2018 Rainforest ArtLink Guias del Maestro Guidelines RFArtLink 2018 English | Page 11

I. Program Overview
Rainforest ArtLink Videoconference
Classes will meet their partners in a live 45-60 minute
videoconference session that is fully facilitated by the staff of
Creative Connections. Using the exchanged art as the basis for
cultural exploration and real-time dialogue, students will learn
effective communication skills and strategies.
The Rainforest ArtLink Videoconference section in this handbook
includes a conference overview as well as recommended
preparation tasks.
Scheduling
  April and early May: After consultation with partner classes,
specific videoconference dates and times are assigned.
Mid May and June: Videoconferences are held.
Art Partner of the Year Awards
Each year we honor one international class and one USA class
that we feel have produced an especially thoughtful collection
of art. “Art Partner of the Year” honorees are given special
“gallery” space on our website and receive an award for their
school.
Certificates
Every young artist whose work is selected for our exhibit will be
eligible for a Certificate of Merit from Creative Connections.
Meet the Press
Many classes invite the local press to cover various stages of the
Rainforest ArtLink program. Consider asking your local media
outlet if it is interested in writing a story on your exchange, what
you sent, what you received and what your students learned
through the process. You might also consider posting your own
comments about the program on our social network for
participant teachers, www.culturexchangeonline.org, or on
other social networks (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and blogs).
We would appreciate you sending us a copy of any stories or online
postings that appear about the program.
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