Montana STEMfest 2015 is coming!

Announcing the first annual Montana STEMfest 2015 for Montana high school students and teachers!  

On October 19 and 20, students will virtually connect to dynamic STEM industry role models and University of Montana faculty to explore STEM college and career pathways.

A slate of nine industry role models will be paired with UM and Missoula College faculty for an interactive, “minds-on,” 50 minute presentation and discussion with 3-5 high school classrooms across the state. Any classroom not able to attend the live event will have access to all recorded presentations.  Montana STEMfest 2015 is part of national STEM Career Accelerator Day.

This unique, two day event is coordinated by Inspired Classroom in collaboration with University of Montana, Missoula College, National Science Foundation, STEMConnector.org and VisionNet.

Please help us get the word out by forwarding the information to your contacts.  More information about each presentation can be found in the attached document and on Inspired Classroom’s website:  Montana STEMfest 2015

UM Professor, Dr. Steve Running Goes to Brazil with Inspired Classroom

                                                                  
Missoula, MT
Dr. Steve Running, University of Montana  Regents Professor of Ecology and Director of Numerical Terradynamics Simulation Group  joined Inspired Classroom today to present to high school students in Rio de Janero, Brazil.  Dr. Running discussed the five stages of climate grief with the students, answered questions about the global economic and environmental impact of climate change and career paths in environmental sciences.  Dr. Running is a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 as part of the Indepartmental Panel on Climate Change.

The presentation was in preparation for the global AASSA conference entitled EnGINeering a Greener Future to be held later in October.  This conference is sponsored by the Global Issues Network (GIN) and is a student led conference where student projects demonstrating empathetic action local communities is shared and celebrated. 

Ryan Sagare, University of Montana alumna and teacher at the American School of Rio de Janero facilitated the discussion with the group of students.  The presentation was recorded and will be used as part of a student led breakout session on problem solving climate change issues  at the conference.

Inspired Classroom is proud to coordinate and facilitate this in-depth, rigorous, and very relevant distance learning experience.

"Collaboration Igniting Inspiration"

Collaboration Ignites Inspirations: Distance Learning in the Classroom!

Collaboration Ignites Inspiration:  
Distance Learning in the Classroom

September 22, 2015
3:30-5:30
2 OPI Renewal Units

What:  An interactive virtual workshop introducing distance learning partners, resources, and activities to use in your classroom this year.  Partners include Inspired Classroom, Montana Natural History Center, Missoula College, University of Montana, and CILC distance learning registry.  

Who:  All K-12 Montana teachers.

When:  Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 3:30-5:30

Credits:  2 OPI Renewal units available

Description:  Join educators across Montana via teleconferencing equipment or computer for a fun, informative, and interactive two hour presentation.  Learn about distance learning etiquette; play in a digital sandbox to get more familiar with connecting and using equipment; and get ideas for distance learning from experts and other teachers.
Register: fill it out in Google Forms. 

Inspired Classroom--Pinnacle Award Winner!

CILC Pinnacle Awards Recipients Announced Content and Professional Development Providers across the United States and beyond earned a coveted Pinnacle Award for the 2014-2015 school year from the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC). CILC is recognized nationally and internationally as the leader in content aggregation, consulting, and support services that assist organizations with the utilization of videoconferencing and other collaborative technologies. The Pinnacle Award is given annually, by the CILC, to organizations that receive outstanding scores on program evaluations submitted by educators and end users. Receiving the award indicates remarkable quality of educational content and exceptional skill at program delivery.  Inspired Classroom received the Honorable Mention Pinnacle Award in 2014 and 2015!  Congratulations

Open YOUR classroom to the world on Sept. 10, 2015 9:00-10:00amMDT

"Youth Leadership in El Salvador"  

With Karolo Aparicio

When you turn on the television or read about El Salvador, the news is always dire: unaccompanied minors migrating to the U.S., gang violence, widespread poverty, and environmental degradation. You get the impression that the situation is hopeless. But there's another story... a story about young people taking charge, learning to lead, and addressing the root causes that have led some to migrate. There's a story of young people who are empowering themselves.

Register Now: Space is Limited!  
Register by completing this google form:  http://goo.gl/forms/Z0GcZZ5qSp

Montana World Affairs Council: Council in the Classroom: Karolo Aparicio

Join us September 9th, 2015 for Council in the Classroom

Karolo has over 14 years working for social and environmental causes, principally in fund development. Before joining EcoViva he led the Donor Services team at the Global Fund for Women and also led fundraising efforts for the Sierra Club San Francisco Bay Chapter, International Rivers, Save The Bay and Global Exchange.

Karolo has an MBA from San Francisco State University, where he also earned his BA. Karolo also holds an MA in Anthropology from Vanderbilt University where he did field work in Guatemala and Mexico. He chairs the Program Committee of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Golden Gate Chapter and helps coordinate professional development programs for fundraising professionals.