update - Discussions - Actionable Innovations Global2024-03-29T12:58:20Zhttps://actionableinnovations.global/forum/topics/feed/tag/updateHappy 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>You can visit the conference platform and browse the schedule and more NOW. Go here: <a href="https://hopin.com/events/the-glow-conference">https://hopin.com/events/the-glow-conference</a>. Click the blue button that reads ENTER EVENT at the top of the page.<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>All sessions will be recorded and viewable through January 31, 2023, in the Replay section on the conference platform. If you want to see sessions beyond that, you will need to purchase a premium ticket which will enable you to view sessions until November 2023.<br /> </p>
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<p>Our presenters prefer live audiences. If you can attend sessions in real-time, please do so. There is at least one session every hour of the conference. <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>We need volunteers for the conference. Duties include supervising our attendee lounge and moderating sessions. If you are interested in helping, join <a href="https://actionableinnovations.global/home">our primary community</a> and <a href="https://actionableinnovations.global/group/2022-glow-conference-volunteers">then this group for details</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>GLOW Conference Update - November 4 - We Need Volunteershttps://actionableinnovations.global/forum/topics/glow-conference-update-november-4-we-need-volunteers2022-11-04T13:30:22.000Z2022-11-04T13:30:22.000ZLucy Grayhttps://actionableinnovations.global/members/LucyGray<div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Dear Actionable Innovations Global Community Members,</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:12pt;">The Global Learning for an Open World Conference starts in just TWO WEEKS! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:12pt;">Here are our current stats. We have 800 registrants from about 75 countries, including Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Azerbaijan, the Bahamas, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Belarus, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Chile, China, Columbia, Denmark, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, France, Gambia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Nepal, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua. Nigeria, North Macedonia, Pakistan, Palestine, the Philippines, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vietnam, and Zambia. We have 104 sessions scheduled, and at least 20 of these sessions featured Spanish speakers and were organized by advisory board member Cristina Veláquez. We have a few more sessions to be scheduled, and our schedule should be set by the end of this weekend. There are sessions scheduled every single hour of the conference, by the way! </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Here's how you can support this incredible community of global educators and organizations! </span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="https://hopin.com/events/the-glow-conference/registration" target="_blank">Please register</a> and try to attend live sessions in your time zone (all sessions will be recorded, and you will have access to these through January if you register). </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="https://actionableinnovations.global/group/2022-glow-conference-volunteers" target="_blank">VOLUNTEER to moderate sessions!</a> We need volunteers desperately to attend sessions and be available to help presenters if needed. It is not difficult to use our new platform, Hopin. <a href="https://actionableinnovations.global/group/2022-glow-conference-volunteers" target="_blank">Join our volunteer group</a>, sign up for time slots, and await further directions. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt;">Encourage your students (any person ages 11-30) to participate in TakingITGlobal's student art contest, <a href="https://gg.tigweb.org/tig/reshape/" target="_blank">Dare to Reshape Our World.</a> Entries are due November 16th, and the winners (who get prizes) will be announced at the conference. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="https://www.smore.com/tvgka-attend-the-glow-conference" target="_blank">Share information</a> about this free virtual event with friends and colleagues. </span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Thank you so much, and we'll see you online in a few weeks,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Lucy Gray</span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt;">GLOW Conference Co-Chair </span></p></div>Actionable Innovations Global Community Notes - November 1https://actionableinnovations.global/forum/topics/actionable-innovations-global-community-notes-november-12022-10-30T16:42:58.000Z2022-10-30T16:42:58.000ZLucy Grayhttps://actionableinnovations.global/members/LucyGray<div><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><em><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}10858302473,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10858302473,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="10858302473?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></span></em></span></p>
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<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><em><span style="font-weight:400;"><strong><u>GLOW PROPOSALS ARE DUE NOVEMBER 1, 2022<br /> <br /> </u></strong></span></em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><em><span style="font-weight:400;">Dear Community Members,</span></em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><em><span style="font-weight:400;">The Global Learning for an Open World (GLOW) conference starts in less than three weeks! Our presenters will share their work with the world around the clock on November 18 and 19, 2022.</span></em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><em><span style="font-weight:400;">IMPORTANT REMINDER! Our deadline for proposals is November 1, 2022. Solo presentations, group presentations, and facilitated discussions on topics related to global competence, educational innovation, and experiential learning are encouraged. <a href="https://www.smore.com/zr9ju-glow-call-for-proposals">Here is information about the submission process</a>.</span></em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><em><span style="font-weight:400;">Any non-profit organization can present a complimentary, free 20-minute session at the conference. </span></em><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEgDZSZaZ7E-6UWF3t8rUKFWO6XMeIrna2gBMmjUYWdOocdw/viewform?usp=sf_link"><em><span style="font-weight:400;">Click here for the proposal form</span></em></a><em><span style="font-weight:400;">. If you are interested in participating in our partnership program, which entitles non-profits and for-profit organizations to additional benefits, </span></em><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r5hcCQ5DRNRbLpbpLgnVKC_gfnyv-f9OmvtOsqH9Ro0/edit?usp=sharing"><em><span style="font-weight:400;">here are details</span></em></a><em><span style="font-weight:400;">.</span></em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><em><span style="font-weight:400;">Read on for tips on preparing for the conference! </span></em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><em><span style="font-weight:400;">Thanks for reading,</span></em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><em><span style="font-weight:400;">Lucy Gray</span></em><em><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /> </span></em><em><span style="font-weight:400;">Co-Founder</span></em><em><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /> </span></em><em><span style="font-weight:400;">lucy@globaledevents.com</span></em></span></p>
<h2 style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>GLOW CONFERENCE UPDATE <br /> <br /> </strong></span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:12pt;">We are thrilled to report that we have over 600 attendees and presenters representing the following countries: </span><span style="font-size:12pt;">Albania, Argentina, Australia, Azerbaijan, the Bahamas, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Belarus, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Chile, China, Columbia, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, France, Gambia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Morocco, Nepal, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Pakistan, the Philippines, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vietnam, and Zambia. This list will grow! </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:12pt;">Here’s how to prepare for the conference so you can make the most of your experience as an attendee. Professional relationships are the foundation of successful global collaborations, and we hope this event will provide you with new connections. </span></p>
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<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:12pt;">Remember, all sessions will be recorded, but our presenters would appreciate live audiences. Attend as your schedule allows. </span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Follow our </span><a href="https://twitter.com/i/lists/1560440729075343363?s=20"><span style="font-weight:400;">speakers</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> and </span><a href="https://twitter.com/i/lists/1560443403573379072?s=20"><span style="font-weight:400;">partners</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> on Twitter to get a sense of their work. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:12pt;">Join @GlobalEdAction on Twitter on Wednesday, November 16th at 7 PM CDT (UTC-6) for a special Twitterchat from #globaledchat. We’ll discuss the forthcoming conference, and all presenters are invited to share a preview of their sessions. </span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Our primary community is </span><a href="https://actionableinnovations.global/home"><span style="font-weight:400;">Actionable Innovations Global</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">. You can join this professional learning space at no cost if you are not already a member. This is where networking can continue beyond the GLOW conference.</span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Thanks for reading and I can't wait to see you online soon!</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Lucy Gray<br /> GLOW Conference Co-Chair<br /> lucy@globaledevents.com<br /> <br /> </span></span></p>
<p><br /> <br /> </p></div>This Week on Actionable Innovations Global: Sign Up for Our Advisory Board & Morehttps://actionableinnovations.global/forum/topics/this-week-on-actionable-innovations-global-sign-up-for-our-adviso2022-04-10T16:11:33.000Z2022-04-10T16:11:33.000ZLucy 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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<li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Are you interested in serving on our new advisory board? <br /> </strong>We are seeking volunteers to serve on our advisory board and act as ambassadors for Actionable Innovations Global. Submit an application <a href="https://forms.gle/UQxHB64i63NbE4iN7" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span><br /> </li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Visit our new community space at <a href="http://www.actionableinnovations.global/" target="_blank">actionableinnovations.global</a>. <br /> </strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYmN4AI_WewjOf4thuJSbDePuDiUjVHZyqxTuOffdyR6z7nA/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank">Take our survey,</a> update your profile, and explore our resources.</span><br /> </li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Join Us for Actionable Innovations Conversations with Alex Inman</strong></span><br />
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Friday, April 15, 2022 - 1 PM CDT (GMT-5) - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/actionable-innovations-conversations-with-alex-inman-registration-288599818827" target="_blank">REGISTER HERE</a> (free)</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size:12pt;"> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexinman/" target="_blank">Alex Inman</a> of <a href="https://www.educollaborators.com/" target="_blank">Educational Collaborators</a>, a division of STS Education will be our featured guest. During this session, Lucy Gray will interview Alex about his entrepreneurial journey, and his thoughts on the future of education. While still a tech director, Alex founded <a href="https://twitter.com/educollabor8ors" target="_blank">Educational Collaborators</a>, an ed tech and professional development company. EC grew to include over 130 consultants and served as one of the leading K-12 partners in the United States for Lenovo, HP, Microsoft, Google, and others. In 2021, Educational Collaborators was acquired by <a href="https://stseducation-us.com/" target="_blank">STS Education</a>. Alex continues to run Educational Collaborators as a division of STS Education and serves as their Chief Academic Officer.</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Actionable Innovations Conversations with Michael Furdyk</strong><em><strong> <br /> </strong></em>Friday, April 22, 2022 - 1 PM CDT (GMT-5) - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/actionable-innovations-conversations-with-michael-furdyk-registration-274599222667" target="_blank">REGISTER HERE</a> (free)</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size:12pt;">Canada's Michael Furdyk will be our guest. Lucy Gray will interview Michael about his personal innovation journey. The discussion will also highlight the social innovation/global education community of practice at <a href="https://socinn.tiged.org/innovation/" target="_blank">innovativeteaching.today</a>. Michael will also share some stories of student-led social innovation and work supporting remote communities.</span><br /> </li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Actionable Innovations Conversations with Nicole Tucker-Smit</strong>h</span><br /> <span style="font-size:12pt;"> Friday, April 29, 2022 - 1 PM CDT (GMT-5) - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/actionable-innovations-conversations-with-nicole-tucker-smith-registration-278289199487" target="_blank">REGISTER HERE</a> (free)</span><br /> <br />
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-tucker-smith-42717a47/" target="_blank">Nicole Tucker-Smith</a> (Nicole@Lessoncast.com, <a href="https://twitter.com/MsTuckerSmith" target="_blank">@MsTuckerSmith</a>), founder and CEO of <a href="https://lessoncast.com/" target="_blank">Lessoncast</a>, helps schools implement professional learning initiatives focused on inclusive teaching and equity best practices. She will join us to share her work and thoughts on why the debate over school curriculum matters to everyone. Says Tucker-Smith, "Education is facing a crossroads. One path lures us towards wielding the classroom as a weapon for political warfare. The other calls us to hold the classroom as a lever for raising understanding and building bridges across differences.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Truth, dignity, and perspective-taking are not only essential ingredients for learning, without them our students will be starved of the skills they need to step forward in a globalized multicultural economy. When we lack the capacity to view the world through another’s eyes, we cause harm - even with good intentions. I’ve learned this as a teacher and also as a cancer patient." </span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>The Center for Global Education at the Asia Society is hosting #GlobalEdChat<br /> </strong>Thursday, April 21 at 7 PM CDT (GMT-5). </span><br /> <span style="font-size:12pt;">The topic is <span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0">innovative uses of tech for global education.</span></span><br /><br /></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>iEARN-USA Presents SEL in the Global Classroom </strong></span><br /> <span style="font-size:12pt;"> Saturday, May 7 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am EDT (GMT-4) </span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size:12pt;"> In this interactive workshop, educators will learn what Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is, its benefits, and its connection to global competence. Through learning practical strategies and participating in hands-on activities, educators will walk away equipped with resources and prepared to develop students’ social, emotional, and global competence and embed globally-focused SEL practices in their instruction. Find out more and register <a href="https://us.iearn.org/programs/sel-in-the-global-classroom" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span><br /> </li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>The Students for Equitable Education Summit</strong></span><br /> <span style="font-size:12pt;">Saturday, May 14, 2022<strong><br /> </strong>11 a.m.- 3 p.m. ET / 8 a.m.-12 p.m. PT / 10 a.m.-2 p.m. CT</span><br /> <span style="font-size:12pt;">The Students for Equitable Education (SEE) Summit is a student-led movement calling for equitable education that values, honors, and affirms the identity of every student. Additional information is available <a href="https://digitalpromise.org/students-for-equitable-education-summit/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Thanks for reading! Follow us on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/GlobalEdAction" target="_blank">@GlobalEdAction</a> and post your ideas and resources to Twitter using the hashtag #globaled22.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Lucy Gray</span><br /> <span style="font-size:12pt;"> <a href="mailto:lucy@globaledevents.com" target="_blank">lucy@globaledevents.com</a></span></p>
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<div> </div></div>Deadline for the Great Global Project Challenge and Other Remindershttps://actionableinnovations.global/forum/topics/deadline-for-the-great-global-project-challenge-and-other-reminde2016-11-28T04:50:36.000Z2016-11-28T04:50:36.000ZLucy Grayhttps://actionableinnovations.global/members/LucyGray<div><p>Dear GEC Community -<br/><br/></p>
<p>Here's a quick update to remind you about important deadlines and resources!<br/><br/></p>
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<li>The Paris Conference on Global Education: Towards a World of Solidarity takes place today (about 3 hours from now) in France. I will be in attendance and the convening can be followed on Twitter using the hashtag #GENEParis. Please follow the hosting organization GENE (Global Education Network Europe) for additional information including live streaming at <a href="https://twitter.com/GENE_GlobalEd">https://twitter.com/GENE_GlobalEd</a>.<br/><br/></li>
<li>The deadline for globally connected projects for the Great Global Project Challenge and Grant is DECEMBER 1, 2016. Your project must support collaboration on academic subjects between classrooms. Detailed information, including example projects, are listed here: <a href="http://www.globalcollaborationday.org/the-great-global-project-challenge.html">http://www.globalcollaborationday.org/the-great-global-project-challenge.html</a>. Submissions are not posted until we have reviewed them; you will hear from us shortly regarding next steps.<br/><br/></li>
<li>Our keynote addresses from the 2016 Global Education Conference are posted in YouTube: <a href="http://bit.ly/2016GECrecordings">http://bit.ly/2016GECrecordings</a> and general session recordings are available here as well: <a href="http://bit.ly/2016GECallsessions">http://bit.ly/2016GECallsessions</a>.<br/><br/></li>
<li>Finally, we are pleased to announce that we will be assisting with CoSN's Symposium on Global Competencies at their annual conference this April in Chicago. More details will become available about this event and will be posted here: <a href="https://cosnconference.org/program/global/">https://cosnconference.org/program/global/</a>. <br/><br/><br/></li>
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<p>Thanks,</p>
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<p>Lucy Gray</p>
<p>Conference Co-Chair</p>
<p>The Global Education Conference</p>
<p>lucy@lucygrayconsulting.com</p></div>Update for the GEC Community - October 30 READ ME!https://actionableinnovations.global/forum/topics/updated-for-the-gec-community-october-30-read-me2016-10-31T03:54:50.000Z2016-10-31T03:54:50.000ZLucy Grayhttps://actionableinnovations.global/members/LucyGray<div><p><span>Dear GEC Members, </span></p>
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<p><span>Here are a few quick reminders as our conference will be taking place online in 2 WEEKS! We're getting excited, and hope you are as well. <br/></span></p>
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<li><span>Most importantly, <strong>we are extended the deadline for proposals to Friday, November 11</strong> at 5 PM CST (GMT-6). All edits to proposals not yet accepted must be completed by then as well. We do not suggest that you wait until the last minute because you will have the opportunity to self-schedule your session once accepted, and the conference calendar fills up quickly. </span></li>
<li><span>Please remember to include some sort of global aspect in your proposal. We are NOT an ed tech conference nor a general education conference. <strong><a href="http://www.globaleducationconference.com/notes/The_GEC_Mission_Statement" target="_blank">Read our mission to know if your proposed session will be a good fit.</a> <a href="http://www.globaleducationconference.com/forum/categories/gec-2016-accepted-proposals/listForCategory" target="_blank">We also recommend reviewing accepted proposals for inspiration.</a> </strong></span></li>
<li><span><strong>Accepted presenters, if you have not scheduled your session yet, do it now! </strong>Also make sure to review training materials, use our practice room, and/or drop in one of our scheduled <strong><a href="http://www.globaleducationconference.com/page/training" target="_blank">Blackboard Collaborate training sessions</a>. </strong></span></li>
<li><span>We are in need of more Spanish (or other language presentations). Remember, we also have a <a href="http://www.globaleducationconference.com/page/2016strands" target="_blank">new dual language strand</a> as well for the conference. Contact <a href="http://www.globaleducationconference.com/profile/TomasChaskel?xg_source=profiles_featuredList" target="_blank">Tomas Chaskel</a> or <a href="http://www.globaleducationconference.com/profile/MariadelCarmenColussa?xg_source=profiles_featuredList" target="_blank">Maria Colussa</a> if you need help. <a href="http://www.globaleducationconference.com/group/ponencias-en-espanol" target="_blank">We have a group especially for Spanish speakers, too</a>.</span></li>
<li><span>If you are presenting as part of <a href="http://www.globaleducationconference.com/iearn2016" target="_blank">iEARN's Annual Conference</a>, please make sure your proposal goes through their process, not <a href="http://www.globaleducationconference.com/page/call-for-proposals" target="_blank">the regular GEC proposal process</a>. iEARN is running their annual event in tandem with our and use a separate proposal system. </span></li>
<li><span>Help us get the word out about the conference. Follow us on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/globaledcon" target="_blank">@GlobalEdCon</a> and using the hashtag <a href="https://twitter.com/search?f=tweets&vertical=default&q=%23globaled16&src=typd" target="_blank">#globaled16</a>. Send this flyer to friends and colleagues: <a href="https://www.smore.com/km4hj-2016-globaledcon-call-for-proposals" target="_blank">http://www.globaleducationconference.com/page/call-for-proposals.</a></span></li>
</ol>
<p></p>
<p><span>Professional generosity makes the world go around... thanks to all the active participants in our global community! <br/></span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span>Lucy Gray & Steve Hargadon, Co-Chairs</span></p>
<p><span>The Global Education Conference </span></p></div>October 18th Update - Call for Proposals Ends in Two Weekshttps://actionableinnovations.global/forum/topics/october-18th-update-call-for-proposals-ends-in-two-weeks2015-10-18T16:18:42.000Z2015-10-18T16:18:42.000ZLucy Grayhttps://actionableinnovations.global/members/LucyGray<div><p>Dear GEC Community Members, </p>
<p class="p1">We are excited as our annual main community event is fast approaching! Here are several important reminders as we gear up for our 6th annual free and online conference. This event will take place November 16-19, 2015 around the clock. </p>
<ul>
<li>The <a href="https://tackk.com/gec2015callforproposals" target="_blank">call for proposals</a> ends in TWO weeks on November 1, 2015. Please submit your proposal by this date. </li>
<li>Proposals should NOT focus exclusively on technology or general education topics; all proposals must have an international aspect and relate to our mission: <a href="http://www.globaleducationconference.com/notes/The_GEC_Mission_Statement">http://www.globaleducationconference.com/notes/The_GEC_Mission_Statement</a></li>
<li>If you would like to get further involved with this conference and meet education professional from around the globe, please consider joining our advisory board and also our volunteer group for the conference.<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.globaleducationconference.com/page/advisory-board-application" target="_blank">Advisory Board Application</a></li>
<li><a href="http://bit.ly/2015gecvolunteers" target="_blank">Volunteer Group</a> (we are seeking volunteer session moderators and translators)</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>If for profit companies would like to benefit from our convening, including through presentation opportunities, sponsorship is required. Contact Steve Hargadon at steve@hargadon.com for details.</li>
</ul>
<p></p>
<p class="p2">Please make sure you have joined appropriate groups to receive updates from us. If you are:</p>
<ul>
<li>a presenter, make sure you have joined this group: <a href="http://bit.ly/2015presenters">http://bit.ly/2015presenters</a></li>
<li>an advisory board member, make sure you have joined this group: <a href="http://bit.ly/2015advisoryboard">http://bit.ly/2015advisoryboard</a></li>
<li>a partner or sponsors, make sure you have joined this group: <a href="http://bit.ly/2015partners">http://bit.ly/2015partners</a></li>
<li>a volunteer, make sure you've joined this group: <a href="http://bit.ly/2015gecvolunteers">http://bit.ly/2015gecvolunteers</a></li>
</ul>
<p></p>
<p class="p1">Our advisory board and partners are meeting this week. We have 3 different times available and advisory board members and partners are encouraged to attend one of these. Use timeanddate.com to do your own time zone conversions. Meetings will be recorded for viewing afterwards if you are unable to attend. </p>
<ul>
<li>Partner and Advisory Board Meeting #1 at 7 PM Central/GMT-5 on October 18 <a href="https://plus.google.com/u/1/events/cjne2kbqoi4c806p29taf8dn614">https://plus.google.com/u/1/events/cjne2kbqoi4c806p29taf8dn614</a></li>
<li>Partner and Advisory Board Meeting #2 at 8 AM Central/GMT-5 on October 19 <a href="https://plus.google.com/u/1/events/cin9j3g17bt4j4g9es7ttaoqd7o">https://plus.google.com/u/1/events/cin9j3g17bt4j4g9es7ttaoqd7o</a></li>
<li>Partner and Advisory Board Meeting #3 at 3 PM Central/GMT-5 on October 20 <a href="https://plus.google.com/u/1/events/ct23um0lb6hb34gm4j3leetmbj0">https://plus.google.com/u/1/events/ct23um0lb6hb34gm4j3leetmbj0</a></li>
</ul>
<p class="p2"></p>
<p class="p2">Finally, if you are curious as to how GlobalEdCon will run, check out Steve Hargadon's <a href="http://www.teacherlibrarian.org/page/teacher-librarian-day" target="_blank">Teacher Librarian Day</a> tomorrow, and his <a href="http://www.library20.com" target="_blank">Librarian 2.015 conference</a> which starts on October 20. </p>
<p class="p2"></p>
<p class="p2"></p>
<p class="p2">Thanks for your support, </p>
<p class="p2"></p>
<p class="p2">Lucy Gray</p>
<p class="p2">Conference Co-Chair </p>
<p><a href="http://bit.ly/2015presenters">http://bit.ly/2015presenters</a></p></div>Global Collaboration Day Update - September 5https://actionableinnovations.global/forum/topics/global-collaboration-update-september-52015-09-05T17:15:43.000Z2015-09-05T17:15:43.000ZLucy Grayhttps://actionableinnovations.global/members/LucyGray<div><p><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Dear GEC Members -</span></p>
<p style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">We have 100+ schools and 40+ projects on our Global Collaboration Day website! <a href="http://globalcollaborationday.org">http://globalcollaborationday.org</a>! </p>
<p style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">We have only about 10 days to go until we put on a collective demonstration of global collaboration! <a href="http://globalcollaborationday.org/" target="_blank" style="color: #1155cc;">Global Collaboration Day</a> is slated to take place in YOUR time zone on <span class="aBn" style="border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-color: #cccccc; xg-p: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;"><span class="aQJ" style="xg-p: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">September 17th</span></span>. Please consider participating in an event on our calendar AND/OR hosting an event for others. Our goals are focused on supporting those new to connecting classrooms as well as showcasing tools, initiatives and programs that will benefit students by helping them learn with the world. We believe in the power of globally connected learners; help us make as many opportunities as possible for students, teachers, and organizations around the world.</p>
<p style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Here's how you can help:</p>
<ol style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin-top: 0px;">
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><a href="http://www.globalcollaborationday.org/join-an-event.html" target="_blank" style="color: #1155cc;">Register to participate</a> by attending an event. You can see an event calendar in your time zone on our participant page.</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><a href="http://www.globalcollaborationday.org/host-an-event.html" target="_blank" style="color: #1155cc;">Sign up to host a simple event</a> that involves technology on <span class="aBn" style="border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-color: #cccccc; xg-p: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;"><span class="aQJ" style="xg-p: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">September 17th</span></span>. This does not have to be a major production; take a look at events listed in our calendar for inspiration</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Spread the word to the world. <a href="https://twitter.com/GlobalEdCon" target="_blank" style="color: #1155cc;">Use our flyer</a> or the hashtag #globaled15 on Twitter. If you work with large companies organizations, contact me about serving as an outreach partner. </li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Drop into one of three scheduled sessions we're holding this week to answer question and brainstorm ideas. Details are in our last community update: <a href="http://www.globaleducationconference.com/forum/topics/global-collaboration-day-update" target="_blank" style="color: #1155cc;">http://www.globaleducationconference.com/forum/topics/global-collaboration-day-update</a></li>
</ol>
<p style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">We are particularly interested in soliciting more events in other languages and would particularly love to see more libraries, museums, and institutions of informal learning get involved. </p>
<p style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><a href="https://www.tes.com/us" target="_blank" style="color: #1155cc;">Huge thanks to TES</a> for coming on board this week as a sponsor of this and the Global Education Conference! <a href="http://www.globalcollaborationday.org/partners.html" target="_blank" style="color: #1155cc;">See our full list of sponsors and partners here</a> and understand that they, too, believe in the power of globally connected learners! </p>
<p style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Thanks,</p>
<p style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Lucy Gray & Steve Hargadon</p>
<p style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Global Education Conference Co-Chairs</p>
<p style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Global Collaboration Day Organizers </p>
<p style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><a href="http://www.globaleducationconference.com/forum/topics/global-collaboration-day-update" target="_blank" style="color: #1155cc;">http://www.globaleducationconference.com/forum/topics/global-collaboration-day-update</a></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>
<p> </p>
<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>
<p> </p>
<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>
<p> </p>
<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>
<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>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>
<p> </p>
<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>
<p> </p></div>Conference Update for November 17, 2011https://actionableinnovations.global/forum/topics/conference-update-for-november-17-20112011-11-17T06:37:25.000Z2011-11-17T06:37:25.000ZLucy Grayhttps://actionableinnovations.global/members/LucyGray<div><div><div><div><div><p>Greetings GEC Members -</p>
<p>We're about 36 hours away from the conference finale! Can you believe it?!?! </p>
<p>Don't forget to watch <strong><a target="_self" href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/page/virtual-film-screenings">two amazing documentaries</a> </strong>featured at the conference this week. You can view these films online for approximately 48 more hours. Greg Jacobs, co-director of Louder Than a Bomb and Carol Black, director of Schooling the World, gave excellent and provocative keynotes today. Find their session recordings on our <a target="_self" href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/page/2011-conference-quick-links">Quick Links</a> page and further information on accessing the films at <a target="_self" href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/page/virtual-film-screenings">http://globaleducation.ning.com/page/virtual-film-screenings</a>. </p>
<p>Also, a huge thanks to Chris Dede, Howard Gardner, and Geetha Narayanan for their keynotes as well. We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity to hear from such highly respected and knowledgable experts. Interestingly, I think our keynote speakers all complement each other nicely and some common themes are emerging in their various messages. What are the themes that are emerging for you? <a target="_self" href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/forum/topics/2011-global-education-conference-your-thoughts-so-far">Share your thoughts here</a>!</p>
<p><a href="http://globaleducation.ning.com/page/2011-keynotes" target="_self">Keynotes</a> featured today include:</p>
<p> </p>
<p>6:00 AM PST - KEYNOTE: <a target="_blank" href="https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=2008350&password=M.F7A58C8AC35ADD53A1A7A55AA3A907">Dr. June Lee & Dr. Louise Mares</a></p>
<p>In Your Time Zone <a href="http://goo.gl/SpVYi">http://goo.gl/SpVYi</a> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>7:00 AM PST - KEYNOTE: <a target="_blank" href="https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=2008350&password=M.0D2B461DFE5072C7D7BE4A7FFDE8A8">Michael Lees</a></p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=2008350&password=M.0D2B461DFE5072C7D7BE4A7FFDE8A8"></a>In Your Time Zone: <a href="http://goo.gl/ea3QK">http://goo.gl/ea3QK</a></p>
<p><br/>8:00 AM PST - KEYNOTE: <a target="_blank" href="https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=2008350&password=M.A194C22F8B53EF2158D475F79E4980">Jarmo Viteli</a></p>
<p>In Your Time Zone: <a href="http://goo.gl/CzOuU">http://goo.gl/CzOuU</a></p>
<p><br/>8:00 PST KEYNOTE: <a target="_blank" href="https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=2008350&password=M.3300E3C10C56C5B624DE552036E348">Anna Batchelder, Christopher Batchelder, Karen Fasimpaur</a></p>
<p>In Your Time Zone: <a href="http://goo.gl/CzOuU">http://goo.gl/CzOuU</a> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>9:00 PST KEYNOTE: <a target="_blank" href="https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=2008350&password=M.E1444E90A3ABCA11C1D1ADD63CD584">Esther Wojcicki</a></p>
<p>In Your Time Zone: <a href="http://goo.gl/AVVp0">http://goo.gl/AVVp0</a> </p>
<p><br/>10:00 AM KEYNOTE: <a target="_blank" href="https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=2008350&password=M.781DAB7E82E1ECB6AEC93CB1BEF995">Carrie Wagner</a></p>
<p>In Your Time Zone: <a href="http://goo.gl/YpuRa">http://goo.gl/YpuRa</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>12 PM KEYNOTE: <a target="_blank" href="https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=2008350&password=M.2BA6EA60390B27DD30AC2E6F330FE8">Tara Abrahams</a></p>
<p>In Your Time Zone: <a href="http://goo.gl/P0jYl">http://goo.gl/P0jYl</a></p>
<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>
<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>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<p> </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>
<p> </p>
<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>
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<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>
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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>
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</div></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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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