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This is what I asked the FGEB to include in their site. Photos don´t appear here so I wrote were they appear (Introduction roughly translated) (Para poner en novedades Novedades) (To include in News) ¡Tenemos una nueva sección llamada //ENGLISH CORNER//! (We have a new section called English Corner) Dirigida a: (Aimed at teachers and parents who understand English) Objetivos: (Objectives: to share new methodology and trends in teaching/ debates, lectures, presentations/tips for teachers and parents/proposals//promote contacts)
 * educadores y padres que entiendan inglés
 * compartir nuevas metodologías y tendencias en la enseñanza en general
 * compartir debates, conferencias y presentaciones de temas de interés sobre educación
 * compartir //tips// para docentes y padres
 * compartir nuevas propuestas para la enseñanza del inglés en particular
 * promover contactos con educadores de otros países

Como la sección es nueva, no dejen de mirarla. ¡Son todas novedades! (As it´s new, you have to check it out)

(Para poner en la nueva sección llamada ENGLISH CORNER dividida en títulos) (To include in section) (Pero primero y en algún lugar bien visible) All the links included have been recommended by teachers and consultants, **we are** **not responsible for the content of any of these sites and inclusion in this list does not imply an endorsement by the FGEG.** Thanks to all those teachers who have contributed to this site. If you would like to contribute to this site, please do so by contacting mariainesbrumana@gmail.com "I like a teacher who gives you something to take home to think about besides homework." by Edith Ann, [Lily Tomlin]
 * Quote for the month:**
 * Want to start the day with inspiring news?** [|www.greatpeople.tv]

Can an iPad or Some Other Form of Technology Transform Education for Our Kids and Their Failing Schools? [] What to do after reading a story: [] Screen Capture for Feedback [] Visual Learners and how they are disadvantaged in our schools [] The Future of Reading and Writing is Collaborative http://spotlight.macfound.org/featured-stories/entry/the-future-of-reading-and-writing-is-collaborative/ What is Web 2.0? Ideas, technologies and implications for Education []
 * Articles **

Classroom Management tip for the day by Darleana McHenry [] Sir Kevin Robinson and his EXCELLENT lecture animated: Changing the Education Paradigm [] Brain Integrated Learning is a way of maximising learning effectiveness by ensuring that learning fully engages the left and right hemispheres of the brain. This video is concerned with //Preview, Overview, Read//, an established technique for improving reading speed and comprehension, given a new slant through the application of metacognition to the process. [] Russell Stannard Explains his video feedback methodology [] Russell Stannard presents 10 Great Sites for March 2011 on-line training videos ** http://www.teachertrainingvideos.com/march2011/index.html ** Can Learning Really Be Fun and Games? (Maths) []
 * Videos **

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 * Conferences, Courses, Workshops, Lectures, Classes **


 * APIZALS 10th Conference []**

four photos: Darleana, Sylvia, David and I
 * St. Carrie´s Center** Educational consultants []

Sylvia´s photo
 * Sylvia Guinan** English lessons online []; [|http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/sylviaonline/]; [|__http://www.linkedin.com/profile/edit?trk=hb_tab_pro_top__] ;[|http://twitter.com/#!/silversal]; []

**Harvard Website for Educators** **(**[]) This collection of links, chosen and maintained by Gutman Library Research Services staff, provides links to freely available sites of interest to educators. Click on a topic to view links to related websites.
 * Links to interesting blogs, sites and resources **
 * APIZALS** []
 * St. Carrie´s Foundation** []; [|www.facebook.stcarriesclassroom.com]
 * Dr. Darleana McHenry´s Blog** (learning, brain, education) []
 * Sylvia Guinan´s Blog** ELSBRAIN []
 * María Inés Brumana Espinosa´s Blog** (using films and games in class) []
 * [|Meet the Author] ** Meet the Author is where you can see authors introducing their books in their own words. Some of the authors you will know, some are bestsellers, some are newcomers, but they are all speaking in their own words about the books that they are passionate about. The video clips are NOT reviews, they are NOT written by the marketing departments of publishers - these are authors speaking from their heart - to YOU. Meet the Author is updated daily.
 * RSA** (Ideas and actions for a 21st century enlightenment) []
 * St.** **Carrie´s Center** []
 * Nik Peachey´s Learning Technology Blog** []
 * Analía Capurro´s Blog** (for the very little ones) []
 * The Reso Trilogy: Books for teenage readers by Ambrose Conway ** [] Three novels about the moral and social consequences of growing up in Wales in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Longlisted for the Wales book of the year. Further information about the books can be found here: [|www.the-reso.co.uk] or on Facebook search for The Reso.
 * Magic Studio ** ([|www.magicstudio.com]) A simple way for teachers to generate online assets for students which have images, text, video and narration. See example by [|David Hughes] : []
 * Free printable worksheets for busy teachers like you [] **
 * English games and activities to **** play online ** []
 * [|The Blue Book of Grammar]** A commercial site but one with interactive tests providing useful English grammar practice.
 * [|English for Learning]** Tools of Writing is a page from the Open University site which is accessible to anyone wanting to improve their use of English.
 * [|English Revision Notes]** GCSE A range of revision notes relating to Shakespeare’s plays.
 * [|English Revision notes]** A Level A range of revision notes relating to A Level texts.
 * Comic Life ** ([|www.plasq.com]) A simple and very cheap application that allows teachers and students to use picture templates in a Comic book format to make illustrated conversations with pictures and text.
 * Google Earth ** Google Earth is a free download that allows you to plan virtual visits to locations worldwide.
 * Dr. Roy Paget´s site** (neuro learning programmes) [|http://dr-roy.info/#]

st carrie´s logo St. Carrie’s Center for Human Development Post Office Box 9862 Memphis, Tn. 38190   (888)666-7796    stcarriescenter@yahoo.com stcarriescenter1@yahoo.com
 * Projects **

Proposal Objective: Mentor parents and teachers to ensure that every child has a free and proper primary school education.

Organization St. Carrie’s Center for Human Development (SCCHD) promotes peace and friendship through collaboration and the free exchange of ideas. SCCHD is a 501 (c) 3 registered in 3 states, California, Mississippi and Tennessee since September 2001 to conduct educational research. Conducted successful projects in Italy, Benin, Namibia, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Cuba and Brazil, California, Mississippi and expanding in Tennessee.

Mission statement St. Carrie’s Classroom Knowledge, Education, Peace (Subsidiary organization)

St. Carrie’s Classroom commits to promoting a free quality education for all children as the only way to ensure a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable society. Education is recognized as a human right which should be accessible to all persons.

Problem: Children in Africa do not have access to a free and proper primary school education due to economics as well as institutional attitudes.

120 Day Goals

1. Provide secondary school scholarships for 8 students at Manda Primary School for 2012 school year. 2. Develop a sustainable project to assist adolescent girls to manage menstruation so they can attend school on a regular basis and remain in school (panty and fabric drive to teach girls how to make personal hygiene products and undergarments). 3. Travel to Lamu Kenya to demonstrate teaching strategies designed to increase academic achievement and discuss educational issues with parents. 4. Letter drive to Kenya government officials encouraging the Kenya Airport Authority to bring electrical power to the only government entity on Manda Island (the school). 5. Establish a mentoring and coaching project based on the National Primary School Exam, which needs to be passed in order to access secondary school.

Photos Darleana included
 * Project Name || St. Carries Classroom International Project ||
 * Project ID || Sustainable Education Africa ||
 * Written By || Darleana McHenry Ed.D. ||
 * Edited By || María Inés Brumana Espinosa ||
 * Date || August 15, 2011 ||


 * Overall Cost || $15,000.00 ||
 * Start Date || September 30, 2011 ||
 * End Date || September 30, 2012 ||
 * Total Days || 365 Days ||

Long Term Purpose of the Project Develop Sustainable Education in areas impacted by poverty and lack of opportunity. These projects are open to anyone regardless of race, creed, nationality, religious persuasion, etc.

Long term goal of the project
 * 1) Mentor and coach educators to expand their current educational repertoire.
 * 2) Provide greater access to education to children through the use of technology.
 * 3) Develop an exchange program between Americans and Africans through local resources from the respective countries.
 * 4) Raise additional money for scholarships for secondary school pupils.
 * 5) Provide sustainable activities to encourage girls to remain in school.

Background Information

Organization Lamu Lamu is a Kenyan island in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Kenya. There are 14 schools in the region with Manda Primary School as the poorest. There is no electricity on the island. Children walk to school from neighboring villages. Most children work on the family farms for a meager existence. There is a severe shortage of teachers in most schools and they are not paid consistently which adversely affects education quality. Primary classes are large. Classes become smaller as the students become older due to high drop out rates. Boys outnumber girls at the end of primary school. Project Operational Plan

St. Carries Center initiated its International Project St. Carrie’s Classroom in Lamu, Kenya on June 30, 2011 with a visit to the island to meet with potential project partners there. This trip lasted approximately 20 days with meetings with educators committed to educational services for children.

St. Carries Center shares 4 goals with the United Nations millennium goals 1. Eradicate Extreme Poverty and Hunger 2. Achieve Universal Primary Education 3. Promote Gender Equality & Empower Women 4. Create Global Partnerships for Development

The goal is to return to the United States and raise money to assist with scholarships for 8 children, as well as provide reusable personal hygiene products to 14 schools with approximately 3000 students and provide instructional materials to all students. SCCHD recruits teachers in the United States to mentor teachers in Kenya on the best practices in the classroom. International Educators from SCCCD will mentor American teachers who will in turn mentor Kenyan Teachers. English as A Second Language Teachers as well as Math Teachers will be recruited to lend their expertise. This guidance will be provided to teachers via internet.

Three trips per year will be made by the Project manager. The goal is to ensure continuity in the project and build a relationship. Teaching will be videotaped to show the possibilities to other African countries. One trip per year will last from 4 to 8 weeks while the project manager provides direct instruction in English and Math to the students and workshops to the parents.

Sustainability is an important component of the project. Volunteers will create a cloth and panties campaign to provide girls with the necessities to manage menstruation so they can attend school. We will teach them how to make the items as well. Some clothing can be sold on the website to sustain the project. Merchandise can be sold online and at arts and craft fairs in the United States to offset costs. Photos of the locals and scenery can be sold along with T shirts and other memorabilia. Other projects may be developed with local collaboration. Video taping can document the project and be sold to media outlets for income and to raise funds.

Letter writing campaign to encourage corporations in Kenya to sponsor this initiative Letters will be written to technology companies to provide training in technology. Letters will be written to solicit donations of school supplies. Letters will also be written to government agencies to provide power to the school. Electrical power allows for use of technology. Letters will be written to the Minister of Education to reinstitute the feeding program at Manda Primary School. Electricity will allow for cooking and refrigeration which are necessary for a school feeding program.