NFB Virtual Classroom

NFB Virtual Classroom is a wonderful tool for bringing guest speakers into your library/classroom.
As long as you have an NFB Campus account the world of the NFB is at your fingertips...  including access to Virtual Classroom events.

• N.B.  Originally you had to have an access code from your school board to create your NFB Campus account...  but I think that may have changed sometime last year (I haven't checked to update my notes to teachers for Sept yet!!).
• Go to NFB Campus and see if you can register.  If not, talk to your Board Media Resources folks.

The NFB Virtual Classroom is a great tool for connecting your students with great "guest" speakers.  I've previously enrolled in Virtual Classroom events featuring David Suzuki, Chris Hadfield and Hayley Wickenhauser (it was on concussions in sport...  brilliant!).

This morning I have received notification of a Virtual Classroom event with Naomi Klein, based on her award winning book (and documentary) This Changes Everything.

• This event will take place on September 28th, 2016 from 11am until noon.
• At present this event is only open for registration to schools which have previously engaged in the Virtual Classroom.
• BUT...  when you create your NFB Campus account select to receive updates and you will get notification when the event become available for general registration.
• MOST IMPORTANT:  These - free! - events "sell out" ridiculously fast.  If you think you are interested, register as soon as you receive the notification.  Sort out the logistical details after you've registered.

Details regarding the Naomi Klein event:

The NFB and the Humber College Office of Sustainability present a Virtual Lecture by Canadian thought leader Naomi Klein. In a FREE 60-minute presentation entitled “Capitalism vs. the Climate,” Klein challenges us to seize the existential crisis created by climate change and transform our failed system. In this lecture based on her recent book and documentary, This Changes Everything, Klein tackles the most profound threat humanity has ever faced: the war our economic model is waging against life on earth. It’s her most provocative talk yet and an unmissable opportunity to learn directly from a Canadian icon. The NFB’s extensive collection of films on the environment offers students diverse perspectives on the debate around climate change, so that they can weigh in during the Virtual Lecture via social media. It’s an urgent conversation.

Subjects:

• Civics/Citizenship
• Science
• Social Studies

Audience:

• Students between the ages of 15 and None

Need any more info or assistance...  e-mail me: enid.wray@tdsb.on.ca