North Carolina Geography

Description

From the North Carolina Museum of History website:

"Explore the Tar Heel State's geography throughout its history. Background material and interactive activities will provide you with resources to integrate North Carolina geography into your curriculum."

Sponsoring Organization
North Carolina Museum of History
Phone number
919-807-7971
Target Audience
K-12
Start Date
Cost
$40; $35 for North Carolina Museum of History Associates.
Course Credit
"Earn continuing education credits (up to forty contact hours), including reading and technology CEUs"
End Date

Exploring the History of Communication, Art, and Travel: Past and Present

Description

From the Continuing Education Options website:

"The Twin Cities is blessed by having various outstanding organizations and institutions willing to share their facilities, information and talents with the community. While participating in this class you will visit a number of organizations throughout the area and have an opportunity to meet with education directors and be given extensive tours of their facilities. You will visit The Hubbard Broadcasting Company (KSTP TV and radio) and the Star Tribune. You will tour the various facilities of MNDOT and see the communication and technology systems that are involved in monitoring and maintaining our roadways. On the U of M campus you will tour the Bell Museum of Natural History where children and adults can explore wolves, loons, moose and other Minnesota wildlife. We will also visit the Weisman Art Institute. In St. Paul you will be given a tour of the State Capitol and see government come alive. Finally, the past will be tied with the present when you visit historic Fort Snelling, which was once a symbol of American ambition in the wilderness."

Sponsoring Organization
Continuing Education Options
Phone number
763-509-9631
Target Audience
K-12
Start Date
Cost
$525
Course Credit
"3 CE Graduate Semester Credits"
Duration
Five days
End Date

Air, Land and Water: Exploring the History, Science, and Stewardship of Natural Resources in Minnesota

Description

From the Continuing Education Options website:

"You will explore the history, human influences, science and stewardship of the Mississippi River during a narrated Mississippi River cruise on the Harriet Bishop river boat. You will experience pioneer life at the Oliver H. Kelley farm, a living history site set in the mid 1800's, and you will be exposed to modern farming practices, techniques, and equipment. You will visit the MN Commemorative Air Force Wing (dedicated to the preservation of WWII treasures). You will learn about the history and significance of railroading in MN from the 1930's through the 1950's on guided tours of the Jackson Street Roundhouse. We will explore the MN Landscape Arboretum and the Richardson Nature Center in Bloomington with a naturalist and discover how to utilize this experience in the classroom."

Sponsoring Organization
Continuing Education Options
Phone number
763-509-9631
Target Audience
K-12
Start Date
Cost
$525
Course Credit
"3 CE Graduate Semester Credits"
Duration
Five days
End Date

From Diversity Comes Our Greatest Strength: Using the Talent in Our Community

Description

From the Continuing Ed Options website:

"Not only will you experience a sample of the literature, music, art and dress, but you will be delighted with authentic dishes prepared by chefs from a number of diverse cultures. The cost for these ethnic meals in included in the tuition. We will meet in the Neighborhood House, a multi-cultural, multi-lingual community center, see Mexican Folk Dancers and experience an authentic Mexican dining experience. In New Prague we will be entertained by a group of senior folk singers and learn about the cultural history of the area. We will be treated to some traditional Czech food at the Town's Edge Restaurant. Participants will visit the American Swedish Institute, observing the elegant Turnblad mansion, its many pieces of furniture, painting and personal accessories and experience an authentic smorgasbord. We will also meet at the Minnesota Historical Society and learn about the many diverse societies that make our country so culturally rich."

Sponsoring Organization
Continuing Education Options
Phone number
763-509-9631
Target Audience
K-12
Start Date
Cost
$550
Course Credit
"3 CE Graduate Semester Credits"
Duration
Five days
End Date

Arab American National Museum Workshop for Midwestern Educators

Description

From the Arab American National Museum website:

"Through a grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services, the AANM presents a free three-day summer workshop to enhance educators' knowledge of the Arab World, Arab Americans and Islam."

Contact name
Freij, Janice
Registration Deadline
Sponsoring Organization
Arab American National Museum
Phone number
313-624-0203
Target Audience
Educators based in the Midwestern United States
Start Date
Cost
Free
Duration
Three days
End Date

Democratic Vistas: Civic Life, History, and American Art

Description

From the Primary Source website:

"How can American art be used to deepen your students' understanding of democracy in American life? Bringing together educators from across the country in conjunction with the NEH Picturing America program, Democratic Vistas will show you new ways to incorporate important works of visual art in the core humanities curriculum. Day One of the institute explores democratic values and aesthetics as a theme in American art; Day Two highlights the "art of the people" - folk and traditional art, as an expression of American creativity. The course takes advantage of Boston's unique artistic and historical resources with a downtown walking tour of civic monuments, a museum field trip (Boston's Museum of Fine Arts) and presentations by leading scholars in the field.

Following the course, participants must complete a lesson plan or school project highlighting one of the works in the Picturing America collection."

Contact name
Bundy, Tess
Contact email
Registration Deadline
Sponsoring Organization
Primary Source
Target Audience
K-12
Start Date
Cost
Free; $400 stipend
Course Credit
"15 PDPs will be given to Massachusetts teachers. Educators from other states will receive a certificate of attendance."
Duration
Two days
End Date

Democratic Vistas: Civic Life, History, and American Art

Description

From the Primary Source website:

"How can American art be used to deepen your students' understanding of democracy in American life? Bringing together educators from across the country in conjunction with the NEH Picturing America program, Democratic Vistas will show you new ways to incorporate important works of visual art in the core humanities curriculum. Day One of the institute explores democratic values and aesthetics as a theme in American art; Day Two highlights the "art of the people" - folk and traditional art, as an expression of American creativity. The course takes advantage of Boston's unique artistic and historical resources with a downtown walking tour of civic monuments, a museum field trip (Boston's Museum of Fine Arts) and presentations by leading scholars in the field.

Following the course, participants must complete a lesson plan or school project highlighting one of the works in the Picturing America collection."

Contact name
Bundy, Tess
Contact email
Registration Deadline
Sponsoring Organization
Primary Source
Target Audience
K-12
Start Date
Cost
Free; $400 stipend
Course Credit
"15 PDPs will be given to Massachusetts teachers. Educators from other states will receive a certificate of attendance."
Duration
Two days
End Date

Digital Storytelling for Educators Workshop

Description

From the Center for Digital Storytelling website:

"The three-day Educator Workshop is designed specifically for K-12 classroom teachers. First, each participant develops a digital story not more than 150 words in length. The creation of these shorter pieces provides hands on experience with the entire digital storytelling process, including a story circle, script writing and recording, and the production process, using digital technology.

As they finish their digital stories, participants move into the second component of the workshop in which they touch on implementation issues. Strategies for managing the creation of digital stories in the classrooms are presented, and opportunities for participants to practice their technology teaching skills are offered.

Each participant receives a DVD set of K-12 digital storytelling teaching resources, including software tutorial guides and diagrams to support the operation of commonly used digital storytelling hardware."

Contact name
Spagat, Andrea
Contact email
Sponsoring Organization
Center for Digital Storytelling
Target Audience
K-12
Start Date
Cost
$495
Course Credit
"Continuing Education Credits available through Dominican University of California (two CEUs) or University of Colorado."
Contact Title
Northern California/Pacific Northwest Region Director
Duration
Three days
End Date

Digital Storytelling for Educators Workshop

Description

From the Center for Digital Storytelling website:

"The three-day Educator Workshop is designed specifically for K-12 classroom teachers. First, each participant develops a digital story not more than 150 words in length. The creation of these shorter pieces provides hands on experience with the entire digital storytelling process, including a story circle, script writing and recording, and the production process, using digital technology.

As they finish their digital stories, participants move into the second component of the workshop in which they touch on implementation issues. Strategies for managing the creation of digital stories in the classrooms are presented, and opportunities for participants to practice their technology teaching skills are offered.

Each participant receives a DVD set of K-12 digital storytelling teaching resources, including software tutorial guides and diagrams to support the operation of commonly used digital storytelling hardware."

Contact name
Spagat, Andrea
Contact email
Sponsoring Organization
Center for Digital Storytelling
Target Audience
K-12
Start Date
Cost
$495
Course Credit
"Continuing Education Credits available through Dominican University of California (two CEUs) or University of Colorado."
Contact Title
Northern California/Pacific Northwest Region Director
Duration
Three days
End Date

Digital Storytelling for Educators Workshop

Description

From the Virginia Center for Digital History flyer:

"The Digital Storytelling Workshop for Educators is designed specifically for K-12 Classroom teachers. The workshop has two components. First, educators develop their own short digital story based on first-person personal narrative. We take participants through group story development, teach them the basics of image and video editing tools and assist them in completing their digital story. Teachers will then move into the second component of the workshop in which they will be introduced to strategies for managing the creation of digital stories in their classrooms and given the opportunity to practice their technology teaching skills."

Contact name
Sese, Stefani
Contact email
Sponsoring Organization
Center for Digital Storytelling
Phone number
202-577-8248
Target Audience
K-12
Start Date
Cost
$495
Course Credit
"Continuing Education Credits available through Dominican University of California (two CEUs) or University of Colorado."
Duration
Three days
End Date