Thank you to those of you who were able to join us for the Cornell Integrating Inquiry Online Course - Informational Webinar presented by Jennifer Fee from Cornell Lab of Ornithology. If you were not able to make the call or would like to share it with others in your network, please find the recording here: http://connectpro35337274.adobeconnect.com/psvw00twukep/<http://connectpro35337274.adobeconnect.com/psvw00twukep/?OWASP_CSRFTOKEN=31c275e4d9ed3528f6cc052264db91b3d2e744223398920b0144978b6d2a42dd>. The finalized PPT Deck is attached for your review. Applications<https://ngc2016.typeform.com/to/FXNWgU> for this project are due on May 15, 2017. Please see the project details below and contact Casi Herrera at cherrera@ngcproject.or<mailto:cherrera@ngcproject.or> or Jennifer Fee at jms327@cornell.edu<mailto:jms327@cornell.edu>. Timeline May 15, 2017 Educator Applications Due May 17, 2017 Integrating Inquiry Online Course information shared with Accepted Applications Announced - May 17 – 22, 2017 Educators complete pre-survey May 22, 2017 Educators start Integrating Inquiry Online Course June 2017 Two Conference calls with participating Educators (dates TBD) July 14, 2017 Deadline to Finish Integrating Inquiry Online Course Benefits of Being involved in Citizen Science Online Training and Community · Access to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology online training and community · Curricula and supporting materials valued at over $100 per educator · Access to experts in the fields of citizen science and ornithology · 2 CEU credits from Cornell · High quality, equitable experiences to deliver to youth Requirements of being a Citizen Science Program To participate, we ask the following items of the Educators in your network: * Complete the online Citizen Science Integrating Inquiry Online Course (~20 hours) by July 14, 2017 * Engage 20-25 students in the activities between May – October 2017 * Participate in evaluation activities * Educator pre-assessment – delivered to Cornell by May 22, 2017 * Educator post-assessment – delivered to Cornell by November 1, 2017 * Collect youth pre-assessment between June-September (prior to completing any activities)– delivered to Cornell team prior to September 15, 2017 * Collect youth post-assessments (at the completion of implementation) – delivered to Cornell team prior to October 27, 2017 *incentives are available for completing the evaluation requirements (to include birdfeeders, birding ID cards, and an entry to win binoculars for your program) * Provide feedback on training materials How to Apply Programs interested in applying to be included in this Integrating Inquiry Online Course should complete the application<https://ngc2016.typeform.com/to/FXNWgU> by May 15, 2017. -- Casi Herrera Program Manager National Girls Collaborative Project | www.ngcproject.org<http://www.ngcproject.org/> From: CollabLeads <collableads-bounces@lists.ngcproject.org<mailto:collableads-bounces@lists.ngcproject.org>> on behalf of Karen Peterson <kpeterson@ngcproject.org<mailto:kpeterson@ngcproject.org>> Date: Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 10:17 AM To: "collableads@lists.ngcproject.org<mailto:collableads@lists.ngcproject.org>" <collableads@lists.ngcproject.org<mailto:collableads@lists.ngcproject.org>> Subject: [Collableads] Exciting Expansion to our Cornell: Habitat Connections Network Project - Reminder of Webinar on Thursday, May 11 Hello Collaborative Leads and Co-Leads, This is a reminder that our Informational Webinar for the new Cornell Citizen Science Online Inquiry project will be held on Thursday May 11, 2017 at 11:00am Pacific | 2:00pm Eastern. Please encourage educators in your network to join us to learn more about how to be involved. See below for more information about the benefits, expectations, timeline and webinar connection. Webinar Connection Details: BEFORE THE WEBINAR Test your connection: http://connectpro35337274.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm ON THE DAY OF THE WEBINAR 1) Go to: http://connectpro35337274.adobeconnect.com/ngcpwebinar/ 2) Enter your first and last name and click <Enter Room>. 3) A webinar moderator will accept your request to enter the room. 4) Audio for the meeting will be via your computer speakers and microphone. There will be no separate phone line. We recommend using a computer with a microphone to reduce background noise. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Girls Collaborative Project are looking for 20 (twenty) programs in the NGCP network to participate in the Citizen Science Online Inquiry module by June 15, 2017 and implement with youth by October 15, 2017. Timeline May 11, 2017 Informational Webinar<http://ngcproject.org/informational-webinar-for-leadership-team-members-cornell-integrating-inquiry-online-course> for Leadership Team Members May 15, 2017 Educator Applications Due May 17, 2017 Integrating Inquiry Online Course information shared with Accepted Applications Announced - May 17 – 22, 2017 Educators complete pre-survey May 22, 2017 Educators start Integrating Inquiry Online Course June 2017 Two Conference calls with participating Educators (dates TBD) July 14, 2017 Deadline to Finish Integrating Inquiry Online Course Benefits of Being involved in Citizen Science Online Training and Community · Access to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology online training and community · Curricula and supporting materials valued at over $100 per educator · Access to experts in the fields of citizen science and ornithology · 2 CEU credits from Cornell · High quality, equitable experiences to deliver to youth Requirements of being a Citizen Science Program To participate, we ask the following items of the Educators in your network: · Complete the online Citizen Science Integrating Inquiry Online Course (~20 hours) by July 14, 2017 · Engage 20-25 students in the activities between May – October 2017 · Participate in evaluation activities o Educator pre-assessment – delivered to Cornell by May 22, 2017 o Educator post-assessment – delivered to Cornell by November 1, 2017 o Collect youth pre-assessment between June-September (prior to completing any activities)– delivered to Cornell team prior to September 15, 2017 o Collect youth post-assessments (at the completion of implementation) – delivered to Cornell team prior to October 27, 2017 *incentives are available for completing the evaluation requirements (to include birdfeeders, birding ID cards, and an entry to win binoculars for your program) · Provide feedback on training materials How to Apply Programs interested in applying to be included in this Integrating Inquiry Online Course should complete the application<https://ngc2016.typeform.com/to/FXNWgU> by May 15, 2017. If you have questions, please contact Casi Herrera at cherrera@ngcproject.org<mailto:cherrera@ngcproject.org>. Karen Karen Peterson, Chief Executive Officer The National Girls Collaborative www.ngcproject.org<http://www.ngcproject.org> @ngcproject