or if you have any questions, please contact
1-800-270-4317 or ksw@iie.org.
Join 8,000 of your friends and colleagues from around the world in Las Vegas for the very latest in research, policy, and applications in geography, sustainability, and GIScience, during the annual conference of the Association of American Geographers, to be held March 22-27, 2009. The program will feature 4,000 presentations by leading scholars and researchers from more than 60 countries, an international networking reception, and exhibitions showcasing recent scholarly publications, advanced geographic technologies, and expanding employment opportunities. Numerous field trips will also explore the rich cultural and physical geography of Las Vegas and the surrounding region. To register for the meeting, or to submit a paper, visit www.aag.org.
History Institute for Teachers on Teaching the History of Innovation; October 18-19, 2008; Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation in Kansas City, MO. Contact Wachman Center for details. Contact Alan Luxenberg, Director of FPRI's Wachman Center, at lux@fpri.org for further details.
2008 Geography and History of the World Summer Workshops, sponsored by the Indiana Department of Education. GENI will offer two, three-day workshops for Indiana's high school educators teaching "Geography and History of the World", "World Geography", "World History and Civilizations" or other overlapping course. One event will take place at IUS in New Albany (June 30, July 1-2), and one event will take place in South Bend at IUSB (July 8-10). Each site will highlight resources appropriate for use in the GHW curriculum. The IDOE will provide one graduate credit hour, plus fees and parking. Participants will be required to develop two lesson plans plus conduct a student-appropriate book review. Complete the application and return as soon as possible: GHW Summer Workshop IUS, GHW Summer Workshop IUSB.
2008 Summer Institute for Secondary Teachers;
China's Transformations on the Eve of the Olympics.
Center for Asian Studies,
University of Colorado at Boulder;
July 21-30, 2008.
The following questions will help
contextualize the program: What historical factors have helped foster China?s recent economic, political,
and social changes? What do these unprecedented changes mean for the various interest groups involved: the Chinese government, the Chinese people, the countries of Asia and of the
world? How do the Olympics symbolize China?s rise to global prominence? Will the Games
ultimately benefit the Chinese government or its critics?
All major participant costs of the institute are covered through a grant by the Freeman
Foundation.
Applications are available at http://www.colorado.edu/CAS/TEA and must be received by
March 7. For more information, e-mail Jon.Zeljo@colorado.edu.
Jenny Spolnik-Greathouse,
Phone: (303) 735-5127, spolnik@colorado.edu
2007 Geography and History of the World Summer Institute Photos