Education Counts Michiana - May 17th, 2023

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  Kevin Haight, Christopher Quattrin, Marcy Hamilton More Information

  Southwest Michigan Planning Commission Water Partnership

  

  City: Benton Harbor, MI

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  The Southwest Michigan Planning Commission has partnered with Two Rivers Coalition and the Berrien County Drain Commissioner to implement community education plans pertaining to clean water. Helping the public understand the importance of water quality and ways they can contribute towards protecting valuable resources is essential in the midst of a global climate crisis.

  Segment Producer - Shanthini Ode

  Production Assistant - Solana Campbell

  For additional information visit:

  • Southwest Michigan Planning Commission
  • Two Rivers Coalition
  • Berrien County Drain Commissioner

  Guests:

  1. Kevin HaightFormer President, Board MemberTwo Rivers Coalition
     
  2. Christopher QuattrinDrain CommissionerBerrien County
     
  3. Marcy HamiltonDeputy Executive Director/Senior PlannerSouthwest Michigan Planning Commission
     

  Additional Resources:

  • Michigan EGLE (Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy)
  • Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy

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  Dale Welling, Beth Bollenbach, Caroline Horist More Information

  Paws for Humanity

  

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  Paws for Humanity is an animal sanctuary and space for animal assisted therapy. Their motto, “people helping animals helping people,” speaks to their mission of social work and growth in the community of Harbor Country.

  Segment producer: Shanthini Ode

  For additional information visit:

  • Paws for Humanity

  Guests:

  1. Dale WellingCo-FounderPaws for Humanity
     
  2. Beth BollenbachCo-FounderPaws for Humanity
     
  3. Caroline HoristVolunteerPaws for Humanity
     

  Additional Resources:

  • Benfits of Animal-Assisted Therapy to the Health of Older Individuals
  • Music Therapy, Animal, and Play Therapies

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  Marcos Stoltzfus, Carol Good-Elliott, Lisa Walter More Information

  Wolf Lake Nature Preschool

  

  City: Kendallville, IN

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  Preschool is a time for learning and exploration. Students at the Wolf Lake Nature Preschool spend a lot of time discovering new things outdoors. The school’s philosophy includes student-led learning through curiosity, exploration and play.

  Videographer: Kristen Franklin

  Editor: Shanthini Ode

  For additional information visit:

  • Merry Lea Nature Preschool

  Guests:

  1. Marcos StoltzfusAssistant Executive Director/Director of Environmental EducationMerry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College
     
  2. Carol Good-ElliottEnvironmental EducatorMerry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College
     
  3. Lisa WalterEarly Childhood DirectorCole YMCA Wolf Lake Nature Preschool
     

  Additional Resources:

  • Benefits of Outdoor Play for Toddlers
  • Nature Preschools and its Many Benefits

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  Bharani Rajakumar, Lana Taylor, Journee Harris, Raymond Martin, Roman Clark More Information

  VR Career Exploration

  

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  Virtual reality has many applications. The Indiana Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs has partnered with Transfr to utilize VR technology to help local youth prepare for their future careers. Students practice skills used by the jobs in virtual reality to discover new career paths. Kristen Franklin videographer Nicholas Ramirez editor

  For additional information visit:

  • Transfr - VR Training
  • The Indiana Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs

  Guests:

  1. Bharani RajakumarCEO and FounderTransfr
     
  2. Lana TaylorExecutive DirectorIndiana Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs
     
  3. Journee HarrisStudent
  4. Raymond MartinClub DirectorSuccess Academy Boys & Girls Clubs
     
  5. Roman ClarkStudent

  Additional Resources:

  • 10 Best Examples Of VR And AR In Education
  • 5 Worthwhile Augmented and Virtual Reality Tools
  • Immersive VR Experiences for Middle and High School Students
  • Virtual Reality Opens the Door to Global Collaborations
  • States look to VR for workforce development
  • How Virtual Reality Tools Are Helping with Soft Skills Training
  • Virtual Reality in Corporate Training
  • Revolutionizing Employee Training: Six Benefits Of Virtual And Augmented Reality In The Workplace

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