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ALL Vanderbilt University Virtual School video conferences are scheduled on
CENTRAL time and are for Published Date(s) and Time(s) ONLY.

For students in grades 5 -12

In honor of Black History Month, Vanderbilt Virtual School focuses on the history, political lives, music, and cultural contributions of African Americans to encourage students to explore the history of African Americans, learn about their struggles, and celebrate their successes. Established as Negro History Week in the 1920's by Carter G. Woodson, February was chosen for the celebration because Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln were both born in this month. Extended to a month-long celebration in 1976, Black History Month is an opportunity to emphasize the history and achievements of African Americans.

Come along and trace the journey to freedom and learn about some of the heroes from slavery who paved the way. Step back in time before the mid-1950's in the United States when black and white meant segregation. Discover stories of African Americans in Politics such as Shirley Chisholm, Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice, and Barack Obama. Experience music, dance, and drama by a high energy dance and drama troupe dedicated to exploring the use of the performing arts as an expression of social complexities and as a catalyst for social change.

For students in grades 5-12 and college students

How do we honor the goal of “never forget” and encourage students to remember the Holocaust when these students may have little or no knowledge of World War II?  The Virtual School’s answer is to focus on the survival of refugees from the Holocaust.  “Witnesses and Voices of the Holocaust” offers firsthand accounts from survivors of all kinds. . . . those who lived through the war in hiding, in ghettos, in camps, by escaping, or in active resistance to Nazi rule.  This videoconference focuses on these Holocaust survivors who found their way through unimaginable hardship and suffering to find new lives of purpose and dignity.

Come share their stories of triumph over adversity. These videoconferences will celebrate the courage of the survivors and spotlight the Holocaust as the pre-eminent modern example of the fruits of hatred, intolerance, ignorance and mass manipulation.  "WITNESSES AND VOICES of the HOLOCAUST" will have a lasting impact on everyone who participates.

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For students in grades 5 -12

What is currently hot and relevant in our culture? HOT TOPICS provides presenters that will discuss topics of current interest with your students. HOT TOPICS provides up-to-date information on topics that are new, confusing, or even controversial. We seek to enrich the conversation on issues and hot topics by facilitating ideas, opinions, and analyses.

What better way to have your students join the conversation and be actively engaged in a range of issues?

For students in grades 7-12 and college students

The Career Conversations videoconference series helps students meet with professionals with experience in the work force. Professionals get the chance to share their insights, and students gain information which is vital to making informed career - related decisions.  Presenters discuss career opportunities in their specific professional areas and acquaint students with the requirements for the job, the daily routine of the job,  and career progression within the industry.

Professionals involved in Career Conversations may be asked a variety of questions about their work. The topics of conversation may include: type of education needed for the career, description of a typical work day, job search strategies, and what they consider the best and worst aspects of the profession. Students may be gathering information for researching professional interests and  gathering information on career paths.  Career Conversations offers mutual benefits. Professionals gain the satisfaction of knowing that they aided a future professional, and students gain career information.

Other sessions may include conducting a successful job search, moving up the career ladder, creating attention-getting cover letters,  writing resumes, shining in job interviews, dressing for success, negotiating salaries, and more.

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Storytelling, Folklore, Tales, and Legends

For students in grades 5 -12

As soon-to-be presidential nominees from the two major political parties crisscross the country in a quest for the votes, this is an important journey on the road to the White House and a "teachable moment" that should not be missed.  Use these videoconference lessons to inform and engage your students in the election process.

The right to vote is one of the most important rights of citizenship in a democratic country, yet a substantial number of U.S. citizens choose not to exercise that right.  In “Race For the Presidency” videoconferences, teachers will have a unique opportunity to teach about elections and the election process, current issues, the importance of making informed decisions, and the importance of voting.

As the grueling presidential election process continues, Election Day seems a long way away, but before long,  voters will be lining up at the polls to cast their ballots in the next presidential election.  Capitalize on these "teachable moments" with this videoconference series that will teach about the process and engage students in learning about it.

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For students in grades K-4

Once Upon a Time and long, long before there were movies, television, radios, or even books, there was storytelling!  Storytelling supports listening, vocabulary, prediction, sequencing, and memory skills. It teaches students about the use of language, narrative form, and values. Storytelling sparks creativity. These storytelling videoconferences will incorporate oral stories into your curriculum as the storytellers delight and charm your students.

This is the perfect time to integrate storytelling into your curriculum for students in grades K-4.  Take a videoconferencing journey and bring some of the best storytellers right into your classroom!  Each of our storytellers is a master of the art.  

Come, bring your K-4th graders, and experience the wealth of history and tradition, and the humor and magic of these great stories! Share with your students the gift of storytelling that they will appreciate for the rest of their lives.