Join sessions hosted by iEARN-USA and iEARN International partners at the 9th annual Global Education Conference, November 18-20, 2019. The 9th annual Global Education Conference is a collaborative, inclusive, world-wide community initiative involving students, educators, and organizations at all levels. Activities are designed to significantly increase opportunities for connecting classrooms while supporting cultural awareness and recognition of diversity and educational access for all.
iEARN-USA and iEARN educators and partners are hosting sessions throughout the conference. View a sample of events below, please note that all session times are listed in Eastern Standard Time, visit the schedule to confirm the event time in your timezone:
Short Session Description: The Global Education Coalition Steering committee will facilitate an interactive discussion about strategies for integrating Global Competence into instruction. Topics will include global competence, foreign exchange, virtual exchange, project based learning, online collaborative learning, and the Sustainable Development Goals. Teachers are invited to share their best practices within this discussion.
TOWARDS BETTER PARTNERSHIP IN LEARNING AND WORKING GLOBALLY BY ALIGNING FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT PROGRAMMES TO THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDG)
Tue, November 19, 5am – 6am (EST)
Presenters: Veronica Woo Eu Cheng – TESL Teacher-cum-ICT Coordinator, Ipoh, Perak, MALAYSIA
Language in Which You Will Present: English
Target Audience: School Administrators, Teachers, Students, Parents and Local Communities
Short Session Description: This session discusses how participation in foreign student exchange programme such as the American Field Service (AFS) Exchange Programme and iEARN Asian Student Exchange Programme could be a powerful catalyst in promoting intercultural learning and assisting students to accept diversity by aligning it to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Proyectos telecolaborativos y acciones positivas hacia los ODS (Sustainable Development Goals)
Tue, November 19, 6am – 7am (EST)
Presenter: Prof. Cristina Velazquez, Directora de Proyecto Internacional “e-ducadores del Mundoâ€.
Global Collaboration in the K-12 Classroom: How Virtual Exchange Can Mobilize Educators and Youth to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
Tue, November 19, 8am – 9am (EST)
Presenters: Rachel Manley, iEARN-USA and Mari Sekine, iEARN Japan
Language in Which You Will Present: English
Target Audience: educators, youth, policymakers, administrators, NGO representatives, and other professionals interested in virtual exchange
Short Session Description: Global Collaboration in the K-12 Classroom: How Virtual Exchange Can Mobilize Educators and Youth to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
Introduction to iEARN: The What’s, Why’s and How’s of Engaging Students in Global Projects
Tue, November 19, 2pm – 3pm (EST)
Projects Presenters: Nicole Weitzner, Manager of Membership Services, iEARN-USA and Jennifer Russell, Director of Education
Presentation Language: English
Target Audience: educators, school administrators, youth, and other professionals interested in iEARN’s global virtual exchange projects and how to get started
Full Session
Description: Are you looking for a way to globalize your classroom and have your students learn not only about the world, but learn with the world? Join this presentation to learn about the benefits of engaging students in global project collaboration through virtual exchange and how you and your school or district can start engaging your students in iEARN’s global virtual exchange projects. This presentation is open to educators, school administrators, youth, and other professionals interested in iEARN’s global projects and wanting to learn about how to get started. The presentation will include an overview of iEARN’s history, global network and projects; a closer look at two iEARN projects, their structure and outcomes; a discussion of the benefits of engaging students in global project work; educator support and opportunities for iEARN members; and how to become a member of iEARN.
MY HERO: Stories, Art and Films Celebrating Heroes Around the Globe
Tue, November 19, 8pm – 9pm (EST)
Presenter: Laura Nietzer, U.S.A
Language in Which You Will Present: English
Target Audience: Teachers
Session Description: Learn how to use MY HERO’s FREE multimedia resources, tutorials and curated lesson plans with students to promote character education, media literacy and story telling skills.
Presenters: Erick Calderón, Guatemala and Nilda Charrua, Urugua (IDEARED)
Presentation Language: Español
Target Audience: Educadores, empleados escolares, estudiantes y otros profesionales interesados en los proyectos de intercambio virtual global de iEARN
In honor of Exchange Day, iEARN-USA invites our community to join in the festivities! iEARN-USA will be on social media, celebrating the power of international exchange.
Connecting Youth through Virtual and Physical Exchange Programs
iEARN-USA also proudly partners on renowned physical student exchange programs, including:
The National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y), sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, provides merit-based scholarships for eligible high school aged students to learn less commonly taught languages in summer and academic-year overseas immersion programs.
The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program, funded by the U.S. Department of State, provides scholarships for secondary school students from countries with significant Muslim populations to spend one academic year in the United States.
Share Your Exchange Story
Are you a current virtual or physical exchange program participant or alumni? We want to hear from you! Follow iEARN-USA on Instagram and tag us @iearnusa, #ExchangesImpact, #ExchangeDay2019, and post a video or photo sharing how participating in international exchange has impacted your life.
Exchange Day is a nationwide celebration of the power of international exchange. Participants come together to “eat, play, and give” — to share cultural diversity and American customs, to give back to their communities, and to have some fun. Exchange Day is an opportunity to raise awareness of international exchange programs and spread the word about the positive impact and breadth of exchange programs. Learn more by visiting: https://exchangeday2019.weebly.com/.
Are you a global educator or ready to globalize your classroom? Join us on first Wednesday of every month for a live webinar related to global education, project-based learning, virtual exchange, iEARN Global Projects and more!
Events are hosted by expert iEARN-USA staff members, iEARN Global Project Facilitators and educators, and special guests. Register to attend at bit.ly/iearnedu.
iEARN is a global network of engaged educators and students learning, skill-sharing, and working together virtually on meaningful curriculum-based projects aligned with the UN’s Sustainable development goals (SDGs). Learning with the world…not just about it
Register for the Next Webinar
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RMOBty2RSlquxG4Rm6Iv_Q
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Tuesday, December 5, 7pm ET: Celebrating Cultural Heritage, Customs and Traditions
Join iEARN-USA at our next virtual hang-out on December 5th at 7:00 pm EST. This webinar will feature iEARN projects celebrating cultural heritage, customs and traditions. Come learn about these projects and iEARN Professional Development opportunities, and connect with other global educators.
Hosted by iEARN-USA education team members: Rachel Manley, Nicole Weitzner and Jennifer Russell. RSVP at: bit.ly/iearnedu.
Join iEARN-USA on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 as we celebrate #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving, volunteerism and kindness.
Our goal on #GivingTuesday is to raise $15,000 in funds to support iEARN’s global education programs and initiatives and celebrate with our global community! We’ll be hosting live-events and sharing announcements all day on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. RSVP to receive updates and information about how you can participate as a community fundraiser, donor, and supporter of global education.
Here are four ways to support iEARN-USA this GivingTuesday:
1) Make a Donation to iEARN-USA We need your help to reach a goal to raise $15,000 in funds to support iEARN’s global education programs and initiatives and celebrate with our global community.
2) Become an GivingTuesday Global Fundraiser Start your own Facebook Fundraiser in support of iEARN-USA. It’s easy, fun, and you can set your goal at any level. Ready to get started or want more information? Download the toolkit.
3) Attend SDG Virtual Events on Tuesday, November 27, 2018
This Giving Tuesday, iEARN-USA is excited to be hosting two webinars, “Youth Action for SDGs: Gender Equality†and “Youth Action for SDGs: The Environment,†celebrating the inspiring work that iEARN youth around the world are doing in support of the Sustainable Development Goals. Read on for more details, including how to register.
Share your iEARN story with your community and bring awareness to iEARN’s vibrant community of youth and educators around the world! Tag us @iearnusa #iearn2018 #iearn30.
Questions about Giving Tuesday? Email Julia Heitner, Development and Communications Manager, at [email protected].
RSVP for #GivingTuesday Events
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrate-givingtuesday-with-iearn-usa-tickets-50238310138
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Global Education Happy Hour
For K-12 Educators Wednesday, November 14, 2018
7pm-9pm
STA Travel – Flagship Store
722 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
Admission is free, $10 suggested donation
Meet and mingle with other K-12 educators interested in global education, learn about global projects for your classroom, and take home some great SWAG and prizes!
Are you a global educator or interested in learning more about how to incorporate global curriculum into your classroom? Join like-minded educators and members of the global education community for an evening of drinks and discussion.
A $10 donation helps support iEARN-USA and future events, and also enters you for a raffle to win a $250 travel credit to STA Travel.
All donations go to support iEARN-USA’s global education programs and initiatives to support opportunities for youth and educators to have meaningful intercultural exchanges and connect with their peers around the world.
Register for the Event
http://bit.ly/GLOBALHH18
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Event Hosts
STA Travel has more than 35 years of experience as the youth travel expert enabling students and young adults to explore the world by creating experiences filled with adventure, discovery and personal growth. We offer a unique range of products with exclusive discounts on airfare, accommodations, tours, rail passes and more. Globally, we are present in 60 countries with 200 retail locations, sending more than 6 million travelers away each year. http://www.statravel.com/
iEARN-USA is a member of iEARN (International Education and Resource Network), the world’s largest, most experienced online K-12 network that enables young people worldwide to use the Internet and digital media to collaborate on educational projects. The Mission of iEARN-USA is to empower young people, their schools and their communities through global collaboration and transformative learning. http://us.iearn.org.
Wednesday, March 28, 4pm EST – iEARN-USA Office Hours iEARN Projects and the SDGs: How can global projects engage youth in building a more sustainable world? Join this edition of office hours to learn about iEARN projects that address the SDGs. Register and join at: http://bit.ly/2Gi1IYc.
Wednesday, April 25, 9am EST – iEARN Conference Webinar: Program & Activities
Wednesday, May 16, 4pm EST – iEARN-USA Office Hours
Wednesday, June 20, 4pm EST – iEARN Conference Webinar: Preparing for Your Journey
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Watch the iEARN 2018 Conference and Youth Summit webinar to learn everything about attending the 2018 iEARN International Conference and Youth Summit. (Originally recorded on February 21, 2018).
Topics covered include: registration, accommodation, venue, submitting proposals, and planning your visit to Winchester, VA in this comprehensive webinar hosted by iEARN-USA staff members and special guests.
Learn more about the 2018 iEARN Conference and Youth Summit at http://iearn2018.org.
January 24, 4pm EST – iEARN Office Hours – Joining iEARN Projects in 2018 Start your new year with global projects! In this edition of office hours, we’ll cover how to get started with iEARN projects and review some special projects and Learning Circles that your class can join in the upcoming months – from Global Youth Service Day to Talking Kites Around the World. Join the event at: https://zoom.us/j/966255415
December 19, 4pm EST – iEARN Office Hours – Holiday Card Exchange
November 28, 2017 – Celebrate Giving Tuesday with iEARN-USA!
Join us for a “Passport to iEARN” on Tuesday, November 28. From 9am-10pm, members of the iEARN-USA staff and community will be hosting live webinars every hour. RSVP on EventBrite for updates. November 13-16 – iEARN @ Global Education Conference
A schedule of iEARN hosted events will be posted soon. Visit http://www.globaleducationconf… to learn more about the virtual conference.
October 24, 2017, 7pm EDT – iEARN Office Hours – October 2017
iEARN educators share how they forged new projects and international partnerships from the connections they made at the iEARN International Conference and Youth Summit in Morocco. Hosted by Jennifer Russell.
September 21, 2017, 9am EST – iEARN-USA @ Global Collaboration Day 2017 “Engaging Students in Global Collaborative Projects.”
As part of Global Collaboration Day, on September 22, 2017, join Jennifer Russell, iEARN-USA’s Director of Education and friends in a webinar on “Engaging Students in Global Collaborative Projects.” Global Collaboration Day is hosted by Global Education Events. To learn more about Global Collaboration Day and other events visit:http://www.globalcollaborationday.org/home.html
August 2017 – Project Picker
Looking for a project to join this fall? Jennifer Russell and iEARN Project Facilitators, Yoko Takagi (iEARN Japan), Ruty Hotzen (iEARN Israel), Fay Stump (iEARN-USA), Mary Brownell (iEARN-USA), and Virginia King (iEARN Australia) share current project opportunities.
View the Facebook Live Recording below or by clicking here.
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