The Call for Proposals is Now Open for the 2018 Conference and Youth Summit

Feb 16, 2018 | Uncategorized

The iEARN Conference Planning Committee invites educators, partners, and youth to submit sessions for the 2018 Conference and Youth Summit relating to the theme “Global Collaboration for Sustainable Development”.

The 2018 conference will bring together educators, students, and partners to build global citizenship and share global-project based learning experiences and best practices. The conference will celebrate iEARN’s history and envision plans to continue to achieve the SDGs through global, collaborative project work.

Presenters are invited to submit session proposals relating to the conference sub-themes in new and creative formats. Conference sub-themes include:

  • Collaborative Projects for Sustainable Development
  • Youth Action and Leadership in SDGs
  • Service Learning through Collaboration
  • Teaching and Learning Strategies
  • Building Leadership for Global Education
  • Impact of Projects and Exchanges
  • Project Design and Facilitation
  • Technology for Collaboration and Exchange
  • Diversity and Inclusion in Global Education

We encourage iEARN project facilitators, educator participants, youth, and partners to submit proposals for the conference. Session types can include interactive workshops, ignite talks, tech/innovation labs, round tables, and posters.

Call for Proposals
http://iearn2018.org/call-for-proposals
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Please visit the Call for Proposals page for more information on the conference and youth summit theme, session types, and to submit your session proposal. Additional information on the proposal and session submission process can be found on the conference FAQs. Session proposals are due on April 15, 2018.

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