GKE Quest - Learning Goals

Communication
Communication is crucial to success in today's global, interactive world. Communication is more than the ability to read and write; communication is the ability to convey ideas across time, geography, and culture and to compose compelling messages that stand out against today's information overload. These resources were selected to enhance the Empowered Learner's mastery of all aspects of communication.

Please note: the Self Paced Modules are provided through a special agreement between GKE, NYIT's Education Enterprise Zone, the Nassau BOCES New York State Virtual Learning Space, and other partners. If you are having difficulty accessing a Module, click here for help.

	The Essential Elements of Reading Self Paced Module Educators, Parents Participants will explore what literacy is and the elements of an effective early literacy program.
	GKE Innovative Learning Activity - Independent Poetry Reading Activities and Resources Educators, Empowered Learners, Parents The true nature of poetry, a taut form of communication capable of providing swift exercises into the creative process as well as educational lightning strikes into affective ideas and concepts, makes the craft of poetry a natural tool for the Information Age classroom. This activity provides several methods of exploring the richness of language.
	GKE Web Ring - Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences Educators, Empowered Learners, Parents Communication, Creativity and Innovation Understanding Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences Theory is helpful in using innovation and creativity as empowerment tools. Each of the web sites in this Web Ring go into depth about how Multiple Intelligences can be taught, and how they can be successfully integrated for use in any classroom and any subject.
	Introduction to Internet Searching Strategies Self Paced Module Educators, Empowered Learners, Parents Learn how to find what you need on the Internet quickly and effectively.
	PowerPoint Self Paced Module Educators, Empowered Learners, Parents Learn how to create multimedia presentations using PowerPoint.
	Inspiration Self Paced Module Educators, Empowered Learners, Parents This module will provide you with the tools that let you create a picture of your ideas or concepts in the form of diagrams.
	Photoshop Self Paced Module Educators, Empowered Learners, Parents Learn how to manipulate digital images in order to create interpretive imagery and strengthen reading comprehension.
	GKE Web Ring - The Wormhole: Writer's Resources Activities and Resources Educators, Empowered Learners, Parents This Web Ring provides links to resources to enrich writers and readers through submission opportunities, showcases of originial poetry, examples of diverse writing forms, and inspiration for the creative mind.
	GKE Web Ring - WebCams Activities and Resources Educators, Empowered Learners, Parents The WebCam brings the world into the classroom or the home in real time views. The sitesin this Web Ring present learning opportunities for exploring intriguing, live WebCam sites on the Internet.