Learning Circles: Orientation and Registration

Learning Circles: Orientation and Registration

by | Aug 31, 2023

Learning Circles: Orientation and Registration

Language:

English

Grade/Age:

Primary (5-11), Middle (12-14), Secondary (15-18)

Subject:

Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Mathematics, Technology

Global Goals:

 

Dates:

Ongoing

Facilitator(s):

Barry Kramer

Project Description:

Learning Circles are highly interactive, project-based partnerships among a small number of schools located throughout the world. There is a topic of interest for everyone on all grade levels. You can sponsor your own project idea or just participate in someone else’s project. Since you will be guided by facilitators along each step of the process, Learning Circles is an excellent choice for beginners as well as experienced iEARN teachers.

We are offering a 5 week-long project called Hello World: Learning Circles for Elementary, Middle, and High School teachers and students who have never participated in an online project, iEARN, or a Learning Circle. There is also a 5-week beginning project for My Hero called My Hero: First Steps.

To join iEARN Learning Circles, you must complete a placement form at least two weeks before the beginning of the session. Once you complete the placement form you will be placed in a Circle for the next session.

When is the project most active?

October and May

Length of time to complete project:

5 weeks

Instructional time required for project:

less than 1 hour per week

Facilitator(s):

Ricardo Lopez

Facilitator country:

Argentina

Will the project include a synchronous exchange?

No

Project Phases:
  1. Participating in teacher training
  2. Instructions on how to carry out the activities
  3. Coordination of measurement dates
  4. Measurement
  5. Calculations with shared data
  6. Share Final Results
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My Hero: First Steps

My Hero: First Steps

by | Aug 31, 2023

My Hero: First Steps

Language:

English

Grade/Age:

Primary (5-11), Middle (12-14), Secondary (15-18)

Subject:

Language Arts, Social Studies

Global Goals:

17: Partnership for the Goals

Dates:

Coming January 2024

Facilitator(s):

The My Hero Project, Laura Nietzer

 

Project Description:

 

This Learning Circle is for students and teachers new to iEARN and the Learning Circle. This 5-week project will provide students and teachers the opportunity to interact on the topic of heroes. The My Hero First Steps Learning Circles is a joint venture between iEARN and My Hero. This Circle will bring together students and teachers who are interested in collaborating with other schools from diverse areas of the world.

When is the project most active?

October and May

Length of time to complete project:

5 weeks

Instructional time required for project:

less than 1 hour per week

Facilitator(s):

Ricardo Lopez

Facilitator country:

Argentina

Will the project include a synchronous exchange?

No

Project Phases:
  1. Participating in teacher training
  2. Instructions on how to carry out the activities
  3. Coordination of measurement dates
  4. Measurement
  5. Calculations with shared data
  6. Share Final Results
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IMAGZ Making Myself Heard

IMAGZ Making Myself Heard

by | Aug 31, 2023

IMAGZ Making Myself Heard

Language:

English

Grade/Age:

Primary (5-11), Middle (12-14), Secondary (15-18)

Subject:

Creative & Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM)

Global Goals:

 

3: Good Health and Well-Being, 5: Gender Equality, 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, 7: Affordable & Clean Energy, 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, 13: Climate Action, 15: Life On Land, 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Registration Dates:

September 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026

Dates:

September 15, 2025 – April 30, 2026

Facilitator(s):

Geeta Rajan, geetarajan86@gmail.com
Lisha Manoj, lishamanoj2011@gmail.com
Sranpreet Kaur 

Project Description:

Would you like to connect with peers from around the world, understand their cultures, and share your own thoughts and feelings? This project is your gateway! As you collaborate to create a vibrant digital magazine, you’ll form lifelong friendships and contribute to a kinder, more connected world. Articles, essays, stories, poems, artwork, and photos will come together to bring this global vision to life.

Facilitator country:

India

When is the project most active?

Fall, Spring

Length of time to complete project:

12 weeks

Instructional time required for project:

1-2 Hours Per Week

Will the project include a synchronous exchange?

Yes

Project Phases:

September – Introduction , October- Getting to know each other, November/December-Sending Expressions through various mediums, Jan-Feb- Connecting with each other, Mar-April- Compiling the magazine

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Taisho Koto

Taisho Koto

by | Aug 31, 2023

Taisho Koto

Language:

English, Japanese

Grade/Age:

Primary (5-11), Middle (12-14), Secondary (15-18)

Subject:

Creative & Language Arts, Social Studies

Global Goals:

3: Good Health and Well-Being; 17: Partnership for the Goals

Registration Dates:

August 1, 2025 – September 1, 2025

Project Dates:

September 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025

Facilitator(s):

Motoko Hirota, Yoshie Naya, Hideki Kaneko

Project Description:

Power of the music! This project explores the harmonies from Taisho Koto, a traditional Japanese instrument, to open the way to the future.

Taisho Koto’, the musical instrument, was invented in Japan. It has more than 100 years of history since its release. This instrument was designed to be easily played so that people who are not experienced with playing musical instruments could learn. This project began so that many people around the world could learn and enjoy music.
More than Ten years have passed since we started the Taisho Koto Project in 2009 in Canada. We have actively participated in the iEARN conferences for example, Taiwan and Argentina. And the Culture Night, too. Our project held the “Kotolympic 2016 in Niigata” in July 2016 and “Kotolympic 2018 in Niigata” in July 2018. Many iEARN teachers and students came to enjoy the events. Now, we are planning to hold the “Kotolympic 2026 in Niigata” in July 2026 to enjoy the wonderful Koto sound and sing songs with it.
We plan to host musical lessons every month by Zoom. Power of the music! This project explores the harmonies from Taisho Koto, a traditional Japanese instrument, to open the way to the future.
As we collaborate with ‘Natural Disaster Youth Summit (NDYS), we welcome not only Taisho Koto, but also any other musical instruments.

Taisho Koto, musical instrument was invented in Japan. It has more than 100 years history since its release. This instrument was designed to be easily played so that people who are not experienced with playing musical instruments could learn. This project began so that many people around the world could learn and enjoy music. More than 15 years have passed since we started the project in 2009 in Canada. In 2025, we will host
musical events by using Zoom in July.

When is the project most active?

Spring and Summer

Length of time to complete project:

3 months

Instructional time required for project:

1-2 hours per week

Facilitator country:

Japan

Will the project include a synchronous exchange?

Yes

Project Phases:

1. Sign up for a Taisho Koto Project.

2. Experience a lesson of Taisho Koto Project by Zoom.

3. Those who already have Taisho koto will learn to play the musical instrument on the internet through videos and Zoom

4. Those who do not have Taisho koto will practice music by a musical instrument such as guitar, or any other musical instruments you have.

5. Take and send a video of your performance to the Kotolympic office.

6. The Kotolympic committee will examine entries for ‘ Kotolympic’, a music competition for Taisho Koto players.

7. The Kotolympic committee will decide on the successful applicants for the scholarship.

8. Participate in “Kotolympic 2026 in Niigata” in July 2026

9. Get a musical instrument ‘Taisho Koto’ when you join the Kotolympic 2026 in Niigata. We would like you to experience the Japanese culture of daily life during your stay in Japan.

*Those who can not get a Taisho Koto scholarship can join the Kotolympic by your payment.

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3ESTACIONS

3ESTACIONS

by | Aug 30, 2023

3ESTACIONS

Language:

Catalan, Spanish

Grade/Age:

Primary (5-11)

Subject:

Creative & Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM), Health & Wellbeing

Global Goals:

4: Quality Education; 5: Gender Equality; 15: Life on Land, 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Dates:

September 29, 2025 – June 12, 2026

Registration Dates:

July 1, 2025 – September 28, 2025

Project Description:

Cada grupo elige un tema que puede ser investigado en las tres estaciones del año escolar: otoño, invierno y primavera. En la investigación van observando como va variando durante el desarrollo del año escolar. Las producciones de los participantes dependen del tema elegido y de las tecnologias que deseen usar. Deben realizar como mínimo una actividad para cada estacion.

English Translation:
Each group chooses a topic that can be investigated in the three seasons of the school year: fall, winter and spring. In the research they observe how it varies during the school year. The participants’ productions depend on the topic chosen and the technologies they wish to use. They must do at least one activity for each season.

 

When is the project most active?

All Year

Length of time to complete project:

9 Months

Instructional time required for project:

Less Than 1 Hour Per Week

Facilitator(s):

Margarita Guino Arias, margarita.guino@iearn.cat

Facilitator country:

iEARN Pangea – Catalunya

Will the project include a synchronous exchange?

No

Project Phases:

1a actividad: los grupos se presentan utilizando texto y una fotografía. Para cada estación del año, realizan, como mínimo una actividad para investigar el tema elegido y los presentan en el espacio del proyecto en el formato que elijan en cada escuela. Pueden ser vídeos, posters, áudios… Después de cada actividad, cada grupo realiza una pregunta a los demás grupos que deberán responderla en un Padlet para todas las preguntas.

English Translation:
1st activity: the groups present themselves using text and a photograph. For each season of the year, they carry out at least one activity to investigate the chosen theme and present them in the project space in the format of their choice in each school. They can be videos, posters, audios… After each activity, each group asks a question to the other groups who must answer it in a Padlet for all the questions.

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