Events

Past Events (583)

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October 10, 2014
Friday

  • World of 7 Billion Student Video Contest

  • Oct 10, 2014 at 6:00pm to Feb 19, 2015 at 7:00pm
  • Location: Worldwide
  • Description:
    Back by popular demand, the World of 7 Billion student video contest can help you bring technology and creativity into your high school science and environmental education classes.

    The contest challenges your students to create a short (60 seconds or less) video illustrating the connection between world population growth and one of three global challenges dealing with either the sixth mass extinction, available farmland, or global education. Students can win up to $1,000 and their teachers will receive free curriculum resources. The contest deadline is February 19, 2015. Full contest guidelines, resources for research, past winners, and more can be found at www.worldof7billion.org/student-video-contest.
  • Created by: Amanda Frank
October 6, 2014
Monday
 
 

  • Global Education Forum

  • Oct 6, 2014 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
  • Location: American University
  • Description:

    The Global Education Forum (GEF) is designed to bring together academic scholars and practitioners to raise pressing issues in education, globally, and to challenge universities to think about ways to train students to meet those challenges.

     Topic: 'gender, violence and education'

  • Created by: ITEP
September 24, 2014
Wednesday

  • The Open and Connected Learning MOOC

  • Sep 24, 2014 to Oct 29, 2014
  • Location: Alberta, Canada
  • Description:

    The Open and Connected Learning Mooc is an opportunity for educators and learners in Alberta and around the globe to :

    • share ideas and best practices for learning in an open online environment
    • connect with learners from Alberta (and potentially around the globe)
    • share ideas, tools & supports related to connected and open learning
    • model free and open learning for everyone and anyone who wants to learn

    Think of #OCLMooc as a hybrid between a course and community; there will be scheduled webinars, shared resources and suggested activities each week but the emphasis will be on the development of connections – between ideas, information, and competencies, but also, and perhaps most importantly, between people. We hope that participants will develop a network of co-learners from Alberta that they continue to learn with long after the course is finished. 

    Everyone is welcome to participate, no matter what their ability/confidence with technology and connected learning. There will be tutorials and s

  • Created by: Rhonda Jessen
September 6, 2014
Saturday

  • Run This Way school program - Save World Peace

  • Sep 6, 2014 at 6:00pm to Oct 31, 2014 at 7:00pm
  • Location: Diverse countries
  • Description:

    From September 19 to November 2nd thousands of students across the world will run dance and walk to “Save World Peace” and support Active non-violence!

    What is Run This Way ?
    A school program promoting Active non-violence solution through sports & Art project activities
                                                        - And -
    A school program encouraging dialogue among student and youth from diverse background, religions and cultures

    Save World Peace
    For it 4th edition Run This Way school program theme is Save World Peace. The theme was selected from the Art Web projects carried out by students from Quebec (Canada), Iraq and Ireland in May 2014. Students completed video, drawings projects and sang songs presenting theirs visions of the future in 2046! Projects evoked the urgent moment to save peace and dialogue in today's economic and technological changing world.


    Yearly Run This Way donate kilometers ran and walk by student.
    2013—Malala Yousafzai
    2012 & 2011 —Global Coalition to Protect Edu

  • Created by: Anne Farrell
September 1, 2014
Monday
August 15, 2014
Friday

  • “Gen-Legacy Youth Financial Literacy Program”

  • Aug 15, 2014 at 4:00pm to Jun 30, 2015 at 7:00pm
  • Location: LA Harbor Boys & Girls Club
  • Description:

    Financial Empowerment Solutions is a company dedicated to educate and empower today’s youth through financial literacy and entrepreneurship training designed to build a more prosperous future.

    We are inviting you to become a sponsor for our Gen-Legacy financial literacy and Youth-Preneur program to benefit youth at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Los Angeles ages 13-18. 

  • Created by: Cinnamon Thompson
August 14, 2014
Thursday

  • #globaledchat

  • Aug 14, 2014 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm
  • Location: Twitter
  • Description:

    Join us for a Twitter chat discussing global education topics each week on Thursday at 5PST (GMT-7). Follow @ngcitizens and @educatorlisa for questions using the hashtag #globaledchat

  • Created by: Lisa Glenn
August 6, 2014
Wednesday

  • Transforming Classrooms through Globally Connected Learning

  • Aug 6, 2014 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
  • Location: Council on Foreign Relations
  • Description:

    For over 25 years, the International Education and Resource Network (iEARN) has built global bridges through both physical and technology-enabled cross-cultural exchange programs for K-12 youth and young adults.

     

    Join iEARN educators from across the U.S. on August 6, 2014 for a discussion on how to foster global competency and mutual understanding between youth through technology enabled international collaboration in the classroom.  The event will start with a project fair exhibiting photos, stories, and media from iEARN project experiences. These projects will highlight activities from the Chris Stevens Youth Network, a program funded by the U.S. Department of State to connect their students in the U.S. with youth in Middle East and North Africa through virtual exchange. Through a series of Ignite talks and a panel discussion, speakers will share their stories, tips and best practices for starting a global, collaborative project with educators and youth around the world and the impact

  • Created by: Lisa Jobson
August 4, 2014
Monday

  • Exploring Global Issues and Creating a Democratic Classroom

  • Aug 4, 2014 to Aug 8, 2014
  • Location: Global Visionaries World HQ, Seattle, USA
  • Description:

    FREE for Classroom Teachers

    Exploring Global Issues and Creating a Democratic Classroom 

    1

    Join award winning educators and Global Visionaries Executive Director Chris Fontana this August in Seattle for the Global Leadership Summer Institute – “Exploring Global Issues and Creating a Democratic Classroom” – a 5-day interactive and transformational learning experience.

     

    “The democratic classroom strategies inspired me to think about discussion and assessment in new ways.” – Wendy Ewbank, Middle School Teacher

    2

    The Global Leadership Summer Institute will provide you with a highly effective approach to creating a climate of mutual respect and shared ownership in which your students become engaged global leaders both in and out of the classroom.

     

    “Students who come into this class leave with an invaluable outlook and skill set to get out into the world and make a difference.” – Michael, 2012 Global Leadership Student

    3

    Global Leadership is both a methodology and a course designed to empower and eng
  • Created by: Dave Wilton
July 15, 2014
Tuesday

  • Building Global Leaders: An Education Delegation to China

  • Jul 15, 2014 to Jul 24, 2014
  • Location: Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai, China
  • Description:

    Dates: July 15-24, 2014
    Cities: Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai
    Cost: $2,400
    Open to district and school administrators nationwide

    Travel to China as part of a team of influential educators to examine the triumphs and challenges of the Chinese school system. Comprised of superintendents, school leaders, and global education experts, this professional delegation will consider the similarities and differences between the Chinese and U.S. educational systems, while exchanging ideas about how to bring a global perspective home to U.S. classrooms. Learn how Shanghai has both achieved remarkable PISA scores and addressed its achievement gap. Compare and contrast educational services in urban and rural settings. Explore the iconic sites that make China's history unique and its modern achievements unparalleled. Together with academic lead Shiping Zheng of Bentley University and educational leaders from Primary Source, this 10-day tour will offer ample opportunities to network with other educational expe

  • Created by: Jennifer Hanson
July 12, 2014
Saturday
July 8, 2014
Tuesday
June 29, 2014
Sunday

  • Creativity Workshop in Crete, Greece

  • Jun 29, 2014 at 10:00am to Jul 5, 2014 at 1:30pm
  • Location: Hotel Samaria
  • Description:
    Learn how to be more creative!
    5-day intensive workshop given at the Hotel Samaria.
    $50 off discount when you mention the Global Education Conference Network.
    The Creativity Workshop is a hands on class in how to use your creativity, both professionally and personally.
    Learn practical techniques to stimulate your imagination and innovative thinking.
    Explore the process of creativity, rather than simply focusing on the product.
    Discover how to find inspiration in the world around you.

    Our exercises and instructors’ talks focus on helping you:
    Learn practical techniques to stimulate your imagination and innovative thinking.
    Explore the process of creativity, rather than simply focusing on the product.
    Discover how to find inspiration in the world around you.
  • Created by: Ceci Glusman
June 28, 2014
Saturday
June 25, 2014
Wednesday