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- What college/university do you attend?
- I attended Indiana University (Bloomington) and the University of Texas at Austin ... many years ago
- What is your major/minor?
- I received a BA in Communications from Indiana and a Masters Degree in Latin American Studies in Texas
- What is the program with which you are going abroad:
- n/a
- Where will you be studying/volunteering/working abroad? Please state the country(ies) and city(ies).
- I work in Mexico and give workshops in various countries
- What are the approximate dates of your education abroad experience?
- now
- Please provide a brief description of what you will be studying or doing while abroad.
- I work as a journalist and communication catalyst. In Oaxaca I have offered local artisans training so that they can better use the Web. Much of this uses Flickr for photography.
- Why do you want to become a Green Passport holder?
- it sounds like a good match!
- If you consider yourself to be an environmentally and socially responsible person while at home, please explain how so (may include activities or organizations with which you are affiliated):
- i listen to locals, help with signage at mexican markets, promote composting, on the web i've created awards for ecotourism and indigenous conservation, we have an online e-conference focusing on food, health and building community
Education
Ron Mader's Blog
Academic Scorecard
“I wish a could give you a link to a blog or to the specific research project, but as a master’s student, I have just completed my first year of studies and will only begin my…
Posted on June 3, 2010 at 7:21pm
2010 Responsible Tourism Week
Chances are it isn't 'responsible tourism.' While the goal is noble and
quite aspirational, those who strive toward improving tourism often use a
myriad of terms to describe how they apply the principles that matter.
Welcome to 2010 Responsible Tourism Week!
From May 17-21 this is a free demonstration of… Continue
Posted on May 5, 2010 at 11:30am
Tourism and Climate Change
With leadership changes in Australia and the United States - the two countries that held out on signing onto the Kyoto Protocol - the stage is set in 2009 for major advances in addressing climate change. Serious funds will be needed to deliver a low carbon future, but there is also a need for an engaged dialogue and specific actions, sooner rather than… Continue
Posted on August 29, 2009 at 9:37am
Making the most of Twitter
I'm compiling some examples for the upcoming Responsible Tourism Conference in Belize.
Ron
http://twitter.com/ronmader
http://twitter.com/ronmader/status/1458125136
Posted on April 5, 2009 at 2:31pm
Storytelling Now
Posted on March 30, 2009 at 6:30pm
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Among the questions I have are issues of improving communication among educators and locals. With colleagues I'll be fine-tuning this page as well as the essays on experiential learning and the program for an adult education course on ecotourism, to be offered in English and Spanish
http://planeta.wikispaces.com/diplomado