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5/27/2013
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6/5/2013
With the increased demand for students to work effectively in teams, many instructors have implemented short-term and semester-long team projects in their courses. There are many benefits derived from this type of cooperative learning strategy if key issues are addressed. What are some of the considerations for making this a valuable learning experience? How should teams be created? What are important skills that students should learn? What makes a good team assignment? How do we assess team work?We'll address these questions and more in this highly interactive workshop. Handouts with sample assessment forms will be provided.
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6/12/2013
What do school administrators mean when they refer to 'educating global citizens' or 'teaching 21st century skills'? If you don't have ready answers or definitions for these terms, you're not alone. This workshop will consider various definitions of global citizenship in the context of the U.S. and a globalizing world.
Being a global citizen is not only about understanding other cultures but also understanding your own culture through the eyes of others. We'll use a reflexive process, along with examples of international content, pedagogical discussions with peer educators, and hands-on activities for project-based learning.
- Credit: Participants will receive professional development credits.
- Housing: Lodging will be provided for out-of-town participants.
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7/7/2013
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9/17/2013
Community libraries as platforms for sustainable developmentSanjana Shrestha READ Nepal Country DirectorFor the past 21 years, READ (Rural Education And Development) Global has been active in the building and development of community libraries in rural and remote areas in Bhutan, India and Nepal, establishing 68 libraries in the three countries. With its roots in Nepal, READ has partnered with rural communities to establish 53 libraries (known as READ Centers) all over Nepal. During this time, the READ model for a typical community library has evolved so that it now includes not only library services''books, periodicals, and access to technology and the Internet''but also sections devoted to women's empowerment and early childhood development, venues for community meetings and livelihood and health trainings. In the process, READ Centers have become hubs for a variety of life-changing, community-based activities and programs.Additionally, a unique and defining element of the READ model is the creation of an associated ''for-profit'' sustaining enterprise for each library. These enterprises '' chosen by the community and ranging from sewing centres to ambulance services to community radio stations '' are managed by the local community and generate income to sustain the library in the long term.Come hear from READ''s Nepal Country Director, Sanjana Shrestha, how the role and the scope of these rural libraries has evolved to meet the changing needs of rural communities, and how these libraries address the critical issue of sustainability.For more information, visit www.library.illinois.edu/mortenson.
