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Empowering Students to Become Agents of Social Change

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HBGCC - Hemisfair Ballroom 1

Interactive Session

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Session description

Empower students to become agents of social change through active learning experiences and projects centered on sustainability, social good, and building a better world. This interactive session promotes diverse global perspectives and encourages innovative initiatives, fostering impactful learning experiences that drive real, positive change.

Outline

This session will be highly interactive and engaging, allowing attendees to learn about impactful projects promoting sustainability and social good, connect with inspiring global educators, and design their own project—focused on creating a better world and connecting to an authentic audience. Physical and digital resources will be provided for teachers to connect, network, and exchange ideas for collaborative projects that drive positive change.

Outline:

• 5 minutes – Introduction of presenter and background
• 10 minutes – Activity highlighting the importance of global collaboration
• 15 minutes – Presentation showcasing global voices, the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and innovative projects promoting sustainability and social good
• 20 minutes – Attendees design their own global project connected to an authentic audience
• 10 minutes – Overview of takeaway resources, reflection activity, and wrap-up

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Supporting research

SDGs overview- https://sdgs.un.org/goals

iEarn- https://www.globaledguide.org/learn

World Savvy, global competence- https://www.worldsavvy.org/our-approach/global-competence/

Asia Education Article- https://www.asiaeducation.edu.au/professional-learning/pathways-and-toolkits/global-collaboration/global-collaboration

ISTE Article-
https://www.iste.org/explore/Personalized-learning/5-ways-students-benefit-from-global-collaboration

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Presenters

Dr. Kaylah Holland

Director Instructional Technology & Blended Learning

BreakFree Education, Go Teach Be Love

Greta Sandler

Technology & Digital Design Coordinator

St. Catherine's Moorlands School

Session specifications

Topic:

Global Education, Collaboration and Perspectives

TLP:

Yes

Audience:

Curriculum Designer/Director, Teacher, Technology Coach/Trainer

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows

ISTE Standards:

For Students:
Global Collaborator

Use collaborative technologies to work with others, including peers, experts or community members, to examine issues and problems from multiple viewpoints.
Contribute constructively to project teams, assuming various roles and responsibilities to work effectively toward a common goal.
Explore local and global issues and use collaborative technologies to work with others to investigate solutions.

TLPs:

Cultivate Belonging, Ignite Agency