Education Week's Teacher Book Club

This one is from Janice (the science gal)

Teacher Book Club

Education Week - http://www.edweek.org/ew/index.html?intc=thed

Playing for Change! Song Around the World

The Playing For Change Foundation is dedicated to creating positive social change through music education. We are driven by the belief that peace and change are possible through the universal language of music. By providing children a safe place to learn, flourish and express themselves, PFCF helps provide a creative alternative to the struggles many of these children face daily.

Music’s global impacts are explored via interaction with other schools, students, teachers and musical traditions. Our music schools are designed to benefit the students and the communities where they live. Each school belongs to its local community. Materials and labor for the buildings are locally sourced and supplied. When possible, instruments are made by and purchased from local artisans, classes are taught by local teachers, and the schools are owned and administered by local community members. The community is invested in the success of its school.

Beautiful example of collaboration! :)

Here is their official website:
http://playingforchange.com/

Sir Ken Robinson's blog

You can ask any question regarding education - tweet it - and Sir ken Robinson will answer via video clip on his blog.

Here's the address to his blog:
http://sirkenrobinson.com/skr/

Changing Education Paradigms

This is another video we watched in the library during lunchtime.
It is based on Sir Ken Robinson's lecture about changing education system.

Dan Gilbert asks, Why are we happy?

Drive: The surprising truth about what motivates us

This is the first video we played in the library.




It's based on the book called "Drive: The surprising truth about what motivates us" by Daniel H. Pink.

TED in 3 Minutes

A message from Luiz Mello...

I won't be able to make it tomorrow, but here are some ideas:

Check out this theme: TED In 3 Minutes... you might find a whole series of videos worthwhile for what you're doing there. http://www.ted.com/themes/ted_in_3_minutes.html

Some of my fav talks:
http://www.ted.com/talks/laura_trice_suggests_we_all_say_thank_you.html

http://www.ted.com/talks/richard_st_john_s_8_secrets_of_success.html

http://www.ted.com/talks/diana_laufenberg_3_ways_to_teach.html

Virtual Choirs... INSPIRING!

As most of you know, Mia is part of a great Vocal Choir here in Belgrade. Last year, she sent around this video by Eric Whitacre - a song her choir performs. It would classify as "inspiring"!

Eric Whitacre explains the process
The girl that inspired him

"Lunchtime Inspiration" PD

LUNCHTIME INSPIRATION professional development at Lower School Library!
No requirement, no planning, no pressure; just come and enjoy your lunch while watching inspiring videos about peace, education, creativity, and ideas.


We will play an interesting video at 12:00-12:30 and again at 12:30-1:00 for anyone that can make it. Just come, enjoy, and if it stimulates conversation… wonderful! I have some great shows – but this should be a community effort. Please send me any links of videos/presentations that you would like to share. TEDTalks is a good starting place.

• Thursdays Lunchtime (2 showings – 12:00 and 12:30)
• Lower School Library
• BYOL (bring your own lunch)
• Coffee and Tea provided
• ALL WELCOMED!

Rada