conference - Discussions - Actionable Innovations Global2024-03-28T17:46:23Zhttps://actionableinnovations.global/forum/topics/feed/tag/conferenceGLOW Conference Update: Support Our Eventhttps://actionableinnovations.global/forum/topics/glow-conference-update-support-our-event2023-10-15T17:31:18.000Z2023-10-15T17:31:18.000ZLucy Grayhttps://actionableinnovations.global/members/LucyGray<div><h1 style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong>GLOW Conference Update: Support Our Global Education Event</strong></span><br /> <span style="font-size:18px;">We connect and empower education-focused professionals worldwide through professional learning and networking opportunities.</span></span></h1>
<h3><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">News and Updates</span></strong></span></h3>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here’s the latest from the organizers of the <a href="https://hopin.com/events/glow23/registration?utm_campaign=conferenceupdate10-15&utm_source=conferenceupdate10-15">Global Learning for an Open World Conference!</a></span></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://forms.gle/GesZUaTS4yMWfCSZA">Proposals are due in about two weeks!</a></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristina-velazquez-dls?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAAAMu6ckBtk28RXsoBgx-JCtCFCpCqvnYwEo">Cristina Velázquez (Profe TINA)</a> is coordinating a Spanish language strand. <a href="https://forms.gle/quf1VBoLQNgMS28J8">Submit proposals here!</a> (If you already submitted using the English form, that’s okay.)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sixty amazing sessions from 70+ presenters are scheduled to take place virtually on November 13 and 14.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">New this year! Two presenters are offering three 90-minute workshops; one of these is being offered in Spanish.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We’ve arranged for a special panel with climate action experts. Stay tuned for details!</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">55 countries are represented in our registrants so far.</span></span></li>
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<h3><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">How You Can Help</span></strong></span></h3>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Discover how you can play a vital role in shaping the success of the Global Learning for an Open World (GLOW) Conference! We believe in making participation accessible to everyone, so here are some ways to show your support:</span></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Spread the Word:</strong> Tell friends and colleagues about GLOW and encourage them to attend and possibly present. We'd love to see more representation from outside the United States! <a href="https://ctt.ec/98wZ2">Click this text to quickly share on X (formerly Twitter)</a> and <a href="https://www.smore.com/ftxsw">share this translatable flyer via email and social media.</a></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Join the GLOW Community</strong>: <a href="https://hopin.com/events/glow23?utm_source=conferenceupdate10-15&utm_campaign=conferenceupdate10-15">Purchase a ticket to the conference</a>. We understand that not everyone can afford admission, so we offer a free option for educators and organization leaders. We aim to ensure that everyone who wants to attend can do so.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Become a GLOW Volunteer:</strong> Give back to the community by volunteering just three hours of your time for the conference. One hour is dedicated to spreading the word about GLOW to your network, while the other two involve moderating engaging sessions or assisting in our volunteer lounge during the event. <a href="https://hopin.com/events/glow23?utm_source=conferenceupdate10-15&utm_campaign=conferenceupdate10-15">Register for a volunteer ticket today</a>. Spaces are limited!</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://forms.gle/T7B3N1MTqZV4X4XC9"><strong>Join Our Advisory Board</strong></a><strong>:</strong> If you're passionate about our cause, consider serving on our advisory board. Our next meeting is scheduled for October 25th, and board members should be part of our free professional learning community. Your insights and contributions will be invaluable.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Partner with Us:</strong> Become a media partner at no cost, and help us spread the word! <a href="https://forms.gle/T7B3N1MTqZV4X4XC9">Fill out this form</a> and <a href="https://hopin.com/events/glow23?utm_source=conferenceupdate10-15&utm_campaign=conferenceupdate10-15">select the media partner option when you register for the conference</a>. Media partners commit to promoting the conference within their organization's network. In return, your organization's logo will be proudly displayed on our website, and you'll receive a promo code for our supporter-level ticket.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Make a Financial Pledge:</strong> Support us financially and gain additional visibility for your school, organization, or company. Our benefactor levels include multiple admission promo codes, perfect for group admission. Your generous contributions help cover essential expenses such as the conference platform, advertising, and the countless hours dedicated to bringing this event to life. <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15lYxt-CEgGLOOth8wiNxuzPR-FI3fInUXMEpOXutNiQ/edit?usp=sharing">Details are available in our conference overview.</a></span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Your support is crucial to the success of the GLOW Conference, and we invite you to be a part of this exciting journey. Together, we can make learning more accessible and open to the world!</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Many thanks to our current benefactors: The <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/institute-for-humane-education/">Institute for Humane Education</a>, the <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-learning-accelerator/">Global Learning Accelerator</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-my-hero-project/">The MY HERO Project</a>, and <a href="https://www.fulbrightteacherexchanges.org/">Fulbright Teacher Exchanges</a>. </span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://actionableinnovations.global/"><strong>Actionable Innovations Global</strong></a> is an international education community focused on building and cultivating an online ecosystem where innovation thrives. We offer many opportunities for educators and organizations to engage. These include webinars, virtual conferences, and face-to-face meetups. Please share this information with interested friends and colleagues and contact us at <a href="mailto:admin@actionableinnovations.global">admin@actionableinnovations.global</a>.</span></span></p>
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<p> </p></div>GLOW Conference Update: The Call for Proposals Ends on November 1https://actionableinnovations.global/forum/topics/glow-conference-update-the-call-for-proposals-ends-on-november-12023-09-25T00:54:56.000Z2023-09-25T00:54:56.000ZLucy Grayhttps://actionableinnovations.global/members/LucyGray<div><h1 style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong>GLOW Conference Update<br /> The Call for Proposals Ends November 1</strong></span><br /> <span style="font-size:18px;">We connect and empower education-focused professionals worldwide through professional learning and networking opportunities.</span></span></h1>
<h2><span style="font-size:18pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Important Reminders</strong></span></span></h2>
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Interested in travel programs for teachers?</strong> <a href="https://hopin.com/events/globaltravel"><strong>Sign up for our free webinar this Wednesday</strong></a> and learn more about GEEO as well as the recent adventures of friends in Bhutan.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The GLOW Call for Proposals ends November 1, 2023. <a href="https://forms.gle/hoSAzjFHSfJ6Bgrq9"><strong>Submit your proposal NOW to secure your ideal presentation time</strong></a>. The schedule is beginning to fill and will be posted on our site on October 1.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Would you be interested in getting more involved with GLOW?</strong><br /> <a href="https://hopin.com/events/glow23?code=MF435xPUvYK10SxiQqMm8v4nT">-Register today for a volunteer ticket.</a> (free; limited quantity)<br /> <a href="https://forms.gle/USRxZCuWydNQV3hw6">-Sign up to serve on our advisory board</a>.<br /> <a href="https://hopin.com/events/glow23?code=x4lxqmfTKggrom8Hv81f9Zaay">-Organizations can be media partners by registering for a media partner ticket</a>. (free)<br /> <a href="https://www.smore.com/ftxsw">-Share this flyer with friends and colleagues</a>.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>We are thrilled by the additions to our keynote lineup!</strong></span></span>
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Harvard’s Veronica Boix Mansilla will open GLOW on November 13th.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Karena Menzie-Ballantyne of CQUniversity and assorted global citizenship experts will be featured in a panel discussion on November 13th (in US time zones).</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Marilyn Turkovich of the <a href="https://charterforcompassion.org/">Charter for Compassion</a> is organizing our closing panel for November 14th. One panelist will be <a href="https://legacy.chooselovemovement.org/scarlett-lewis/">Scarlett Lewis of the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement</a>.</span></span></li>
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<h2><span style="font-size:18pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>New Keynotes</strong></span></span></h2>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We're delighted to share that <a href="https://pz.harvard.edu/who-we-are/people/veronica-boix-mansilla"><strong>Veronica Boix Mansilla</strong></a> from Harvard University’s Project Zero will join us as the opening keynote on Monday, November 13th, at noon CDT. Veronica's significant contributions to global education make her a treasured voice, and we're truly fortunate to have her insights as part of our conference. Join us for what promises to be an enlightening session!</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-karena-menzie-ballantyne-a3014161/"><strong>Karena Menzie-Ballantyne</strong></a> of Australia’s CQUniversity will also join GLOW, leading a panel on global citizenship scheduled for November 13th in the US/November 14th in Australia. We are very excited about this discussion!</span></span></p>
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<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong><a href="https://hopin.com/events/glow23" target="_blank">Reserve your space for the GLOW conference today!</a></strong></span></p></div>Announcing The 2023 Global Learning for an Open World (GLOW) Conferencehttps://actionableinnovations.global/forum/topics/announcing-the-2023-global-learning-for-an-open-world-glow-confer2023-08-14T02:02:33.000Z2023-08-14T02:02:33.000ZLucy Grayhttps://actionableinnovations.global/members/LucyGray<div><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong>The Global Learning for an Open World (GLOW) Conference Powered by Actionable Innovations Global</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size:14pt;">We connect and empower education-focused professionals worldwide through professional learning and networking opportunities.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="https://hopin.com/events/glow23/registration">https://hopin.com/events/glow23/registration</a></span></span><br />
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">We are excited to announce our next event, the Global Learning for an Open World (GLOW) Conference (<a href="https://hopin.com/events/glow23/registration">https://hopin.com/events/glow23/registration</a>)! Join us for this one-of-a-kind experience on November 13-14, as the GLOW Conference runs nonstop on our innovative virtual platform in order to accommodate all time zones.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Don't miss this exciting opportunity to learn, connect, and grow in a dynamic global community! GLOW shines a spotlight on global competencies, equipping educators and learners with the tools they need to thrive in today's interconnected world.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Get ready to be inspired by the world's leading experts in global education. With non-stop programming, there's something for everyone at GLOW. Whether you're a student, educator, or organization leader, you'll leave with a renewed sense of purpose and a deeper understanding of the importance of global education. Don't wait – register now and be a part of the GLOW community!</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:18pt;"> <strong>The Call for Proposals</strong></span><br />
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Interested in sharing your ideas and work at GLOW? The Call for Proposals (<a href="https://forms.gle/ohcRoigNLk3RVq9i7">https://forms.gle/ohcRoigNLk3RVq9i7</a>) is open from August 1, 2023, through November 1, 2023. Starting August 15, 2023, we will commence with rolling acceptances. Early applicants will be given priority to reserve their preferred timeslots in our schedule once their sessions are accepted.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Sessions typically focus on developing global competencies (<a href="https://sites.asiasociety.org/education/globalcompetence/">https://sites.asiasociety.org/education/globalcompetence/</a>), increasing opportunities for cross-border collaboration, preparing learners for active global citizenship (<a href="https://www.oecd.org/pisa/innovation/global-competence/">https://www.oecd.org/pisa/innovation/global-competence/</a>), and ensuring educational equity and opportunity for all.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">We encourage everyone interested in experiential and global learning to submit a proposal. Individuals and non-profits are welcome to submit as many proposals as they like. For-profit entities must be conference benefactors in order to present at GLOW.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong>A Sampling of Last Year’s Sessions</strong></span><br />
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* Artificial Intelligence and Classroom Connections</span><br />
<span style="font-size:12pt;"> * Bringing the SDGs into Classrooms</span><br />
<span style="font-size:12pt;"> * Cultivating Global Competence through a Cross-Cultural Student Virtual Exchange</span><br />
<span style="font-size:12pt;"> * Education for Sustainable Development: Pedagogy for a Better World</span><br />
<span style="font-size:12pt;"> * Fostering Global Competencies and Intercultural Communication through Social Emotional Learning</span><br />
<span style="font-size:12pt;"> * Math Goes Global</span><br />
<span style="font-size:12pt;"> * Micro-grants for Student-led Social Innovation</span><br />
<span style="font-size:12pt;"> * Play: Wellness and Equity in Action</span><br />
<span style="font-size:12pt;"> * Transferable Skills: Tools for Youth Voice and Agency Through Dialogue</span><br />
<span style="font-size:12pt;"> * Use Technology to Promote Collaboration and Creativity With Limited Budget</span></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong>New! Pay What You Can</strong></span><br />
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">We believe that EVERYONE, regardless of financial means, should have access to the latest in educational thought and innovation. We also need to find a sustainable model for the GLOW conference as it takes time and funding to produce this conference. This year, we're making this conference 'Pay-What-You-Can.' To see our various levels, register for GLOW here: <a href="https://hopin.com/events/glow23/registration">https://hopin.com/events/glow23/registration</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Here’s why your contribution matters:</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Power of Unity</strong>: Your support helps create a space where educators, thinkers, and innovators from diverse backgrounds come together. When we unite, we break barriers.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Fuel Innovation</strong>: Your investment isn’t just in a conference—it’s in the future of education. The contributions we collect will be used to pay for the conference platform and the development of resources for attendees. Your contribution ensures that this platform remains available year after year, reaching and benefiting even more individuals across the globe.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Knowledge Democracy</strong>: Everyone deserves access to quality educational insights. By attending and supporting, you're championing a world where knowledge isn't limited by price tags.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">By paying what you can, you're making it possible for someone else who might not have the means, to access this wealth of information and inspiration.<br />
Actionable Innovations Global (<a href="https://linktr.ee/actionableinno">https://linktr.ee/actionableinno</a>) is an international education community focused on building and cultivating an online ecosystem where innovation thrives. We offer many opportunities for educators and organizations to engage including webinars, virtual conferences, and face-to-face meetups.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Our community was previously known as the Global Education Conference Network, and GLOW is a new version of the Global Education Conference.</span><br />
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">For help managing your emails from us, contact us at admin@actionableinnovations.global.</span></p></div>Explore the Transformative Potential of AI with Ushttps://actionableinnovations.global/forum/topics/explore-the-transformative-potential-of-ai-with-us2023-08-05T18:05:50.000Z2023-08-05T18:05:50.000ZLucy Grayhttps://actionableinnovations.global/members/LucyGray<div><h1 style="text-align:center;"><strong>Ignite Your AI Journey!<br /> <br /> <em>We connect and empower education-focused professionals worldwide through professional learning and networking opportunities.</em></strong><br /> </h1>
<pre><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Explore the Transformative Potential of AI with Us
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<span style="font-size:12pt;">The online AImpactEd Summit is happening this Monday, August 7th. Come explore AI-driven tools for learning and revolutionizing education!
Our dynamic ed tech presenters bring a wealth of knowledge to this event and we offer a range of ticket options for a professional learning experience tailored to your schedule and preferences. Network with like-minded K20 educational professionals and entrepreneurs from around the world via our cutting-edge conference platform, Hopin.
Register and use the promo code AUGUSTEB for a 30% discount.
</span></span></span><span style="font-size:18pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Don't Miss Our Luncheon Keynote Speaker: The AI Educator
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</strong><span style="font-size:12pt;">Daniel Fitzpatrick <a href="https://theaieducator.io/">https://theaieducator.io/</a>
</span></span></span><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A Sampling of Our General Sessions…</span></strong></span><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">
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</strong><span style="font-size:12pt;">* AI Quicksand: Recognizing the Risks, Pitfalls, and Bias of AI
* Authentic Assessment in the Age of AI: Designing Projects and Feedback for Student Learning and Growth
* Considering Creativity and Learning: Establishing a Baseline for Evaluating AI in School
* Creative AI: Creativity, Generative AI, Copyright, and Ethics
* Data-Informed Learning & Teaching: How AI Changes the Grading Game Forever
* Educating Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms
* Empowering Student Creativity with AI in Canva
* Ethical & Intentional Use of AI in the K12 Classroom
* Exploring the "What, Why, and How" of AI and Chat GPT: A Paradigm Shift in Education
* Navigating Uncertainty: Preparing for Diverse AI and Education Futures
* The Power of Synthetic Video and Generative AI for Digital Storytelling
* Unmasking the Invisible: Addressing AI Detection Challenges in Education
Click here for additional details and to register for #AImpactEd. (<a href="https://hopin.com/events/aimpacted/registration">https://hopin.com/events/aimpacted/registration</a>)
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Actionable Innovations Global (<a href="https://linktr.ee/actionableinno">https://linktr.ee/actionableinno</a>) is an international education community focused on building and cultivating an online ecosystem where innovation thrives. We offer many opportunities for educators and organizations to engage including webinars, virtual conferences, and face-to-face meetups.
For help managing your emails from us, contact us at admin@actionableinnovations.global.</span></span></span>
</pre></div>Happy International Education Week - November 14https://actionableinnovations.global/forum/topics/happy-international-education-week-november-142022-11-14T11:15:32.000Z2022-11-14T11:15:32.000ZLucy Grayhttps://actionableinnovations.global/members/LucyGray<div><p>Happy International Education Week! This is one in a series of updates for registrants of the Global Learning for an Open World (GLOW) conference taking place starting on Friday, November 18th. On behalf of our partners and presenters, we welcome you to GLOW and look forward to seeing you online this week.</p>
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<p>Here are important details you need to know about this free and virtual event.</p>
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<p>GLOW will open for attendees and presenters at 12:00 AM CST (UTC-6) on Friday, November 18. Use <a href="https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html">timeanddate.com</a> for time zone conversions. <a href="https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html?iso=20221118T060000&p1=64&p2=41&p3=173&p4=51&p5=136&p6=16&p7=53&p8=7&p9=107&p10=44&p11=236&p12=240">See times in various countries here</a>.<br /> </p>
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<p>Live sessions will start at 8:00 AM CST (UTC-6) on November 18 and run through 2 PM CDT (UTC-6). The conference platform (Hopin) will remain open for networking and visits to our expo until 12:00 AM CST (UTC-6).<br /> </p>
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<p>Our GLOW conference partners are excited to meet you. Please drop by the virtual expo when the conference opens and learn more about their services and programs. If partners are available live in their booth, times will be posted in the conference schedule. Otherwise, you can register interest or message them in their booth, and they will get back to you. <br /> </p>
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<p>Please fill out your profile on Hopin for networking purposes. Indicate your interests, website, and social media links if you are interested in connecting with other educators and organization leaders. <br /> </p>
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<p>Speed Networking has been enabled on the conference platform. This is an optional opportunity to have quick meetings with conference attendees. As with all social features of the Hopin platform, including chat and Speed Networking, please be respectful in approaching other attendees. <a href="https://support.hopin.com/hc/en-us/articles/8367988647700-How-to-report-an-event-or-attendee">Here is how to report an attendee if you encounter a problem</a>.<br /> </p>
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<p>If you need technical assistance regarding the Hopin platform, don't hesitate to contact Hopin directly at <a>support@hopin.com</a>. The <a href="https://support.hopin.com/hc/en-us">Hopin knowledge base</a> has useful information for attendees, presenters, and exhibitors, including this <a href="https://support.hopin.com/hc/en-us/articles/4404012531732-Quick-Troubleshooting-Reference-Guide">troubleshooting guide</a>.<br /> </p>
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<p>If you need guidance on how to make the most of your conference experience, we will have a drop-in room for attendees. <a href="https://app.hopin.com/events/the-glow-conference/sessions/64a99961-73ad-42e4-9e46-26ea2fdb30da">It will be live after the opening keynote</a>. There will also be a room for <a href="https://app.hopin.com/events/the-glow-conference/sessions/3823985c-010c-4185-afc6-65c995f7c46f">Spanish speakers</a>. <br /> </p>
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<p>Don’t forget to <a href="https://linktr.ee/actionableinno">connect on social media</a> with us. Our conference hashtag is #GLOWedu. </p>
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<p>I know this is a great deal of information, but I am confident that it will be useful to you this week. Save this email for future reference. </p>
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<p>Thank you for your support,</p>
<p>Lucy Gray<br />GLOW Conference Co-Chair </p>
<p><br /> </p></div>Actionable Innovations Global Community Notes - September 1https://actionableinnovations.global/forum/topics/actionable-innovations-global-community-notes-september-12022-09-01T21:22:54.000Z2022-09-01T21:22:54.000ZLucy Grayhttps://actionableinnovations.global/members/LucyGray<div><p><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><em>Dear Actionable Innovations Global Community Members,</em></span></span></span></p>
<p><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://www.smore.com/zr9ju-global-learning-for-an-open-world"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><em><u>The Global Learning for an Open World Conference Call for Proposals</u></em></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><em> is open, and rolling acceptances started on August 15th! Submit your session proposal early to access our booking calendar for the conference and choose your ideal presentation time slot. Also, if you missed Bill Rankin’s presentation design, </em></span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://youtu.be/_NLTJIUvT-8"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><em><u>catch the recording here</u></em></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><em>. </em></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><em>What types of proposals are ideal for the GLOW Conference? Here are some ideas. Consider presentations that:</em></span></span></span></p>
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<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">examine the role of student engagement when planning for global collaborative projects and show teachers concrete examples of international collaborative projects</span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">describe professional development efforts to help teachers and students at all levels become globally competent and innovation-minded</span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">address how to foster leadership skills in students of all ages through service learning</span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">showcase best practices in developing global curricula at school and district levels</span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">demonstrate inquiry-based learning and other innovative teaching methodologies </span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">explore the role of school administrators in supporting global learning among their immediate communities comprised of students, parents, teachers, and local communities</span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">show how to meet the needs of ELLs through dual language programs</span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">outline the most effective instructional strategies and technologies for successful language classrooms</span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">offer lesson and project ideas for incorporating the SDGs in K12 education</span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">discuss the role of the SDGs in higher education and teacher education programs</span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">provide ideas for fostering stewardship of our planet through climate change education</span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">showcase expeditionary learning opportunities, including virtual exchanges and study abroad, gap year, and service-learning programs</span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">discuss grants, scholarships, and volunteer opportunities for students and teachers</span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">demonstrate technology-enhanced experiential learning tools</span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">discuss higher ed global program evaluation, curriculum design, and related policies</span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">present international education and development education research opportunities</span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">detail teacher education programs that focus on global competence</span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">discuss university and school partnerships</span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><em>Remember, our community is about taking action in education, so proposals are required to provide some actionable advice or an invitation to act. In addition to solo presentations, consider submitting proposals with panel discussions, interviews, and other interactive formats.</em></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><em>If you have events and resources related to global education and innovation, </em></span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://actionableinnovations.global/"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><em><u>please post details in our online community</u></em></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><em>, and we’ll include this information in our following newsletter. We publish our newsletter on the first and fifteenth of each month. </em></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><em>Thanks for reading,</em></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><em>Lucy Gray</em></span></span></span><br /> <span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><em>Co-Founder</em></span></span></span><br /> <span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><em>lucy@globaledevents.com</em></span></span></span></p>
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<h2><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>GLOW CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENTS</strong></span></span></span></h2>
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<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Participate in the Global Learning for an Open World Conference. Our theme is Developing Connections, Competencies, and Creativity.</strong></span></span></span>
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<li style="list-style-type:circle;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">This free online will start on November 18th at noon UTC-6 and end 24 hours later on November 19th.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:circle;"><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTrSkWoIbSNbs7ZTLhb907lmBALE3t_oSUztXCTRARrDZBbQ/viewform"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>The Call for Proposals is open</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"> through November 1. </span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:circle;"><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://hopin.com/events/the-glow-conference"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>Registration is open</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:circle;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">Did you miss our informational webinar about the conference? </span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://youtu.be/72i6P26HHsI"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>View it here</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:circle;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">GLOW Co-Chair Dr. William Rankin offered a webinar on presentation design on August 26th. </span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://youtu.be/_NLTJIUvT-8"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>View the recording here</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">.</span></span></span><br /> </li>
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<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://ctt.ac/Vqhd8"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><strong><u>Click HERE to tweet about the conference!</u></strong></span></span></span></a> <br /> <span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">We appreciate you sharing this information with your networks. </span></span></span><br /> </li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Our </strong></span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://actionableinnovations.global/advisory-board"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><strong><u>international advisory board</u></strong></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong> for the Actionable Innovations Community has been formed.</strong></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></span></span>
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<li style="list-style-type:circle;"><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemwttFiGOaFKRSm7MzJHNQ7Q2B60Hxdd3pA8pd9jd9UYTeUA/viewform"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>It’s not too late to apply!</u></span></span></span></a></li>
<li style="list-style-type:circle;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">Our first meeting is on September 7th. </span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:circle;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">Board members need to be members of the </span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="http://actionableinnovations.global"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>Actionable Innovations Global</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"> community.</span></span></span><br /> </li>
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<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://actionableinnovations.global/partnerships"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><strong><u>Our partnership program has launched</u></strong></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>!</strong></span></span></span>
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<li style="list-style-type:circle;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">Welcome to the </span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://www.worldsavvy.org/"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>World Savvy</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">, </span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://myhero.com/"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>MY HERO Project</u></span></span></span></a>,<span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"> and </span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://empatico.org/"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>Empatico</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"> to the program! </span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:circle;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">More organizations are to be announced shortly.</span></span></span></li>
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<h2><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>NEWS</strong></span></span></span></h2>
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<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Scarsdale High School is offering the Global Entrepreneurship Challenge for 2022-23. </strong></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">Students will engage in a process that will assist them in solving real-world problems based on the UN SDGs. </span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fXq4rCyAMRi4IDNdYzh_CufNy2HkvYGPaD2oOOvCKaA/edit"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>Details here</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">. </span></span></span><br /> </li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Global Citizen Year has launched Take Action Lab in South Africa. </strong></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">Students will gain lifelong skills through an immersive semester in South Africa while learning from experienced human rights advocates advancing social justice. </span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://www.globalcitizenyear.org/take-action-lab/"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>Details here</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">.</span></span></span><br /> </li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>The Open Climate Campaign was announced this week. </strong></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">This four-year campaign promotes open access to research on the climate crisis. </span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://www.eifl.net/resources/new-four-year-4-million-open-climate-campaign-will-open-knowledge-solve-challenges-climate"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>Details here</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">.</span></span></span></li>
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<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Epic Games is offering a lesson plan supporting SDG 10. </strong></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">In this lesson, students will add a variety of structures on a starter island using the Fortnite Creative toolset and evaluate the accessibility of these structures. They will use design thinking to improve the accessibility of the structures for all people. </span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/creative/docs/lesson-plan-inclusive-island-in-fortnite-creative"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>Details here</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">. </span></span></span><br /> </li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Global Nomads Group is hiring</strong></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">. </span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vm-qnGG6BT4KmEosrIOXj9yJ_tqIfv3q/view"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>Details here</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">. </span></span></span><br /> </li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>World Savvy is also hiring</strong></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">. </span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://www.worldsavvy.org/workwithus/"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>Details here</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">. </span></span></span></li>
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<h2><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>EVENTS</strong></span></span></span></h2>
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<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><strong><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">September 2nd</span></span></span></strong><br /> <em><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">How to Build Your Global Professional Network</span></span></span></em><br /> <a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://hopin.com/events/how-to-build-your-global-professional-learning-network-9505f305-d903-45d6-a099-9481fd557309"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>Learn more here</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">. </span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><strong><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">September 9th</span></span></span></strong><br /> <em><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">World Savvy: Making Classrooms Inclusive, Relevant, and Engaging</span></span></span></em><br /> <a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://hopin.com/events/actionable-innovations-conversations-making-classrooms-inclusive-relevant-and-engaging"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>Learn more here</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><strong><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">September 10th</span></span></span></strong><br /> <em><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">iEARN 101: Preparing for a Global Exchange & Meaningful Online Communication</span></span></span></em><br /> <a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://us.iearn.org/programs/iearn-101"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>Learn more here</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">. </span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><strong><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">September 16th</span></span></span></strong><br /> <em><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">Let's Talk Global Competence in Education with Heather Singmaster</span></span></span></em><br /> <a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://hopin.com/events/global-competence-in-education-with-heather-singmaster-f65f1432-846f-47b0-924f-d629cbfaa9cb"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>Learn more here</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><strong><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">October 4th</span></span></span></strong><br /> <em><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">WIDA Institute in Bangkok</span></span></span></em><br /> <a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://actionableinnovations.global/event/wida-institute-in-bangkok"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>Learn more here</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><strong><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">October 11th</span></span></span></strong><br /> <em><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">WIDA Institute in Dubai</span></span></span></em><br /> <a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://actionableinnovations.global/event/wida-institute-in-dubai"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>Learn more here</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">.</span></span></span><br /> <hr /></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong><em>Actionable Innovations Global is the former Global Education Conference Network community under a new name and leadership.</em></strong></span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://actionableinnovations.global/page/social-media"> <span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong><em><u>Follow us on social media</u></em></strong></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong><em>,</em></strong></span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://wakelet.com/@Actionable_Innovations_Global"> <span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong><em><u>browse our global education resource collections</u></em></strong></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong><em>,</em></strong></span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://medium.com/innovation-inspiration"> <span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong><em><u>subscribe to our blog</u></em></strong></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong><em>, and</em></strong></span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://actionableinnovations.global/actionable-innovations-conversations"> <span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong><em><u>review recordings</u></em></strong></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong><em> from our Actionable Innovations Conversations.</em></strong></span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><em><br /> Dear Community Members,</em></span></span></span></p>
<p><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://www.smore.com/zr9ju-global-learning-for-an-open-world"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><em><u>The Global Learning for an Open World Conference Call for Proposals</u></em></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><em> is open and rolling acceptances start August 15th! Submit your session proposal early to access our booking calendar for the conference and choose your ideal presentation time slot. </em></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><em>What types of proposals are ideal for the GLOW Conference? Here are some questions to consider when designing your proposals. </em></span></span></span></p>
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<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong><em>How can we prepare students and educators to be engaged citizens of the world? </em></strong></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><em>Drawing upon definitions of global competence from </em></span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://www.worldsavvy.org/our-approach/global-competence/"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><em><u>World Savvy</u></em></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><em>, </em></span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://asiasociety.org/education/what-global-competence"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><em><u>the Asia Society</u></em></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><em>, and the </em></span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://www.oecd.org/pisa/innovation/"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><em><u>OECD</u></em></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><em>, sessions should focus on topics related to the skills, values, and habits of mind that prepare students and educators to thrive in a more diverse, interconnected world.<br /> <br /> </em></span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong><em>What activities, projects, and initiatives will help educators and students develop connections, competencies, and creative skills?</em></strong></span></span></span> <br /> <span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><em>Remember that</em></span></span></span> <span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><em>our conference theme is developing connections, competencies, and creativity. <br /> <br /> </em></span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong><em>What does innovation in education look like around the world?</em></strong></span></span></span> <br /> <span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><em>Consider submitting proposals that showcase innovative best practices in education. Let’s inspire others with stories about bold and creative initiatives.<br /> <br /> </em></span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong><em>How do formal and informal learning institutions incorporate lessons from the global pandemic?</em></strong></span></span></span> <br /> <span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><em>Think about submitting proposals that help others debrief about the impact of the pandemic on educational ecosystems.<br /> <br /> </em></span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong><em>How can organizations tackle challenges that exist in the global education world? </em></strong></span></span></span><br /> <span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><em>Our audience includes organization leaders around the world. Consider submitting proposals around strategic planning, policymaking, networking, and other related topics that will help organizations grow and thrive.</em></span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><em>Remember, our community is about taking action in education, so proposals are required to provide some actionable advice or an invitation to act. In addition to solo presentations, consider submitting proposals with panel discussions, interviews, and other interactive formats.</em></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><em>If you have events and resources related to global education and innovation, </em></span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://actionableinnovations.global/"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><em><u>please post details in our online community</u></em></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><em>, and we’ll include this information in our following newsletter.</em></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><em>Thanks for reading,</em></span></span></span></p>
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<h2><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>GLOW CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENTS</strong></span></span></span></h2>
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<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>The newly redesigned virtual Global Education Conference is called GLOW: Global Learning for an Open World. Our theme is Developing Connections, Competencies, and Creativity.</strong></span></span></span>
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<li style="list-style-type:circle;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">This free online will start on November 18th at noon UTC-6 and end 24 hours later on November 19th.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:circle;"><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://hopin.com/events/the-glow-conference"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>Registration is open</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:circle;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">Did you miss our informational webinar about the conference? </span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://youtu.be/72i6P26HHsI"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>View it here</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:circle;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">GLOW Co-Chair Dr. William Rankin is hosting a free webinar on presentation design on August 26th. </span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://hopin.com/events/making-presentations-pop-an-introduction-to-visual-design-950058aa-da06-4027-851b-988f8c3f4397"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>Register here</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">.</span></span></span><br /> </li>
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<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://ctt.ac/Vqhd8"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><strong><u>Click HERE to tweet about the conference!</u></strong></span></span></span></a> <br /> <span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">We appreciate you sharing this information with your networks. </span></span></span><br /> </li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://forms.gle/Cnf1a6dL8F3rZGxH9"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><strong><u>The Call for Proposals is open!</u></strong></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong> Rolling acceptances start August 15th.</strong></span></span></span><br /> </li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Our </strong></span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://actionableinnovations.global/advisory-board"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><strong><u>international advisory board</u></strong></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong> for the Actionable Innovations Community has been formed.</strong></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></span></span>
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<li style="list-style-type:circle;"><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemwttFiGOaFKRSm7MzJHNQ7Q2B60Hxdd3pA8pd9jd9UYTeUA/viewform"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>It’s not too late to apply!</u></span></span></span></a></li>
<li style="list-style-type:circle;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">Board members need to be members of the </span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="http://actionableinnovations.global/"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>Actionable Innovations Global</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"> community.</span></span></span><br /> </li>
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<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://actionableinnovations.global/partnerships"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><strong><u>Our partnership program has launched</u></strong></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>!</strong></span></span></span>
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<li style="list-style-type:circle;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">Welcome to the </span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://myhero.com/"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>MY HERO Project</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"> to the program! </span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:circle;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">More organizations are to be announced shortly.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:circle;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">Exhibitors' booths for the GLOW Conference will open to the public on September 1st. If you are interested in this opportunity, </span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://actionableinnovations.global/partnerships"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>learn about our partnership program here</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">.</span></span></span></li>
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<h2><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>NEWS</strong></span></span></span></h2>
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<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>The Global Peace Project 2022 is happening. </strong></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">International Day of Peace, September 21st, provides a powerful and inspiring opportunity to engage children and youth in diverse activities related to peace, unity and making a positive difference in their world. Initially produced by Lisa Parisi, Cheryl McCrorey is now organizing this annual event. </span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://www.smore.com/s9q5x?fbclid=IwAR3UxyJvUcFp4mQzYO4q9QtgatHyWCz3y3a-bcbZGlGmmjpN_2WXJtcoBQ4"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>Details here</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">. </span></span></span><br /> </li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Via the Body Shop and the Office of the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth: Be Seen, Be Heard </strong></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">is </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="background-color:#ffffff;">a global campaign to support young people's political participation and amplify young voices in public life. </span></span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://beseenbeheardcampaign.com/"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><span style="background-color:#ffffff;"><u>Details here</u></span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="background-color:#ffffff;">. </span></span></span></span><br /> </li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Via the Melton Foundation: </strong></span></span></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;"><span style="font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="background-color:#ffffff;"><strong>The NOLA Tech Tap Community Ideathon </strong></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;"><span style="font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="background-color:#ffffff;">will be held from September 15-17, 2022. Successful innovation teams will receive recognition and opportunities comprising prize money to activate project ideas; enhanced visibility of proposed initiatives on global platforms; support, mentorship, and guidance from Nisum experts; and a potential chance to join with local community partners. Details here: </span></span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="http://bit.ly/NOLATechTap2022"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;"><span style="font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><span style="background-color:#ffffff;"><u>bit.ly/NOLATechTap2022</u></span></span></span></span></a><br /> </li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Via the Stevens Initiative: </strong></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">The Stevens Initiative wants your help capturing data on global virtual exchange programs that took place from fall 2021 through summer 2022. Respond to their 2022 Survey of the Virtual Exchange Field to share more about your virtual exchange program. The survey closes on September 15, 2022, and all questions can be directed to stevensinitiative.survey@gmail.com. </span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://www.stevensinitiative.org/2022-survey-of-the-virtual-exchange-field-call-for-responses/"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>Read more about the survey and how you can participate here</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">.</span></span></span></li>
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<h2><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>EVENTS</strong></span></span></span></h2>
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<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">August 17th</span></span></span><br /> <span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">SEL in the Global Classroom (iEARN-USA PD Workshop)</span></span></span><br /> <a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://us.iearn.org/programs/sel-in-the-global-classroom"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>Learn more here</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">August 26th</span></span></span><br /> <span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">Making Presentations Pop: An Introduction to Visual Design</span></span></span><br /> <a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://actionableinnovations.global/event/making-presentations-pop-an-introduction-to-visual-design"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>Learn more here</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">August 31st </span></span></span><br /> <span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">Digital Citizenship in a Globalized World (iEARN-USA PD Workshop)</span></span></span><br /> <a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://us.iearn.org/programs/digital-citizenship-in-a-globalized-world"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>Learn more here</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">September 9th</span></span></span><br /> <span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">World Savvy: Making Classrooms Inclusive, Relevant, and Engaging</span></span></span><br /> <a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://hopin.com/events/actionable-innovations-conversations-making-classrooms-inclusive-relevant-and-engaging"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>Learn more here</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">September 10th</span></span></span><br /> <span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">iEARN 101: Preparing for a Global Exchange & Meaningful Online Communication</span></span></span><br /> <a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://us.iearn.org/programs/iearn-101"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>Learn more here</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">. </span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">September 16th</span></span></span><br /> <span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">Let's Talk Global Competence in Education with Heather Singmaster</span></span></span><br /> <a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://hopin.com/events/global-competence-in-education-with-heather-singmaster-f65f1432-846f-47b0-924f-d629cbfaa9cb"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>Learn more here</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">.</span></span></span><hr /></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong><em>Actionable Innovations Global is the former Global Education Conference Network community under a new name and leadership.</em></strong></span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://actionableinnovations.global/page/social-media"> <span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong><em><u>Follow us on social media</u></em></strong></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong><em>,</em></strong></span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://wakelet.com/@Actionable_Innovations_Global"> <span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong><em><u>browse our global education resource collections</u></em></strong></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong><em>,</em></strong></span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://medium.com/innovation-inspiration"> <span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong><em><u>subscribe to our blog</u></em></strong></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong><em>, and</em></strong></span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://actionableinnovations.global/actionable-innovations-conversations"> <span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong><em><u>review recordings</u></em></strong></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong><em> from our Actionable Innovations Conversations.</em></strong></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong><em>If you want to adjust your email preferences or leave our network,</em></strong></span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://actionableinnovations.global/page/help"> <span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong><em><u>visit our help page</u></em></strong></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong><em>. </em></strong></span></span></span></p>
<p><br /> </p></div>Conference Overview Webinar Recaphttps://actionableinnovations.global/forum/topics/conference-overview-webinar-recap2022-08-10T06:59:58.000Z2022-08-10T06:59:58.000ZLucy Grayhttps://actionableinnovations.global/members/LucyGray<div><p><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">Dear Community Members,</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">Many thanks to all who attended our GLOW Conference informational webinar on August 8th! It was terrific to see many old friends and introduce the conference to new friends as well. If you missed this, the session was recorded and is available for replay on the Hopin platform (</span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://support.hopin.com/hc/en-us/articles/4408209706900-Attendees-How-to-access-post-event-Replay#:~:text=Note%3A%20Post-event%20Replay%20is,and%20selecting%20the%20correct%20event."><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>here’s how to access the replay on Hopin</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">). You can also view it on the </span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://youtu.be/72i6P26HHsI"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>Actionable Innovations Global YouTube channe</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">l.</span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1zbzOO3pI3Wz5o8kmMRHuf2MiLYTFl0ycPuzR12D5Fvk/edit?usp=sharing"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u> </u></span></span></span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">Other important links are: </span></span></span></p>
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<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">Actionable Innovations main community: <a href="http://actionableinnovations.global">http://actionableinnovations.global</a></span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">Follow Actionable Innovations Global on social media for news and resources: <a href="https://linktr.ee/actionableinno">https://linktr.ee/actionableinno</a></span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">Register for the conference on Hopin: <a href="https://hopin.com/events/the-glow-conference">https://hopin.com/events/the-glow-conference</a></span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">General Call for Proposals (individuals/teachers): <a href="https://bit.ly/GLOW22callforproposals">https://bit.ly/GLOW22callforproposals</a></span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">Complimentary Non-Profit Call for Proposals (20-minute presentations): <a href="https://bit.ly/GLOW22complimentary">https://bit.ly/GLOW22complimentary</a></span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">Partnership Overview: <a href="https://bit.ly/ActionableInnovationsGlobalOverview">https://bit.ly/ActionableInnovationsGlobalOverview</a></span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">Call for Proposals for Partners: <a href="https://bit.ly/GLOW22partners">https://bit.ly/GLOW22partners</a></span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">Call for Proposals shareable flyer: <a href="https://www.smore.com/zr9ju-global-learning-for-an-open-world">https://www.smore.com/zr9ju-global-learning-for-an-open-world</a></span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">If you would like to connect with Dr. Maria Hersey, Director of Strategic Partnerships at World Savvy, email her at </span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="mailto:mhersey@worldsavvy.org"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>mhersey@worldsavvy.org</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">. World Savvy is looking to partner with schools and organizations that align with their mission. </span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">If you would like to connect with me regarding partnership opportunities for the GLOW conference, you can email me at </span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="mailto:lucy@lucygrayconsulting.com"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>lucy@lucygrayconsulting.com</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"> or at </span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="mailto:lucy@globaledevents.com"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>lucy@globaledevents.com</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">. </span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">Our next free webinar will be led by Dr. William Rankin and he will be giving tips on how to design presentations. </span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://hopin.com/events/making-presentations-pop-an-introduction-to-visual-design-950058aa-da06-4027-851b-988f8c3f4397"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>Register on Hopin</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"> or </span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://www.linkedin.com/events/makingpresentationspop-anintrod6962415698274914304/"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>LinkedIn</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;"> for this event that will help you prepare for the GLOW conference.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">Thanks again, and please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions! We are so excited to have you involved in oiur community.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">Lucy Gray </span></span></span><br /> <span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">Co-Founder</span></span></span><br /> <span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#000000;">Actionable Innovations Global </span></span></span></p></div>Partner with the GLOW Conferencehttps://actionableinnovations.global/forum/topics/partner-with-the-glow-conference2022-08-04T18:31:13.000Z2022-08-04T18:31:13.000ZLucy Grayhttps://actionableinnovations.global/members/LucyGray<div><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#0e101a;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}10748688858,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10748688858,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="10748688858?profile=RESIZE_710x" /><br /></a></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#0e101a;">The virtual Global Education Conference is returning during International Education Week this November in a redesigned format and with a new leadership team. Co-chairs, Don Buckley and Dr. William Rankin, friends at </span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://www.worldsavvy.org/"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>World Savvy</u></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#0e101a;">, and I have been working over the past year to reimagine our community and our events, and we’re pleased to share the products of those efforts with you now and in </span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://hopin.com/events/global-learning-for-an-open-world-conference-call-for-proposals-overview-bfb99379-9a1e-41ee-aa27-e19ef8d9cf23"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>an informational webinar on August 8th</u></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#0e101a;">. </span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#0e101a;">As you may know, the former Global Education Conference Network is now </span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="http://actionableinnovations.global"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>Actionable Innovations Global</u></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#0e101a;">, a professional learning community dedicated to global educational innovation. Our mission has broadened: we seek to engage learners, educators, and organization leaders in networking activities to spread innovative educational practices and ideas. </span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#0e101a;">Our November conference has been renamed Global Learning for an Open World: Developing Connections, Competencies, and Creativity (GLOW). It will take place on November 18-19, 2022 and </span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://forms.gle/1n9ym8HMSqCZ24vv9"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>the Call for Proposals opened last week</u></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#0e101a;">. The goals of this conference are:</span></span></span></p>
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<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#000000;">To convene a vibrant global community of educational practitioners at all levels interested in experiential learning and the development of global competencies;</span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#000000;">To provide educators with accessible, high-quality professional learning experiences and inspire creative educational innovation;</span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#000000;">To showcase engaging, innovative practices in experiential and global learning and to highlight practical, actionable methods for implementing these educational approaches with learners;</span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#000000;">To provide a forum for discussion of methods, goals, and learning theories related to experiential and global learning and to open opportunities for collaborative research and exploration of emerging methods, goals, and learning theories;</span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#000000;">To connect educators and schools with forward-thinking colleagues and organizations for ongoing support and collaboration.</span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#0e101a;">We’ve developed a new financial model that will create a sustainable revenue stream to continue hosting this free event and other professional learning experiences for students, educators, and organization leaders. We seek support from non-profit organizations, schools, and corporations that want to partner with us. </span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r5hcCQ5DRNRbLpbpLgnVKC_gfnyv-f9OmvtOsqH9Ro0/edit?usp=sharing"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>This document provides additional details</u></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#0e101a;"> about our new partnership program which features opportunities for higher visibility within the conference. Key points include: </span></span></span></p>
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<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#0e101a;">For profit companies seeking to present at GLOW need to participate in this program. (Any for profit group with more than 1 employee.)</span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#0e101a;">Non-profits are offered a complimentary 20-minute session and can partner with GLOW for an additional 50-minute session. </span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#0e101a;">Schools with the means are also welcome to support, but partnership is not required for schools to present. </span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#0e101a;">We’re excited to bring the global education community together again, and we’d love to have non-profits, schools, and companies partner with us to make this a memorable and impactful event. The support of our corporate and community partners will help make high-quality professional learning experiences accessible for educators worldwide.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#0e101a;">Thanks for your time and consideration. Please share this information widely and consider joining us on Monday for our </span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://hopin.com/events/global-learning-for-an-open-world-conference-call-for-proposals-overview-bfb99379-9a1e-41ee-aa27-e19ef8d9cf23"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>informational webinar</u></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#0e101a;"> about the conference!</span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#0e101a;">Sincerely,<br /> Lucy Gray </span></span><br /> <span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#0e101a;">Co-Founder</span></span><br /> <a style="text-decoration:none;" href="mailto:lucy@globaledevents.com" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>lucy@globaledevents.com</u></span></span></a></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></p></div>Global Learning for an Open World Conference Announcementhttps://actionableinnovations.global/forum/topics/global-learning-for-an-open-world-conference-announcement2022-07-27T19:57:42.000Z2022-07-27T19:57:42.000ZLucy Grayhttps://actionableinnovations.global/members/LucyGray<div><div id="i4c-draggable-container" style="position:fixed;z-index:1499;width:0px;height:0px;"> </div>
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<h1 style="text-align:center;"><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://forms.gle/PMy8fvHhuTHs9vvJ7"><span style="font-size:20pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>GLOW Conference Call for Proposals</u></span></span></span></a></h1>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;"><strong>Global Learning for an Open World</strong></span></span></span><br /> <span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;"><strong>Developing Connections, Competencies, and Creativity</strong></span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;"><br /> <em><strong>🌟If you would like more information about the conference and the following process, </strong></em></span></span></span><em><strong><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://hopin.com/events/global-learning-for-an-open-world-conference-call-for-proposals-overview-bfb99379-9a1e-41ee-aa27-e19ef8d9cf23"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>we encourage you to attend our August 8th webinar</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;">, which will present a detailed overview of the event. <br /> <br /> </span></span></span></strong></em></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;">We are excited to launch this newly redesigned virtual event, formerly known as the Global Education Conference, in partnership with</span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://www.worldsavvy.org/"> <span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>World Savvy</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;">. This year's conference will take place around the clock, starting at noon (UTC-6) on Friday, November 18, 2022. </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;">The GLOW Conference focuses on developing</span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://www.worldsavvy.org/our-approach/global-competence/#:~:text=Global%20competence%20is%20the%20skills,for%20the%20workforce%20is%20essential."> <span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>global competencies</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;">, increasing opportunities for cross-border collaboration (nationally and internationally), preparing learners for</span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://www.oecd.org/pisa/innovation/global-competence/"> <span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>active global citizenship</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;">, and ensuring educational equity and opportunity for all. </span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;">The conference goals are to: </span></span></span></p>
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<li style="list-style-type:decimal;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;">To convene a vibrant global community of educational practitioners at all levels interested in experiential learning and the development of global competencies;</span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:decimal;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;">To provide educators with accessible, high-quality professional learning experiences and inspire creative educational innovation;</span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:decimal;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;">To showcase engaging, innovative practices in experiential and global learning and to highlight practical, actionable methods for implementing these educational approaches with learners;</span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:decimal;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;">To provide a forum for discussion of methods, goals, and learning theories related to experiential and global learning and to open opportunities for collaborative research and exploration of emerging methods, goals, and learning theories;</span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:decimal;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;">To connect educators and schools with forward-thinking colleagues and organizations for ongoing support and collaboration.</span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;">The basic conference will be free to attend, and we encourage everyone interested in experiential and global learning to submit a proposal, including first-time presenters. </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;"><strong><em>Companies and non-profits interested in sponsoring, participating, or presenting should contact Lucy Gray at lucy@lucygrayconsulting.com for details before submitting a proposal.</em></strong></span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;"><strong>The Proposal Submission Process</strong></span></span></span></p>
<p><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://forms.gle/PMy8fvHhuTHs9vvJ7"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>Proposals can be submitted using this form</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;"><strong> until midnight (UTC) on November 1, 2022</strong></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;">, and we will begin accepting proposals on a rolling basis starting </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;"><strong>August 15, 2022</strong></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;">. We encourage you to submit proposals as early as possible. As soon as your proposal is accepted, you may select from the available presentation times (the time choices become increasingly limited closer to the event). Individuals may submit more than one proposal; companies and non-profits must be supporting partners to present. </span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;">Once submitted, your presentation proposal will be posted on the</span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://actionableinnovations.global/home"> <span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>Actionable Innovations Global community</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;">, with the opportunity for members of this network to view, comment on, and/or "like" your presentation proposal. This will give you and the other members of our professional learning community the chance to share ideas and make connections before, during, and after the conference. Additionally, it will allow you to gauge the popularity of your topic or approach. </span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;"><strong><br /> Presentation Formats & Guidelines</strong></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;">The GLOW Conference highlights important work in developing global competencies and experiential learning. One of its chief goals is to present practical, actionable steps that all attendees can take in their own contexts to implement these educational approaches. This emphasis distinguishes the GLOW Conference from many other educational conferences: we want to showcase effective educational approaches and make it easy for others to try those approaches in their own teaching and learning contexts. </span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;">To achieve this, we would like all proposed conference sessions to consist of 2 parts: </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;"><strong>a main theme</strong></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;"> and a section focused on </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;"><strong>actionable advice</strong></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;">. You may split your presentation half and half between these two sections or dedicate two-thirds to your main theme and one-third to actionable advice. Your proposal should outline the content you wish to include for both of these sections:</span></span></span></p>
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<li style="list-style-type:decimal;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;"><strong>Main theme</strong></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;"> (50–66% of the total presentation): Echoing most educational conferences, this section explores the theme, topic, or approach you wish to address;</span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:decimal;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;"><strong>Actionable advice </strong></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;">(50–33%): Unique to the GLOW Conference, this section offers practical advice for others about how you’ve managed challenges with implementing this approach in your own learning context, advice for resources that you’ve found particularly useful in these efforts, lessons you've learned that have led you to modify or adapt your approaches, or references to specific communities who have helped support your thinking and work.</span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;">Short presentations of 20 minutes (half session) and long presentations of 50 minutes (full session) are available. All sessions — including Q&A — must be completed within these allotted times; sessions going longer than their given time slot may be terminated by the moderator. All sessions will be hosted on the Hopin platform. You will be responsible for familiarizing yourself with this platform and reviewing provided training materials.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;">Proposals must contain original content reflecting the work and ideas of the presenter, with all non-original content (including text, images, audio, and video) properly attributed to its author or creator. Plagiarism will result in participants being permanently banned from conference activities. </span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;">All presentations will be recorded with recordings released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs License. For more information, please visit</span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/"> <span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>the Creative Commons website</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;">. </span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;">By submitting a proposal, you agree to these terms.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;"><strong><br /> Conference Strands</strong></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;">You can indicate up to three conference strands (or tracks) when you submit your presentation: </span></span></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;"><strong>Students: </strong></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;">Developing community and collaboration among students, with an emphasis on teaching approaches, learning activities, and interpersonal practices that support the development of student voices and relationships.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;"><strong>Teachers:</strong></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;"> Professional development, support, and collaborative opportunities for teachers interested in experiential learning and the teaching of global competencies.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;"><strong>Curriculum and Assessment:</strong></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;"> Ways to integrate experiential learning and the development of global competencies into existing curricula, the development of curricula focused on these approaches and assessment strategies for measuring curricular efficacy and student learning in these areas.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;"><strong>Leadership:</strong></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;"> Strategies, resources, community support, and collaborative opportunities for establishing and maintaining an institutional culture focused on experiential learning and the development of global competencies.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;"><strong>Intercultural Communication:</strong></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;"> Ways to address cultural and communicational differences associated with cross-border collaboration and learning in order to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning community.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;"><strong>Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):</strong></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;"> Strategies for responding to and integrating the UN 2030 sustainability goals into curricula, learning activities, and assessment.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;"><strong>Primary Education:</strong></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;"> Emphasis on the unique challenges and opportunities involved in implementing experiential learning and the development of global competencies for students in primary education, including emphases on early childhood education, child development, and privacy concerns for young learners.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;"><strong>Secondary Education:</strong></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;"> Emphasis on the unique challenges and opportunities involved in implementing experiential learning and the development of global competencies for students in secondary education, including expectations surrounding standardized testing, the use of social media, and community service opportunities.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;"><strong>Higher Education:</strong></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;"> Emphasis on the unique challenges and opportunities involved in implementing experiential learning and the development of global competencies for students in higher education, including professional and disciplinary expectations, internships, and cross-disciplinary opportunities.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;"><strong>Experiential Education:</strong></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;"> Exploration of hands-on, project-based, maker, study-abroad, virtual exchange, and other programs and opportunities associated with experiential learning.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;"><strong>Innovative Schools:</strong></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;"> A showcase for schools and other learning institutions performing at exemplary levels in the use of experiential learning and the development of global competencies with an emphasis on takeaways that other institutions can adopt.</span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;"><strong><br /> Instructions</strong></span></span></span></p>
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<li style="list-style-type:decimal;"><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://forms.gle/PMy8fvHhuTHs9vvJ7"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>Fill out this form</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;"> (you will receive an emailed copy of this form upon completion and may edit it for errors after submission). </span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:decimal;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;">Join our</span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://actionableinnovations.global/"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u> professional learning community</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;"> and complete your profile as thoroughly as possible.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:decimal;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;">If you are already a member of</span></span></span><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="http://actionableinnovations.global/"> <span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>Actionable Innovations Global</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;">, please make sure your profile is updated. </span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:decimal;"><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://actionableinnovations.global/group/2022-glow-conference-presenters"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>Join our presenters' group</u></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;"> within Actionable Innovations Global to receive updates about the conference specific to presenters. This is the only place where you will receive important conference information, so make sure to join! </span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:decimal;"><a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://hopin.com/events/the-glow-conference"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>Register for the conference (free).</u></span></span></span></a></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;"><strong><br /> Next Steps</strong></span></span></span></p>
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<li style="list-style-type:decimal;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;">Once you have submitted a proposal, you will receive a confirmation copy of your submission. Please keep this for future reference. You will need it when you book your session.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:decimal;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;">Rolling acceptances will start on August 15th and will continue through November 1st. </span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:decimal;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;">Once you have received an acceptance email from us, you may select your desired presentation time from the remaining time slots (notifications will come through the Actionable Innovations Global community messaging system). You will be sent a booking link in your acceptance email. </span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:decimal;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;">If your proposal is NOT accepted, you will have the opportunity to make revisions and resubmit your proposal. </span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:decimal;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#202124;">If you need to make any changes to your accepted proposal or your scheduled time to present, you will need to contact Lucy Gray at lucy@lucygrayconsulting as soon as possible. </span></span></span></li>
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<div> </div></div>Looking for GEC Members Who Work in Teacher Educationhttps://actionableinnovations.global/forum/topics/looking-for-gec-members-who-are-teacher-educators2017-12-08T03:29:32.000Z2017-12-08T03:29:32.000ZLucy Grayhttps://actionableinnovations.global/members/LucyGray<div><p>Hi All,</p>
<p>I'm the co-founder of this community and to pay the bills, I am an ed tech consultant and adjunct faculty member at National Louis University in Chicago. Next month, I'm presenting at this teacher education conference in Ireland (last year it was in LA; it alternates between the US and another country each year): <a href="http://www.gratek.ie/mite2018/index.php">http://www.gratek.ie/mite2018/index.php</a>. </p>
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<p>One of my sessions will focus on the GEC and global collaboration in general. Over the years, I've noticed that many professors require students to join our community here and participate in our conference. Or, they are required to watch conference recordings. </p>
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<p>I am asking three things of you:</p>
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<p>1) If you require your students to use our resources here, please describe how you use them and what the benefit has been to your students.</p>
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<p>2) If you would like to collaborate with other teacher educators, let me know and I'll pass along your contact info to teacher educators I meet in Ireland. </p>
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<p>3) I am teaching a global collaboration workshop online in April for NLU, and if you would like your students to collaborate with mine, let me know and we can plan some activities together.</p>
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<p>Thanks for your help and input,</p>
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<p>Lucy Gray </p>
<div class="grammarly-disable-indicator"></div></div>Global Ed Forum - October 2015https://actionableinnovations.global/forum/topics/global-ed-forum-october-20152015-05-05T00:09:52.000Z2015-05-05T00:09:52.000ZBrandon Wileyhttps://actionableinnovations.global/members/BrandonWiley<div><p>As we all wait anxiously for the Global Education Conference in November, I wanted to share another exciting #globaled event that will taking place in October 2015!</p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1001900793?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1001900793?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="626" class="align-full" height="287"/></a></strong></p>
<p><strong>The Global Education Forum</strong>, co-sponsored by Asia Society and Penn GSE, will be held on October 16 and 17 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The conference is an opportunity to engage in a critical conversation between K–12 and higher education educators about how best to prepare students for a global world. By attracting educators from around the world to discuss best practices, promising programs and research, the Global Education Forum will highlight the importance of learning <em>with</em> and <em>from</em> different education systems to help inform our own practice.</p>
<p>Through a series of keynote speakers, hands-on workshops and networking opportunities, participants will explore how to prepare students to be globally competent, review trends and best practices in teacher and leadership development, as well as develop strategies for teaching and assessing critical 21st century skills.</p>
<p>For the past eight years, the Asia Society has conducted the Partnership for Global Learning Conference, while Penn GSE, in partnership with the American Friends of Winchester College, has conducted a global education event for the past five years. This newly-created conference signifies the forging of two outstanding efforts and a diverse audience into one signature event.</p>
<p><a href="http://asiasociety.org/global-education-forum/request-proposals" target="_blank">Proposals</a> for Breakout Sessions and "Teacher Swap Shops" are still being accepted until May 10. Registration for the event will open in mid-May. Feel free to contact me with any questions or suggestions!</p>
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<p>Brandon Wiley, Ed.D.</p>
<p>brandon@globaledleader.com</p></div>5th Annual Global Education Conference (GEC) – What if the world was your classroom?https://actionableinnovations.global/forum/topics/5th-annual-global-education-conference-gec-what-if-the-world-was2015-01-28T11:44:48.000Z2015-01-28T11:44:48.000ZIbrahim Bahatihttps://actionableinnovations.global/members/IbrahimBahati<div><p><a href="http://grad-insights.com/general-topics/2014/5th-annual-global-education-conference-gec-what-if-the-world-was-your-classroom/" target="_blank">http://grad-insights.com/general-topics/2014/5th-annual-global-education-conference-gec-what-if-the-world-was-your-classroom/</a></p>
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<h3><strong>AS WE ARE RECOVERING FROM THE NOSTALGIA OF THE WORLD’S 5<span>TH</span> ANNUAL GLOBAL EDUCATION <a href="http://www.globaleducationconference.com/page/2014-conference"> CONFERENCE</a>(GEC) AND/OR ANNIVERSARY WHICH WAS SCHEDULED MONDAY 17<span>TH</span> TILL FRIDAY NOV.21; MANY ARE STILL INQUISITIVE: “WHAT NEXT AFTER THIS ANNIVERSARY?”</strong></h3>
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<p><strong>To read more, follow the link above!</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Cheers to all those attended and made it happen.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Best;</strong></p>
<p><strong>Ibrahim Bahati</strong></p></div>August Conference Announcementshttps://actionableinnovations.global/forum/topics/august-conference-announcements2014-08-25T15:05:06.000Z2014-08-25T15:05:06.000ZLucy Grayhttps://actionableinnovations.global/members/LucyGray<div><p><span>He</span><span>llo to all </span><span>GEC Community Members!</span></p>
<p>As most US schools are back in session this month, I thought I'd take the opportunity to send a quick update about our com<span>munity and upcoming virtual conference.</span></p>
<p>If you are new to the <a href="http://globaleducationconference.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network" target="_blank">Global Education Conference Network</a>, we are a 19,000 member strong community of educators and others interested in connecting classrooms and furthering educational opportunities for all. My conference co-chair, Steve Hargadon, and I strongly believe that educators need to connect with others globally in order to establish the foundation for collaboration; our community is designed to foster these professional relationships. <strong><a href="http://www.globaleducationconference.com/notes/The_GEC_Mission_Statement" target="_blank">Please read our mission</a></strong> so that you fully understand our purpose.</p>
<p>So what can you do here year round in the Global Education Conference Network? You can explore <a href="https://groups.diigo.com/group/globaleducation" target="_blank">our resources</a>, <a href="http://www.globaleducationconference.com/forum" target="_blank">participate in our discussion forums</a>, <a href="http://www.globaleducationconference.com/events" target="_blank">share an event</a>, or <a href="http://www.globaleducationconference.com/groups" target="_blank">join an affinity group</a>. Please post resources, events, questions etc related to global education in these areas. Relevant posts will be broadcasted on our social media channels in order to promote connections. For example, if you have a project that you are running and would like other classrooms to participate, post a detailed description in our discussion forum. Then, I will post it to our <a href="https://twitter.com/GlobalEdCon" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/globaledcon" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://plus.google.com/b/115219871151091854537/115219871151091854537/posts" target="_blank">Google</a>+ and <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Global-Education-Conference-Network-2399934?gid=2399934&mostPopular=&trk=tyah" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> accounts. Hopefully, this will help you get participants for your project! </p>
<p>We are now gearing up for our fifth annual free, online conference which takes place every November. The <a href="http://www.globaleducationconference.com/page/call-for-proposals" target="_blank">call for proposals</a> is now open and we encourage educators and non-profit organizations to submit proposals that relate to our mission. Do this early rather than later so that you can book your presentation at your time of choice; the schedule gets rather f<span>ull as we get closer to the conference. Check out our</span> <a href="http://www.globaleducationconference.com/forum/categories/global-education-conference-2014-accepted-proposals/listForCategory" target="_blank">accepted proposals</a><span> and</span> <a href="http://www.globaleducationconference.com/page/2014-keynotes" target="_blank">our keynote speakers</a><span> as well; more are going to be announced shortly. Also, we are looking for</span><a href="http://www.globaleducationconference.com/page/advisory-board-application" target="_blank">advisory board members</a><span>,</span> <a href="http://www.globaleducationconference.com/page/partner-application" target="_blank">partner organizations</a><span>, and</span> <a href="http://www.globaleducationconference.com/group/2014volunteers" target="_blank">volunteer moderators</a><span> for the conference. </span></p>
<p>For your convenience, we've developed a few digital flyers that we hope you will post to social media and send to potentially interested colleagues:</p>
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<li><a href="https://www.smore.com/sq0bu-10-ways-to-connect-globally" target="_blank">10 Ways to Connect Globally</a> - suggestions for getting involved with our community</li>
<li><a href="https://www.smore.com/ss0m3-5th-annual-globaledcon" target="_blank">5th Annual GlobalEdCon</a> - a general explanation of the conference inviting people to participate</li>
<li><a href="https://www.smore.com/q5sx1-the-global-education-conference" target="_blank">Call for Proposals</a> - a flyer designed for those who might want to present </li>
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<p>In other news, GEC Leadership Team member Julie Lindsay is going to be coordinating our student strand of the conference. Look for more information on this in the next couple of weeks and start thinking about how you can involve your students. We also will be convening our advisory board for meetings in September; dates to be announced soon.</p>
<p>Many thanks to our core sponsors,<a href="http://www.iearn.org/" target="_blank">iEARN</a> and the <a href="http://gce-us.org/" target="_blank">Global Campaign for Education - US Chapter</a> for making this community and conference possible. We also are grateful for our amazing leadership team featured on the front page of our web site. We are very appreciate of all of your support! </p>
<p>Thanks and let me know if you have any questions,</p>
<p>Lucy Gray</p>
<p>Conference Co-Chair </p></div>Educating for a Just, Peaceful & Sustainable Future - A Humane Education Conference - September 21st in NYChttps://actionableinnovations.global/forum/topics/educating-for-a-just-peaceful-sustainable-future-a-humane2013-06-14T15:25:54.000Z2013-06-14T15:25:54.000ZElizabeth Crawfordhttps://actionableinnovations.global/members/ElizabethCrawford<div><p><font size="2">Hello all,<br/> <br/> I am writing as board member of the Institute for Humane Education (<a href="https://mail.uncw.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=QLbf9N7heE2JpozGSC6iB4o7n_qNPNBIcqSCMbkh6c9O-rnAbpotJ4xqhamiIzoKW8r8ZbXgGrg.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.humaneeducation.org%2f" target="_blank">http://www.humaneeducation.org/</a>) to announce the first annual humane education conference to be held on September 21st in New York City. This unique conference is presented by Humane Education Advocates Reaching Teachers (HEART), the Institute for Humane Education (IHE), and the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI). <br/> <br/> Keynote speakers include Dr. Jane Goodall, Arun Gandhi, and Zoe Weil. Hands-on humane education workshops and a UN International Day of Peace parade are part of this special day’s events.<br/> <br/> To learn more about the conference, please see <a href="https://mail.uncw.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=QLbf9N7heE2JpozGSC6iB4o7n_qNPNBIcqSCMbkh6c9O-rnAbpotJ4xqhamiIzoKW8r8ZbXgGrg.&URL=http%3a%2f%2f2013.humaneedconf.org%2f" target="_blank">http://2013.humaneedconf.org/</a>. Early bird registration ($75 reg/$25 student) ends August 1st.<br/> <br/> In addition, the conference is seeking sponsors with giving levels starting at $500. Please see <a href="https://mail.uncw.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=QLbf9N7heE2JpozGSC6iB4o7n_qNPNBIcqSCMbkh6c9O-rnAbpotJ4xqhamiIzoKW8r8ZbXgGrg.&URL=http%3a%2f%2f2013.humaneedconf.org%2fsponsorship" target="_blank">http://2013.humaneedconf.org/sponsorship</a>. Perhaps some of your organizations may be interested in supporting our work. Acknowledgements, complimentary registrations, and more are included based on giving level.<br/> <br/> I am hopeful this conference will be of interest to many of you and that you will be able to share it with your friends and colleagues. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.<br/> <br/> Best wishes,<br/> Elizabeth Crawford<br/> <br/> Elizabeth O. Crawford, Ph.D.<br/> University of North Carolina Wilmington<br/> Department of Elementary, Middle Level, & Literacy Education<br/> Education Building 267<br/> 601 South College Road<br/> Wilmington, NC 28403<br/> (p) 910.962.2916 (f) 910.962.3988<br/> <a href="https://mail.uncw.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=QLbf9N7heE2JpozGSC6iB4o7n_qNPNBIcqSCMbkh6c9O-rnAbpotJ4xqhamiIzoKW8r8ZbXgGrg.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fpeople.uncw.edu%2fcrawforde%2f" target="_blank">http://people.uncw.edu/crawforde/</a></font></p></div>The Core of Education Podcast: Lucy Gray of the Global Education Conferencehttps://actionableinnovations.global/forum/topics/the-core-of-education-podcast-lucy-gray-of-the-global-education-c2012-11-02T16:59:40.000Z2012-11-02T16:59:40.000ZLucy Grayhttps://actionableinnovations.global/members/LucyGray<div><p>Thanks to Rod Berger for this podcast for RANDA Solutions! Listen if you'd like to know the story behind this Global Education Conference!<br/><br/></p>
<p><a href="http://blog.randasolutions.com/2012/11/02/lucy-gray-the-global-education-conference-founder/" target="_blank">http://blog.randasolutions.com/2012/11/02/lucy-gray-the-global-education-conference-founder/</a></p></div>October Conference Newshttps://actionableinnovations.global/forum/topics/october-conference-news2012-10-10T22:05:24.000Z2012-10-10T22:05:24.000ZLucy Grayhttps://actionableinnovations.global/members/LucyGray<div><p><span><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1001743883?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></span></p>
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<p><span><strong><span>I</span><span>n this newsletter..... </span></strong></span></p>
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<li><span><strong><span>Conference Deadline Extended</span></strong></span></li>
<li><span><strong><span>Film Exhibition Deadline Extended</span></strong></span></li>
<li><span><strong><span>New Videos About Our Community and Conference</span></strong></span></li>
<li><span><strong><span>New Partnership for Startups with <a href="https://www.edsurge.com/" target="_blank">EdSurge</a> and <a href="http://getideas.org/" target="_blank">Cisco's GETideas</a></span></strong></span></li>
<li><span><strong><span>New Opportunities in Our Community</span></strong></span></li>
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<p><span>Dear GEC Members: </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span>Greetings from Beijing, China, where I'm attending the <a href="http://www.learning2.asia/"><span class="s2">Learning 2.012 conference</span></a> which kicks off October 11 ( Beijing time; some sessions will be streaming). I've had an amazing week so far, visiting the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and interacting with some amazing international school educators. China is an extraordinary place, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to visit. My experiences this week have reinforced my belief that we must connect our classrooms and teach our children to understand and learn from each other if we are to address the challenges facing our planet. </span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">That said, I'm pleased to announce several new items pertaining to our community and conference. First, <b><i> the deadlines for proposals for both the standard </i></b><a href="http://www.globaleducationconference.com/page/2012-submission-instructions"><span class="s2"><b><i>Global Education Conference</i></b></span></a><b><i> and the </i></b><a href="http://www.globaleducationconference.com/page/iearn-call-for-proposals"><span class="s2"><b><i>iEARN Annual Conference and Youth Summit</i></b></span></a><b><i> have been extended from October 15 to October 29, 2012</i></b>. You have nearly a two week extension to get your proposals in! </span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">This also means that <b><i>we have extended the deadline for film exhibition submissions</i></b>. If you've got a digital film to share on a global topic, <a href="http://www.globaleducationconference.com/forum/topics/2012-global-education-conference-film-exhibition"><span class="s2">check out this post for more details</span></a>. </span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">Courtesy of Christopher Tully and his students at the Middle Bucks Institute of Technology in Pennsylvania, USA, we have two new videos on our web site, one of which <a href="http://youtu.be/phA2ZA0vl7U"><span class="s2">explains the conference proposal process</span></a> and the other gives <a href="http://youtu.be/SxHNKIB3Tf8"><span class="s2">a brief overview</span></a> of our online community. Please check them out and leave a message of thanks in the comments! Stay tuned for more fabulous videos from Tully and his talented students.</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">In the last couple of weeks, we announced <a href="http://www.globaleducationconference.com/forum/topics/game-on-with-brainpop-at-the-2012-global-education-conference" target="_blank">a new strand of the conference sponsored by BrainPOP on gaming</a>. We're also pleased to announce today another new strand and partnership with <a href="https://www.edsurge.com/" target="_blank">EdSurge</a> and Cisco's education leadership site, <a href="http://getideas.org/" target="_blank">GETideas.org</a>, focused on global technology-driven innovation. Here's the lowdown from EdSurge's newsletter:</span></p>
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<p class="p2"><span class="s1">Finally, here are a few more opportunities posted in our online community that may be of interest. Please respond directly to the posters.</span></p>
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<li class="li3"><span class="s3"><a href="http://www.globaleducationconference.com/forum/topics/skype-video-conference-with-a-sydney-school"><span class="s2">Skype with a School in Sydney, Australia</span></a></span></li>
<li class="li3"><span class="s3"><a href="http://www.globaleducationconference.com/forum/topics/gec-proposal-development-101"><span class="s2">GEC Proposal Development 101</span></a></span></li>
<li class="li3"><span class="s3"><a href="http://www.globaleducationconference.com/forum/topics/game-on-with-brainpop-at-the-2012-global-education-conference"><span class="s2">Game ON with BrainPOP!</span></a></span></li>
<li class="li3"><span class="s3"><a href="http://www.globaleducationconference.com/forum/topics/knitting-the-world-together-a-million-relationships-at-a-time"><span class="s2">Knitting the World Together A Million Relationships at a Time</span></a></span></li>
<li class="li3"><span class="s3"><a href="http://www.globaleducationconference.com/forum/topics/ispy-in-the-community-global-collaborative-project"><span class="s2">iSpy in the Community Project</span></a></span></li>
<li class="li3"><span class="s3"><a href="http://www.globaleducationconference.com/forum/topics/summer-2013-travel-exchange-to-peru"><span class="s2">Summer 2013 Travel Exchange to Peru</span></a></span></li>
<li class="li3"><span class="s3"><a href="http://www.globaleducationconference.com/profiles/blogs/looking-for-k-8-classrooms-to-join-our-community-project"><span class="s2">Looking for K-8 Schools to Join Our Community Project</span></a></span></li>
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<p class="p1"><span>Thanks again for your support Help us get the word out about the conference by spreading the word with our </span><a href="http://www.globaleducationconference.com/page/2012-press-and-media"><span class="s2">press materials</span></a><span>!</span></p>
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<p class="p2"><span class="s1">Regards,</span></p>
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<p class="p2"><span class="s1">Lucy Gray</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">Conference Co-Chair</span></p>
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<p class="p2"><span class="s1">Many thanks to our current <a href="http://www.globaleducationconference.com/page/2012-partners" target="_blank">partners and sponsors</a> including:</span></p>
<p class="p4"><span class="s4"><a href="http://iearn.org/" target="_blank">iEARN</a></span></p>
<p class="p4"><span class="s4"><a href="http://getideas.org/" target="_blank">Cisco's GETideas</a></span></p>
<p class="p4"><span><a href="https://www.edsurge.com/" target="_blank">EdSurge</a></span></p>
<p class="p4"><span class="s4"><a href="http://www.brainpop.com/" target="_blank">BrainPOP</a></span></p>
<p class="p4"><span class="s4"><a href="http://www.intel.com/about/corporateresponsibility/education/index.htm" target="_blank">Intel</a></span></p></div>Skype video conference with a Sydney schoolhttps://actionableinnovations.global/forum/topics/skype-video-conference-with-a-sydney-school2012-10-04T05:42:33.000Z2012-10-04T05:42:33.000ZJed Hayeshttps://actionableinnovations.global/members/JedHayes<div>Hi, I'm looking to partner up with some schools internationally. I work with students aged 8 to 12 years of age. My school is in the inner suburbs of Sydney. Apart from video conferencing opportunities I would like my students to be involved in some collaborative work with some students overseas. Perhaps we could trial a link up with our gifted and talented students? If you are interested, drop me a response, and we can discuss some opportunities. Regards Jed</div>Social Learning Summit Todayhttps://actionableinnovations.global/forum/topics/social-learning-summit-today2012-04-21T13:02:34.000Z2012-04-21T13:02:34.000ZLucy Grayhttps://actionableinnovations.global/members/LucyGray<div><p>Join Steve Hargadon and many GEC members online today for the free and virtual Social Learning Summit. </p>
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<p>Check out the schedule !</p>
<p><a href="http://www.classroom20.com/page/sociallearningsummit">http://www.classroom20.com/page/sociallearningsummit</a></p>
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<p>All sessions will be recorded and archived. If you are presenting, consider adding a link to your session in the comments here! </p>
<p></p></div>Conference Update for November 15, 2011https://actionableinnovations.global/forum/topics/conference-update-for-november-15-20112011-11-15T12:46:38.000Z2011-11-15T12:46:38.000ZLucy Grayhttps://actionableinnovations.global/members/LucyGray<div><div><p>Hi Everyone -</p>
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<p>The conference is up and running around the clock through Friday AM in most US time zones. We hope you'll have time to drop by to catch a live online presentation or view a recording of sessions that have already taken place. Steve and I are amazed by the quality and depth of presentations thus far. Thank you to all our presenters, including yesterday's keynotes, Alan November and Robert X. Fogarty!</p>
<p>Make sure you check out our guides to help you with the conference experience.</p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1001691022?profile=original" target="_self">Conference Guide (ENGLISH)</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1001691798?profile=original" target="_self">Conference Guide (SPANISH)</a></strong></p>
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<p><a href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/page/2011-keynotes" target="_self">Keynotes</a> featured today include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Fernando Reimers 7:00 AM Pacific Time 15:00:00 UTC</li>
<li>Sasha Martin 8:00 AM Pacific Time 16:00:00 UTC</li>
<li>Cable Green 9:00 AM Pacific Time 17:00:00 UTC</li>
<li>Ewan McIntosh 11:00 AM Pacific Time 19:00:00 UTC</li>
<li>Nikos Theodosakis 2:00 PM Pacific Time 22:00:00 UTC</li>
</ul>
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<p>Here are a few links to help you navigate. Please share with interested colleagues:</p>
<ul>
<li>View the conference schedule here. Make sure to scroll down to select your time zone: <a href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/page/2011-sessions-and-schedule">http://globaleducation.ning.com/page/2011-sessions-and-schedule</a></li>
<li>If you are looking for a particular presenter, check out our Quick Links. Recordings are available here, too: <a href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/page/2011-conference-quick-links">http://globaleducation.ning.com/page/2011-conference-quick-links</a></li>
<li>If you need help, visit the conference lounge: <a href="http://goo.gl/eTdXC">http://goo.gl/eTdXC</a></li>
<li>Spanish materials are available here: <a href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/page/spanish-espanol-globaledcon">http://globaleducation.ning.com/page/spanish-espanol-globaledcon</a></li>
<li>Training materials are here: <a href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/page/training">http://globaleducation.ning.com/page/training</a>. Make sure your computer is configured to run Blackboard Collaborate.</li>
<li>Tech support: Mac users running the latest Apple updates may want to take a look at <a href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/page/collaborate-and-mac-osx-10-7" target="_self">this documentation</a>. </li>
<li>Tech support: Chrome users, please <a href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/page/google-chrome-and-bb-collaborate" target="_self">read this</a>. </li>
</ul>
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<p>Don't forget to <a href="http://tweetchat.com/room/Globaled11" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://tweetchat.com/room/Globaled11" target="_blank">follow the conference conversation</a> on Twitter! We're using the hashtag #globaled11!</p>
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<p>Thanks,</p>
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<p>Lucy Gray</p>
<p>Conference Co-Chair</p>
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<p> </p></div>Announcing the 2012 Global Education Conference!https://actionableinnovations.global/forum/topics/announcing-the-2012-global-education-conference2012-04-05T16:54:31.000Z2012-04-05T16:54:31.000ZLucy Grayhttps://actionableinnovations.global/members/LucyGray<div><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><strong><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1001702675?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></strong></span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><strong>Third Annual Global Education Conference</strong></span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><strong>Streaming Live Online in partnership with iEARN</strong></span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><strong>November 12 - 16, 2012</strong></span></p>
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<p><strong>April 5, 2012</strong> – The third annual <a href="http://www.globaleducationconference.com/">Global Education Conference</a>, a free week-long online event bringing together educators and innovators from around the world, will be held Monday, November 12 through Friday, November 16, 2012. The entire conference will be held online using the Blackboard Collaborate platform (formerly known as Elluminate/Wimba) with the support of <a href="http://www.iearn.org/">iEARN worldwide</a> as the conference founding sponsor, who will be running their annual international conference in conjunction with this event.<br/> <br/> The Global Education Conference is a collaborative, inclusive, world-wide community initiative involving students, educators, and organizations at all levels. It is designed to significantly increase opportunities for building education-related connections around the globe while supporting cultural awareness and recognition of diversity.<br/> <br/> The conference seeks to present ideas, examples, and projects related to connecting educators and classrooms with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness, fostering <a href="http://asiasociety.org/node/20791">global competency</a>, and inspiring action towards solving real–world problems. Through this event, attendees will challenge themselves and others to become more active citizens of the world. Participants are encouraged to learn, question, create, and engage in meaningful, authentic opportunities within a global context!<br/> <br/> Last year’s conference featured 340 general sessions and 18 keynote addresses from all over the world with over 10,000 participant logins. Sessions were held in multiple time zones and multiple languages over the five days, and are currently archived as a standing educational resource at <a href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/page/2011-conference" target="_self">http://globaleducation.ning.com/page/2011-conference.</a> 2010 conference sessions are also archived here: <a href="http://globaledcon.weebly.com/" target="_blank">http://globaledcon.weebly.com/</a><br/> <br/> Volunteers and international advisory board members will be solicited starting May 1, 2012, and the Call for Proposals for the 2012 event will open May 15th. Presenters can submit proposals for general sessions focused on one of four possible tracks: Teacher Track; Student Track; Curricular Track; and Policy and Leadership Track. Proposals should clearly focus on ideas, projects, and initiatives that promote global understanding and collaboration. While the final deadline for submissions is October 15, 2012 and presenters will be notified of acceptance on a rolling basis starting July 15, 2012. Keynote presentations are by invitation only; suggestions can be sent to Lucy Gray at lucy@lucygrayconsulting.com.<br/> <br/> Session proposals are to be non-commercial. Interest in commercial sponsorship or presentations should be directed to Steve Hargadon at steve@hargadon.com.<br/> <br/> For further information, please join our network at <a href="http://globaleducationconference.com/">http://globaleducationconference.com</a> and follow us on Twitter (<a href="http://twitter.com/#!/GlobalEdCon">@GlobalEdCon</a>) and use the hashtag <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/search/realtime/%23globaled12">#GlobalEd12</a>.<br/> <br/> <strong>About iEARN</strong><br/> <br/> Since launching as a pilot project between New York State and Moscow in 1988, iEARN (International Education and Resource Network) has grown to a global network of over 50,000 educators and 2 million students across 130 countries working collaboratively on projects that enhance learning and make a difference in the world. For more about iEARN, see <a href="http://www.iearn.org">http://www.iearn.org</a>.<br/> <br/> 2012 will be the first time that iEARN is hosting its Annual Conference and Youth Summit virtually. iEARN's 2013 Conference and Youth Summit will be hosted by iEARN-Qatar in Doha.<br/> <br/> Each iEARN Annual Conference is a unique opportunity for educators, students, administrators, Ministry officials, non-profit, and corporate partners, to meet and discuss how they are using technology to build global understanding and enhance teaching and learning. All are welcome to attend! Stay tuned to <a href="http://www.iearn.org">http://www.iearn.org</a> for info about the 2012 iEARN Virtual Conference and Youth Summit strand of the Global Education Conference.</p>
<p>Thanks, </p>
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<p>Steve Hargadon<br/> Founder and Co-Chair<br/> <a target="_blank" href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?extsrc=mailto&url=mailto%3Asteve@hargadon.com">steve@hargadon.com</a><br/> <a href="http://www.SteveHargadon.com">www.SteveHargadon.com</a><a target="_blank" href="http://www.stevehargadon.com/"><br/></a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.web20labs.com">www.Web20Labs.com</a><br/> <br/> <br/> Lucy Gray<br/> Co-Chair<br/> lucy@lucygrayconsulting.com<br/> <a href="http://lucygrayconsulting.com" target="_blank">http://lucygrayconsulting.com</a><br/> <b id="internal-source-marker_0.06558536924421787"><br/></b></p></div>Conference Update for November 16, 2011https://actionableinnovations.global/forum/topics/2011-global-education-conference-update-for-november-16-20112011-11-16T06:59:41.000Z2011-11-16T06:59:41.000ZLucy Grayhttps://actionableinnovations.global/members/LucyGray<div><div><div><div><p>Hi Everyone -</p>
<p>We're half way through the conference and still going strong! Thanks to presenters and volunteers for keeping this entire production running smoothly. You are the best !</p>
<p>Did you know that our conference is <strong><a target="_self" href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/page/virtual-film-screenings">featuring two amazing documentaries</a></strong>? You can view these films online for this week only. Directors of both films will be giving keynotes today and you'll have the opportunity to hear their stories. Click on this link for more information: <a target="_self" href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/page/virtual-film-screenings">http://globaleducation.ning.com/page/virtual-film-screenings</a>. </p>
<p>Also, keynoter Ewan McIntosh had connectivity issues yesterday in Australia, and sends his apologies. He has promised to record another session when he has time, and we'll let you know when this is available. Ewan is a tremendous speaker, and we missed him today! </p>
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<p><a href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/page/2011-keynotes" target="_self">Keynotes</a> featured today include:</p>
<ul>
<li><a target="_self" href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/profile/ChrisDede?xg_source=profiles_memberList">Chris Dede</a> 6:00 AM Pacific Time 14:00:00 UTC</li>
<li>Geetha Narayanan 7:00 AM Pacific Time 15:00:00 UTC</li>
<li>Howard Gardner 11:00 AM Pacific Time 19:00:00 UTC</li>
<li><a target="_self" href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/profile/GregJacobs?xg_source=profiles_memberList">Greg Jacobs</a> 12:00 PM Pacific Time 20:00:00 UTC</li>
<li><a target="_self" href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/profiles/members/?q=Carol+Black">Carol Black</a> 5:00 PM Pacific Time 01:00:00 UTC</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<p>Here are a few links to help you navigate. Please share with interested colleagues:</p>
<ul>
<li>View the conference schedule here. Make sure to scroll down to select your time zone: <a href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/page/2011-sessions-and-schedule">http://globaleducation.ning.com/page/2011-sessions-and-schedule</a></li>
<li>If you are looking for a particular presenter, check out our Quick Links. Recordings are available here, too: <a href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/page/2011-conference-quick-links">http://globaleducation.ning.com/page/2011-conference-quick-links</a></li>
<li>If you need help, visit the conference lounge: <a href="http://goo.gl/eTdXC">http://goo.gl/eTdXC</a></li>
<li>Spanish materials are available here: <a href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/page/spanish-espanol-globaledcon">http://globaleducation.ning.com/page/spanish-espanol-globaledcon</a></li>
<li>Training materials are here: <a href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/page/training">http://globaleducation.ning.com/page/training</a>. Make sure your computer is configured to run Blackboard Collaborate.</li>
<li>Help is available in our conference lounge: <a target="_blank" href="http://goo.gl/eTdXC">http://goo.gl/eTdXC</a></li>
<li>Tech support: Mac users running the latest Apple updates may want to take a look at <a href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/page/collaborate-and-mac-osx-10-7" target="_self">this documentation</a>. </li>
<li>Tech support: Chrome users, please <a href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/page/google-chrome-and-bb-collaborate" target="_self">read this</a>. </li>
<li>Tech support: Apple's Keynote program is not supported by whiteboards. Export slides to .JPEGs and upload instead.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<p>Make sure you check out our guides to help you with the conference experience.</p>
<p><strong><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1001691022?profile=original">Conference Guide (ENGLISH)</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1001691798?profile=original">Conference Guide (SPANISH)</a></strong></p>
<p> </p>
<br/>
<p>Don't forget to <a href="http://tweetchat.com/room/Globaled11" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://tweetchat.com/room/Globaled11" target="_blank">follow the conference conversation</a> on Twitter! We're using the hashtag #globaled11!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thanks,</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Lucy Gray</p>
<p>Conference Co-Chair</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
</div>
</div>
</div></div>New Conference Guide Published!https://actionableinnovations.global/forum/topics/new-conference-guide-published2011-11-13T16:26:20.000Z2011-11-13T16:26:20.000ZLucy Grayhttps://actionableinnovations.global/members/LucyGray<div><p>Please check out our new guide to the conference. We highly recommend this resource to those who are new to our event!</p>
<p> </p>
<p><a style="margin: 12px auto 6px auto; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; display: block; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/72545945/2011-Global-Ed-Con-Guide" title="View 2011 Global Ed Con Guide on Scribd">2011 Global Ed Con Guide</a></p></div>Tips and Tricks for Making the Most of the Global Education Conferencehttps://actionableinnovations.global/forum/topics/tips-and-tricks-for-making-the-most-of-the-global-education-confe2011-11-13T04:29:36.000Z2011-11-13T04:29:36.000ZLucy Grayhttps://actionableinnovations.global/members/LucyGray<div><p>Let's share ideas for making the most of next week's conference in this discussion! For those of you who attended last year, what are some strategies you used when participating in the conference? Are there any tools that helped you manage your conference schedule? How did you deal with time zone differences? Any sessions that you found particularly useful or inspiring?</p>
<p> </p>
<p>My tool suggestions to start:</p>
<ul>
<li>Use <a href="http://www.google.com/support/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=1660893&rd=1" target="_blank">Google's Chrome browser</a> as it has a translation bar</li>
<li><a href="http://timeanddate.com/" target="_blank">Timeanddate.com</a> is handy for time zone conversions</li>
<li>Another recent find has been <a href="http://www.worldtimebuddy.com/" target="_blank">World Time Buddy</a></li>
<li>I also add world clocks in various cities across time zones to my Macbook Pro's dashboard and to the clock app on my iPhone</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<p>I'm also interested in hearing how schools can use the Global Education Conference in creative ways for professional development. For instance, last year one GEC member's school projected various sessions in a teachers' lounge, so staff could drop in during lunch or their prep periods to catch a bit of the conference. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thanks,</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Lucy</p>
<p>Conference Co-Chair</p></div>eLearning Africa Call for Papers Now Openhttps://actionableinnovations.global/forum/topics/elearning-africa-call-for-papers-now-open2011-10-05T12:45:21.000Z2011-10-05T12:45:21.000ZLucy Grayhttps://actionableinnovations.global/members/LucyGray<div><p>In my email inbox today, I found a notification that this conference is now accepting papers:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.elearning-africa.com/programme_cfp.php">http://www.elearning-africa.com/programme_cfp.php</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Papers are due by December 9th, and the conference will take place in May. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Also check out eLearning Africa's news portal:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.elearning-africa.com/eLA_Newsportal/">http://www.elearning-africa.com/eLA_Newsportal/</a></p></div>The 2011 Global Education Conference Updatehttps://actionableinnovations.global/forum/topics/the-2011-global-education-conference-update2011-10-23T16:44:26.000Z2011-10-23T16:44:26.000ZLucy Grayhttps://actionableinnovations.global/members/LucyGray<div><p><a style="float: right;" href="http://www.lucygray.org/.a/6a00d834530b1869e20162fbdc12b6970d-popup"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d834530b1869e20162fbdc12b6970d" style="margin: 0px 0px 5px 5px;" title="GEC-badge-notext" src="http://www.lucygray.org/.a/6a00d834530b1869e20162fbdc12b6970d-120wi" alt="GEC-badge-notext"/></a>Steve Hargadon and I are ramping up for the second annual <a href="http://globaleducationconference.com" target="_blank">Global Education Conference,</a> scheduled for November 14th through November 18th, 2011. Sessions will be held around the clock to accommodate time zones, and the best part is that the entire event is free!</p>
<p>In other conference news, our first set of <a href="http://goo.gl/7Gf1w" target="_blank">keynote speakers</a> has been announced. Keynotes will include Chris Dede and Howard Gardner of the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Alan November of November Learning, Ewan McIntosh of NoTosh Limited, and Ed Gragert of iEARN-USA. We are thrilled that these distinguished speakers will share their expertise with us. More keynotes will be announced in the next week or so, so please stay tuned!</p>
<p>Additionally, we have <a href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/notes/The_2011_Global_Education_Conference_Mission" target="_blank">a new mission statement</a> that I think will clarify the purpose of this event. Thanks to the <a href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/page/intl-advisory-board" target="_self">GEC Advisory Board Leadership Team</a> for collaborating on this!</p>
<blockquote><p>The Global Education Conference is a collaborative, world-wide community initiative involving students, educators, and organizations at all levels. It is designed to significantly increase opportunities for building education-related connections around the globe while supporting cultural awareness and recognition of diversity. <br/> The conference seeks to present ideas, examples, and projects related to connecting educators and classrooms with a strong emphasis on promoting global awareness, fostering global competency, and inspiring action towards solving real–world problems. Through this event, it is our hope that attendees will challenge themselves and others to become more active citizens of the world. Let us learn, question, create, and engage in meaningful, authentic opportunities within a global context! </p>
</blockquote>
<p>Here's what you need to know right now regarding conference housekeeping items: </p>
<ul>
<li>The <a href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/page/call-for-proposals" target="_blank">Call for Proposals</a> is still open through October 31. Please follow the outlined directions.</li>
<li>If you have submitted a proposal, make sure you join <a href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/group/2011-global-education-conference-speakers" target="_self">the presenters group</a> in the GEC community. This is very important if you want to receive updates. </li>
<li>Session acceptances will be rolled out starting October 25. We will start chronologically with the first submissions. </li>
<li>The conference schedule will not be posted until acceptances go out. Speakers will then have the opportunity to self-schedule their presentations. </li>
<li>This is not an ICT conference nor a general education conference. Make sure your proposals are tied to our <a href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/notes/The_2011_Global_Education_Conference_Mission" target="_blank">mission.</a></li>
<li>The GEC leadership team will be going through proposals and leaving suggestions for improving your proposals. Please follow through on these comments or contact us if you have questions. </li>
<li>Volunteers are needed to moderate sessions, so please join <a href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/group/2011globaleducationconferencevolunteers" target="_blank">the volunteer group</a> if you are interested in helping. Training will be provided if you're not familiar with the Blackboard Collaborate platform.</li>
<li>Our <a href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/page/conference-partners" target="_blank">partnership list</a> is growing. If you are a non-profit, fill out the form to partner at no cost with us. If you're a commercial entity, email hargadon@gmail.com for information about how you can be involved. </li>
<li><a href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/page/press-promotional" target="_blank">Badges are now available for download</a>. Add our icon to your Twitter or Facebook profile; post a badge to your blog or web site if you are a volunteer, presenter or advisory board member. </li>
<li>We need help with outreach. Please use this <a target="_blank" href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/69934411/The-2011-Global-Education-Conference-Press-Release-October-22">press release</a> and <a target="_blank" href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/69934426/The-2011-Global-Education-Conference-Poster">poster</a> to let others know about the event. </li>
<li>We particularly want to reach student groups and ministries of education. Increased student participation is sought, and we hope that ministries of education will have the capacity to inform a great number of educators about this conference opportunity. </li>
<li>Our celebration coordinator, Pheo Martin, is looking to create slideshows of conference presenters and attendees. Read <a href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/forum/topics/contribute-jpegs-and-video-expertise-for-conference-celebration?xg_source=activity" target="_blank">her post</a> for more details. </li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<p>Finally, a big shout out and thank you to <a href="http://www.edsurge.com/" target="_blank">EdSurge</a> for mentioning our event repeatedly in their happening newsletter. If you haven't checked out this site dedicated to educational innovation, take a look. </p>
<p>That's all the news that fit to blast out to you right now... please let us know if you have any questions or concerns either through email or through a discussion post in the community.</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thanks for your continued help and support,</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Lucy Gray</p>
<p>elemenous@gmail.com</p>
<p>Co-Chair</p>
<p>The 2011 Global Education Conference</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Steve Hargadon</p>
<p>hargadon@gmail.com</p>
<p>Co-Chair</p>
<p>The 2011 Global Education Conference</p>
<p> </p><p class="attachment"><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10153773256?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">globaledcon2011poster.pdf</a></p><p class="attachment"><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10153773262?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GlobalEdCon11_October22.pdf</a></p></div>Conference Deadline Extended - October GEC Newshttps://actionableinnovations.global/forum/topics/conference-deadline-extended-october-gec-news2011-10-14T01:46:34.000Z2011-10-14T01:46:34.000ZLucy Grayhttps://actionableinnovations.global/members/LucyGray<div><p>Might help if I spelled my co-chair's name correctly! This is what happens when one is rushing to get things done....here's a re-post of the news that I sent earlier tonight!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Lucy Gray</p>
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<tbody><tr><td><p>Greetings GEC members from Augusta, Maine where I've been conducting workshops this week. This afternoon's session focused on <span class="il">global</span> collaborations, and hopefully many tech savvy Maine educators will be joining and participating in our community. As some of you may already know, Maine has been on the forefront of educational technology with their l<a target="_blank" href="http://www.maine.gov/mlti/index.shtml"></a><a href="http://www.maine.gov/mlti/index.shtml" target="_blank">aptop initiative</a>and many educators are eager to connect via<span class="il">collaborative</span> projects!</p>
<p>In other news, my co-chair, Steve Hargadon, and I would like to announce an extension for <a target="_blank" href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/page/call-for-proposals?xg_source=msg_mes_network">the call for proposals</a> for our 2011 conference. We will start accepting proposals on a rolling basis soon, and <a target="_blank" href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/page/conference-partners?xg_source=msg_mes_network">information about partnerships and sponsorship opportunities</a> is now available. Many thanks to our founding partner,<a target="_blank" href="http://us.iearn.org/">iEARN-USA</a>, and sponsoring partner, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.flatclassroomproject.net/">Flat Classroom Projects</a>. We also look forward to working with our many partner organizations to get the word out about our event, scheduled to take place November 14-18, 2011. </p>
<p>In other news, make sure to check out these recent posts to the discussion forum:</p>
<div> </div>
<ul>
<li><a target="_blank" href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/forum/categories/2011-global-education-conference/listForCategory?xg_source=msg_mes_network">All Proposal Submissions Thus Far</a></li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/forum/topics/tips-for-successful-global-education-conference-proposals?xg_source=msg_mes_network">Tips for Successful <span class="il">Global</span> <span class="il">Education</span> Conference Proposals</a></li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/forum/topics/global-understanding-course?xg_source=msg_mes_network"><span class="il">Global</span> Understanding Course</a></li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/forum/topics/global-blogging-project?xg_source=msg_mes_network"><span class="il">Global</span> Blogging Project</a></li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/forum/topics/this-we-believe-video-essay-project-high-school?xg_source=msg_mes_network">"This We Believe" Video/Essay Project for High Schoolers</a></li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/forum/topics/global-program-seeking-educators-for-paid-short-term-positions?xg_source=msg_mes_network"><span class="il">Global</span> Progam Seeks Educators for Paid Short-Term Positions</a></li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/forum/topics/chinese-language-teacher?xg_source=msg_mes_network">Chinese Language Teacher</a></li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/forum/topics/10-000-students-worldwide-designing-the-solutions-to-our-greatest?xg_source=msg_mes_network">10,000 Students Worldwide Designing the Solutions to Our Greatest Challenges - Get Involved!</a></li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/forum/topics/2011-global-education-conference-suggestions-for-keynotes?xg_source=msg_mes_network">Suggestions for Keynotes</a></li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/forum/topics/a-better-world?xg_source=msg_mes_network">A Better World</a></li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/forum/topics/global-education-initiative-in-washington-state-community?xg_source=msg_mes_network">Washington State <span class="il">Global</span> <span class="il">Education</span> Summit</a></li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/forum/topics/language-learning-activities?xg_source=msg_mes_network">Language Learning Activities</a></li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/forum/topics/international-art-exchange-partner?xg_source=msg_mes_network">International Art Exchange Partner?</a></li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/forum/topics/global-education-intern-sesame-workshop?xg_source=msg_mes_network"><span class="il">Global</span> <span class="il">Education</span> Intern, Sesame Workshop</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Stay tuned for an exciting announcement about our upcoming keynote speakers! More later about this! </p>
<p>Thanks,</p>
<p>Lucy Gray</p>
<p>The 2011 <span class="il">Global</span> <span class="il">Education</span> Conference Co-Chair</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="mailto:elemenous@gmail.com">elemenous@gmail.com</a> </p>
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<p> </p></div>Tips for Successful Global Education Conference Proposalshttps://actionableinnovations.global/forum/topics/tips-for-successful-global-education-conference-proposals2011-10-05T13:19:56.000Z2011-10-05T13:19:56.000ZLucy Grayhttps://actionableinnovations.global/members/LucyGray<div><p>Hi Everyone -</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Steve and I are thrilled about the 60+ proposals that have been submitted thus far for the 2011 Global Education Conference. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to participate!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>This is a very inclusive conference in that we want every proposal to be accepted. We value your ideas and initiatives, and there are guidelines you need to follow in order to insure a quality experience for conference attendees.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Here are a couple of reminders about your proposals:</p>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li>Our mission is to at increase opportunities for globally-connecting education activities and initiatives. This means that the event is solely focused on presenting ideas, examples and organizations related to connecting educators and classrooms around the world. Our goals include developing multiculture awareness and global competency in students and teachers as well as bringing attention to social justice topics.</li>
<li>This is not a technology conference. Proposals can highlight how technology enhances the aforementioned mission and goals, however. Effective teaching and learning never focuses on the tools themselves, but on the processes and outcomes of using such tools. </li>
<li>The event is not <strong>solely</strong> focused on general education topics or innovative learning. Your ideas should again be tied to the mission and goals. Steve Hargadon is working on a developing a Learning 2.0 online conference that will house sessions that fit this category. More details to come on this. Last year, we had a strand for Learning 2.0 sessions, but this year we are entirely focused on globally-connecting education activities and initiatives. </li>
<li>When submitting your proposal, <a href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/page/call-for-proposals" target="_self">please follow the directions provided</a> on the call for proposals page. You must use the template provided. Attachments are only for supplementary materials that you would like to provide.</li>
<li>Attendees will be determining sessions that they would like to attend by reading the decriptions in your proposals. Please make sure that your proposals are compelling and tied to the mission and goals of the conference. There should be clear language in your proposal that indicates how your topic is tied to global collaboration.The more detailed information you provide, the better.</li>
<li>If you would like someone to review your proposal before you post it, or have questions, start a discussion forum post and ask for guidance. Perhaps a member will respond to your query. I also suggest that you <a href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/forum/categories/2011-global-education-conference/listForCategory" target="_self">review the current proposals</a> to get an idea of the range of topics. </li>
<li>Make sure you are selecting the correct discussion forum category (2011 Global Education Conference) when submitting your proposals. You also must use one of the following tags: 2011Teacher, 2011Students, 2011Policy, or 2011Curricular. Your proposal will not appear in the proper place on our web site unless you do this. This is very important.</li>
<li>You can edit your proposals any time up until October 15th when proposals are due. </li>
<li><a href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/forum/topics/2011-global-education-conference-suggestions-for-keynotes" target="_self">We are taking suggestions for potential keynote speakers</a>. These suggestions should be for high level, well known thought leaders whose work addresses the mission and goals of the conference. There will be featured speaker opportunities for our partners. Again, more information will be forthcoming on this. Keynotes, however, will be invite only. </li>
<li>Finally, we are looking for a volunteer coordinator for our leadership team. If you are interested in volunteering in this position, please send me an email at elemenous@gmail.com. </li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<p>I hope this clarifies questions you may have about the conference, and that these ideas will help you to refine your conference proposals. I've attached our most recent press release and I hope that you will pass it along to your colleagues and friends.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Please let me know if you have any questions! We're here to help you participate!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thanks,</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Lucy Gray</p>
<p> </p><p class="attachment"><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10153770880?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GlobalEdCon11.docx</a></p></div>TEDxGoldenGateEDhttps://actionableinnovations.global/forum/topics/tedxgoldengateed-12011-04-04T23:59:17.000Z2011-04-04T23:59:17.000ZGeorge Ramoshttps://actionableinnovations.global/members/GeorgeRamos<div><p>Hello all,</p>
<p> </p>
<p>As best as I can tell, there are still spaces available at TEDxGoldenGateED, a TED affiliated event on teaching compassion that takes place on June 11 in California's Bay Area.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>In "Key Elements of a Global Perspective," Roland Case identifies an inclination to empathize as a crucial goal for our future global citizens. Check <a href="http://tedxgoldengateed.org/" target="_blank">here</a> for info, but if you're interested, don't wait!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>G</p></div>Call for Proposals for the 2011 Global Education Conferencehttps://actionableinnovations.global/forum/topics/call-for-proposals-for-the-2011-global-education-conference2011-09-01T01:01:11.000Z2011-09-01T01:01:11.000ZLucy Grayhttps://actionableinnovations.global/members/LucyGray<div><p>The second annual <a href="http://www.globaleducationconference.com/">Global Education Conference</a>, a week-long event bringing together educators and innovators from around the world, will be held Monday, November 14 through Friday, November 18, 2011. The entire conference will be broadcast online for free using the Blackboard Collaborate platform (formerly known as Elluminate/Wimba). </p>
<p> </p>
<p>The Global Education Conference, a collaborative and world-wide community effort organized by the <a href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/">Global Education Collaborative</a> and <a href="http://www.classroom20.com">Classroom2.0</a>, is aimed at increasing opportunities for globally-connecting education activities and initiatives. Last year’s conference featured 387 sessions and 60 keynote addresses from 62 countries with over 15,000 participant logins. Sessions were held in multiple time zones and multiple languages over the five days, and are currently archived as a standing educational resource at <a href="http://globaledcon.weebly.com/recordings.html">http://globaledcon.weebly.com/recordings.html</a>.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The Call for Proposals for the 2011 event is now open at <a href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/page/call-for-proposals">http://globaleducation.ning.com/page/call-for-proposals</a>. Presenters can submit proposals for general sessions focused on one of four possible tracks: Teacher Track; Student Track; Curricular Track; and Policy and Leadership Track. Proposals should focus on ideas, projects, and initiatives that promote global understanding and collaboration. The deadline for submissions is October 15 and participants will be notified of acceptance by October 30. Keynote presentations are by invitation only.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Session proposals are to be non-commercial. Interest in commercial sponsorship or presentations should be directed to Steve Hargadon at <b>steve@hargadon.com</b>.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>For further information, please join our network at <a href="http://globaleducationconference.com">http://globaleducationconference.com</a> and follow us on Twitter (<a href="http://twitter.com/#!/GlobalEdCon">@GlobalEdCon</a>) and using the hashtag <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/search/realtime/%23globaled11"><b>#GlobalEd11</b></a>.</p></div>