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Talk Back to the Internet

Talk Back to the Internet: a making workshop event. Organized by Sean Justice & Richard Jochum, and sponsored by the Myers Media Art Studio, Program in Art & Art Education. Led by Don Miller, an artist and learning designer.


Reposted from Myers Media Art Studio. Written by mediaartstudio.

On Saturday, April 27, we held a fabulous event called Talk Back to the Internet, led by Don Miller from the Institute of Play. The purpose of the workshop was to explore the material of the Internet, the code, in order to create our own participatory drawing application. By the end of the day — …

Posted 10 days ago by Ravi Ahmad

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“Spearheading Debate: Culture Wars & Uneasy Truces”, with Steven Dubin

"As South Africa's democracy matures, this book analyses the following questions: how does the state mediate between traditional tribal authority and constitutional law in matters such as initiation customs or the rights of women, children and gay people? "

Posted 25 days ago by Gretchen

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Around Teachers College with Zechariah Chiang

Around Teachers College with Zechariah Chiang

Posted a month ago by Gretchen

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From TC to Joe’s Pub: Music Ed Students Play the City

Since getting their undergraduate degrees at The New School, Christian Nourijanian and Dustin Kaufman have followed a similar trajectory in their career and educational paths.  Dustin recently graduated from Teachers College with a dual Master’s degree that pairs a jazz performance major from Manhattan School of Music (MSM) with a music education major from Teachers …

Posted 2 months ago by marieweller

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Today, 1:30pm, Milbank Chapel: Hank & Doodle ~ A Musical Children’s Story

Free musical storytelling experience today at TC for adults and kiddies.


Reposted from Music & Music Education. Written by Amy Wolf.

Hank & DoodleA Musical Children's Story Jenni Kurosman, piano Jessica Polaniecki, narrator Tuesday, July 24, 20121:30pm Milbank Chapel @ Teachers College When a young, genius inventor goes on a mission to find his missing dog, he discovers sometimes in life not everything goes according to plan.  Join us for a (free!) musical storytelling …

Posted 10 months ago by Carey Zamarriego

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THE 2nd MEETING OF THE LANGUAGE AND SOCIAL INTERACTION WORKING GROUP (LANSI)

September 28-29 (Fri & Sat), 2012 PLENARY SPEAKERS Irene Koshik (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) Timothy Koschmann (Southern Illinois University) CALL FOR PROPOSALS LANSI brings together scholars and students working on naturally-occurring data within the broad area of language and social interaction. In keeping with the LANSI spirit of diversity and dialog, we welcome abstracts …

Posted 10 months ago by Carey Zamarriego

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Exploring Discourse Analysis

Dr. Hansun Zhang Waring, Assistant Professor of Applied Linguistics and TESOL at Teachers College, is bringing a wealth of learning opportunities to the discourse analysis research community. As founder of the Language and Social Interaction Working Group (LANSI), Dr. Waring oversees a monthly meeting of professors, researchers, and students who come together to work on …

Posted 15 months ago by Liz Hoelzle

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TC Student Activists: TC represents at the Save Our Schools March and National Call to Action in Washington DC

July 30, 2011 was a sweltering day in Washington DC, but the heat didn’t dampen the spirits of the thousands of teachers, parents, students, and activists who traveled from across the country to protest education policies they say are demoralizing teachers and reducing the profession to little more than “teaching to the test.” After rendezvousing …

Posted 20 months ago by Liz Hoelzle

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Steven Berlin Johnson: Instead of building cathedrals in learning, we need to learn to build cathedrals

Steven Berlin Johnson talks about the ingredients needed to spark innovation as part of his keynote address for the Creativity, Imagination, and Innovation Symposium at Teachers College. Tell us what you think by adding a comment below.

We settled into our seats in the Cowin auditorium for the final event of the Creativity, Imagination, and Innovation Symposium, at Teachers College. The anticipation for Steven Berlin Johnson’s closing keynote address was palpable. The celebrated author and Columbia alumnus was about to wrap-up a day and a half of activities, which included experiential workshops, …

Posted 24 months ago by Carey Zamarriego

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Creativity, Imagination, and Innovation Seminar

At 10:15am on Friday, April 29th 2011, a packed Cowin Center was home to an all-star roster of panelists who spoke—and sometimes debated—about creativity, what motivates it, and how it can be fostered. Moderated (with considerable wit) by Ron Gross, Co-Chair of the University Seminar on Innovation in Education, the event was kicked off with …

Following is something of a Cliffs Notes version of The Creativity, Imagination, and Innovation Seminar on Friday, April 29.  TC Professor Megan Laverty thanked the panelists for speaking “…with great diversity and continuity,” which was spot-on praise for the event.  If you attended this seminar and would like to tell us your thoughts, or if …

Posted 25 months ago by Ravi Ahmad

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Social Issue Media Festival

Another exciting upcoming event at TC! The Social Issue Media Festival asks: What moves us? How can you inspire someone in just a few minutes? How does the medium shape the message, and how does the message shape the medium? These questions are at the heart of the Social Issue Media Festival. Initiated as a …

The Symposium is just around the corner, and if the exciting events of Thursday and Friday weren't enough, TC will also be hosting the Social Issue Media Festival on Wednesday, April 27th from 5-6:30 with a reception to follow. If you're interested in creativity, this is another TC event that you should check out! Visit …

Posted 25 months ago by Ravi Ahmad

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A conversation with Symposium co-chair, Professor Margaret Crocco

A glimpse into what's behind the upcoming Creativity & Imagination Symposium...

Professor Crocco, co-chair of the event, shares some thoughts on the Creativity, Imagination, and Innovation in Education Symposium: What’s the goal… and why now? The Symposium is a unique opportunity to learn about the ways in which creativity, imagination, and innovation function throughout the educational enterprise. Premised on the notion of "ubiquitous creativity" and linking …

Posted 26 months ago by Ravi Ahmad

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Superheroes, Kings, Princesses, and Dragons

"Superheroes, Kings, Princesses, and Dragons" Art by Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers from the Rita Gold Early Childhood Center Sponsored by the Art and Art Education program February 28 - March 11, 2011, Mon-Fri: 10 am- 5 pm Macy Art Gallery - Macy Hall 4th floor Reception will be held on Friday, March 4, 2011 5-8pm …

Posted 27 months ago by Lydia Kim

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“Movers and Makers” Talent Showcase this Wednesday!

“Movers and Makers” The SAA is proud to present “Movers and Makers,” a talent showcase that will feature visual and performing art. After all, the SAA advocates for the arts because they not only celebrate art, but create it as well. This is a chance for students and alums to showcase their talent and share …

Posted 27 months ago by Ravi Ahmad

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2011 APPLE Lecture

You are cordially invited... To APPLE 2011!! The TESOL and Applied Linguistics Programs in the Department of Arts and Humanities invite you to the annual APPLE (Applied Linguistics & Education) Lecture on Friday, February 11, 2011. Our speaker for this year is Professor Thomas Cobb from the University of Québec at Montréal. Professor Cobb teaches and …

Posted 27 months ago by Ravi Ahmad

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Submit a Proposal: KDP Centennial Conference

Call for Proposals: Leadership through Service Are you helping improve New York City? Do you work with youth to improve their leadership skills? Does your research take you into the community? Have you done research on adult learning or continuing education? Share your work: submit a proposal! Who The Entire TC and CU Community Free …

Posted 28 months ago by Sandy

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Teachers College Chamber Music Recital


Reposted from Music & Music Education. Written by Justine Dolorfino.

The Program in Music and Music Education, Teachers College, Columbia University Presents Teachers College Chamber Music Tuesday December 14, 2010 7:00pm Milbank Chapel Works by Eugène Bozza, John Dowland, Joseph Kreutzer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Astor Piazzolla , Georg Philip Telemann, Richard Pearson Thomas, and Andrew Lloyd Webber TC Chamber Musicians Enrolled Students Samantha Berardesca, soprano, …

Posted 30 months ago by Lydia Kim

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History of Education Society Annual Meeting

Calling Fellow Graduate Students in Education, History, & related fields: Please join us for the History of Education Society annual meeting in Cambridge, Massachusetts, November 4-7, 2010 Highlights Include: * A special presentation by Bernard Bailyn, one of our nation's eminent historians, about his contributions to the history of education * Excellent training and networking …

Posted 31 months ago by Lydia Kim

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Music Embodied: Effortless Learning and Performing

Come experience the fundamentals of effortless musicality, using your whole self. Would you like to practice smarter, be injury free, perform naturally, teach more effectively? How you pay attention to your body and sensations (and not just trying harder) is the secret to the quality of what emerges. You will leave with a deeper and …


Reposted from Music & Music Education. Written by Justine Dolorfino.

Come experience the fundamentals of effortless musicality, using your whole self, with Chris Moffett (Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner). Horace Mann 435, Wednesday October 27, 7:15-9:15pm.

Posted 31 months ago by Chris Moffett

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NBC Education Nation – Teacher Town Hall

Sunday September 26th Live on MSNBC 12pm Hosted by Brian Williams, anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News, the Teacher Town Hall will bring together teachers from across the country, both in-person and online, to brainstorm ideas, talk about what works in the classroom, and highlight the challenges of today’s education system. Teachers from …

Posted 32 months ago by Holly Brewster

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