• The World in Film: House in the Fields

    Virtual Zoom

    House in the Fields  With filmmaker Tala Hadid register at tinyurl.com/houseinthefields Free screener link provided to all upon registration to view film on your own 30 registrants will get free streaming access to the film for classroom use. Teachers are invited to view the film House in the Fields, then join filmmaker Tala Hadid and engage with […]

    Free
  • Teacher Workshop: Samurai, Kissing Circles, and the Geometry of Shinto Shrines

    Virtual Zoom

    David A. Clark, Randolph-Macon College During the Tokugawa Period (1603-1868), Japan was somewhat isolated from the West, including the products of the European revolutions in math and science. At the same time, the Japanese witnessed a cultural renaissance in the visual and performing arts, music, fashion, ceremony … and mathematics. New problems and solutions appeared […]

  • 2024-2025 World History Learning Community

    Virtual Zoom

    The Bridge on the Drina by Ivo Andric Open to all K-14 in-service teachers and community college faculty across the U.S. The community will have three virtual meetings for two hours at a time of intellectually rich and collegial conversations. Book discussions are facilitated by International Institute Outreach Coordinators and, occasionally, by scholars at the […]

  • Teaching about Gender in Southwest Asia and North Africa: Wednesday, October 23, 2024 (virtual workshop), 3:30-5:00 pm

    Virtual Zoom

    This afternoon workshop for educators will explore significant issues of gender, both male and female, in the Southwest Asian and North African regions from religious and social perspectives, with a particular emphasis on youth and adulthood. Join our two Georgetown University speakers: Dr. Sarah Omar (Asst. Professor, Arabic and Islamic Studies) and Dr. Melyssa Haffaf […]

    Free
  • DEADLINE: Educators in Residence

    Virtual Zoom

    Applications are open for the University of Florida Center for European Studies' Educators in Residence program. This virtual academic year program provides educators the opportunity to expand their knowledge of contemporary European Studies topics. Participants receive an $800 stipend for participating. Check out the CES website for more details.

  • Deadline: Summer Institute for Global Educators 2024 Educating for Global Resistance

    Virtual Zoom

    The free online Summer Institute for Global Educators, with the support of the National Resource Center Program of the U.S. Department of Education, will allow in-service and pre-service secondary educators in all subject areas to develop courses and lesson plans with enhanced global and regional studies content. Educators from Title I and Title III schools […]

    Free
  • Summer Institute for Global Educators 2024 Educating for Global Resistance

    Virtual Zoom

    The free online Summer Institute for Global Educators, with the support of the National Resource Center Program of the U.S. Department of Education, will allow in-service and pre-service secondary educators in all subject areas to develop courses and lesson plans with enhanced global and regional studies content. Educators from Title I and Title III schools […]

    Free
  • NCTA Foundational Seminar: Crossroads of East Asia: Movement through Time and Place

    Virtual Zoom

    36-hour online seminar includes (all ET): Orientation session May 2024 (evening, synchronous, online) June - July 2024 (asynchronous, online) July 15 - 19, 2024 (daily, synchronous, online) 9:00am - 12:00 p.m. ET Synchronous and Asynchronous sessions designed to optimize time together Follow up in Sept 2024 (synchronous, online) Benefits: $300 stipend, $200 teaching materials, 36 […]

  • EU Studies Bootcamp

    Virtual Zoom

    The EU Studies Bootcamp at the University of Florida Jean Monnet Center of Excellence provides educators the opportunity to expand their knowledge of the European Union, transfer that knowledge to the K-12 curriculum, and collaborate with other educators across the country. Cost: Free Duration: June 8-28, 2024 Location: Online Eligibility: US K-12 Educators Program Benefits: […]

    Free
  • Language Teacher Summer Institute

    Virtual Zoom

    Maximizing foreign language output in the classroom: An in-depth, interactive, two-week course Applications are closed for Summer 2024. Who Middle and high school and community college teachers of any foreign language who want to cultivate new skills and ideas for creating a more exciting and interactive classroom environment. Cost The seminar is free, but space […]

    Free
  • Truth, Misinformation, and Technology in World History: A teacher’s workshop hosted by the Alliance for Learning in World History at the University of Pittsburgh

    Virtual Zoom

    The Alliance for Learning in World History is thrilled to announce its call for applications for “Truth, Misinformation, and Technology in World History” a one-day virtual professional development workshop held on Saturday, June 1 from 10:30am-4:00pm Eastern. The ALWH welcomes applications from educators at all levels who would like to explore how to teach and talk about “Truth, Misinformation, and Technology” in a world historical context in their classroom. The theme of is intended to include the widest range of topics and geographic locales. The event also provides teachers with the opportunity to workshop their own syllabus or assignment that engages with the workshop theme. All accepted participants will receive a $200 stipend. Apply by April 15, 2024!

  • DEADLINE: EU Studies Bootcamp

    Virtual Zoom

    The EU Studies Bootcamp at the University of Florida Jean Monnet Center of Excellence provides educators the opportunity to expand their knowledge of the European Union, transfer that knowledge to the K-12 curriculum, and collaborate with other educators across the country. Cost: Free Duration: June 8-28, 2024 Location: Online Eligibility: US K-12 Educators Program Benefits: […]

    Free
  • DEADLINE: NCTA Foundational Seminar: Crossroads of East Asia: Movement through Time and Place

    Virtual Zoom

    36-hour online seminar includes (all ET): Orientation session May 2024 (evening, synchronous, online) June - July 2024 (asynchronous, online) July 15 - 19, 2024 (daily, synchronous, online) 9:00am - 12:00 p.m. ET Synchronous and Asynchronous sessions designed to optimize time together Follow up in Sept 2024 (synchronous, online) Benefits: $300 stipend, $200 teaching materials, 36 […]

  • 2024 Global Perspectives, Global Careers: Stanford Fair for Community College Students

    Virtual Zoom

    This day-long virtual event is designed for community college students who are interested in global studies and/or global careers. The event will consist of workshops and presentations facilitated by Stanford faculty and scholars. -Explore global topics and consider career paths in academia, business, government, public policy, tech, and more! -Hear from leading Stanford faculty on […]

  • DEADLINE: Language Teacher Summer Institute

    Virtual Zoom

    Maximizing foreign language output in the classroom: An in-depth, interactive, two-week course with the University of Florida Center for European Studies Applications are closed for Summer 2024. Who Middle and high school and community college teachers of any foreign language who want to cultivate new skills and ideas for creating a more exciting and interactive […]

    Free
  • The Canadian Mosaic: Materials and Methods for Teaching Multicultural Canada – Session #4 of Spring Series

    Virtual Zoom

    "Resurgence: bridging existing curricula with Indigenous voices and pedagogies" Christine M’Lot will share collectively generated wisdom and knowledge from her groundbreaking textbook, “Resurgence.” This inspiring collection of contemporary Indigenous poetry, art, and narratives serves as a vital resource for K-12 teachers seeking to bridge existing curricula with Indigenous voices and pedagogies. Designed especially for educators, […]

  • UCLA LAI Children’s Literature Webinar Series Featuring Américas Award Winner Gloria Amescua | Using Picture Books in the Classroom

    Virtual Zoom

    K12 Educators! The next event in the UCLA LAI Children’s Literature Series for Educators is happening Tuesday, April 9 at 5:00 PM. Register here: https://ucla.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0F3N8HbXR9u-yJOZXydO_g Join us for a presentation with Américas Award winning author Gloria Amescua. She will discuss her picture book biography “Child of The Flower-Song People: Luz Jiménez, Daughter of The Nahua.” The […]

  • Global Reads Webinar with author Yasmín Ramírez

    Virtual Zoom

    Once a month, the World Area Book Awards (Américas Award, Children's Africana Book Award, Freeman Book Award, Middle East Book Award, & South Asia Book Award) sponsor a free 60-minute webinar on a book recognized by one of the awards and facilitate a discussion with the author on how to incorporate the book into the […]

    Free
  • The Canadian Mosaic: Materials and Methods for Teaching Multicultural Canada – Session #3 of Spring Series

    Virtual Zoom

    "Incorporating climate change education across the curriculum" This session will cover how the residential school system came to be, the residential school experience, and the legal fall-out, including the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and the establishment of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. We'll conclude by looking at […]

  • The World in Film

    Virtual Zoom

    My Rembetika Blues How can music embody and reveal cultural identities and histories of migration and nationalism? Teachers are invited to view the film My Rembetika Blues, then join film director Mary Zournazi and historian Christin Zurbach to learn about both the film and its historical context. Participants will get free access to view the […]

    Free
  • Conflicts and Change: Book Club for Educators

    Virtual Zoom

    Join us virtually to delve into discussions with speakers from various National Resource Centers as well as other experts across the United States. K16 Educators! Please join us for next week's World Area Book Club meeting featuring 2023 Américas Award winning author Alexis Castellanos and her graphic novel Isla to Island. This event will start […]

    Free
  • The Canadian Mosaic: Materials and Methods for Teaching Multicultural Canada – Session #2 of Spring Series

    Virtual Zoom

    "Legacy of the Residential School System" This session will cover the ongoing impacts of the residential school system, including intergenerational trauma, the Sixties Scoop, Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, forced sterilizations of Indigenous women, the justice system, and other ongoing social issues such as housing, food & water security, etc. We will then […]

  • DEADLINE – Summer Institute for Global Educators 2024: Educating for Global Resilience

    Virtual Zoom

    The 2024 Summer Institute offers a free, week-long professional development opportunity with additional stipends for K-12 educators. The institute combines joint sessions with self-selected tracks that balance interactive activities with time for individual research while prioritizing support for the design of high-quality curricular materials. Tracks 1 and 3 below require individual applications, while Track 2 […]

  • The Canadian Mosaic: Materials and Methods for Teaching Multicultural Canada – Session #1 of Spring Series

    Virtual Zoom

    "History of the Residential School System" This session will cover how the residential school system came to be, the residential school experience, and the legal fall-out, including the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and the establishment of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. We'll conclude by looking at the […]

  • NCTA Workshop- Take & Go Into the Classroom: Japanese Popular Culture and Globalization

    Virtual Zoom

    Presenters: William M. Tsutsui, Ottawa University and Japanese Popular Culture & Globalization, author Angie Stokes, NCTA Alumni, Wayne Trace Junior/Senior High Japanese popular culture and globalization is woven into so many different disciplines and grade levels. The Take & Go Into the Classroom Series introduces teachers to interactive modules that bring together a variety of […]

  • DEADLINE: Sijo (Korean Poetry) Student Competition (OH/KY)

    Virtual Zoom

    The East Asian Studies Center at The Ohio State University presents a Sijo Student Competition for K-12 students in Ohio and Kentucky to honor the traditional Korean form of poetry by introducing it to students. New to Sijo?  No problem, materials available to help students write Sijo poetry. Asynchronous Online workshop open to any teacher […]

  • NCTA Workshop – Take & Go into the Classroom Series: Modern Chinese History

    Virtual Zoom

    Modern Chinese history is woven into so many different disciplines and grade levels. The Take & Go Into the Classroom Series introduces teachers to interactive modules that bring together a variety of visuals, content experts, reading, activities, and assessments. David Kenley, author of the Key Issues in Asian Studies book, Modern Chinese History will give […]

  • Traditions and Change Book Club for Educators

    Virtual Zoom

    Join the author to discuss the book! Lady Murasaki's Tale of Genji: The Manga Edition adapted by Sean Michael Wilson . Facilitated by Janet Smith, the East Asian Studies Center at Ohio State University Please register here. Copy of the book supplied by The East Asian Studies Center at The Ohio State University (while supplies last). […]

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