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Department of State Washington File: Transcript: Bush Calls Baltic Democracies "Models to Every Nation"
The end of World War II raised unavoidable questions for my country: Had we fought and sacrificed only to achieve the permanent division of Europe into armed camps? Or did the cause of freedom and the rights of nations require more of us? Eventually, America and our strong allies made a decision: We would not be content with the liberation of half of Europe -- and we would not forget our friends behind an Iron Curtain. We defended the freedom of Greece and Turkey, and airlifted supplies to Berlin, and broadcast the message of liberty by radio. We spoke up for dissenters, and challenged an empire to tear down a hated wall. Eventually, communism began to collapse under external pressure, and under the weight of its own contradictions. And we set the vision of a Europe whole, free, and at peace -- so dictators could no longer rise up and feed ancient grievances, and conflict would not be repeated again and again. ... [Read More]
IEW > Events
At the U.S. Department of State-sponsored "American Corner" (at the Togliatti Central City Library) will feature a presentation on "International Education through the Internet," which will focus on long distance learning options. ... IEW events will include a variety of interactive classroom activities (pronunciation games, story telling, grammar practice, songs, video instruction), civic education, reading skills and strategies activities, and a day long examination of the U.S., its geography and culture. ... [Read More]
US Dept of State
The strong proposal includes a series of year-round,faculty and administrator exchange visits involving a well-reasoned combinationof teaching, lecturing, faculty and curriculum development, collaborativeresearch, and outreach. Team teaching is encouraged to promote the two-wayexchange of knowledge and experience. Projects including soundly planneddistance learning are encouraged. Proposals which include distance learningcomponents should describe course delivery methods, audience, and technicalrequirements in detail. These activities should be directly linkedto stated project goals and outcomes. The strong proposal has a well-developedevaluation plan which identifies performance measures to document progresstowards goals and objectives. Activities should be designed to developexpertise, advance scholarship and teaching, and promote reliable, long-termcommunication between partner campuses. If appropriate, projects may alsoemphasize increased research capaci ... [Read More]
Completed Projects – Archives – Project Profiles – Educational Partnerships Program
This partnership strengthened Nizhny Novgorod's residential and distance learning programs in business through faculty development and the development of new teaching materials. ... The first goal of this project was to strengthen teacher education facilities at Iowa State University and Gogol State Pedagogical University through faculty and curriculum development, teaching, lecturing, joint conferences, collaborative research, modernization, and outreach. The next goal was to improve the organizational culture in which teaching and learning occurs in both countries through encouraging the creation of "learning organizations." The project's long-term goal was to enhance teacher education reform in the Ukraine and in the United States and thus to contribute to the successful development of both countries. ... [Read More]
"For the Record" Alumni Newsletter – Office of Academic Exchange Programs, European Programs Branch
Sayyora Rakhmankulova(Tashkent, Uzbekistan), manager of the Media Resource Center, United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), was awarded a February 2001 alumni small grant which she used to create the Distance Learning of Uzbekistan website http://www.dlnet.uz. The website includes detailed information on distance learning technology, courses, useful related websites, as well as a forum for communication and discussion. In addition she prepared a book titled Internet and Basics of Its Use in Uzbek of which 9000 copies will be published in the near future. ... [Read More]
Billing code: 8320-01
The Bureau is interestedin proposals that establish or expand distance learning programs inbusiness and management at Ukrainian universities or institutesthroughout Ukraine. Specific programs should include the delivery ofmanagement and business content through low-end technologies such ase-mail, CD-Rom, video or Internet, so that the model may bereplicated in other regions. The target audience for the end productshould be students and/or businesspeople. A two-way exchange by theU.S. and Ukrainian development teams is essential. Proposals shouldinclude: 1) a statement of need for the proposed courses and training2) content of courses that will be developed 3) technicalrequirements for course delivery 4) training requirements forinstructors and faculty in distance learning technology 5) practicaltraining in course presentation and 6) a plan for adapting coursesand training into the target language(s). Proposals must includeletters of support fro ... [Read More]
Freedom Support Educational Partnerships Program – Project Profiles – Educational Partnerships Program
Indiana University is assisting Azerbaijan State Economic University and the Azerbaijan Research Educational Network Association with curriculum development for distance education courses. The partnership supports the development of expertise in instructional design and distance education methods and practices of Azerbaijan faculty and support Indiana University's development of skills and knowledge in cultural contexts and global e-learning strategies. The partnership has four major goals: (1) build Azerbaijan faculty instructional design expertise and Indiana University global e-learning expertise; (2) develop Web-based courses to support Azerbaijan faculty professional development program focused on distance education design and implementation; (3) develop and deliver a pilot online course demonstrating distance education application in the local educational context; (4) scaling u ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
The Embassy has IVG access that allows employees to make long-distance calls using U.S. telephone calling cards. Get a calling card prior to your arrival. Some calling cards can also be used for long-distance calls from your home. Wireless ServiceLast Updated: 11/28/2003 10:13 AMMobile phones can be purchased locally and are very reliable in the cities. There are two standards available, Global Satellite Monitoring (GSM) and Nordic Mobile Telecommunications (NTC); GSM is preferred by most. InternetLast Updated: 11/28/2003 10:13 AM Personal computers should have dual voltage, 110 AC and 240 AC. Because local ... [Read More]
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