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Fall 2017 Virtual Cultural Festival!

November 8, 2017 @ 9:15 am - November 9, 2017 @ 3:00 pm

FALL 2017 VIRTUAL CULTURAL FESTIVAL

WEDNESDAY 11/8 AND THURSDAY 11/9!

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WEDNESDAY 11/8

SESSION #1: 9:15-10:15 AM– “Food Around the World!” (Spain, the Philippines, and China with Navigators Victoria, Josh, and Jonathan)

SESSION #2: 12:30-1:30 PM– “Celebrations Around the World” (New Zealand, Dominican Republic, and Sierra Leone with Navigators Jesse, Ashley, and Isatta)

THURSDAY 11/9

SESSION #3: 12:30-1:30 PM- “Folk Stories Around the World” (Eastern Band Cherokee, Jordan, and Afghanistan)

SESSION #4: 2:00-3:00 PM– “Important Landmarks Around the World” (Canada, India, Panama, and Poland with Navigators Renuka, Meera, Rohanit, and Julia)

Bring the world to your students by participating in one of our Virtual Cultural Festivals! All sessions are FREE and open to all K-12 teachers and students. Our presenters are UNC students who have international expertise. We have a virtual festival once in November during each Fall semester, and once in March or April, during each Spring semester.

MEET THE FALL 2017 UNC STUDENT PRESENTERS HERE!

About Virtual Cultural Festivals

  • Each presentation lasts 40-45 minutes with 15-20 minutes for Q & A from the K-12 students.
  • We welcome questions from you and your students during the presentation via the chat.
  • You’re welcome to come and go as it suits you and your students.
  • Each presentation will be recorded and available to watch on your YouTube channel. (We blur out K-12 student faces before posting)

Presentation Info & Tips:

  • To participate you will need: an internet connection, projection screen, and audio speakers.
  • We use Zoom, and before the festival you’ll need to download the free ZOOM launcher (Zoom Client for Meetings) to your computer in order to to join the session.
  • Or, when you click on the meeting link, you will automatically be prompted to download the launcher.
  • Be sure to try out ZOOM prior to the day of the presentations to make sure that it is not blocked by your school’s firewall.
  • *Please mute your computer’s mic during the session. This will improve the sound quality for everyone.*

Questions? Email us! navigators@unc.edu

*Please CLICK HERE to watch a short video tutorial on how to join a meeting in Zoom*

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Start:
November 8, 2017 @ 9:15 am
End:
November 9, 2017 @ 3:00 pm
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