Book Talks/Act 48 Credit from University of Scranton
The Center for Continuing Education at The University of Scranton is thinking about offering a series of videoconference events with Author Mary Muscari, PhD, RN, CRNP, CS.
This series of three book talks would focus on Muscari’s work. Participants at interactive sites would be required to purchase and read the books (all proceeds benefit a children’s non-profit agency) in advance. Videoconference events would incorporate presentations by Dr. Muscari and interactive discussion.
The three books involved in this series would be:
- Let Children Be Children
- Not My Kid: 21 Ways to Raise a Non-Violent Child
- Not My Kid 2: Protecting Your Child from the Threats of the 21st Century
University of Scranton is looking for potential interactive site partners for this project. If you’re interested, please contact Jeanne Yarmey. Participants may be able to earn ACT48 credit and participation may require a fee. These are all details yet to be determined – - we’re just trying to gauge interest from the MAGPI community!
If you have ideas for the project – - we’d love to hear them; so please post a comment!
One Survivor Remembers: Gerda Weissmann Klein
On May 23, 2006, Holocaust Survivor and Human Rights Activist Gerda Weissmann Klein addressed more than 1,000 students in a national videoconference event.
Mrs. Klein’s story was one of hope, perserverance, grace and dignity. Students from 15 interactive school sites were captivated by her message, and many other schools watched the live webstream. This project was a partnership between MAGPI and The Gerda and Kurt Klein Foundation, and featured a special message from The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Prior to the videoconference, participating students viewed the Academy-Award winning documentary about Gerda’s life, One Survivor Remembers. Students also reflected on the statement, “There is extreme hatred in the world, but also goodness.” Take a look at the student reflections!
Gerda concluded the videoconference with a challenge to students. She urged them to make a difference in their community. We’ve heard from teachers participating in this videoconference that many students were stirred by this charge and already planning to make a difference in their communities.
We’d love to hear your thoughts and comments! How were your students moved by the videoconference? What plans of action are they taking? What inspired them? Please share!
