Dr. Nimer Baya'a

1. “Teddy Bear” Project Eng. Manal Fitiani Computer Mentor in Arab schools of East Jerusalem, Lecturer in the Center for Development of Teaching Staff – East Jerusalem. Dr. Nimer Baya'a Computer Consultant & Senior Lecturer - "Al-Qasemi" Academic College of Education, Supervisor of Computers in the Arab schools - Department of Education. Technology, Multi-Culturalism & Collaboration The Fourth Multi-Cultural Inter-College Conference CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND MULTICULTURALISM Wednesday, 13th February, 2008 Al-Qasemi Academic College & Dep. Of Ed. “Teddy Bear” Project

2. The Fourth Multi-Cultural Inter-College Conference Technology, Multi-Culturalism & Collaboration Center for Technology and Multi-Culturalism "Teddy Bear" project is one of iEARN projects. International Education And Resource Network Al-Qasemi Academic College & Dep. Of Ed.

3. The Fourth Multi-Cultural Inter-College Conference Technology, Multi-Culturalism & Collaboration Center for Technology and Multi-Culturalism iEARN • 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 Al-Qasemi Academic College & Dep. Of Ed.

4. The Fourth Multi-Cultural Inter-College Conference Technology, Multi-Culturalism & Collaboration Center for Technology and Multi-Culturalism iEARN 120 Country Programs Al-Qasemi Academic College & Dep. Of Ed.

5. The Fourth Multi-Cultural Inter-College Conference Technology, Multi-Culturalism & Collaboration Center for Technology and Multi-Culturalism iEARN 20,000 teachers 10,000schools and youth organizations 2 millionpupils 120countries 30 languages Al-Qasemi Academic College & Dep. Of Ed.

6. The Fourth Multi-Cultural Inter-College Conference Technology, Multi-Culturalism & Collaboration Center for Technology and Multi-Culturalism iEARN • 150 ongoing projects • 30 languages • Allcurriculum/subject areas • Arts and Literature • Social Studies • Math & Science • Languages & ESL Al-Qasemi Academic College & Dep. Of Ed.

7. The Fourth Multi-Cultural Inter-College Conference Technology, Multi-Culturalism & Collaboration Center for Technology and Multi-Culturalism iEARN Projects • iEARN has interactivecurriculum-basedprojects in which pupils are creating, researching, sharing opinions, and becoming global citizens. • Pupils and educators communicate and collaborate in over 200 forums through text, images, videos, sound and real-time media, all in a multi-lingual and visual platform. Al-Qasemi Academic College & Dep. Of Ed.

8. The Fourth Multi-Cultural Inter-College Conference Technology, Multi-Culturalism & Collaboration Center for Technology and Multi-Culturalism “Teddy Bear” Project In this project, pupils learn in an interactive, collaborative, interesting and enjoyableeducational environment. They expand their multi-cultural knowledge and awareness and they improve their technological skills. Al-Qasemi Academic College & Dep. Of Ed.

9. The Fourth Multi-Cultural Inter-College Conference Technology, Multi-Culturalism & Collaboration Center for Technology and Multi-Culturalism Project Goals • Creating global citizens • Breaking down of cultural barriers • Fostering tolerance & understanding of cultures other than their own • Enhancing learning • Learn life skills (communications, team work) • Encouraging authentic writing • Promoting communication and collaboration • Integrate computers skills and internet in educational and learning process • Improving ICT skills • Advancing communication through Multimedia Al-Qasemi Academic College & Dep. Of Ed.

10. The Fourth Multi-Cultural Inter-College Conference Technology, Multi-Culturalism & Collaboration Center for Technology and Multi-Culturalism Description • After teachers register, the facilitator matches each class with a partner class. Al-Qasemi Academic College & Dep. Of Ed.

11. The Fourth Multi-Cultural Inter-College Conference Technology, Multi-Culturalism & Collaboration Center for Technology and Multi-Culturalism Description The classes send each other a Teddy Bear or other soft toy by airmail. Al-Qasemi Academic College & Dep. Of Ed.

12. The Fourth Multi-Cultural Inter-College Conference Hi from Fidaa I am in front of the school. It is cold and snowy. Bye Technology, Multi-Culturalism & Collaboration Center for Technology and Multi-Culturalism Description Hi everyone .... Students from Silwan Primary school for girls so happy welcoming the new visitor Masha from Novosiprisk we will start working just now with best wishes for all Al-Qasemi Academic College & Dep. Of Ed.

13. The Fourth Multi-Cultural Inter-College Conference Technology, Multi-Culturalism & Collaboration Center for Technology and Multi-Culturalism Description The bear sends home diary messages by email, at least once a week, describing its adventures, the places it has been in them, as well as the things it has seen and done. Al-Qasemi Academic College & Dep. Of Ed.

14. The Fourth Multi-Cultural Inter-College Conference Technology, Multi-Culturalism & Collaboration Center for Technology and Multi-Culturalism Description The project aims to encourage authentic writing by providing children with a real audience. They writeemail messagesas if they are the visiting bear. Al-Qasemi Academic College & Dep. Of Ed.

15. The Fourth Multi-Cultural Inter-College Conference Technology, Multi-Culturalism & Collaboration Center for Technology and Multi-Culturalism Activities & Technologies About six schools in East Jerusalem are participating in this project and through it pupils participate in different activities to create various educational substances, such as: Presentations MashaSends greetings to his friends back home in Russia and tell them about his trip to Dead Sea and Ein Jedi Al-Qasemi Academic College & Dep. Of Ed.

16. The Fourth Multi-Cultural Inter-College Conference Technology, Multi-Culturalism & Collaboration Center for Technology and Multi-Culturalism Activities & Technologies Masha celebrating Eid Al Adha in East Jerusalem Fidaa celebrating New year in Novosibirsk Masha celebrating Christmas in Bethlehem Video Clips Video clips are uploaded to Silwan School for Girls website www.silwan.net Al-Qasemi Academic College & Dep. Of Ed.

17. The Fourth Multi-Cultural Inter-College Conference Technology, Multi-Culturalism & Collaboration Center for Technology and Multi-Culturalism Activities & Technologies Teddy Bear Exchange betweenSawahreh (East Jerusalem ) and Kalanso (West Africa). Pupils learned geography, history and science using:Google earth, Wikimapia, WebQuest Hello my name is Huda .I am in the sixth grade . I was very happy today to look for some information about Mali. I did not know where Mali exist before, but now I know it is in the west of Africa. I saw the flag of Mali which consists of three colors: red, green and blue.         my name is Safaa I visited the website www.wikimapia.org and got this picture of the city of Mali Duha : “Mali is located between Algeria on the north-east, Niger on the south-east, Burkina Fasso, Ivory Coast and Guinea on the south, and Senegal and Mauritania on the west” Al-Qasemi Academic College & Dep. Of Ed.

18. The Fourth Multi-Cultural Inter-College Conference Technology, Multi-Culturalism & Collaboration Center for Technology and Multi-Culturalism Activities & Technologies Fidaa talks about her visit to Novosibirsk (Russia) Zoo They also exchangedinformation about their culture folklore, tradition and daily life via: Project Forum. Hi from Fidaa Here is some info about the Zoo. Zoological Garden (Novosibirsk ZOO) is situated in a beautiful forested park. The Novosibirsk Zoo keeps 4000 animals of 399 species. More than 120 species are entered into the Red Book. A zoological team participates in 32 international programs on preservation and reproduction of rare and endangered species. The Novosibirsk Zoo has contact with more than 100 Zoos in the world and is a member of the European Association of Zoos and Aquariums. It is the only Zoo entered into the International Directors Union Fidaa Al-Qasemi Academic College & Dep. Of Ed.

19. The Fourth Multi-Cultural Inter-College Conference Technology, Multi-Culturalism & Collaboration Center for Technology and Multi-Culturalism Future Plans Learning more about each other : • Community and history • Culture and society • Traditional food • Traditional clothes • Arts • And other aspects … Al-Qasemi Academic College & Dep. Of Ed.

20. The Fourth Multi-Cultural Inter-College Conference Technology, Multi-Culturalism & Collaboration Center for Technology and Multi-Culturalism Obstacles • Political obstacles • Lack of postal communication Teddy bear exchange between talent school East Jerusalem & Pakistan Hello......... We are disappointed that we can't send it by a mail ..... But we are so happy that we can continue through iEARN...... Al-Qasemi Academic College & Dep. Of Ed.

21. Our Hope The Fourth Multi-Cultural Inter-College Conference Technology, Multi-Culturalism & Collaboration Center for Technology and Multi-Culturalism In spite of all obstacles, our kids will break all barriers. This is what we hope !!! 13 February, 2008 Al-Qasemi Academic College & Dep. Of Ed.