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2013 CONFERENCE
INFORMATION
- Welcome & Information (coming)
- Keynotes & Distinguished Speakers (coming)
- Strands (coming)
- Submitted Proposals
- Accepted Proposals
PRESENTING
- Call for Presentations Proposals (coming)
- Presenter Group (coming)
SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
- Sponsors & Partners (coming)
- Sign Up to Be a Sponsor or Partner (coming)
GLOBAL ADVISORY AND OUTREACH BOARD
- Global Advisory & Outreach Board (coming)
- Sign Up for the Global Advisory & Outreach Board (coming)
VOLUNTEERING
- Volunteer Group (coming)
TRAINING
- Training (coming)
- Blackboard Collaborate Help
PROMOTION
- Press, Publicity, & Promotional Resources (coming)
About This Site
Events
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TIGed e-courses this May
May 14, 2013 at 7pm to June 19, 2013 at 8:30pm – Online
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NYC Global Education Forum
May 29, 2013 from 6:30pm to 9pm – The Avenues World School
Notes
Global Project Database
Created by Lucy Gray Sep 11, 2010 at 10:35am. Last updated by Lucy Gray Sep 19, 2010.
Global and Mobile Survey: Share Your Favorite Apps
Created by Lucy Gray Aug 16, 2011 at 10:17pm. Last updated by Lucy Gray Aug 16, 2011.
Kiva Team Global Education Collaborative
Created by Lucy Gray Aug 31, 2011 at 10:56pm. Last updated by Lucy Gray Aug 31, 2011.
The GEC Mission Statement
Created by Lucy Gray May 4, 2012 at 6:03am. Last updated by Lucy Gray Sep 17, 2012.
Blog Posts
Our next step towards Personalized Learning
Posted by Tracy Hanson on May 2, 2013 at 2:52pm
Apple Distinguished Educator Kristi Meeuwse Talks Technology in Kindergarten
Posted by Rod Berger, PsyD on March 28, 2013 at 10:30am — 1 Comment
Education Case Studies - Seeking Teachers
Posted by Amazing People Club on March 21, 2013 at 8:16pm
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Mary Risner
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- New Smyrna Beach, FL
- United States
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- Events
- Groups (14)
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- Videos (1)
Mary Risner's Groups
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Partner Organizations - …
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International Labōrātōri…
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2011 Global Education Co…
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International Career Fea…
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SKYPE and iChat
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Mary Risner's Discussions
Foreign Language and Culture Advocacy Clip
1 Reply
Are We Prepared for Jobs of the Future??? Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sophia Aron Oct 31, 2012.
Connecting the World through Language and Culture: The Key to Enhancing Career Opportunities
A power point advocating the study of foreign language and culture across the curriculum. …Continue
Started Sep 2, 2010
Teletandem Brasil-Learn Portuguese
Teletandem Brasil Language learning in tandem involves pairs of native or non-native speakers of different languages working collaboratively to…Continue
Started Jul 2, 2010
Digital Library of the Caribbean
The Digital Library of the Caribbean (dLOC) is a cooperative digital library for resources from and about the…Continue
Started Jul 2, 2010
Mary Risner's Page
Latest Activity
Mary Risner joined Steve Hargadon's group
Partner Organizations - 2012 Conference
Whether you are a small school or a multi-national organization, we want to encourage you to become a conference partner by joining this group. Your work in this area must be non-commercial and primarily or substantively focused on globally connecting students or teachers, or other global competency and awareness education initiatives. Once approved, we'll ask you for more detailed information on your organization, which will be listed on the partner page with a link, logo, and a short…See More
Mary Risner added a discussion to the group Portuguese Educational Exchange
New Book- Portuguese in the U.S.
Ensino de Português nos Estados Unidos: história, desenvolvimento, perspectivas Some chapters in English and some in PortugueseSee More
Mary Risner joined Adrian Meyer's group
International Labōrātōria mūsica Production Challenge
The Production Challenge has been developed to be a programme that recognizes the ability of emerging artists, designers and producers to create a Word Class, financially successful programme in the field of arts, culture and entertainmentSee More
Mary Risner joined Steve Hargadon's group
2011 Global Education Conference Volunteers
Discussion and email group for volunteer moderators for the 2011 Global Education Conference. You must join this group to receive important email updates.-----A HUGE and special thanks to you volunteers for the 2011 Global Education Conference! Here are some notes as we get closer: SPECIAL NOTE. The presenter and moderator links for sessions are posted here: …See More
Mary Risner's discussion was featuredNew and Improved Portuguese Language Journal site
Check out the new Portuguese Language Journal site here: www.ensinoportugues.orgSee More
Mary Risner added a discussion to the group Portuguese Educational ExchangeNew and Improved Portuguese Language Journal site
Check out the new Portuguese Language Journal site here: www.ensinoportugues.orgSee More
Mary Risner joined Adrian Meyer's group
International Festival of the Sciences [IFS]
The ICF is an interactive, celebratory, virtual and reality convention of emerging achievers, leaders, as well as educators, coaches and mentors, to showcase the interaction between The Sciences and the World’s Cultures, in Global contextSee More
Heather Robertson Warren is attending Mary Risner's eventIntro to Latin America - Webinar Sessions Part 3 at online
May 3, 2011 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Vodou, Santería, and Candomblé: Afro-European Religous Encounters in the Caribbean and Latin America Gerald Murray, PhDUniversity of FloridaSession Description: This presentation discusses the beliefs and rituals of several Caribbean and Latin American Religions that have combined African and Christian elements, and discusses how they are feared, scorned, and/or dismissed as devil worship by mainstream Christian religions. Cost: Free Sign in:…See More
iEARNChris Charleson might attend Mary Risner's event
Intro to Latin America - Webinar Sessions Part 2 at online
April 26, 2011 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm
More Than "One Drop": Race in Latin AmericaRosana Resende, PhDUniversity of FloridaSession Description: This presentation gives an overview of how the concept of race and race relations have developed in Latin American countries, contrasting these to the American experience. Cost: FreeSign in:http://www.learncentral.org/node/151411See More
Mary Risner's 4 events were featuredIntro to Latin America - Webinar Sessions Part 4
May 10, 2011 from 7:30pm to 8:30pmIntro to Latin America - Webinar Sessions Part 3
May 3, 2011 from 7:30pm to 8:30pmIntro to Latin America - Webinar Sessions Part 2
April 26, 2011 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Mary Risner posted eventsIntro to Latin America - Webinar Sessions Part 4
May 10, 2011 from 7:30pm to 8:30pmIntro to Latin America - Webinar Sessions Part 3
May 3, 2011 from 7:30pm to 8:30pmIntro to Latin America - Webinar Sessions Part 2
April 26, 2011 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Profile Information
- Title:
- Associate Director
- Location (City or Town):
- Florida, USA
- About Me or Reason for Joining the GEC:
- To learn about collaborative projects promoting the real-world application of foreign language, culture, and technology to prepare students to be successful global citizens.
- I am a:
- administrator
- Grade Level or Age of Students You Work With (if applicable):
- K-12 teachers, post-secondary students
- Web Site (if applicable):
- http://www.nble.org
- Global Education Projects Sponsored By You or That You're Involved In (if applicable):
- NOBLE-Language and Culture Skills for the 21st Century Workplace
Portuguese Language Learning
Teacher Professional Development Integrating Technology and Area Studies
- Languages Spoken:
- Spanish, Portuguese, French
- Favorite Education Resources:
- List-serves from a variety of international associations
Twitter
- Twitter Name:
- LangForCareers
- Skype Name:
- maryrnsb
Mary Risner's Videos
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 10:57am on October 3, 2011,
Pastor Samuel Muderhwa said… - Dear Mary
Thanks for the good works
Samuel
- At 2:24am on May 21, 2010,
Sally Wan said… - Yes sure, Mary.
Looking forward to hearing from you again :)
Cheers,
Sally
- At 9:18am on May 9, 2010, Sally Wan said…
- Hi Mary,
Have you got any knowledge building project plans?
Cheers,
Sally
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