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Mexico Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (MEXTESOL), 35th International MEXTESOL Conference.

On October 16 – 19, we will be live blogging select MEXTESOL sessions, mostly plenaries, keynotes, and those sessions covering technology and 21st century skills. Here is the tentative schedule with live blog links.

Full Program here.

Traditionally when we think of poverty, we have images of underdeveloped countries or regions where there is no or little hope to help or participate. We see stark images of human suffering that seem so distant and detached . But the truth is that there is always a way to join in. And poverty existing only in the aforementioned areas is a stereotype. Poverty exists in every reach of the world, and in every country. Just extending a hand locally can make huge differences in closing the gap.

Since education is one of many factors that keeps this divide wide open, I am calling on all teachers, teacher trainers, and educators of any discipline and skill level to participate in a project, any project. Perhaps hold a remedial reading and writing class for illiterate members of the community. Join a Big Brother or Big Sister program (or similar project) then use that time to mentor, educate, and be a role model for a disadvantaged youth in your area. There are a million possibilities of something that would suit both your interests and meet community needs. Let’s work together to close the gap of poverty forever. It can be done!

If you don’t have the time to participate in a program, then consider donating a small amount of money directly to a family or a child, or buy them some school supplies or clothes, etc. If there is an organization that you trust in your area that works to combat poverty, donate through them.

There is a way. There always is. Won’t you please help, yes today. Thanks

RE: Calling all Second Life avatars to participate in International MEXTESOL Conference in Leon: PLNs

Dear PLN and Dear Avatar,

On Saturday, October 18, at 2:15PM SLT (4:15PM Mexico City/CST), I will be demonstrating Second Life for a TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) International conference in Mexico.

There will only be about 15 minutes of participation to share what your PLN (Personal Learning Network) means to you and how Second Life aids you in your PLN and being a 21 century teacher. You can even throw in a little poetry if you life to break things up a bit.

So, if you have been looking for that small opportunity to jump into an SL session, please join us in showcasing the power and importance of PLNs. Educators in Mexico really need some insights and sharing in this area.

Don’t have a Second Life avatar yet? This is a good time to start and begin networking with other avatars attending the session. Go to http://secondlife.com to set up your avatar and download the SL program to your PC or Mac. It is really fun and educational. See you in-world!

When: Saturday, October 18, 2008
Time: 2:15PM SLT (thats 4:15PM Mexico City time/CST).
SLURL: META Training Facility, Virtlantis Island
Focus Questions: What my PLN means to me and how SL helps develop it … and to be a 21 century teacher

Thanks so much
Frank
(SL: Salty Saenz)

P.S. I have been assured that I will have an Internet ready salon at the event. In case something goes wrong and Salty is not present .. please just go ahead and take turns answering the focus questions for the benefit of the other avatars present. Hopefully I will be there to kick things off ….

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