This post isn’t really about technology in the classroom, but it’s an interesting opportunity that I wouldn’t have known about without my robust personal learning network. So, at the very least, it’s a great example of the incredible resources and interesting opportunities you can experience by staying connected with your peers online.
I also have to admit that I’m probably even more excited about this “simple” opportunity because I just spent the entire day/night in the New York City yesterday with my family. We started the day at the Museum of Natural History, then had hot dogs & pretzels on a bench in the park while listening to a jazz trio play about ten feet away. A quick trip to FAO Shwartz (my son is six and OBSESSED with Legos…), then back to Central Park for some “rock climbing” and bare-foot strolling through the grass. Next came a birds-eye view of the entire park from the roof-top of the New York Athletic Club (compliments of a good friend ). We capped off the day with a nice, greek dinner at Kefi , then walked it off with a stroll down Columbus Ave. past, you guessed it, Lincoln Center!
So now we’ve come full-circle. I wouldn’t be writing this post if I didn’t find out about the following opportunity in NYC from my online network. Coincidentally, I found out via Twitter when I got home last night from NYC!A wonderful example of how your virtual world & your physical worlds can (and should) exist in perfect harmony- a lesson we need to live ourselves in order to help our students do the same.
I hope you can take advantage of the following opportunity!
You are invited to
Art of Learning at Lincoln Center Educators Resource FairIN CELEBRATION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF LINCOLN CENTER THE SCHOOL OF AMERICAN BALLET
NEW YORK CITY BALLET
THE METROPOLITAN OPERA
LINCOLN CENTER INSTITUTE
NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC
THE JUILLIARDSCHOOL
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
THE CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF LINCOLN CENTER
METROPOLITAN OPERA GUILD
JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER
NEW YORK CITY OPERA
LINCOLN CENTER PRESENTS MEET THE ARTIST SCHOOL SERIESPlease join representatives from 12 resident art organizations to learn about the wonderful education programs offered by Lincoln Center. Be one of the first to view the newly renovated, stunningly beautiful Alice Tully Hall. Wine and light refreshments to be provided.
Thursday, May 7, 2009 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Alice Tully Hall, Broadway at 65th Street
Brought to you by Chase
Click here for a pdf of the invitation.
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These pages includes free or almost free apps for K-12 teachers and students. The list is by no means definitive, but I will add new content as it becomes available.
Trade Anything, Pay Nothing. U-Exchange is the Largest Free Swap Site that specializes in every type of trade.�No membership fees, barter currencies or commissions taken on trades. It’s Free to contact, post and swap with other members.
Teachers: Put your students behind the wheel! Discover factors that impact fuel efficiency and engineer vehicles that will transform where we’re going and how we’ll get there.
Waste Management and Discovery Education have partnered to engage students in learning about the environment. Teachers will find standards-based lesson plans, tools and hands-on activities to enliven classroom learning and at-home extensions. Students will find video clips and step-by-step interactive activities to expand their knowledge of the planet we share.
What happens to the waste we all produce? When does it make sense to recycle? Can trash become energy? These are just a few of the timely topics to explore here.
Many of our AMAZING NJ DEN members have said that they’d love to be part of the NJ DEN Leadership Council. Well, Now’s your chance!
In order to provide the necessary support to ever-growing state-level DEN communities, give new STAR Discovery Educators the opportunity to take an active leadership role with the DEN then DEN is starting an annual LC election process.
Every STAR Discovery Educator is encouraged to formally express his/her interest by completing the self-nomination form. You will select which leadership role(s) you are interested in as well as provide a brief statement of interest that will serve as your “campaign speech” should someone else wish to be considered for the same leadership role.
In order to be considered for the Chair, Blog Coordinator or Events Coordinator roles you must serve on the DEN LC for at least one year as part of the Events Team or Blog Team. For new LCs this does not apply.
For more details about the DEN Leadership Councils including the roles, responsibilities, benefits and the election process please read the DEN LC Overview.
The Discovery Educator Network will be hosting its 3rd annual Virtual Conference on Saturday, April 25, 2009.School sites around the country will host live in-person sessions which will be complemented by a series of Webinars (seminars delivered over the web) throughout the day.
The Virtual Conference Schedule (offered through Webinars) will kick off with a keynote, “The Benjamin Button Effect” by Lance Rougeux at 9 am and continue with an online session every hour until 3pm.
At the same time NJ DEN will be hosting live breakout sessions at Stacy Kasse’s school, Taunton Forge.
These in-person break-out sessions will be offered throughout the day, covering topics such as….
Jazzing up Blogs and Wiki
Digital Natives and Digital Immigrants…What Are They
Via RSS
). We capped off the day with a nice, greek dinner at Kefi , then walked it off with a stroll down Columbus Ave. past, you guessed it, Lincoln Center!
