GlobalSchoolNet.org -- Linking Kids Around the World!

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No. All Global SchoolNet projects are teacher-directed. Only teachers, parent volunteers, or other designated adults may register projects. Students work under the supervision of these adults. The public can only view student work that has been pre-approved and published online with the proper permissions.

Are you looking for online collaborative projects or partners? Do you have a project idea and need participants? Then the iPoPP is for you!

Combining the best of GlobalSchoolNet and eLanguages, you get the oldest (1995) online clearinghouse for teacher-conducted global learning projects.  The iPoPP contains more than 3,000 annotated listings – and is searchable by date, age level, geographic location, collaboration type, technology tools or keyword.

Submit your project at: http://www.globalschoolnet.org/ipopp

Global SchoolNet does work with companies who are interested sponsoring or supporting our vision of collaborative learning.

http://www.globalschoolnet.org/gsnsponsor/index.cfm

1. Please let us know which of our programs you are interested in sponsoring.

2. Provide additional information about your company, product, or service.

Our programs, projects, and competitions are open to all public schools, private schools, home schools, independent study groups, and youth organizations worldwide.

Register now to become a member of Global SchoolNet. http://www.globalschoolnet.org/login/NewUserForm.cfm

Global SchoolNet works with businesses and organizations that are interested sponsoring or supporting our vision of collaborative learning. We are a non-profit that relies on donations.  Please let us know which of our programs you are interested in sponsoring.

http://www.globalschoolnet.org/gsnsponsor/index.cfm

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Global SchoolNet's main purpose is to help teachers find collaborative learning partners and appropriate projects. Project-based learning opportunities are diverse, challenging and innovative -- ranging from understanding terrorism, the mathematics of music, exploring innovative waste management solutions, to creative story telling, online safety and studying global warming. There are learning projects for every age and to support every subject area. To get started using our content, tools and resources, we recommend that you explore the following features on our website at:

http://www.globalschoolnet.org/gsntour/

ISTE SIGOL is currently sponsoring the online learning awards.

To learn more, go to:

http://www.globalschoolnet.org/gsnprojects/SIGOL/

You are free to copy and use any of the content (including screenshots) on Global SchoolNet(c) for non-commercial, educational purposes, provided you preserve the original credits and copyright on each page.

Please see our statement on copyright at http://www.globalschoolnet.org/gsnsite/termsandconditions.cfm

You are encouraged to share your resources in the Global SchoolNet Facebook community.

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You are free to copy and use any of the content (including screenshots) on Global SchoolNet(c) for non-commercial, educational purposes, provided you preserve the original credits and copyright on each page.

Please see our statement on copyright at http://www.globalschoolnet.org/gsnsite/termsandconditions.cfm

By linking to us, you agree to adhere to the stated terms of use.

You may download the GSN logo from:

http://www.globalschoolnet.org/gsnsite/linktogsn.cfm

Global SchoolNet's mission is to support 21st century learning and improve academic performance through content-driven collaboration. We engage educators and students in meaningful e-learning projects worldwide to develop science, math, literacy and communication skills, foster teamwork, civic responsibility and collaboration, encourage workforce preparedness and create multi-cultural understanding. We prepare youth for full participation as productive and compassionate citizens in an increasing global economy. Founded in 1984, GSN is a 501(c)3 non-profit education organization.

Over the past 25 years Global SchoolNet has provided top-level consulting and project management services for the e-learning industry. We have established a well-deserved record of excellence and a broad range of satisfied customers, including Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, the US Department of State, (ISTE) International Society for Technology in Education, World Future Society, and (PMIEF) Project Management Institute Education Foundation. Global SchoolNet has consistently received awards and honors for our innovation and leadership in interactive curriculum development, online community engagement, ed-tech product development, event-driven usage, increasing brand awareness, and web site traffic growth. In January 2012, Global SchoolNet was selected as one of the top 50 educational technology products that educators have enjoyed the most success with and that are making a difference in schools. (http://www.ecampusnews.com/technologies/our-readers-top-ed-tech-picks-for-2012/2/)

Global SchoolNet welcomes volunteers who support our vision of engaging youth from around the world in educational, cultural, and scientific projects.

We currently need volunteers to help with the following tasks:

*identifying grants and grant writing *media relations and public outreach *acquiring donations of prizes and other educational incentives to be distributed to our project schools *helping to implement Global SchoolNet programs in schools *writing articles and blogging about Global SchoolNet programs *producing video documentaries and podcasts about Global SchoolNet programs *conducting workshops and making presentations about Global SchoolNet at regional and national conferences

GSH Help Desk http://www.globalschoolnet.org

Global SchoolNet is an on-line educational web site that offers online curriculum, support services, educational internet based learning projects, and a vast number of other educational resources.

Founded in 1984 by teachers, GSN's mission is to develop, encourage, and support effective practices and programs that engage students in meaningful content and personal exchanges with people around the world to develop basic and advanced literacy and communication skills, create multi-cultural understanding, and prepare them for full participation as productive and effective citizens in an increasing global economy.

All information about Global SchoolNet can be printed from our web site at http://www.globalschoolnet.org

Get our latest news by registering to become a Global SchoolNet member at: http://www.globalschoolnet.org/login/NewUserForm.cfm

The Global Schoolhouse doesn't foster basic penpal relationships primarily because our focus is on curriculum and NetPBL (Internet Project Based Learning). However, you can find partner classes for online projects by searching our Projects Registry at http://www.globalschoolhouse.org/pr.

Thank you for inquiring about job openings at Global SchoolNet. We recommend that you join the Global SchoolNet Facebook community to be notified of any future employment opportunities.

Join at: https://www.facebook.com/GlobalSchoolNet/

Global SchoolNet combines smart teaching ideas with web publishing, video conferencing and other online tools that bridge geographic gaps, allowing young people around the world to learn together. Global SchoolNet is an international network of 90,000+ online educators, who engage in online project-based learning activities. We believe that all students and educators should have access to our learning content, therefore we offer our web services for free.

Get our latest news by registering to become a Global SchoolNet member at: http://www.globalschoolnet.org/login/NewUserForm.cfm

Thank you for contacting Global SchoolNet. Global SchoolNet is always interested in partnering opportunities that support our vision of engaging youth from around the world in educational, cultural, and scientific projects.

We would be glad to learn more about your product and services. As we get MANY such requests, it is important that you tell us your thoughts about how you can help Global SchoolNet. Are you willing to fund a pilot project?

Please provide us with additional details and the URL of your web site, so that we may learn more about your organization.

Global SchoolNet has been providing its free web services to the worldwide education community since 1984, and will continue to do so for as long as possible.

Yes. Educators who meet the specified criteria are eligible regardless of where they live.

We work with many universities who use our projects with their students.

For, example, several universities adapt the Doors to Diplomacy program.

http://www.globalschoolnet.org/gsndoors/index.cfm

Although, only high school students are eligible to receive scholarships. The university students act a project coaches and mentors. Or, they can sign-up as project reviewers.

See http://www.globalschoolnet.org/gsh/doors/_cfm/revform.cfm

If you have a project idea and you are looking for collaborators, you may register that project in our Project Registry at

http://www.globalschoolnet.org/GSH/pr/index.cfm

Thank you for contacting Global SchoolNet. Global SchoolNet is always interested in partnering opportunities that support our vision of engaging youth from around the world in educational, cultural, and scientific projects.

We would be glad to learn more about your program and services. As we get MANY such requests, it is important that you tell us your thoughts about how you can help Global SchoolNet.

Please provide us with additional details and the URL of your web site, so that we may learn more about your organization.

Global SchoolNet is an on-line educational web site that offers online curriculum, support services, educational internet based learning projects, and a vast number of other educational resources.

Founded in 1984 by teachers, GSN's mission is to develop, encourage, and support effective practices and programs that engage students in meaningful content and personal exchanges with people around the world to develop basic and advanced literacy and communication skills, create multi-cultural understanding, and prepare them for full participation as productive and effective citizens in an increasing global economy.

Get our latest news by registering to become a Global SchoolNet member at: http://www.globalschoolnet.org/login/NewUserForm.cfm

Global SchoolNet Foundation offers many support services at no cost for teachers who conduct telecollaboration projects. We do not provide funding or grants or grant-finding resources. You may want to check some of the following sites:

eSchool News https://www.eschoolnews.com/grants-and-funding/

U.S. Department of Education: Funding Opportunities https://www2.ed.gov/fund/grants-apply.html

Grant Opportunities https://www.grants.gov/

We are also a non-profit that relies on donations. Although, we are unable to provide monetary support, we do provide all of our online projects and services free of charge to educators. We hope your teachers and students will be able participate in our activities soon.

All announcements will be distributed through various education mailing lists, including the Global Schoolhouse membership list. The best way to be kept informed is to register as a GSN member at http://www.globalschoolnet.org/membership.

1. Go to http://www.globalschoolnet.org/index.cfm

Point at the red HOME menu bar. It should drop down and reveal LOGIN.

Click on LOG IN and log into your account.

Point at the red HOME menu bar again. It should drop down and reveal EDIT YOUR PROFILE. Click on that and change your login, password, or email address.

2. OR you can accomplish all of these tasks by going directly to http://www.globalschoolnet.org/gsnmembers/

We send out one or two messages each month, letting you know sbout special Global SchoolNet events, projects, or promotions.

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Global SchoolNet Foundation 132 N. El Camino Real, STE 395 Encinitas, CA 92024

Please allow 4-6 weeks for us to process your contribution and mail your complimentary software. Please note that the value of the gifts you will receive is $10.00 which you should deduct from the total charitable contribution that you report to the IRS. When we receive your contribution we will send you a receipt for your records.

Global SchoolNet maintains the Online Expeditions newslist as a central location to post announcements of interest to educators. Online Expeditions will be of particular interest to teachers and parents of primary and secondary students (ages 6-18), as well as higher education teacher preparation programs.

Online Expedition programs provide opportunities for students to participate in standards-based curriculum, which is centered around real-world, field-based expeditions. Programs offer a variety of classroom ideas, online dispatches, video and audio links, photographs, maps, glossaries, and resources. Students can improve their reading, writing, math, science and social skills through participation. These inquiry-based learning activities facilitate collaboration between students, teachers, scientists, and explorers with peers around the globe.

Join this list if you want to learn about upcoming Online Expedition opportunities and participate in Online Expeditions group dialogue.

Learn more at: http://www.globalschoolnet.org/expeditions/

You should request to be subscribed to GSN’s Online Expeditions List. To complete the process, you will receive an email from GSN-expeditions-list@topica.com asking you to confirm your subscription.

Join this list if you want to learn about upcoming Online Expedition opportunities (including North Pole Solo 2004) and participate in Online Expeditions group dialogue.

We have received your request to participate in the North Pole Expedition. To do so, you must be subscribed to GSN’s Online Expeditions List. To complete the process, you will receive an email from GSN-expeditions-list@topica.com asking you to confirm your subscription.

Please join this list if you want to learn about upcoming Online Expedition opportunities (including North Pole Solo 2004) and participate in Online Expeditions group dialogue.

You have asked to be subscribed to GSN’s Online Expeditions List. To complete the process, you will receive an email from GSN-expeditions-list@topica.com asking you to confirm your subscription.

Join this list if you want to learn about upcoming Online Expedition opportunities and participate in Online Expeditions group dialogue.

We will be sending out updates, as we receive them. You can also check the web directly at http://northpolesoloexpedition.com

The best way to learn about up coming expedition opportunities is to register as a member of Global SchoolNet, so that you receive our monthly announcements.

Register at http://www.globalschoolnet.org/membership/index.html

American Wave Vidmar, 41, is preparing for a solo/unsupported expedition to the South Pole, beginning early November 2005.

Vidmar plans to leave from McMurdo Base, near Scott Base, on the southern portion of Antarctica, in hopes of becoming the first American to trek solo and unsupported to the geographic South Pole. The 900 mile journey is expected to last approximately 2 months.

Vidmar previously walked, skied, and swam over 400 miles toward the North Pole in 2004. Logistics forced him to be taken off the ice before he could complete the trek to the pole.

Asked about his coming trip, Vidmar had this to say: “I’m not going because I want to be the first American to the pole, though that is a positive benefit from this expedition. I want to go for myself, and to show others that they too can achieve their own dreams and goals. It takes belief in yourself, or at least the willingness to try.”

Vidmar will drag a sledge weighing 250 lbs (113 kg), with enough food and equipment to last 70 days. Much of his equipment he custom-made for this expedition. His training regimen includes dragging a 140-lb semi-truck tire, swimming underwater, mtn. biking, and eating lots of high-calorie foods.

Vidmar needs to gain an additional 30-50 lbs since his frame, he claims, normally holds 3% body fat (or less). He’ll need the extra fat and weight to fuel him, as well as help keep him warm. “Gaining weight is probably the biggest challenge for me, even more so than the actual expedition” stated Vidmar.

Vidmar plans to send out daily updates, including pictures using Contact 3 software. Schools around the globe will be able to participate, and a few classrooms will get to talk live with Vidmar from the South Pole via satellite phone. Once he reaches the Pole, he will fly out and head back to the States.

As you can imagine, there are many unknowns with these kinds of real world expeditions -- and with the explorers who are involved with the adventures.

American Wave Vidmar is preparing for a solo/unsupported expedition to the South Pole - however, the timeline has not been confirmed.

We are in communications with Wave and we will send out an announcement, as soon as we know more details.

In the meantime, you may want to check Wave's website at:

http://www.northpolesolo.com/home.html

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The Friends and Flags project is still be run on a limited basis. You may contact Karen Eini directly. Karen is the project coordinator and her email is kareneini@gmail.com

If you have problems submitting your project at Global SchoolNet's Project's Registry you may enter your project information in the template below and send it via email to: Webmaster@globalschoolnet.org

NOTE: TO USE THIS EMAIL PROJECT TEMPLATE YOU MUST BE A REGISTERED USER AT HTTP://GLOBALSCHOOLNET.ORG

WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED ENTERING ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION SEND IT TO: Webmaster@globalschoolnet.org

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BASIC PROJECT INFORMATION (REQUIRED) ------------------------------------ PROJECT TITLE:

PROJECT BEGIN and END DATES:

NUMBER OF CLASSROOMS:

AGE RANGE:

TARGET AUDIENCE: Anyone / U.S.A. / These countries:

PROJECT SUMMARY:

PROJECT LEVEL (delete the line that does not apply): Basic (simple information exchange) / OR: Advanced (complex processing of data)

CURRICULUM AREAS: (delete all that do not apply) Arts; Business; Community Interest; English as Foreign Language; Health; History; Information Technology; International Relations; Language; Mathematics; Multicultural Studies; Physical Education/Sports; Science; Social Studies; Technology; Vocational Education

TECHNOLOGIES & INFORMATION TYPES USED: (delete all that do not apply) Exchange Technologies: Blogs; Desktop Document Sharing; Digital Portfolios; Discussion Forum; Email, List server; FTP; Live Audio/Video Conference; Live Text Conference: IRC,Chat,IM; Postal Mail; Student created Webs; Voice over IP; Web-published;

Information Types: Audio: files, clips, CDs, tapes; Cultural Packages via postal mail; Database: data, analysis; Graphics: photo,draw,paint; Spreadsheet: data, analysis; Text: stories, essays, letters; Video: files, clips, CDs, tapes

FULL PROJECT DESCRIPTION (optional):

PROJECT OBJECTIVES (optional):

PROJECT URL (optional):

-------------------------------------------------------------- --------- PROJECT REGISTRATION INFORMATION (REQUIRED) -------------------------------- REGISTRATION DATES (From - To): REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS:

YOUR CONTACT EMAIL:

YOUR NAME:

YOUR SCHOOL NAME: SCHOOL ADDRESS:

Please visit our Projects Registry for information how to create a successful collaborative project announcement. You will have your announcement entered into our registry and sent out to our Hilites Project Mailing List members.

Go to http://www.globalschoolnet.org/gsnpr

For information about creating a successful collaborative project, please visit our Projects Registry at: http://www.globalschoolhouse.org/gsnpr

The Projects Registry is the oldest (1995) online clearinghouse for teacher-conducted global learning projects. The PR contains more than 3,000 annotated listings – and is searchable by date, age level, geographic location, collaboration type, technology tools or keyword.

You can SEARCH our database or SUBMIT your own project announcement.

http://www.globalschoolnet.org/gsnpr

Please add your project to our Projects Registry! http://www.globalschoolhouse.org/gsnpr/

Projects posted to our registry will be included in all searches within our Projects Registry, where educators around the world can find it. We'll also post your announcement to our project announcement list containing over 3000 educational subscribers.

Doing so will increase the exposure your project receives and help Global SchoolNet build a database of quality Internet projects.

School web servers are frequently unresponsive in the summer. However, we cannot investigate non-working links unless you provide the exact page URL.

You can find the project by looking in the Projects Registery located at http://www.globalschoolhouse.org/pr/

Type in a keyword in the keyword search (located towards the bottom of the page) and you will see a display of projects.

Global SchoolNet offers many projects throughout the school year. The projects are free and there is no limit to how many students can participate. The best way to keep informed of when projects begin is to join our Global SchoolNet Facebook community page at:

https://www.facebook.com/GlobalSchoolNet/

Finding the right software for web page construction is like trying to figure out which is the right car to buy. Unfortunately, we don't have all the answers for you but we *can* help you make a decision.

Here are some questions you need to consider:

1. What type of computer will I be using to edit or create web pages, a Macintosh, or a PC?

2. Is my computer equipped to handle the latest software for web page construction? Two popular pieces of software are: Microsoft FrontPage - http://www.microsoft.com/frontpage/ Apple Web Construction Kit - http://ed.info.apple.com/education/products/webkit.html

You'll need to visit the above links to determine if your computer meets the minimum requirements to run the software.

3. When I build the web page where will it go? This is important because if you choose FrontPage to use as your web page editor (which works on both Mac and PC) you will then need to make sure that your Internet Service Provider or web hosting company supports Front Page publishing on their servers.

4. Do you know enough before deciding to buy software? Try to take some time to learn more about HTML and web page design before deciding on which software to buy.

A great place to start is our web tuturial on Harnessing the Power of the Web at: http://www.globalschoolhouse.com/web/

Global SchoolNet provides a service that allows educators to find or register their own projects. Unfortunately, at this time, GSN cannot provide Web space on our server for the actual projects. However, there are many other locations that offer this service. Listed below are a few web sites which offer free web space:

Yahoo Geocities http://geocities.yahoo.com/ Fortune City http://www.fortunecity.com/cobrand/trellix/default.htm Free Web Space http://www.freewebspace.com/ Homestead http://www.homestead.com/

Global SchoolNet provides a service that allows educators to find or register their own projects. Unfortunately, at this time, GSN cannot provide Web space on our server for the actual projects. However, there are many other locations that offer this service. Listed below are a few web sites which offer free web space:

Yahoo Geocities http://geocities.yahoo.com/ Fortune City http://www.fortunecity.com/cobrand/trellix/default.htm Free Web Space http://www.freewebspace.com/ Homestead http://www.homestead.com/

Thanks for letting us know about this problem. If you discover any others that do not work, please let us know and we will fix them.

The Global Schoolhouse was pleased to host the Dr. Jane Goodall Institute web site for 4 years. We are happy to announce that the Jane Goodall Institute now has their own web site. You may go there by clicking here: http://www.janegoodall.org

P.O. Box 14890 * Silver Spring, MD * 20911-4890 Phone: (301) 565-0086 * Fax: (301) 565-3188

The Global Schoolhouse doesn't gather information about Home Schooling but The HomeSchool Zone is a great place to start. Head to: http://www.homeschoolzone.com/ for more information.

We offer numerous projects, programs, and lessons on our website. If you're looking for collaborative projects, click on GLOBAL SCHOOLHOUSE.

Global SchoolNet is proud to have hosted the Hotlist from 1995-1999. If you are looking for more great opportunities for educators, check out our mailing lists at http://www.globalschoolhouse.com/lists