Light at the end of the tunnel

I am really excited about the beginning of a new year. I don’t think my schedule is going to slow down but I am learning so much. Digging into the mounds of material that we have from the research project has been rewarding yet overwhelming. I have been up and down so many paths that lead me to other paths of learning! As Juan, one of my previous elementary bloggers said, “Aw my brain hurts!” I’m there now but I have to tell you that the process is so worthwhile. It is excruciating, exciting, exhausting, and exhilarating all at the same time.

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Youth Achievement Award Winners

Karen Sutherland received an EYSIP Youth Achievement Gold Award on 8th July 2004. The award was presented in recognition of volunteer work including involvement with Media Education. Media Education assisted Karen to produce the film ‘Yes My Brain Works, Does Yours?’ which looked at wheelchair access to public transport. The film was funded by a Community Millennium Award from the Community Media Association and is now being used as a training tool for the transport industry.
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Meet a real Bee Movie Maker

Tired of being deluged by advertising about cartoon bees? Have your students meet a real bee movie maker and neurobiologist Brian Smith. Something for everyone here - from bee vomit to bee dancing, just the thing for middle school! (Article | Podcast)

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