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Travel with the Hall of Fame to faraway places where
baseball, technology and learning merge into exciting
Electronic Field Trips. Collaborating with Ball State
University and the Apple Learning Interchange, the Hall
of Fame offers annual Electronic Field Trips, including
live television broadcasts, interactive Websites and
detailed lesson plans. Browse our previous award-winning
programs:
Experience the instructional magic of Cooperstown in
your classroom or community event with an approved Education
Ambassador from the Baseball Hall of Fame. Led by Hall
of Famer Ozzie
Smith, the Education Ambassador Series combines
exciting characters with substantive instruction to
enrich the educational emphasis of any program. Please
call (607) 547-0347 for pricing and availability of
the following skilled presenters:
 Gregory
Gibson Kenney portrays Hall of Famers Jackie
Robinson, Roberto Clemente, Josh Gibson and Willie Stargell
in thrilling one-man monologues. These legendary figures
come to life through individual programs ideal for school
assemblies, curriculum workshops or special occasions.
The lives of prominent African-American figures from
baseball history take on new meaning as their achievements
and hardships are personified in dramatic fashion sure
to have a lasting educational impact on fans of all
ages. Kenney travels extensively representing the Hall
of Fame through unforgettable performances rich with
instructional content.
 Steven
Krasner delivers a sometimes zany, always meaningful
collection of literacy workshops to enliven creative
writing for a new generation of learners. An award-winning
children’s author and professional sportswriter
for more than 30 years, Steve’s blend of humor
and proven experience make him a fun favorite for classroom
writing clinics, professional development sessions,
parent and student workshops, school fundraisers, and
author visits. Representing the Hall of Fame, his interactive
presentations are a unique platform for using baseball,
imagination and instructional standards to bond with
audiences of all ages.
 Leslie Sawhill enlivens the history and personal stories of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League in her performance of "Play Ball!" For students in grades 5-12, this lively, fun and poignant 1-hour presentation captures the intimate moments as well as the big picture story of the legendary AAGPBL, which was made famous by the movie "A League of Their Own." Curriculum connections to World War II, women’s history and language arts inspire research, playwriting and leadership skills in young adults.
 Take a journey back in time to the heyday of baseball with actor and educator Ron Bolin to experience the colorful career of the "Sultan of Swat," Babe Ruth. From his Baltimore childhood to his 60th homerun to his "Farewell to Baseball" speech and final appearance at Yankee Stadium in 1948, this comprehensive and touching account of the Babe’s life encourages audience participation with the use of realistic artifacts and lively role-play. Ron’s engaging education program is fully endorsed by members of the Ruth family and the Babe Ruth Estate.
The Education Ambassador Series
is made possible by
Can’t Come to Cooperstown...?
...Put us on your iPod or mp3 player! The Education Department’s
podcasts offer on-demand audio content for teachers,
students, and fans of the game. Subscribe to the Hall
of Fame’s feed and automatically receive podcasts from
players, legends, and others connected to the game of
baseball. Our podcasts feature content relating the
national pastime to standards-based educational modules
we offer via on-site visits or videoconferencing.
The Education Department has jumped on the podcasting bandwagon and recorded our very first podcast with San Francisco Giants / ESPN broadcaster Jon Miller. He talks about what it's like, as a baseball man, to come to Cooperstown, and the importance of a good partner in the broadcast booth. To learn more about Communication Arts, see the thematic unit!
Hard-hitting!
You can also see what's new with the Education Department by reading interviews with special guests.
Click here for a February 2008 interview with umpire Ria Cortesio.
Click
here for a June 2007 interview with Tigers' outfielder Curtis Granderson.
Click
here for a May 2007 interview with writer/author Jerry Crasnick.
From our annual American Education Week reception and
open house for teachers, to periodic professional development
programs, there is no off-season for learning at the
Baseball Hall of Fame. Visit this Website often for
information on new programs, or become an Educator
Member to receive frequent updates.
A free resource for teachers and students alike using daily boxscores to reinforce math concepts like batting average and slugging percentage. "Baseball Math" is updated (mostly) every weekday throughout the baseball season.
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