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Farmcraft

FARMCRAFT® RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This toolkit provides resources and guidance to help coordinators plan and implement Farmcraft® programs at American Spaces. NASEF photo NASEF photo TECHNICAL SETUP Minecraft Education Edition Setup Instructions for downloading , installing, and setting up Minecraft Education Edition. Technical Requirements Necessary hardware and internet requirements.LaptopChromebook,MacPCMobile phone with Internet connectionAndroidiPhoneiPad Troubleshooting Guide Common …

By scottbj | 14 November, 2024 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, College and University, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Grammar School (Middle School), Pillars of American Spaces, Professional Development, Programming Type, Science and Technology, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategic Goals, Toolkits, Training | Tags: programming, toolkit

Celebrating Black History Month

Black History Month, also recognized as African American History Month, holds a significant place in the cultural fabric of the United States, observed every February. This annual commemoration is a dedicated time to celebrate and acknowledge the remarkable achievements, contributions, and overall history of African Americans, showcasing how their efforts have left an indelible mark …

By scottbj | 9 February, 2024 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, College and University, Commemoration, Day, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Month, Pillars of American Spaces, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Underserved Audiences

Food Security

FOOD SECURITY RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This resource toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to define food security, identify food insecurity causes, outline U.S. government initiatives, and explore strategies for individuals to improve global food security. U.S. Government Initiatives and Biotechnology Food Assistance | Feed the Future | U.S. Agency for International Development U.S. Government Global Food Security Strategy 2022-2026 Feed the Future | Improving Food Security & Nutrition Around the World Office of Food for Peace | U.S. Agency for International Development Biotechnology – United States Department of State Biotechnology FAQs | USDA FACT SHEET: The U.S. Government Invests in Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation | Department of Energy In Focus – FAO Response to global food security challenges Learn about Food Security through e-Gaming Farmcraft is a free-to-play Department of …

By scottbj | 5 December, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, College and University, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Food, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Professional Development, Programming Type, Science and Technology, Security, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategic Goals, Strategy, Toolkits, Training | Tags: programming, toolkit

5G Technology

FIFTH GENERATION (5G) WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Activity Guide is designed for programming at American Spaces to create a greater awareness of issues that surround 5G technologies. THE ACTIVITY AudienceSelect an audience with strong English language skills and interested in technology and foreign policy. BehaviorThe goal of the activity is to …

By scottbj | 27 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Attract STEM Talent, Audience, College and University, Cybersecurity, Cyberspace, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Pillars of American Spaces, Professional Development, Programming Type, Strategy, Toolkits, Training | Tags: programming, toolkit

Artificial Intelligence

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to raise awareness of artificial intelligence and its potential for the future. WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)? Artificial intelligence is defined as the ability of machines to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence. It is typically understood …

By scottbj | 27 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Attract STEM Talent, Audience, College and University, Cyberspace, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Professional Development, Programming Type, Science and Technology, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, Training | Tags: programming, toolkit

Immersive Media: Virtual and Augmented Reality

IMMERSIVE MEDIA: VIRTUAL AND AUGMENTED REALITY RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces for the promotion of American culture and values through the use of immersive media. BEST PRACTICES The right partner is essential. Most American Spaces staff are not AR/VR experts. Local partners can provide advice …

By scottbj | 27 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Attract STEM Talent, Audience, College and University, Cyberspace, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Grammar School (Middle School), High School, Pillars of American Spaces, Professional Development, Programming Type, Science and Technology, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, Training | Tags: programming, toolkit

Artificial Intelligence in Education

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN EDUCATION RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to raise awareness of artificial intelligence and its use in education. INTRODUCTION TO AI Artificial intelligence (AI) is a technology that uses algorithms and machine learning to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence. AI has …

By scottbj | 20 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Attract STEM Talent, Audience, College and University, Cyberspace, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Professional Development, Programming Type, Science and Technology, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, Training | Tags: programming, toolkit

English Learning

By scottbj | 19 April, 2023 | Topics: Activities, Adult, Age Group, Alumni Engagement, Audience, Clubs, College and University, Emerging Voices, English, English Language and Learning, English Programming, Enhance Effectiveness of Programming, Established Opinion Leaders, Grammar School (Middle School), High School, Pillars of American Spaces, Professional Development, Programming Type, Social, Strategy, Toolkits, US Education | Tags: month, programming, toolkit

Student Led Conversations Club

By scottbj | 18 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Alumni Engagement, Audience, Civil Society, Clubs, College and University, Emerging Voices, English Language and Learning, Enhance Effectiveness of Programming, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Pillars of American Spaces, Professional Development, Programming Type, Social, Strategy, Toolkits, US Education | Tags: month, programming, toolkit

Empowering Women Leaders

By scottbj | 17 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Alumni Engagement, Audience, Business and Entrepreneurship, Civil Rights, College and University, Discussion Guide, Economics, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Good Governance, Human Rights, Pillars of American Spaces, Professional Development, Programming Type, Skills Building, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Training, U.S. Policy and Values, Underserved Audiences | Tags: month, programming, toolkit

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

By scottbj | 17 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, Civil Rights, Civil Society, Civil Society, College and University, Commemoration, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Human Rights, Pillars of American Spaces, Programming Type, Rule of Law, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, Underserved Audiences, Week | Tags: month, programming, toolkit

Women’s Entrepreneurship Webinar

By scottbj | 17 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Alumni Engagement, Audience, Business and Entrepreneurship, College and University, Economics, Emerging Voices, Entrepreneurship, Established Opinion Leaders, Human Rights, Pillars of American Spaces, Professional Development, Programming Type, Skills Building, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, Training, Underserved Audiences, Webchats | Tags: month, programming, toolkit

Women’s Empowerment: Monetizing Your Brand

By scottbj | 17 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Alumni Engagement, Audience, Business and Entrepreneurship, College and University, Discussion Guide, Economics, Emerging Voices, Entrepreneurship, Established Opinion Leaders, Human Rights, Pillars of American Spaces, Professional Development, Programming Type, Skills Building, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Training, Underserved Audiences | Tags: month, programming, toolkit

Global Entrepreneurship Week

By scottbj | 17 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Alumni Engagement, Audience, Business and Entrepreneurship, College and University, Economics, Emerging Voices, Enhance Effectiveness of Programming, Entrepreneurship, Established Opinion Leaders, Pillars of American Spaces, Programming Type, Skills Building, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, Training, Underserved Audiences | Tags: month, programming, toolkit

Women’s Entrepreneurship

By scottbj | 17 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Alumni Engagement, Audience, Business and Entrepreneurship, College and University, Economics, Emerging Voices, Enhance Effectiveness of Programming, Established Opinion Leaders, Human Rights, Pillars of American Spaces, Programming Type, Skills Building, Social, Strategy, Toolkits, Training, Underserved Audiences | Tags: month, programming, toolkit

I am a Girl

I AM A GIRL MOVIEKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Moviekit is designed for programming at American Spaces. American Spaces should work with their Public Diplomacy Sections to ensure that this movie is appropriate for American Spaces audiences. Warning: This movie contains mature themes. FILM INFORMATION Year Release: 2013 Rating: NR Duration: 88 minEnglish Level: Intermediate …

By scottbj | 16 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, Civil Rights, College and University, Emerging Voices, English, English Language and Learning, English Programming, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Human Rights, Movie Kit, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Programming Type, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Training, U.S. Policy and Values | Tags: programming, toolkit

National Poetry Month

By scottbj | 16 April, 2023 | Topics: Activities, Adult, Age Group, Audience, College and University, Commemoration, Cross Cultural Understanding, Emerging Voices, English, English Language and Learning, English Programming, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Month, Pillars of American Spaces, Programming Type, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Culture, US Education | Tags: month, programming, toolkit

TED Talk – STEM and Diversity

By scottbj | 12 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Alumni Engagement, Attract STEM Talent, Audience, College and University, Discussion Guide, Educational Advising, EducationUSA, Emerging Voices, English Programming, Established Opinion Leaders, Exchange and Cultural Enrichment Programs, High School, Pillars of American Spaces, Professional Development, Programming Type, Promote U.S. Education, Science and Technology, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, US Education | Tags: month, programming, toolkit

Not My Life

NOT MY LIFE MOVIEKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Moviekit is designed for programming at American Spaces. American Spaces should work with their Public Affairs Section to ensure that this movie is appropriate for American Space audiences. Warning: This movie contains mature themes. FILM INFORMATION Year Release: 2011 Rating: PG-13 Duration: 65 minEnglish Level: IntermediateDirector: Robert …

By scottbj | 12 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, College and University, Combatting Transnational Organized Crime, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Grammar School (Middle School), High School, Human Rights, Movie Kit, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Programming Type, Security, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Training | Tags: programming, toolkit

Human Trafficking Awareness

HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS TOOLKIT RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to create a greater awareness of human trafficking and modern slavery and how the United States works to prevent it. NOTE: Some of this content may not be suitable for all audiences and should be reviewed …

By scottbj | 12 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, College and University, Combatting Transnational Organized Crime, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Grammar School (Middle School), High School, Human Rights, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Programming Type, Security, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, Training | Tags: programming, toolkit

Cybersecurity Awareness Month

CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to increase participants’ awareness of the importance of cybersecurity. RESOURCES National Cyber Security Alliance This site has great tips on how to stay safe online. It also has weekly themes and social media content that you can use and ways your Space can be involved. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency This agency has …

By scottbj | 6 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, College and University, Commemoration, Cybersecurity, Cyberspace, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Grammar School (Middle School), High School, Month, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Professional Development, Programming Type, Science and Technology, Security, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, Training | Tags: programming, toolkit

Disability Awareness

DISABILITY AWARENESS RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to create a greater awareness of issues that persons with disabilities face and how the United States works to ensure they have equal rights. RESOURCES Program Kits Here are some great lesson plans and fun activities to raise …

By scottbj | 5 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, Civil Rights, Civil Society, Civil Society, College and University, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Human Rights, Pillars of American Spaces, Programming Type, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Policy and Values, Underserved Audiences | Tags: programming, toolkit

Ted Talk: Fight for Disability Rights

TED TALK: FIGHT FOR DISABILITY RIGHTS DISCUSSION GUIDE FOR AMERICAN SPACES This discussion guide is designed for programming at American Spaces. American Spaces should work with their Public Affairs Section to ensure that this topic and video are appropriate for American Spaces audiences. VIDEO INFORMATION Video Title: Our fight for disability rights – and why …

By scottbj | 5 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, Civil Rights, Civil Society, Civil Society, College and University, Discussion Guide, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Human Rights, Pillars of American Spaces, Programming Type, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Policy and Values, Underserved Audiences | Tags: programming, toolkit

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