K12 students and teachers are creating unprecedented opportunities for inquiry-based learning by expanding the geographic boundaries of their classrooms - - virtually and cost effectively.
A country devastated by famine and drought and Aldo Magazzeni's effort to make a difference for world peace led him on the road to activism in Kenya. Over the past four years, Aldo's engagement in Kenya has provided him with opportunities to create relationships with communities in this country, bringing down cultural and political barriers in an effort to help those in need.
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"Trust your intentions to do something to help others and let your relationships with the community guide you to discover their most important needs. Using your life gifts (your privileged assets) education, health, and financial to partner with those of the communities. " - Aldo Magazzeni, Traveling Mercies
Over the past seven years, the road to activism in Mexico offered...
What's a Virtual College Tour??? It's an opportunity for area high-school students in the MAGPI region (Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware) to 'virtually' visit with college admissions offices through the ease of videoconferencing over the MAGPI network. On May 26th and 27th, MAGPI will be offering 45 minute interactive sessions (up to 6 high schools per session) with institutions of...
This project is designed for 4th and 5th grade students studying Pennsylvania geography and history. Through video conference technology, students are able to meet other students while learning about different parts of the state! Prior to the video conference each classroom will create a presentation with clues about their city or town. The other classrooms, using maps, the Internet, textbooks...
