Past Events (584)

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January 14, 2019
Monday
  • Leadership, Sustainability, and Ethics Online Youth Course

  • Jan 14, 2019 at 12:00am to Mar 25, 2019 at 12:00am
  • Location: Online
  • Description:

    You can now apply for this online course. This training programme seeks to prepare young people with the skills and knowledge to be effective sustainability leaders and implement Earth Charter-inspired projects, contributing towards a more sustainable and peaceful world.

    This programme invites participants to:

    • Strengthen their knowledge and skills and reflect on values necessary for sustainability leadership.
    • Deepen and expand their consciousness as they examine their role in contributing to the common good.
    • Engage with inspiring, like-minded individuals committed to implementing sustainability values in their communities.
    • Extend their network of practitioners and professionals from different backgrounds who are implementing sustainability leadership and ethics-based decision-making.
    • Equip themselves with insights and practical tools for leadership, sustainability and ethics in relation to the Earth Charter, which they can immediately apply in their communities.
    • Receive an Earth Charter Inter
  • Created by: Irma Verhoeven
October 11, 2018
Thursday
  • Portland, OR: Strategies to Teach and Counsel Troubled and Struggling Youth

  • Oct 11, 2018 at 8:30am to Oct 12, 2018 at 4:00pm
  • Location: Marriott Courtyard
  • Description:

    Learn how to involve troubled and challenged youth in learning. This class explains the challenges that children can face, and how to effectively teach and assist those youngsters. Participants will discover how to best integrate challenged youth and children into programs by successfully managing problems like apathy, bad attitudes, ADHD, withdrawal and more.

  • Created by: Ruth Wells
October 5, 2018
Friday
  • MENA Teacher Summit

  • Oct 5, 2018 at 8:00am to Oct 6, 2018 at 4:00pm
  • Location: Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf and Marriott Executive Apartments Al Jaddaf, Dubai.
  • Description:

    An initiative of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) Connected Community in the GCC, the Teacher Summit seeks to improve teaching and learning and connect education professionals throughout the MENA region to the resources provided by ASCD.

    This regional event is a platform for American Curriculum teachers to engage and learn with renowned educators and scholars. Topics at the summit will address best practices in leadership, data, curriculum, and English Language Arts, Math, and Science. 

    The audience for this conference will include classroom teachers, heads of department, program coordinators, school administrators, and organizations active in the educational sector.

  • Created by: Kevin Simpson
 
  • MENA Teacher Summit 2018

  • Oct 5, 2018 to Oct 6, 2018
  • Location: Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf and Marriott Executive Apartments Al Jaddaf, Dubai.
  • Description:

    An initiative of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) Connected Community in the GCC, the Teacher Summit seeks to improve teaching and learning and connect education professionals throughout the MENA region to the resources provided by ASCD.

    This regional event is a platform for American Curriculum teachers to engage and learn with renowned educators and scholars. Topics at the summit will address best practices in leadership, data, curriculum, and English Language Arts, Math, and Science. 

    The audience for this conference will include classroom teachers, heads of department, program coordinators, school administrators, and organizations active in the educational sector.

  • Created by: Holly Seehafer
September 17, 2018
Monday
  • Global Collaboration Week

  • Sep 17, 2018 to Sep 21, 2018
  • Location: ONLINE
  • Description:

    Students, teachers, and organizations will get online to celebrate global collaboration on September 17 - 21, 2018 as back-to-school season begins in the northern hemisphere.

    During this week (and beyond), experienced global educators and other professionals will host connective projects and events and invite public participation. The primary goals of this whole day event are to demonstrate the power of global connectivity in classrooms, schools, institutions of informal learning and universities around the world, and to introduce others to the tools, resources, projects, and networks that are available to educators today.

    The Global Education Conference Network believes in the power of connected, globally competent learners of all ages.....let's show others what connected learning looks like around the clock during Global Collaboration Week. This event is brought to you by GlobalEd Events, QFI, and TakingITGlobal.

  • Created by: Lucy Gray
August 26, 2018
Sunday
  • Global Collaboration Week

  • Aug 26, 2018 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
  • Location: Online
  • Description:

    Students, teachers, and organizations will celebrate global collaboration from September 17- September 21, 2018!  On this day (and beyond), experienced global educators and professionals will host connective projects and events and invite public participation. The primary goals of this whole day event are to demonstrate the power of global connectivity in classrooms, schools, institutions of informal learning and universities around the world, and to introduce others to the tools, resources, and projects that are available to educators today.

  • Created by: Lucy Gray
August 13, 2018
Monday
  • AAB International Summer Academy

  • Aug 13, 2018 to Aug 24, 2018
  • Location: Prishtine, Kosovo
  • Description:

    Students from different countries of the world have started applying for the second edition of AAB Summer Academy

     

    The second edition of Summer School, organized by AAB College, AAB Summer Academy, has already announced the call for application open for all interested students.

    Unlike last year, this year AAB College has expanded the academic offer of Summer School, by offering three modules, such as:

    • International Law, Minority Rights and Conflict Resolution in Kosovo and the Balkans;
    • Migration, Diversity, and Economic Growth – case of Western Balkan Countries;
    • Intercultural communication and linguistic map of Kosovo – languages, dialects and varieties spoken in Kosovo and their social and geographic aspects.

    AAB Summer Academy, will be held during 13th-24th of August 2018, in AAB College, meanwhile the program, even this year will contain tourist and study visits.

    AAB Summer Academy has already transformed into an attraction and has started being recognized as an irreplaceable experience in

  • Created by: Doruntina
July 30, 2018
Monday
July 2, 2018
Monday
  • 2018 course on Education, Ethics and Values for Sustainability

  • Jul 2, 2018 at 9:00am to Jul 6, 2018 at 4:00pm
  • Location: Earth Charter International Education Center
  • Description:

    This one-week intensive masterclass takes place at the campus of the University for Peace in Costa Rica with two fantastic facilitators; professor emeritus of education at California State University–San Bernardino Dr. Sam Crowell and Executive Director of the Earth Charter International Secretariat and the Center for Education for Sustainable Development Mirian Vilela.
    For those working in formal and non-formal contexts involving Education for Sustainable Development it is a wonderful opportunity to become familiar with how to use and integrate the Earth Charter to this important work.
    Here is the link to further information: http://earthcharter.org/events/education-and-values-2018/. Please feel free to distribute this information to other people in your network.

  • Created by: Irma Verhoeven
 
  • Online course Leadership, Sustainability and Ethics

  • Jul 2, 2018 to Sep 10, 2018
  • Location: www
  • Description:

    You can now apply for this online course. This training programme seeks to prepare young people with the skills and knowledge to be effective sustainability leaders and implement Earth Charter-inspired projects, contributing towards a more sustainable and peaceful world.

    This programme invites participants to:

    • Strengthen their knowledge and skills and reflect on values necessary for sustainability leadership.
    • Deepen and expand their consciousness as they examine their role in contributing to the common good.
    • Engage with inspiring, like-minded individuals committed to implementing sustainability values in their communities.
    • Extend their network of practitioners and professionals from different backgrounds who are implementing sustainability leadership and ethics-based decision-making.
    • Equip themselves with insights and practical tools for leadership, sustainability and ethics in relation to the Earth Charter, which they can immediately apply in their communities.
    • Receive an Earth Charter Inter
  • Created by: Irma Verhoeven
 
  • Breakthroughs in Education: Innovations in Equity, Access, and Quality

  • Jul 2, 2018 to Aug 3, 2018
  • Location: Online
  • Description:

    From the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI):

    Attention, Teachers, Education Leaders, NGO Professionals, and University Educators:

    The world is changing at an extremely rapid pace.

    We need to change how we think about and approach education.

    Our unique, online event, "Breakthroughs in Education: Innovations in Equity, Access, and Quality," will explore the following questions:

    • What are the biggest challenges affecting equity, access, and quality in education?
    • Why is the status quo no longer working?
    • How is innovation driving change?
    • What does it take to think like an innovator?
    • How do you reshape a problem to create a solution?
    • How can you remain flexible and adaptable to the needs of students, today and tomorrow?

    Don't miss this amazing opportunity to explore and learn about innovations in education on a global level!

    This virtual self-paced learning event will be available from 2 July to 3 August 2018.

    You will have access to over 15 presentations from education experts and p

  • Created by: Adrienne Henck
June 24, 2018
Sunday
April 19, 2018
Thursday
  • Workshop For Educators: Teaching With the SDGs

  • Apr 19, 2018 from 9:00am to 4:00pm
  • Location: IIE’s Headquarters
  • Description:

    World Savvy, along with IIE’s Generation Study Abroad and Generation Citizen is proud to host Teaching with the Sustainable Development Goals, a one-day workshop for educators. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) offer teachers a framework for their students to better understand global issues and to engage as problem solvers.

    This hands-on workshop will offer teachers the opportunity to learn from and dialogue with experts in the field, and explore resources to enhance and support their teaching of the sustainable development goals, focused around:

    Goal #1 - No Poverty

    Goal #4 - Quality Education

    Goal #5 - Gender Equality

    Goal #13 - Climate Action

  • Created by: Connie Rensink
 
 
  • Third Annual Education Solutions Conference and Training

  • Apr 19, 2018 to Apr 20, 2018
  • Location: 630 SECOND AVENUE NEW YORK USA
  • Description:

    UNESCO Center for Global Education with Department of Teacher Education New York Institute of Technology and partners are
    planning the Third Annual Education Solutions Conference, “Bringing SDG-4 and Targets to Classrooms In Communities” at the
    630 Second Avenue New York, by the United Nations Headquarters, NY USA.This is an incredible opportunity for educators
    around the world to commit to improve on quality and inclusive education in addressing the United Nations and UNESCO 2030
    Agenda. Your participator will also provide you with the opportunity to build or strengthen your existing relationships with educators and teachers from across the world.

  • Created by: UNESCOCFORGE
 
  • THIRD ANNUAL EDUCATION SOLUTIONS INETRNATIONAL CONFERENCE

  • Apr 19, 2018 to Apr 21, 2018
  • Location: 630 SECOND AVENUE NEW YORK USA
  • Description:

    The three days event will have fulfilling sessions with Opening Conference Session hopefully at the UN
    Training and Workshop
    Exhibition 
    Practical Hands-On -SDG-4 and Targets
    Technology and SDG -4
    Building a Global Classroom
    Call to Action Shared Conversation
    Education Solutions Stakeholders Dinner wi

  • Created by: UNESCOCFORGE
March 23, 2018
Friday
March 19, 2018
Monday
  • Global Leadership Week

  • Mar 19, 2018 to Mar 24, 2018
  • Location: Online
  • Description:

    Global Leadership Week (GLW) is a weeklong convening of virtual and face to face events designed to celebrate leadership through global action in K20 education. GLW is an opportunity for education leaders to learn from one another and share effective principles in leadership, particularly within the context of an interconnected, global age. The Global Education Conference Network is the primary organizer of Global Leadership Week. 

    Questions we plan to address through Global Leadership Week are:

    • What is global competence, why is it important,  and how does this concept fit into existing education priorities?
    • What does it mean to be a global-ready school?
    • How do we prepare students and teachers to be global-ready?
    • How can we ensure equity within global opportunities for students and teachers?
    • How does a school or district foster empathy and other soft skills within its community?
    • How can we heighten awareness about the importance of the global education movement?


    Global Leadership Wee

  • Created by: Lucy Gray
March 14, 2018
Wednesday
  • International Conference on Education Quality (ICEQ 2018)

  • Mar 14, 2018 to Mar 16, 2018
  • Location: ENCG Business School
  • Description: ICEQ2018Agadir 2018 conference on Quality in Education: Local Needs, Global Challenges aims at encouraging practitioners and the education research community to submit proposals for presentation at the event. The theme of this first conference is ‘Leadership, quality and diversity in educational contexts’. It will be explored through perspectives from different global settings and all levels of education including early childhood, primary, secondary, higher education and vocational training contexts.
  • Created by: Youssef Tamer
March 12, 2018
Monday
  • CoSN/UNESCO Global Symposium on Educating for Digital Citizenship

  • Mar 12, 2018 from 8:00am to 4:00pm
  • Location: Washington Hilton
  • Description:

    CoSN and UNESCO, in partnership with HP, Participate, Partnership for 21st Century Learning, Global Education Conference, ISTE, and iEARN-USA will host the 2018 Global Symposium on Digital Citizenship bringing together thought leaders from across the world to explore the role of education in ensuring students are responsible digital citizens.

    Internet safety has been a concern for policymakers and educators since the moment technology, particularly the Internet, was brought into the classroom.  Increasingly many school systems are evolving that focus from simply minimizing risk and blocking access, to more responsible use policies and strategies that empower the student as a digital citizen.  Digital citizenship initiatives also seek to prepare students to live in a world where online hate and radicalization are all too common.

    Join us for a lively and engaging exploration of what are the essential digital citizenship skills that students need, including policies and practices in respo

  • Created by: Lucy Gray