INFO

EXAMPLES

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VIDEO

SUPPORT

FAQ

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INFORMATION

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Information about service learning in schools.

National Service Learning Center

http://www.servicelearning.org/

This site is a national clearinghouse that includes information about listservs, starter kits, hot topics, grants, conferences, examples of best practices, jobs and more.

EXAMPLES

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Examples of service learning projects which I have been involved with at The Haverford School that use computer-related technology resources.

Projects that Jay Brown has been involved with at The Haverford School:

Can Drive Posters

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

 Service Essay

Tsunami Relief Project

Empty Bowls

WEB RESOURCES

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Web resources for planning technology-rich service learning projects, and opportunities for students to get involved in technology-based collaborative service.

Education World: Earth Inc. – A Service-Learning Lesson Plan

http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/lesson154.shtml

Provides an example of a well-planned lesson, as well as a link to an article that describes the difference between service learning and community service.

Nonprofit Prophets

http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/prophets

“A community action project that challenges students to investigate a problem and create a Web page that teaches the world about the problem.”

iEARN – International Education and Resource Network

http://www.iearn.org

“The world’s largest non-profit global network that enables young people to use the Internet and other new technologies to engage in collaborative educational projects that both enhance learning and make a difference in the world.”

SERVnet

http://www.servenet.org

“The premier Web site for service and volunteering.” Highlights current events in service learning, including opportunities to get involved with new projects.

UNICEF – Voices of Youth

http://www.unicef.org/voy

A current events resource highlighting global problems with links for students to explore, and forums for student discussions.

VIDEO

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A one minute video that provides a quick overview of how to incorporate science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) into service learning projects.

You will need to have Windows Media Player installed to view the movie from this Web-based tutorial.

Title: What is Service Learning?

Facilitator: Jay Brown

Narrated by David A.

Contest submission:

VINNY Award

http://vinny.pcs.cnu.edu

The NASA Center for Distance Learning in cooperation with Christopher Newport University and Institute of Electrical Engineers run an annual international contest for one minute videos explaining a global problem and a possible STEM solution.

SUPPORT

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For support using technology with service learning projects, teachers may contact Mr. Brown.

Mr. Jay Brown

Academic Technology Coordinator at The Haverford School

jbrown@haverford.org

FAQ

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A list of frequently asked questions will be updated on a regular basis.

Click HERE

to see the FAQ.

Please send an e-mail if your FAQ was not answered to:  jbrown@haverford.org

SURVEY

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A survey has been provided to make improvements to this tutorial.

Please take a moment to respond to this survey.

SURVEY

Click HERE