Int'l Education and Resource Network (iEARN-USA)
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Int'l Education and Resource Network (iEARN-USA)
Suite 450
475 Riverside Drive
New York, New York 10115
United States
212 870 2693
http://www.iearn.org |
Mission
International Education and Resource Network (iEARN) is a global K-12 online project-based learning network. “The vision and purpose of iEARN is to enable young people to undertake projects designed to make a meaningful contribution to the health and welfare of the planet and its people” (Preamble to the iEARN Constitution). Educators are the key to successful online collaboration. iEARN has trained over 45,000 educators from more than 110 countries since 1988.
Programs
“(iEARN projects) change education by bringing students and teachers out of the isolation of their classrooms by promoting learning communicating and collaborating with people throughout the world (creating) an electronic community of learners.” NY State Education Department
Funded Projects on GlobalGiving
Personnel Overview
Balbine Tagne - General Secretary
Mrs Balbine Tagne teaches German at secondary/high school (Lycee de Newbell-Douala) in Republic of Cameroon. Involved in iEARN since 2003, Balbine holds degrees in German & Education. In 2004 Balbine was nominated by SchoolNet Africa to mentor the French Educator Development Network (http://edn.schoolnet.org.za). She is the coordinator of global teenager project learning circle in Cameroon.
Donfack Chiozem Aurel - Student at Lycee Joss
Aurel Donfack is student at secondary/high school Lycee Joss Douala; he is 12 years old, class level 7. Aurel started learning computer sciences when he was 7 years old. Now he is the facilitator of the computer in his school. In 2004- 2005 he took part to many online iEARN forums. He is also member of health club of Lycee Joss.
Dongo Floriane Orly - Student at Lycee Joss
Floriane Orly Dongo is student at secondary/high school Lycee Joss Douala; he is 15 years old, class level 9. Floriane started learning computer sciences when he was 13 years old. In 2004- 2005 he took part to many online iEARN forums. He is also member of health club and computer club of Lycee Joss.
Personnel Statistics
Edwin Gragert. Ph.D.,
Executive Director
Founded in 1988
Employees: 27
Volunteers: 500
Financial Statistics
Budget (2006): $ 3,500,000
Budget (2005): $ 2,300,000
Maximum Budget: $ 3,500,000
Overhead: 10 %
Other funding sources: U.S. Government grants (Department of Education, Department of State); Foundation and individual contributions; Membership fees
Religious Affiliation: No affiliation
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