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”Bringing Your Students Face to Face with the World” ~~ Simple Guidelines 1

International Studies In Schools ~ ISIS ~

Bringing Your Students Face to Face with the World

Deborah Hutton, Supervising Coordinator, ISISJennifer Larson, CoordinatorIndiana University, Bloomington



What is International Studies In Schools (ISIS)?

Distance learning program which uses interactive video technology to connect K-12

schools & community groups across the United States with Indiana University international

students, scholars, & specialists to learn about international topics, cultures, & events.



What does a videoconference look like?I. Domestic Connection

George Cheu-Jey Lee, teaching Chinese to a class at Hazelwood Middle School in New Albany, IN from Indiana University-Bloomington.



What does a videoconference look like? II. International Connection

Lord Timothy Garden, Kings College, London, UK & Dr. Dina Spechler, Indiana University-Bloomington (IUB), co-presenting to teachers at International Studies Summer Institute, IUB, Bloomington, IN.


”Bringing Your Students Face to Face with the World” ~~ Simple Guidelines

Videoconference Interaction:It’s Gotta Reach Out & Grab Ya!



ISIS Connections in Action **Must be in ‘View Show’ mode.**

**Click on tiny megaphone in center of image for imbedded slide-loop.**

http://www.indiana.edu/[email protected]

International Studies In Schools:Interactive Video Programming

for your Classroom



Tailored Programs: catering to specific needs of requesting teachers or community leaders in regards to subject matter

Topical Series: creating a multi-part series of ongoing presentations on a given theme, event or topic

Orientations to ISIS & Interactive Video Programming: educating students &/or teachers to the in’s & out’s of distance learning

Types of ISIS Programs



Creative Single Programs (Examples #1: Titles of past K-12 ISIS programs)

Affects of the African Rainforest Biome on the Local Culture

(Grades K-2 ~~ Science & Social Studies)

The Daily Culture of South Korea(Grade 6 ~~ All subjects)

Living Under Apartheid in South Africa(Grade 6 ~~ English)

All About Paris(High School ~~ French III/IV)

Continued …



Creative Single Programs (Examples #2: Titles of past K-12 ISIS programs)

Germany: Memories of WWII (Grade 8 ~~ U.S. History)

Travel in Spain(High School ~~ Spanish I)

Mathematical Symmetry in Turkey(High School ~~ Geometry)

Raising Children in Kenya & Russia(Grade 12 ~~ Family Development)

Transitions: Communism to Capitalism(Grade 12 ~~ Government)



Creative Program Series

(Examples: Titles of past K-12 ISIS programs)

Series: The Daily Cultures of Bulgaria, India, & Kenya

Series: What Do You Want to Know About Afghanistan? Iraq? Islam?

Series: ●3 connections w/ zoo – Pandas, Arctic animals, & South American rainforest animals; ●3 connections w/ international presenters – cultures of China, Canadian Arctic, & Amazon, & how each relates to their animals; ●3 on-site art classes on the art form of each culture



Sample Activity A: K-4 Lesson about France or a French I Lesson“Alouette Gentille Alouette”

Alouette, gentille alouette,

Alouette, je te plumerai

Alouette, gentille alouette,

Alouette, je te plumerai

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Sample Activity B: Follow up Lesson“Alouette Gentille Alouette: History of Song”

http://www.loiret.com/cgloiret/index.php?page=display&class=notrehistoire_traditions&object=r66_trad&method=h_display_full

Alouette: lark or skylark

Traditionally caught with nets, mirrors, and other various traps

Popularly hunted, but also revered



Making a Connection with ISIS Plan well ahead - it takes a lot of time &

many emails: see handouts - Program Scheduling Chart & Program Design Form

Contact local DL/Technologies Facilitator: find tech capabilities & details

Complete & submit ISIS Participation Form: see handout &/or ISIS website

Schedule test call with ISIS Coordinator continued …



Making a Connection with ISIS (Continued)

Set date/time for presentation: coordinate with class schedule, presenter & facilitators

Set clear expectations & take-aways

Prepare for session: pre-session activities, handouts, review program plan, follow up activities



Assuring Quality Programs

Communicate carefully with ISIS Coordinatoro Focus on contemporary life o Focus on presenter’s strengths o Use this unique opportunityo Do not ask for textbook information

Prepare students for experienceo Prepare for a possible thick accent o Prepare students to make respectful comments o Prepare students to ask good questions

Continued …



Arrange reinforcing activities (pre- & post-)

Have a Plan B: in case the connection fails

Assuring Quality Programs(Continued)



Sample: Program Design Form



Program Scheduling Chart



ISIS Participation Form



International Studies In Schools

Good luck enriching your

students’ learning by bringing them

face to face with the world!

Want to discuss your ideas?

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