Inspiring the Dream: An Educational Opportunity

In a series of 7 short video clips, Olympic education expert Deanna Binder talks about the educational opportunities that the 2010 Winter Games can provide educators.

Deanna has been engaged in the field of Olympic education since her involvement in the creation of educational resources for the Calgary 1988 Olympic Winter Games.

Deanna’s passion for Olympic education and her first-hand experiences with the educational value of the Games will show you that the 2010 Winter Games provide an opportunity to engage students and to inspire you to make the most of the teachable moments that the 2010 Winter Games offer.

Click to replay Deanna Binder’s DVD introduction.

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Video 1 – Inspiring the Dream

Deanna Binder introduces herself and details her journey from classroom teacher to Olympic Educator.

Video 2 – The Olympic Movement as an Educational Mission

The history of the Olympic Movement’s educational values: the joy of effort; fair play; respect for others; pursuit of excellence; and balance between body, will and mind.

Video 3 – Teaching Olympic Values

The methodology of teaching values; stimulating the imagination by using stories of athletes and sport and to teach positive values and life skills related to the pillars of the 2010 Winter Games: sport, culture, sustainability and global citizenship.

Video 4 – The Magic of the Game

Using the magic of Olympic and Paralympic ceremonies and symbols and the inspirational stories of Olympic and Paralympic athletes and sport to communicate ideas and values to children.

Video 5 – Sharing the Dream

Using the achievements of elite athletes to inspire children to work hard and pursue their dreams.

Video 6 – A Call to Action

Why you should use the experience of the 2010 Winter Games in your classroom to reinforce positive values, inspire learning, engage students in interdisciplinary learning and involve the whole school in shared activities.

Video 7 – Reflections on the Experience of the Games

An outline of what educators can expect when they use 2010 Education Program resources in their school or classroom and the many teaching opportunities that will occur as a result.