“Teaching the Andes” Webinar #2, April 1st, 2017
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Agenda Flight Updates Graduate Credit Evaluation Looking Ahead
Flight Updates Individual return flights are not an option Moving forward with group travel to and from Columbus Departdate Flt number Depart Airport Depart Time Arrival Airport Arrival Time Layover 16-Jun DL 1069 COLUMBUS 10:30 AM ATLANTA 12:03 PM 5:53 DL 673 5:56 PM QUITO 10:22 PM 17Jul DL 150 1:05 AM 9:00 AM 3:55 17-Jul DL 1152 12:55 PM 2:32 PM
Options: #1: Return to Columbus and book individual travel to your home airport #2: Contact Delta once we are ticketed to change your flight manually (fee will be incurred) #3: Give up final leg of flight (ATL-CMH) and book your own one-way from ATL to your home airport (may be cheapest)
(cont): Given individual preferences, preferred arrival home, financial limitations, and other details, participants will make their own decisions in regard to flight changes However, I am happy to offer assistance if need be! Questions?
Evaluation Timeline Week of May 1: Pre-Departure Assessment June 16 – July 17: Travel Abroad August 2017: Post-Departure Assessment August 2017: IRIS Evaluation August – December 2017: 3 Outreach projects Long-term follow-up
Pre-Departure Assessment Week of May 1st You will receive an email with instructions on completion You do not need to prepare, and your results will not negatively impact you in any way. Baseline measurement 20-30 minutes to complete Assessment will be done online Questions?
Post-Departure Assessment First week in August Same exact assessment as the pre-departure orientation You will receive an email with instructions on completion Measurement to compare against baseline data 20-30 minutes to complete Assessment will be done online Questions?
IRIS Evaluation Reporting requirement of the U.S. Dept. of Education Will be done online Review of Guide [.pdf] Due: October 17, 2017 but you are encouraged to complete it earlier Questions?
Evaluation Activities: Curriculum Implementation: Revision of one lesson plan or unit reflect on your learning experience Submit the lesson plan to CLAS Possibility of online repository*
http://claspprograms.org/pages/detail/80/Curriculum (cont.)
http://claspprograms.org/pages/detail/80/Curriculum (cont.)
(cont): Short-term outreach activity: Within 3 months of travel To share your experiences, challenges, and lessons learned with others and maximize the impact of the program Examples could be: Presenting to fellow teachers Going to a workshop/conference Other ideas are allowed!
(cont): Long-term outreach activity: Within 6 months of travel To share your experiences, challenges, and lessons learned with others and maximize the impact of the program Examples could be: Publishing a learning journal on project website Present your work at a conference or workshop Other ideas are allowed!
Learning Journals http://blog.freepeople.com/2015/12/create-travel-journal/ https://penzu.com/travel-journal-guide http://thehandcraftedstory.com/27-travel-journal-writing-prompts/ https://www.gonomad.com/2288-tips-on-keeping-a-travel-journal
Long-term Follow-up Help us collect long-term data to document the multiplying effect of the project! How did your experience impact others? Who all benefited from your experience?
Required Readings Journal Article Packet – [.pdf] will be emailed to you Images of Public Wealth or Anatomy of Well-Being in Indigenous Amazonia by Fernando Santos-Granero – [.pdf] will be emailed to you Ritual Encounters: Otavalan Modern and Mythic Community by Michelle Wibbelsman – available online The Great Inka Road – will be mailed to your home address, week of May 1
Looking Ahead Next Webinar: Tuesday, May 2nd: 7:00 p.m. “Packing & Preparing” *Megan will be out of town April 22 – May 1st. She will have email access but responses may be delayed.
Questions?