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Tufts OpenCourseWare Producing Films for Social Change This is an intensive, hands-on editorial and production course in which students pitch their ideas and then research, report, produce, shoot, write, and edit their own short documentary films on social issues affecting the local community, the U.S., or the world. Readings and discussions focus on current news, media ethics, media literacy, the declining credibility of the press, journalists' responsibilities to the public, social justice issues, First Amendment principles, corporate media ownership, media images of women and people of color, and the powerful role of media (TV news, documentaries, new media, digital storytelling) as tools for civic engagement and positive social change.

Wikiversity MIT Open Courseware OER Commons Free Online Classes and Online Courses - A Comprehensive List You don't need to pay a lot of money to receive a high-quality education. There are lots of online resources that allow students to gain new knowledge and skills, for both personal fulfillment and career advancement, at little or no cost. Many top-ranked universities and colleges provide free online courses, or MOOCs, with the belief that making knowledge and education accessible to as many people as possible provides big benefits to us all. What Are MOOCs? "MOOC," or Massive Open Online Course, is the general term given to any free courses offered on the Internet. These things may change as MOOCs become more prevalent, but for now, MOOCs can't be considered as a substitute for traditional or online degree programs. Here are some of the most popular MOOC providers: What Is OpenCourseWare? Many universities and colleges share courses through a program called OpenCourseWare (OCW). These are a few examples of some of the higher education institutions offering free online courses through OCW:

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The Guided Inquiry Model In 2014, students from year 3 upwards may apply for weekly lessons in the following - flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, folk/rock guitar (plus electric and bass guitar), piano, keyboard, violin, cello, drums. Instrumental/vocal lessons will be in groups of 2-4 or individually, dependent on student level and/or demand and at the discretion of Mrs Grant. Vocal lessons are fortnightly and in some cases weekly. Most lessons will take place during school hours on both campuses with group piano/keyboard after school at the Senior Campus. A bus is available to take Junior Campus students to the Senior Campus after school. Enquire at the Junior Office. In most cases lessons at the Senior Campus will be on a rotating timetable to avoid missing the same classes. Successful applicants will be notified by Mrs Grant and timetables emailed. Rental Options: Click here to Download Music Instrument Tuition 2014 Form Click here to Download our Direct Debit Form

The Partnership for 21st Century Skills - ICT Literacy Maps In collaboration with several content area organizations, the Partnership for 21st Century Skills developed a series of ICT Literacy Maps illustrating the intersection between Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Literacy and core academic subjects including English, mathematics, science and social studies (civics/government, geography, economics, history). The maps enable educators to gain concrete examples of how ICT Literacy can be integrated into core subjects, while making the teaching and learning of core subjects more relevant to the demands of the 21st century. Download the English ICT Literacy Map: Download the Geography ICT Literacy Map: Download the Math ICT Literacy Map: Download the Science ICT Literacy Map: Download the Social Science ICT Literacy Map: ICT Literacy Map - Social Studies - Map (2.8 MB PDF)

FREE -- Teaching Resources and Lesson Plans from the Federal Government FREE Features These features originally appeared on the FREE.ED.gov features blog. The features highlight resources and ideas related to holidays, awareness months, anniversaries and seasonal topics. January February March April May June July August Back to School: 7 Ways to Help Kids Transition Back to the Classroom September October November December About FREE Federal Resources for Educational Excellence (FREE) offered a way to find digital teaching and learning resources created and maintained by the federal government and public and private organizations. FREE was conceived in 1997 by a federal working group in response to a memo from the President. Technology has made it increasingly easier to find information from government agencies or with custom search tools, like Kids.gov. FREE Disclaimer The U.S.

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