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Access Highlights

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Birobidzhan Summer Camp News
Access-2010
Reporters: nbsp; Lera Syrtsova, Nikita Zamlelov, Viktor Titov

This newspaper is going to inform you about all of the most memorable events of the day-time summer camp devoted to developing English language skills among children of 14-16 age groups.
We had two gifted teachers: Svetlana Alekseyevna Semenovyh and Tamara Yakovlevna Semchuk, and our FLEX counselor Nastya Bystrova.
The term was 3 weeks long. 15 days of challenging work.
Usually in the beginning of the day we had lessons. From 12 a.m. to 1 p.m. we had a sport hour. Then, we had lunch at the local cafeteria. nbsp; After that, we had some teambuilding and directed on developing leadership skills activities. We went home at 3 p.m.
nbsp;And now a little bit more comments about some days in particular�

nbsp;the 1st day
The first day began. All children separated into 2 groups: nbsp; the �Youth� and the �Experts of English�. We had a good time together. Our group (the �Youth�) had a lesson with Tamara Yakovlevna. We completed some tests, watched a film about New York, and had some speaking work. We had a task for the day to name our groups. It was a lot of fun. We thought that the �Youth� is the best name for our group. We started to make a poster with information about our group but we didn�t finish it. This day was awesome and we hope that the whole camp will be as cool as this day. nbsp;
the nbsp;2nd day nbsp;
During the first half of the second day we were discussing our personal values. Then we shared our opinions about success and leadership qualities. We had to choose an opinion of a famous man, such as Napoleon, Rockefeller and so on. Then we went to have a lunch. After that during the second half of the day we needed to finish a group poster, it was entertaining. We decided that our poster will be made in the �South Park� style. In the end it turned out really pretty. The poster of �Experts of English� was bright and colorful. They decorated it with smiley faces.
the 3rd day
The 23rd of June was full of important events for our camp�s history. It began at 10 o�clock with a marvelous opening ceremony. Our big team separated into two groups. nbsp; Each group presented a poster about them. Pupils from school # 23 told us about their love of English language. Each of them described their own reasons to study it. �Access� group showed us a presentation about their program and people who organized it. They also mentioned their trip to the �Orlyonok� camp. nbsp; They showed a lot of pictures and sang funny songs. Most of all we liked a song about friendship. I hope that this song is going to become a future motto of our group. nbsp;
nbsp;the 4th day
This Friday was unusual. It was a very hot and sunny day and we had nice time. We went to the House of Culture and took participation in �Drugs free� day. We had to complete different tasks and compete with other schools. nbsp; It was interesting, informative and useful! nbsp; By the end of the event every single person in a group collected quite a few special coupons that we could exchange to sweets. Then, we went for lunch in the local caf #233;. After that, we went for a walk to the City Park where we had some sport activities. It was the first day that we spent outside of school completely. It was a great opportunity to get to know each other better, to start working as a team, to learn to trust each other. In my opinion, this day is going to stay forever in our memories. nbsp;
But to know for sure, in the end of the day we took a private poll with only one question in it: �How was your 4th day in this camp?�
And, unfortunately, some students didn�t share my opinion of it. nbsp; There are some examples:
1) It was very boring, the weather was hot and I think that it was organized for small kids.
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Unusual days
This week has begun very interesting. One group from our camp left for Khabarovsk to participate in the 8th FEELTA Conference but some students stayed here and still participated in their lessons. The lessons were unusual too. We spoke about English customs, families and schools. Also Nastya told us about her experience in America and the Flex program for students in general. We discussed different competitions that she went through to win and go to America for an academic year. Besides, we had our usual grammar lessons. I think that Tamara Yakovlevna is the best teacher when it comes to English grammar. But the best thing about these days was free time from lessons that we spent with our counselor Nastya. She brought us a movie �Charlie and the Chocolate factory� that we watched in English. It helped us to develop our language skills because movies and mass media are two best ways to learn everyday language and slang. nbsp; It was really interesting, amazing and funny for all of us. The weather was very hot during all of those days. We finally felt that summer came. Guys from Khabarovsk brought us their impressions and thoughts about this trip that they were eager to share. nbsp; So, we found out that on the first day of the Conference they listened to Christina Coombe�s presentation. Then, they went to the boat trip where they got a chance to speak with an American who has been living in Japan for twenty years already. They also played different English games with Elena Lubnina from the U.S. Embassy. It was unforgettable! On the second day guys showed the public their presentation. Everybody loved it! It was an obvious success. On their way home in the local train they laughed a lot. It was a lot of fun! In spite of separation, all of us had different and wonderful days which gave us a chance to share some news and emotions. nbsp;
On nbsp; the 5th of July we celebrated the Independence Day. In the morning we had quiz. First group told us about a history of the Independence Day and Second group told us about customs. nbsp; After that, we went to clean the bank of the river Bira. nbsp; The Hero of the day was Lera Krasnopolskaya, because she saved our ball and a toy of a small unknown girl. Lera as an award got �spasibo� and our respect. nbsp; All of us for successful cleaning of the bank of the river got a big and tasty cake as an award! nbsp;
On the 6th of July we had the Arbat day. Every group had their own businesses. For example, Prediction salon, tattoo salon, and so on. At the end of the game there was a shop with tasty things such as Bounty Chocolate and Choc #243; Pie, which we were able to buy with our earned �cash access�.
On the 7th of July we were making films and editing them. All of us had a lot of ideas and we used the best of them. It was very interesting and funny.
On the 8th of July we showed our films �Beautiful monster� and �Lovely love� to the audience. We impressed people very much. The rest of the day we spent preparing for the Closing Ceremony, which will be on the 9th of July. On the 9th of July was the last amazing day in our camp. Closing Ceremony was very beautiful. We enjoyed it very much. A lot of important guests welcomed our campers and wished us success in our future life.

Umbrella Newsletter # 42

Dear Colleagues,

I believe you will agree that motivation is essential to success in ELT and� it is so difficult to motivate students during this never-ending winter. Moreover, it is more difficult to motivate yourself to stay tuned, to find joy in routine work and not to be buried under tons of papers work. I think one of the ways to combat this winter�s depressing dominance is to plant and cultivate seeds of joy. This Newsletter will provide you with lots of news and ideas that could bring you energy, joy and wonder.

Elena

NATE in Chelyabinsk

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We would like to express our appreciation of the great work you do to improve the quality of ESL teaching in Russia. The XVI NATE Conference �Enhancing Teacher Effectiveness�, held in Chelyabinsk in June 2010, has been a fantastic event in the life of the ESL Teaching community. New methods and approaches to teaching English, interesting ideas and topics presented by the key speakers of the conference will make our work more efficient and increase student motivation. Such personalities as David Fay, Christine Coombe, Svetlana G. Ter-Minasova, Mariya V. Verbitskaya, Elena N. Solovova make the greatest impression and charge with enthusiasm. This event has stimulated cooperation and professional communication. The Pre-NATE seminar on Testing and Assessment has been of the great importance for the work on the Russian State Examination.
Thank you so much for the support and participation in the conference.

Sincerely,
Tatiana A. Komarova
Deputy Director
Language Centre VIVA!
Togliatti

Dear Colleagues,

A fortnight after the conference when all the thoughts and feelings are in their right place I would like to thank you for the wonderful time that we had! The idea of the annual conference is by no means great as we all realize the positive effect of sharing and socializing!))) I do want to thank you for giving teachers a chance to travel, to see a different spot of vast Russia with our own eyes! Travelling is the best education as they say! A teacher who expands his or her horizons on an annual basis can be really inspiring! New experience that we got in Chelyabinsk is amazing! Finally I can proudly tell everyone that I've been to the Urals...and start teaching with new energy and enthusiasm!!!
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Have a stressless and joyful summer!
Best wishes!
Elena Yazykova (Rostov-on-Don).

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Dear Colleagues,

It was a great pleasure to participate in the NATE conference. The conference was a huge success, I think, due to the joint efforts of ELO, Chelyabinsk team and NATE Executive Board. nbsp; In spite of the heat there're lots of people even on the 3d day. The topics raised were very important, nbsp; the speakers - wonderful, and nbsp; the organization- very good. nbsp; So many people who care, are willing to share, and are eager to make a difference. AMAZING! It was an honor to be part of the event. Thank you.

Svetlana Suchkova

TESOL/Samara

Access Program in 2010-2012

Dear ELT Friends,

The English Language Office at the U.S. Embassy is now accepting proposals from associations and educational institutions to host an English Access Microscholarship Program in Russia from 2010 to 2012. nbsp;

The Access Program is a two-year after-school intensive English language program for teens ages 14 to 18 who are academically gifted and who are from families that cannot typically afford private tuition or other kinds of after-hours schooling. nbsp; The program emphasizes Russian-U.S. cross-cultural relations, information technology and leadership skills in a student-centered environment. nbsp; Programs use authentic, engaging materials and authentic tasks that focus on building fluency and confidence.

Proposals need to be sent to fomenkonv@state.gov by July 9th, 2010. nbsp; The criteria for evaluating the proposals include:

1.Involvement of USG exchange program alumni
2.Connection to professional English Language Teachers� Association
3.Connection to other human resources (Fellows, special guests, etc.)
4.Ability to use Access Program as teacher training opportunity
5.Geographic diversity
6.Experience running summer camps

In addition, classes need to follow the following criteria:
180 instruction hours per year
Emphasis on cross-cultural U.S.-Russian topics
Gender parity
Student-centered approach with a focus on fluency
IT and leadership skills
Culturally and linguistically rich enhancement activities
Strong immersion summer school program

The proposal should contain the following sections:

Background information on association or institution:
(maximum 120 words)
Who are you? nbsp;
What makes the association such a good place to host an Access site?

Proposed staff, with brief bios:
(maximum 120 words)
Who will work on the program?
Do any have USG exchange program experience? nbsp;
What other cross-cultural experience do the staff have?
Who else will you request support from? nbsp; Fellows? nbsp; Specialists? nbsp; Others?

Curriculum narrative:
(maximum 200 words)
What exactly will you teach? nbsp;
What will be included in the first year? nbsp; In the second year?

Materials and IT:
(maximum 200 words)
What authentic sources will you use? nbsp;
What will you get from the Internet?
What special projects will students do on computers? nbsp; On the Internet?
How will you use the website https://alumni.state.gov?

Evaluation:
(maximum 120 words)
How will you evaluate your program�s effectiveness?

Immersion Summer School:
(maximum 200 words)
Where will you hold the summer school?
What will you do differently at the summer school (that you do not do during the year)?

Budget:

If you are a new Access site, you can include a proposal for 10 to 20 students, or 1 to 2 groups. nbsp; If you are an existing Access site, you can negotiate total the total # of students with the English Language Office.

You can find more out about the English Access Microscholarship Program at http://moscow.usembassy.gov/elo-programs.html.

Regards,

English Language Office
U.S. Embassy Moscow

News from ARELTA

International conference �Facing the Challenges of the Information Age: New Philosophies, Principles and Practices in American Studies and ELT� took place at Pomor State University named after M.V. Lomonosov (Arkhangelsk) on March 16-18, 2010.

Summer Camp Open Days in Elista

Narn-Sun Summer Camp Open Days were held in Elista

on June 14-16, 2010

Summer Camp Open Days in Elista �Narn-Sun� Summer Camp Open Days were held in Elista Classical Gymnasium � the site of English Language Summer Camp within the Access Microscholarship Program of the US Department of State � on June 14-16, 2010. Forty teachers of English from secondary schools of the Republic of Kalmykia and Kalmyk State University took part in these Open Days. The teachers were invited to attend English classes taught by Elista Access School teachers � Kalmyk University professors, to take part in the Camp activities and to participate in the Professional Development Workshop �Moving Forward: the changing world of teaching EFL and professional development�. During these days the activity �The Camp President and Congress Members Election� was held which included the election campaign and inauguration of the Camp President and the Congress Members. The highlights of the workshop were the presentations of Joan Shin, the Director of TESOL Professional Training Programs at the English Language Center at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). She talked on raising students� cultural awareness through cross-cultural story building and using songs and chants in teaching English. Elena Lubnina, English Language Office Specialist, made the presentation on ELT site. The workshop program also included the presentations of Elista Access school teachers on approaches they use in teaching English at Access school. The participants of the Summer Camp Open Days have also attended Joan Shin�s classes with the Camp children where she demonstrated how to use songs, chants and cross-cultural stories to teach English to teenagers. In our opinion, both the children and the teachers enjoyed the Summer Camp Open Days though it was very hot in Elista, above 40. It was especially difficult for our guests to survive this temperature but they did their best!!!

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News from Surgut ELTA

ELTA Conference in Surgut

�Modern Approaches to Teaching Foreign Languages�

Surgut-ELTA nbsp; as a part of Yugra-ELTA nbsp; founded last February nbsp; had its first conference nbsp; on May 28-29th. More than 90 teachers from different schools and colleges nbsp;as well as nbsp;students of Surgut State University took part in this two-day conference.
The highlights of the conference were the presentations made by the conference honorable guests Chris Istrati, the Public Affairs Officer serving at the U.S. Consulate General in Yekaterinburg and Vino Reardon, nbsp; Senior English Language Fellow in nbsp; Yekaterinburg

The International conference �Modern Approaches to Teaching Foreign Languages� was aimed at discussing both theoretical and practical issues of language learning and teaching. The participants shared their professional ideas and experiences on the use of new technologies in ELT. The collection of the conference materials has been published - it nbsp;includes reports from Russia, Kazakhstan, Germany and the USA.

All the participants hope for the further interesting activities and collaboration within the nbsp; Regional and National nbsp; Associations.

We are looking forward to greeting you at our next Conference in the end of November 2010!

News from Blagoveschensk

Blagoveschensk Chapter of FEELTA is having a series of workshops on IT in ELT for its members in September 2010. The first results will be discussed at November Conference at the Amur State University

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News from ASTRELTA

Astrakhan English Language Teachers� Association (ASTRELTA) came into being on June 25, 2009. ASTRELTA aims at bringing together Astrakhan teachers of English at all levels and wide areas: junior, secondary school, college, university, adult education, professional growth.

Webliography

American academic specialist Eric Sandeen from the University of Wyoming has shared with you this unique collection of websites. Special focus is on audio, video files and podcasts. Enjoy!

http://historymatters.gmu.edu/ -- by searching this teaching site, you will get a list of more than 300 Web sites that have audio or video clips. nbsp; Many of the annotated citations include links to Web reviews in scholarly journals.

http://lcweb2.loc.gov/amhome.html -- a massive site located at the Library of Congress. nbsp; Audio files are in the minority, but that means that there are hundreds, rather than millions.

http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/afctshtml/tshome.html nbsp; Voices from the Dust Bowl

http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/ROHO -- a Regional Oral History Office, Berkeley

http://archive.li.suu.edu/voices/voices.html -- Voices of the Colorado Plateau

http://wintercounts.si.edu � Lakota Sioux

http://us.oyez.org � nbsp; Supreme Court decisions (search for Hamdan)

http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/podcast.html - Radio Works. nbsp; Documentaries. nbsp; [http://www.radiodiaries.org/newyorkworks-home.html; http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/remembering/]

www.studsterkel.org � interviews organized according to some of his most famous books

http://www.historicalvoices.org/flint/ -- the anatomy of a labor-oriented town

http://frontiers.loc.gov/intldl/mtfhtml/mfsplash.html -- nbsp; Meeting of Frontiers

http://www.poeticwaves.net � Angel Island [very interesting, innovative]

http://www.hpol.org � History and Politics Out Loud

http://depts.washington.edu/civilr/BPP_interviews.htm --Seattle Black Panther Party interviews

http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/index.php - inaugural addresses

www.archive.org � a whole lot of everything

http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page -- Project Gutenberg [browse by category]

www.poets.org � streaming audio but no downloads

http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/trianglefire -- Triangle Shirt Waist Fire

http://www.yale.edu/yale300/democracy -- Democratic Vistas, Devane Lecture Series

http://www.nmai.si.edu/livingvoices -- Native American oral histories

http://historymatters.gmu.edu/mse/sia/cartoon.htm -- one of a series of GMU Websites that analyze individual documents

http://millercenter.org/academic/presidentialrecordings -- hours of tapes but pretty mundane stuff

http://911digitalarchive.org/chinatown/video.php

http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org � a resource for programs that have aired on public radio. nbsp; High production value. nbsp; Most have transcripts.

http://www.westernfolklife.org/site1/index.php -- the �radio� page reveals many interviews and radio programs on Western subjects.

http://www.npr.org � many, many news shows and features from the most prominent public radio network in the US.

http://www.iath.virginia.edu/utc -- a hypertext of Uncle Tom�s Cabin, an example of other texts on the Jefferson Village site at the University of Virginia.

http://www.poetryfoundation.org � Daily poems (audio + text) under �audio amp; podcasts.�

http://writersalmanac.publicradio.org � A daily, 5-minute radio broadcast, noting the birthdays of famous writers and always ending with a poem (and text).

www.tenement.org � The site of the Tenement Museum in New York City. nbsp; The site interprets a tenement house, inhabited by three generations of immigrants.

http://www.theatlantic.com/unbound/poetry/soundings -- A selection of famous poems from the English-speaking world, read by three contemporary poets.

Google Earth Day

Michael Rudder, a Regional English Language Officer in Washington DC would like to share with you the Google Earth links for ELT resources.

Google Earth has opened up potential for students in classrooms around the globe with its bird�s-eye view of the world. Whether you are a veteran teacher looking for new ways to teach old topics or you are a still an education student lt;http://www.associatesdegree.com/ gt; getting ready to make your debut in the classroom, these exciting ways to use Google Earth are sure to infuse your lessons with plenty of punch. Find ideas for any age student and a handful of virtual tours that will not only help you instruct your students, but might even teach you something along the way.

Elementary

Younger students can have fun with these Google Earth lessons and ideas.

nbsp;1. nbsp; Meteors

lt;http://www.ig.utexas.edu/outreach/googleearth/pdf/CribSheet.Earth5.pdf gt;. Have students locate the places around the world where meteors have hit, then use that data to create charts or graphs.
nbsp;2. nbsp; My Summer Vacation

lt;http://static.googleusercontent.com/external_content/untrusted_dlcp/services.google.com/en/us/educators/learning_materials/Earth_Lesson_ElementarySchool.pdf gt;. Elementary students can explore geography while sharing something about themselves in this lesson.
nbsp;3. nbsp; The American Revolution

lt;http://static.googleusercontent.com/external_content/untrusted_dlcp/services.google.com/en/us/educators/learning_materials/Earth_Lesson_ElementarySchool_Language.pdf gt;. This activity is appropriate for elementary aged students and traces the paths of America�s founding fathers.
nbsp;4. nbsp; Using the Ruler Tool to Measure in Google Earth

lt;http://www.alicechristie.org/gearth/measure/index.html gt;. This lesson walks teachers through using the ruler tool in Google Earth as a learning resource.
nbsp;5. nbsp; Flat Stanley

lt;http://www.gelessons.com/ gt;. Scroll down to the May 4th entry here to learn how you can use a Flat Stanley icon to use in Google Earth.

Middle School

These lessons cover a wide range of subjects and are just right for middle school students.

nbsp;1. nbsp; San Francisco: visualizing a safer city

lt;http://www.juicygeography.co.uk/googleearthsanfran.htm gt;. Middle school students can do this group project that involves planning to make San Francisco safer during a major earthquake.
nbsp;2. nbsp; His Dark Materials: Northern Lights in Google Earth

lt;http://www.juicygeography.co.uk/northernlights gt;. Read Philip Pullman�s Northern Lights and complete this lesson that uses Google Earth to bring the Norwegian island of Svalbard to life.
nbsp;3. nbsp; The Red Badge of Courage

lt;http://static.googleusercontent.com/external_content/untrusted_dlcp/services.google.com/en/us/educators/learning_materials/Earth_Lesson_MiddleSchool_Language.pdf gt;. After reading this book, lead students through this lesson plan on the American Civil War.
nbsp;4. nbsp; Great Explorers

lt;http://static.googleusercontent.com/external_content/untrusted_dlcp/services.google.com/en/us/educators/learning_materials/Earth_Lesson_MiddleSchool_Geography.pdf gt;. Study Lewis and Clark in this geography lesson using Google Earth.
nbsp;5. nbsp; The World in My Back Yard

lt;http://edcommunity.apple.com/ali/print.php?itemID=12071 gt;. This lesson focuses on cultural awareness for 6-8th grade students.
nbsp;6. nbsp; God Grew Tired of Us: Migration and Cultural Interaction

lt;http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/09/g68/index.html gt;. Students will watch a documentary film, then study migration and Africa with this lesson. Just substitute Google Earth in place of the 2D maps suggested here.
nbsp;7. nbsp; Travels of Odysseus in Google Earth

lt;http://www.gearthblog.com/blog/archives/2006/08/travels_of_odys.html gt;. Map out Odysseus� travels with this fun lesson.

High School and Beyond

These lessons are great for high school and college students and include literature, geography, history, and more.

nbsp;1. nbsp; Around the World in 80 Days

lt;http://www.ig.utexas.edu/outreach/googleearth/pdf/CribSheet.Earth5.pdf gt;. After reading Around the World in 80 Days, have students locate 19 placemarks mentioned in the book. Have them select 19 places they would stop and explain why.
nbsp;2. nbsp; Energy Consumption Rates across the USA and the World

lt;http://serc.carleton.edu/sp/library/google_earth/examples/energy.html gt;. Use this lesson plan to have students examine and compare energy consumption rates using Google Earth and several other resources.
nbsp;3. nbsp; Environmental Reconnaissance of a Salt Marsh

lt;http://serc.carleton.edu/sp/library/google_earth/examples/salt_marsh.html gt;. Students will use Google Earth, field work, photography, and other resources to learn about salt marshes in this lesson.
nbsp;4. nbsp; The Boxing Day Tsunami

lt;http://serc.carleton.edu/sp/library/google_earth/examples/boxing_day_tsunami.html gt;. Explore the causes and effects of the tsunami that occurred on December 26, 2004.
nbsp;5. nbsp; A new management plan for Stonehenge

lt;http://www.juicygeography.co.uk/stonehenge.htm gt;. Have students create a management plan to improve the visitor facilities at Stonehenge.
nbsp;6. nbsp; Modelling sea level change on the Gold Coast

lt;http://www.juicygeography.co.uk/sealevel gt;. Take a look at surfing and shrinking coastlines along the Gold Coast in this lesson.
nbsp;7. nbsp; The Diamond Trade

lt;http://www.juicygeography.co.uk/diamonds.htm gt;. Explore the social and ecological impact of the diamond trade using this powerful lesson.
nbsp;8. nbsp; All Quiet on the Western Front

lt;http://static.googleusercontent.com/external_content/untrusted_dlcp/services.google.com/en/us/educators/learning_materials/Earth_Lesson_HighSchool_Language.pdf gt;. Read this book, then study Europe and WWI battlefields.
nbsp;9. nbsp; Great Monuments of the World

lt;http://static.googleusercontent.com/external_content/untrusted_dlcp/services.google.com/en/us/educators/learning_materials/Earth_Lesson_HighSchool_Geography.pdf gt;. Teach students about monuments around the world as well as the significance of them.
nbsp;10. Places Quoted in Shakespeare in Google Earth lt;

http://www.gearthblog.com/blog/archives/2005/11/places_quoted_i.html gt;. Visit 85 places mentioned in Shakespeare�s works.

All Ages

From literature trips to volcano exploration, these ideas are great for any age student.

nbsp;1. nbsp; Google Lit Trips

lt;http://www.googlelittrips.org/ gt;. This site provides lesson plans coupling books with Google "trips" students can take. Lessons range from Kindergarten to college.
nbsp;2. nbsp; Asia: Continent of Contrasts

lt;http://www.mywonderfulworld.org/continents/asia/ gt;. Take a seven-day tour across the Asian continent with this lesson.
nbsp;3. nbsp; Explore the Arctic with Google Earth

lt;http://www.sierraclub.org/arctic/maps/ gt;. Have students explore the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge with this resource from the Sierra Club.
nbsp;4. nbsp; Google Earth Outreach Showcase

lt;http://earth.google.com/outreach/showcase.html gt;. See how non-profit organizations are making a difference in areas experiencing disaster and war.
nbsp;5. nbsp; Monster Milktruck!

lt;http://earth-api-samples.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/demos/milktruck/index.html gt;. Drive a milk truck around Google Earth here.
nbsp;6. nbsp; Spring Sojourn

lt;http://miramonte.acalanes.k12.ca.us/bbcswebdav/institution/MHSwebsite/sojourn07/Journey/Welcome.html gt;. Teach civil rights history and geography with this lesson created by a real journey taken by a group of high school students and staff.
nbsp;7. nbsp; Global Vulcanism Program

lt;http://www.volcano.si.edu/ gt;. Study volcanoes around the world with this site and Google Earth.
nbsp;8. nbsp; Real World Math

lt;http://www.realworldmath.org/Real_World_Math/RealWorldMath.org.html gt;. This site is full of lesson ideas for teaching math with Google Earth.
nbsp;9. nbsp; Weather and Storm Tracking Tools in Google Earth

lt;http://www.gearthblog.com/blog/archives/2006/07/weather_and_sto.html gt;. Use these tools to study weather and even track storms.

Virtual Tours

Take these awesome and awe-inspiring virtual tours with your classroom and Google Earth.

nbsp;1. nbsp; Art Museums 3D Tour

lt;http://www.google.com/gadgets/directory?synd=earth amp;preview=on amp;url=http://maps.google.com/maps/gx%3Foe%3Dutf-8%26output%3Dghapi%26q%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fearth.google.com%252Fgallery%252Fkmz%252Fart-museums-3d-tour.kmz gt;. Students can visit famous art museums around the world with this tour. Couple this tour with inside exploration when you visit the museums� websites.
nbsp;2. nbsp; Google Earth Ocean

lt;http://www.google.com/gadgets/directory?synd=earth amp;preview=on amp;cat=ocean gt;. Ocean allows students to explore the oceans and all that is within and around them.
nbsp;3. nbsp; United States Capitol Buildings

lt;http://www.google.com/gadgets/directory?synd=earth amp;preview=on amp;cat=3d amp;url=http://maps.google.com/maps/gx%3Foe%3Dutf-8%26output%3Dghapi%26q%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fearth.google.com%252Fgallery%252Fkmz%252Fcapitolbuildings.kmz gt;. Move your state capital lesson beyond boring memorization with this tour.
nbsp;4. nbsp; Cathedrals 3D Tour

lt;http://www.google.com/gadgets/directory?synd=earth amp;preview=on amp;cat=3d amp;url=http://maps.google.com/maps/gx%3Foe%3Dutf-8%26output%3Dghapi%26q%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fearth.google.com%252Fgallery%252Fkmz%252Fcathedrals-3d-tour.kmz gt;. Take students on a tour of famous cathedrals across the world with this tour.
nbsp;5. nbsp; Geosights of Utah

lt;http://www.google.com/gadgets/directory?synd=earth amp;preview=on amp;cat=travel amp;url=http://www.google.com/mapfiles/mapplets/earthgallery/Geosights_of_Utah.xml gt;. The geological formations in Utah are like nothing else, so be sure to include this tour in your lesson plan.
nbsp;6. nbsp; Castles and Palaces 3D Tour

lt;http://www.google.com/gadgets/directory?synd=earth amp;preview=on amp;cat=3d amp;url=http://maps.google.com/maps/gx%3Foe%3Dutf-8%26output%3Dghapi%26q%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fearth.google.com%252Fgallery%252Fkmz%252Fcastles-and-palaces-3d-tour.kmz gt;. Students can see castles and palaces in 3D when you take this tour.
nbsp;7. nbsp; Libraries

lt;http://www.google.com/gadgets/directory?synd=earth amp;preview=on amp;cat=3d amp;url=http://maps.google.com/maps/gx%3Foe%3Dutf-8%26output%3Dghapi%26q%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fearth.google.com%252Fgallery%252Fkmz%252Flibrariestour.kmz gt;. Visit historic libraries with this tour, then visit their websites for even more learning possibilities.
nbsp;8. nbsp; Major League Baseball Stadiums

lt;http://www.google.com/gadgets/directory?synd=earth amp;preview=on amp;url=http://maps.google.com/maps/gx%3Foe%3Dutf-8%26output%3Dghapi%26q%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fearth.google.com%252Fgallery%252Fkmz%252Fmajor-league-baseball-stadiums-3d-tour.kmz gt;. If you are looking for a way to capture the attention of the sports fans in your class, take them on a tour of these baseball stadiums.
nbsp;9. nbsp; Google Earth Sky

lt;http://www.google.com/gadgets/directory?synd=earth amp;preview=on amp;cat=sky gt;. Take students on a field trip that�s out of this world with this tour that explores space.
nbsp;10. Great Green Buildings

lt;http://www.google.com/gadgets/directory?synd=earth amp;preview=on amp;cat=3d amp;url=http://www.google.com/mapfiles/mapplets/earthgallery/Great_Green_Buildings.xml gt;. The buildings in this tour have received the highest level of certification from the Energy Department and offer a good tool for studying environmentalism.
nbsp;11. Rome Colosseum

lt;http://www.google.com/gadgets/directory?synd=earth amp;preview=on amp;cat=3d amp;url=http://maps.google.com/maps/gx%3Foe%3Dutf-8%26output%3Dghapi%26q%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fearth.google.com%252Fgallery%252Fkmz%252Fromecolosseum.kmz gt;. Take students on a trip to the Colosseum with Google Earth.
nbsp;12. Beijing Tour

lt;http://www.google.com/gadgets/directory?synd=earth amp;preview=on amp;cat=3d amp;url=http://maps.google.com/maps/gx%3Foe%3Dutf-8%26output%3Dghapi%26q%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fearth.google.com%252Fgallery%252Fkmz%252Fbeijingtour.kmz gt;. If your class is studying China, why not include a tour of Beijing?
nbsp;13. Universities

lt;http://www.google.com/gadgets/directory?synd=earth amp;preview=on amp;cat=3d amp;url=http://maps.google.com/maps/gx%3Foe%3Dutf-8%26output%3Dghapi%26q%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fearth.google.com%252Fgallery%252Fkmz%252Funiversities.kmz gt;. College-bound high school students will especially enjoy exploring the campuses of some of the most popular universities in the US.
nbsp;14. National Registry lt;

http://www.google.com/gadgets/directory?synd=earth amp;preview=on amp;cat=3d amp;url=http://maps.google.com/maps/gx%3Foe%3Dutf-8%26output%3Dghapi%26q%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fearth.google.com%252Fgallery%252Fkmz%252Fnational-registry-of-historic-places.kmz gt;. The American Institute of Architects celebrated their 150th anniversary with this tour of their 150 favorite structures in America.
nbsp;15. Arc de Triomphe

lt;http://www.google.com/gadgets/directory?synd=earth amp;preview=on amp;cat=3d amp;url=http://maps.google.com/maps/gx%3Foe%3Dutf-8%26output%3Dghapi%26q%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fearth.google.com%252Fgallery%252Fkmz%252Farcdetriomphe.kmz gt;. When studying France, be sure to include this tour of the famous Arc de Triomphe.
nbsp;16. Skyscrapers Tour

lt;http://www.google.com/gadgets/directory?synd=earth amp;preview=on amp;cat=3d amp;url=http://maps.google.com/maps/gx%3Foe%3Dutf-8%26output%3Dghapi%26q%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fearth.google.com%252Fgallery%252Fkmz%252Fskyscraperstour.kmz gt;. Visit the tallest buildings around when you take this Google Earth tour.
nbsp;17. Rail Stations Tour

lt;http://www.google.com/gadgets/directory?synd=earth amp;preview=on amp;cat=3d amp;url=http://maps.google.com/maps/gx%3Foe%3Dutf-8%26output%3Dghapi%26q%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fearth.google.com%252Fgallery%252Fkmz%252Frailstationstour.kmz gt;. Take a look at the past and present with this tour of rail stations.
nbsp;18. Sydney Opera House lt;

http://www.google.com/gadgets/directory?synd=earth amp;preview=on amp;cat=3d amp;url=http://maps.google.com/maps/gx%3Foe%3Dutf-8%26output%3Dghapi%26q%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fearth.google.com%252Fgallery%252Fkmz%252Fsydneyoperahouse.kmz gt;. Students can explore the Sydney Opera House from several angles.
nbsp;19. Bridge 3D Tour

lt;http://www.google.com/gadgets/directory?synd=earth amp;preview=on amp;cat=3d amp;url=http://maps.google.com/maps/gx%3Foe%3Dutf-8%26output%3Dghapi%26q%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fearth.google.com%252Fgallery%252Fkmz%252Fbridges-3d-tour.kmz gt;. Students can explore some of the most amazing bridges with this tour.

From: http://www.associatesdegree.com/2010/03/14/google-earth-for-educators-50-exciting-ideas-for-the-classroom/

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News from NOVELTA

Winter Methodology School "A Season for Progress in ELT" was held in Novosibirsk on February 26, 2010. More than 80 participants enjoyed listening to plenary presentations and gaining hands-on experience through workshops. Of particular interest were the presentations and workshops by Senior English Language Fellows John Mark King from Saint-Petersburg and John Silver from Rostov-on-Don. For the occasion the NOVELTA published NOVELTA Newsletter and the first issue of The NOVELTA Almanac which is the book of collective works nbsp; of the association members.

Sample of Constitution

This sample was developed and contributed by EFL Fellow Natasha Frank. "L' stand for the name of a country.

TEACHERS OF ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES IN L. TESOL- L.
nbsp;CONSTITUTION

I. nbsp;NAME
nbsp;
This association will be called Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages in L. The abbreviation will be TESOL-L. (TESOL-L.). TESOL L. will be an affiliate of Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc. (TESOL), a professional, global educational association committed to promoting �excellence in English language teaching to speakers of other languages.�

II. nbsp;MISSION nbsp;

TESOL L.�s mission is to foster high quality English teaching by giving its membership resources, support, and guidance. Additionally, TESOL-L. seeks to create a diverse community of English language professionals from different regions and backgrounds.

III. nbsp;PURPOSE

TESOL- L., a professional, non-profit organization, has the following purposes:

#61656; nbsp;To enhance the quality of English language instruction in L.
#61656; nbsp;To provide information and resources to its membership
#61656; nbsp;To offer professional development opportunities
#61656; nbsp;To provide a forum for exchanging ideas and encouraging collaboration between English language professionals

IV. nbsp;MEMBERSHIP

Individual voting membership is open to:
#61656; nbsp;English language teachers in L.
#61656; nbsp;Anyone who supports the mission of TESOL L.

Non-voting membership is open to:
#61656; nbsp;Commercial organizations that support the mission of TESOL L.

V. nbsp;MEETINGS

Every year TESOL-L. will hold at least one general meeting. The purpose of the Annual Meeting is to discuss matters pertaining to the association and conduct elections (as needed). For the Annual Meeting to be conducted, a quorum of 50% of members in good standing will need to be present.

The board may call additional meetings at its discretion

VI. nbsp;OFFICERS

For the first year of TESOL L. the Board shall include the following officers: President, Affiliate Liaison Officer, Newsletter Editor, Advocacy Representative, Secretary, Treasurer, and the Interest Section Representatives.

nbsp;In the subsequent year, TESOL L. shall expand the Board. The Board shall consist of the following officers: Immediate Past President, President, President-Elect, Affiliate Liaison Officer, Newsletter Editor, Advocacy Representative, Secretary, Treasurer, and Interest Section Representatives. nbsp;

nbsp;All Board members will begin their term at the end of the first Annual Meeting.

The Board members shall be in good standing with both TESOL and TESOL L. They shall perform their duties outlined in the bylaws.

If the position of President becomes vacant during the first year of TESOL L., a new election will be held. In the subsequent year, if the position of President becomes vacant, the President elect shall assume the presidency and serve for the following year. If any other position on the Board becomes vacant, the President, with the approval of the Board shall appoint a replacement to serve the remainder of that term.

Any member of the Board may be reelected for a second term (an additional two years). To be reelected a Board member must be in good standing with both TESOL and TESOL L., be nominated, and elected at the Annual Meeting. Term limits are as follows:

nbsp;President nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;Two Years

nbsp;Affiliate Liaison Officer nbsp; nbsp;Two Years

nbsp;Newsletter Editor nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;Two Years

nbsp;Advocacy Representative nbsp; nbsp;Two Years

nbsp;Secretary nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;Two Years

nbsp;Treasurer nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;Two Years
nbsp;
nbsp;Interest Section Representatives nbsp;Two Years

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VII. nbsp;INTEREST SECTIONS

TESOL L. shall contain four divisions known as Interest Sections. These Interest Sections are as follows: Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Adult Education (Continuing Education), and Higher Education. Each Interest Section shall have one representative that serves on the Board. Interest Section Representatives shall perform their duties outlined in the bylaws.

If deemed necessary and appropriate, new Interest Sections may be added. To add a new Interest Section, a petition signed by 10 members in good standing should be submitted to the Board for approval.

VIII. nbsp;DISSOLUTION

In case of dissolution, TESOL L. shall dispose of its assets in the following manner:
1. nbsp;Pay for all liabilities of the association
2. nbsp;Donate any remaining assets to a suitable, non-profit, educational association. Such a decision will be taken by a vote of the Board members.

IX. nbsp;AMENDMENTS

To amend this constitution, two-thirds of the Board members must approve the amendments. Alternatively, a petition signed by at least ten percent of the members in good standing shall be submitted to the President. A proposed amendment will be announced to the membership and a vote conducted one month after the announcement. To become effective, the proposed amendment must be ratified by a two-thirds majority of votes cast.

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Sample of Constitution

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