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Event Date: Friday, November 16, 2007 (International Day of Tolerance)
Event Time: 10:00 a.m. ET - 12:00 p.m. ET
Target Grade Levels: 9-12
Requirements for Participation: There are two ways to participate in this project!
Interactive Videoconference Participants:
US Participants (3 spots): ALL FULL
International Participants (3 spots): Must have H.323 videoconferencing capabilities and be connected to their National Research and Education Network
Description:
In honor of International Day of Tolerance, join Global Education Motivators (GEM), the United Nations and MAGPI for an interactive event that investigates the effects of armed conflict on the lives of children. Highlighting Sudan, a virtual panel discussion originating from the United Nations will invite students from across the globe to examine tolerance and intolerance through African cultural issues. The panel will feature several individuals who have been directly involved by the situation in Sudan (including individuals connecting remotely from Juba, Sudan) and will help students become more aware of the critical role the UN plays in assiting children affected by armed conflict. Michael Major Kuch, GEM Educator and former resident of Sudan, will moderate.
The concluding portion of the videoconference will challenge students to take action by asking a simple question: now that we know what is happening, what can we do? It is hoped that students will take their own concerns and solutions back to their communities and effect positive change.
About Michael Major Kuch:
Michael is one of the so-called "Lost Boys of Sudan". He fled his homecountry of Sudan at the age five due to the civil war. He is a survivor of War horrors in Sudan He has been to three different Refugee Camps in different countries in Africa. Through US/UN agency, Majok came to U.S in the year 2000. He currently resides in Philadelphia and attend Chestnut Hill College. Majok is a first hand war experience presenter and he created and directs "Sudan and Lost Boys Issues" program. He is featured in the film "The Survivors" as one of the three lost boys in the film for Public Television.
Preparing Students:
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Videoconference Outline:
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About Global Education Motivators (GEM):
Global Education Motivators was founded by educators in 1981 to help meet the complex needs of bringing the world into the classroom. GEM has consistently worked with students, teachers and administrators through on-site and distant learning workshops and classroom program support to promote a better understanding of the world and its people.
Believing that international communication exchange is a key to future world peace, the inclusion of cross cultural perspectives has become an integral part of GEM's global learning programs. Global awareness is closely tied to global responsibility.
An integral part of GEM's mission is to support the work and mission of the United Nations and the important role of civil society in today's world. Find out more...