Date: Feb. 19 & Feb. 21
Time: 9-10 am EST
Content Provider: Global Nomads Group
Grade Level: 7-12
Location: EACS Park Hill Training Center (New Haven)

In September of 2007, hundreds of monks in Rangoon captured the world's attention by peacefully protesting an oppressive military regime that has been controlling Burma for nearly 20 years. Since then, the reigning military junta has been denounced worldwide for the continued violation of human rights, including confining the pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and imprisoning countless other activists.

In this videoconference series, students gather to discuss the current conditions in Burma, also known as Myanmar, and what can be done on an international, national, and personal level to effect change. They also have the opportunity to interact with pro-democracy activist Cristina Moon of the US Campaign for Burma and come to a better understanding of the historical buildup to the current situation and possibilities for improvement.

Tuesday, February 19: Discuss what's going on in Burma today and the reaction of the international community with two other classes. Students are encouraged to discuss ideas for creating a better future for the Burmese in terms of U.S. and international policy and personal involvement. This session is moderated by a GNG staff member.

Thursday, February 21: Students interact with Cristina Moon, former Campaigns Coordinator for the US Campaign for Burma, on the Burmese struggle for democracy and hone their understanding of the situation.

Contact me at schaufes@ipfw.edu if you'd like to attend at Park Hill. We cannot add other videoconference sites to this program.

Only 1 program slot available. Filled on first- come, first-served basis.

Title: We've Come This Far by Faith: A Spiritual Journey through Black History

Date: Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008
Time: 9:00 am Central Time
Format: 45 minutes with Q&A

Since the arrival of Africans in the Americas, religious institutions and spiritual traditions have been at the heart of African American civic, social, and cultural life. Free and enslaved Africans brought their own religious and spiritual traditions with them, and adopted, adapted, and transformed Christianity.

The church not only provided spiritual strength and guidance, but also focused on issues of social and human justice. The familiar scenes of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., other ministers, and civil rights activists leading marches to end segregation and racial injustice are a permanent part of the American historical memory. The role of faith and spirituals will be highlighted from Harriet Tubman to Martin Luther King, Jr.

This videoconference is about people, about African Americans searching for ways to bring deeper meaning to life while addressing the range of issue which affect them, their families, neighborhoods, and communities. It is an examination and an exploration of the ways in which individual belief had shaped and changed African American history and culture.

Only 1 program slot available. Filled on first- come, first-served basis.

Title: Langston Hughes - A Legacy of Words

Date: Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008
Time: 9:15 - 10:00 AM EST
Presenter: The Cleveland Institute of Music
Subject Areas: Fine Arts, Language Arts/English, Performing Arts/Music, Social Studies/History

Langston Hughes is a significant figure in poetry, drama, and music. This program explores his sincere portrayal of African-American life in America as well as his stylistic influence on the literary and performing arts.

Objectives:

• Students will become familiar with the style and content of Hughes' poetry.
• Students will understand and demonstrate how poetry and other arts enable people to empathize with people and ideas.
• Students will engage in theatrical improvisation activities involving characters and concepts relating to Hughes' work.

To sign up, fill out the ACELINK Request Form and fax it to 481-6949.

Only 1 program slot available. Filled on first- come, first-served basis.

Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Time: 9:00 AM EST
Grades: 4-12

Take a journey through the second half of the twentieth century by exploring some of the great moments in rock and roll history. Learn how Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees have used music to bring about important changes in the world around them. Students will actively participate in discussions about shifting cultural values, conceptions of equality, and political activism.

The class is focused on key historical moments such as: Elvis Presley's early national television appearances in 1956, the 1963 March on Washington, the 1969 Woodstock music and arts festival, the Ramones concert in London on July 4, 1976, the birth of MTV in 1981, and the fusion of rock and hip-hop in the 1986 video for "Walk This Way."

To sign up, fill out the ACELINK Request Form and fax it to 481-6949.

We still have dates open for COSI Columbus Surgical Suites in 2008. Sign-up now and experience an autopsy examination or a total knee replacement surgery.

In Depth: Autopsy
Thursday, May 22 at 11:00 a.m.

Surgical Suite: Total Knee Replacement
Wednesday, March 12 at 1:15 p.m.

To request any videoconference, complete and fax in the ACELINK Content/Program Request Form. The form is available through the ACELINK website, or you can contact us at 481-0741 (office) or acelink@ipfw.edu.

If a program is already scheduled, we will fill requests on a first-come, first-served basis. Please make sure your school schedule matches the program's dates and times.

If a program is offered on demand, you'll need to provide two to three dates and times you would prefer when you request the program.

ACELINK funds are available to pay content provider fees for up to three videoconferences per teacher. Please contact me if you have a special circumstance that requires more funding.

Note: We must have an ACELINK Content/Program Request Form completed in order to approve a request for a videoconference.