Learning Life, a nonprofit education lab based in Washington DC, USA, runs a Family Diplomacy Initiative (FDI) as a Facebook group. FDI connects families across borders to share and learn from each other about their viewpoints and liv
We all need hope and connection in these trying times. The MY HERO Project offers free online resources for students, teachers and families. MY HERO’s media archive features tales of courage and persistence through stories, art, films and music from
We hope that you are faring well in your corner of the world. Here is a roundup of various global education events and opportunities from our community members and beyond.
Upcoming GEC Events
#GlobalEdChat— Choose Your Own Global AdventureJoin t
The World of 7 Billion video project challenges students to consider how human population growth impacts global issues This year, the global issues are: Ensuring Economic Opportunities, Improving Climate Resiliency and Sustaining Water Systems. In ad
I hope you are all managing as best as you can through this difficult time. I wanted to share information with you about a free resource for educators and students that will support remote learning. It is a great tool for con
iEARN-USA will be hosting a webinar series for the next several weeks called "Wednesdays with the World" for teachers to use with their classes meeting virtually. In each hour-long webinar, an iEARN Project Facilitator will present a mini-lesson, usi
We need your immediate help to get distancelearning technology into the next COVID-19 government relief package. We desperately need to collectdata on the educational need for hotspots, home connectivityand 1:1 devices in orderto convince politic
We hope you are managing to adjust to these incredibly challengingcircumstances.We have heard so many tales of teachers across the country working at rec
Educators can get lessons ideas that combine their content area with intercultural learning ideas...all while learning 1-2 digital tools to help with delivery during school closures. Professional development certificates will be provided. Webinars ar
Hi everyone. I have spoken at two of the Global Education Conferences and also to students and faculty around the world (most recently: Ashoka University new New Delhi, India). Years ago, I created and produced Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?
Welcome to my weekly post in the age of the coronavirus. I hope that this finds you healthy and safe wherever you are on in the world. Reality is hitting a bit harder where I live near Chicago, Illinois in the US. Covid-19 is spreading quickly and l
Just wanted to provide a link to the website I edit -- Words Without Borders Campus -- which publishes global literature, cultural resources, and tools for teaching and learning for grades 6 and up. Here's a link to a post about using
Edchat Interactive has free webinars for educators on different aspects of teaching with technology. Topics include digital storytelling, SEL, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, and game-based learning. The ongoing list is at
The New Books Network (NBN) is a consortium of author-interview podcast channels dedicated to raising the level of public discourse by introducing scholars and other serious writers to a wide public via new media. Covering 80+ subject
Magnitude.io is hosting the Leguminat Challenge for students and teachers all around! the world! There is no cost to participate! The challenge is to help select the next research plant to head to the International Space Station this August aboard E