2017 GlobalEdCon (November 13 - 16) - Register Now, Incredible Program!

The 8th Annual Global Education Conference (GEC)
November 13 - 16, 2017

The Global Education Conference Network's eighth annual world-wide collaboration on globally-connected education will take place around the clock starting Monday, November 13, and continuing through Thursday, November 16.

This event is FREE to attend, but does require that you REGISTER! Please register HERE. 

The GEC features thought leaders from the world of education and beyond, is completely free to attend, and all events take place online in webinar format. We invite you to join the 25,600 GEC community members (from 170+ countries) and actively participate in dozens of sessions focused on international education topics. Some important conference updates are below:

• Still Taking Proposals
• Keynotes + Sessions
• Thanks to the GEC Sponsors + Partners

We're Still Taking Proposals!

The call for proposals is open until November 5th. We encourage all to submit by following the detailed directions listed here. If accepted, you can present in your time zone at a time that is convenient to you!

Keynotes + Sessions

As usual, Lucy Gray is putting together an INCREDIBLE keynote speaker lineup and it is still growing.

• David Bornstein (Co-Founder & CEO, Solutions Journalism Network)
• Fabrice Fresse (Member of EvalUE)
• Michael Furdyk (Co-founder, TakingITGlobal)
• Terry Godwaldt (Executive Director, The Centre for Global Education)
• Jean-Luc Moreau (President, EvalUE association)
• Dana Mortenson (CEO & Co-founder, World Savvy)
• Lori Roe (Instructional Technology Specialist, Delaware Department of Education)
• Ariel Tichnor-Wagner (Senior Fellow of Global Competence, ASCD)
• Erin Towns (Global Educator, Edward Little High School)
• Dr. Jennifer Williams (Director of Education Strategy, Participate)

Below are the session titles and presenters for our 53 currently-accepted general sessions. Full details are here.

• Amplifying Student Voices Globally Via the Our Global Classroom What If Grid. - Bronwyn Joyce
• Beyond Our Borders: Fostering Global Competency Through Student Travel and Virtual Exchanges - Cynthia Derrane
• Bringing learning BACK INTO the classroom - Liu Yijie
• Bringing the world to rural environments - Peter Raatz
• Children's Literature, Math, and Global Connections - Oh My! - Glenna Gustafson
• Classroom Conversations with the World - Paul Hurteau
• Conference Proposal #WebDay - Sean Terwilliger
• Connecting Kids @SOS Children Village Globally - a dive into iEARN projects - Ms Sheeba Ajmal
• Connecting through Architecture: Minecraft in the Language Classroom - Kathleen Reardon
• Creating Change through Youth Empowerment - Mahika
• Designing for All: Lessons from a Global Network of Maker Classrooms - Lisa Jobson
• Developing Globally Competent Students - Ann C. Gaudino
• Enhancing Intercultural Communication through an International Film Club - Helaine W. Marshall
• Exploring Gender Neutral/Inclusive Bathrooms in Libraries: A Global Perspective - Raymond Pun
• Foundations of Global Learning: Creating Global Citizens in the First-Year Experience - Dr. Shelbee NguyenVoges
• Global Learning Collaboration in a Less Tech World - Dr. Reynaldo L. Duran
• Global Mentors Project: Connecting Student Teachers with Mentors from Around the World - Terry Smith
• Global PBL in the Digital Age - Brad Bielawski
• Global Students Global Perspectives - Amazing Race Project - Laurie Clement
• Going Beyond the Hour of Code - Bryan L. Miller
• Great Global Challenge Project Awardee Presentation: Why should I study a Foreign Language? - Ruth Valle
• Harnessing the Power of Children's Literature to Teach Math and Global Themes - Glenna Gustafson
• High School Global Issues Class as a Springboard for Creating Young Activists - Adam Carter
• How can schools be vehicles for creating community wellness? - Jennifer Moore
• How might preparation for and engagement in a protest poetry festival enhance Grade 10 boys’ understanding of global conflict? - Glynnis Moore
• How to create inclusion and shared power in virtual exchange partnerships. - Jack Haskell
• How to increase global competency in students: A research-based discussion with Empatico - Chelsea Donaldson
• iEARN - Girl Rising project - R. Allen Witten
• Intercultural Competence - Shawn Simpson
• Intercultural Competence For Educators: What's In It For Me? - Dr. Whitney Sherman
• Just Little ol' Me Sharing my Global Collaboration Experiences. - Lynn Koresh
• More Than Current Events- A Globally Connected Triad of Tri-BOBs - Noa Daniel
• One Truth and a Million Truths: Teaching History in a Globalizing World - Nayun Eom
• Online global collaboration - enablers, barriers and implications for teacher education - Julie Lindsay
• Opening up Statistics Education to a Global Audience - Larry Musolino
• Power of Impact Cinema: How to bring the world into your classroom? - Gemma Bradshaw
• Practice Active Global Citizenship with the K-12 Global Art Exchange - Paul Hurteau
• Preparing Students for Careers in a Globally Connected World - Heather Singmaster
• Promote Global Tolerance + Celebrate Cultural Diversity by Creating New Media with the My Hero Project - Wendy Milette
• Promoting Internationalism In Teaching And Preparing Global Citizens Through Exchange Projects: Different But The Same Project As An Example - Mr. Omar Titki
• Ripples Make Waves: Bring The Global Water Crisis Into Your Classroom - Joan Roehre
• Talking kites in the footsteps of J. Korczak - Ruty Hotzen
• Teaching Math and Global Themes with Children's Literature - Glenna Gustafson
• Tech Trip: Using EdTech to Get the Most Out of Global Travel - Kathleen Reardon
• Teens Dream: A global video contest for teens to express their dreams as they relate to one of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals - Linda Staheli
• The power of case studies - Anne Fox
• Tips for starting your own DIY Global Youth Summit - Tara Kajtaniak
• Tutoring Students Online to Promote Universal Access to a Quality Education - Kasey Beck
• Understanding the Reproductive Health Education Needs for Sustainable Development - Ms. Eunmi Song
• Use Design Thinking to Integrate Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) into STEM - Barbara Bray
• Utilizing School-Based Virtual Field Trips for Global Learning - Dr. Stacy Delacruz
• Virtual STEM Competition-Your Community, Your World - Volita Russell
• What's a Crankie?? Using Creative Story Exchanges to Build Global Competence and Connect Students Across Borders - Cora Bresciano

Thanks to the GEC Sponsors

Without the support of the following organizations, GlobalEdCon would not be possible. We are grateful for companies and organizations who believe in the power of globally connected learning. Contact Steve Hargadon (steve@hargadon.com) about opportunities to get involved with our community.

That's all for now, but there is a lot more to come! Be sure to REGISTER and then join the Global Education Conference network to receive daily updates about the conference and notice of any changes. Thank you for your continuing support, and...

See you online!

Steve Hargadon and Lucy Gray
GEC Co-Chairs
steve@hargadon.com
lucy@lucygrayconsulting.com

Makerspaces Online Conference WEDNESDAY - Special Pre-Conference Webinar TUESDAY "STEAM and Making at the Fayetteville Free Library"

We hope you will consider registering (free) for the third and final of our Library 2.017 mini-conferences this year. "Makerspaces" will be held online on Wednesday, October 11th, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). You can attend the mini-conference live or you can watch the recordings at any time afterwards.

By registering, you'll also have live and/or recorded access to a special 90-minute pre-confernce Webinar hosted by the team from the Fayetteville Free Library: "STEAM and Making at the FFL" on Tuesday, October 10th, from 1:00 - 2:30 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time. More information HERE. And we'll send you a bonus "Library Makerspaces" Resource Pack. Plus, we'll be using BadgeList.com so that you can receive digital credentials for attending and participating!

This is a free event, being held online. 

REGISTER HERE 

to attend live or to receive the recording links afterwards.

Please also join the Library 2.0 network to be kept updated on this and future events.

(Over 4,700 people have registered already! Which means we're looking for some more session moderator/volunteers... Join the elite crew at http://www.library20.com/group/volunteers-2017-careers.)

This mini-conference on libraries and makerspaces is being organized in partnership with Heather Moorefield-Lang, who will serve as moderator for the opening panel and as the closing keynote speaker: "There has been a lot of talk about makerspaces in libraries over the past four years. If you are unsure what makerspaces are, think of them as creative locations for tinkering, collaborating, problem solving, and creating in a library or educational space. No matter how many maker learning spaces you may visit, you will quickly notice no two are the same. Each librarian and makerspace delivers their own brand of service to their individual community. Attendees will investigate how librarians with makerspaces can create new partnerships and collaborative efforts in and with their communities, offering further services and methods to meet patron needs."

Joining Heather for the opening hour will be: Dr. June Abbas, PhD, a Professor in the School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS) at the University of Oklahoma, Norman campus; Leanne Bowler, Associate Professor at the University of Pittsburgh; Kristin Fontichiaro, clinical associate professor at the University of Michigan School Information; Kyungwon Koh, assistant professor at the University of Oklahoma School of Library and Information Studies.

Registered attendees can then also view their choice of the following 30-minute sessions, all of which will be recorded and available afterwards:

• Bibliotecas Activas by Hilda Gómez. Full Description HERE
• Finding What Fits: Approachability of Makerspaces and Making in the Library by Abigail L. Phillips, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Utah State University | Full Description HERE
• From Makerspace to Learning Commons: What's Next by IdaMae Craddock | Full Description HERE
• From Zero to System Wide Makerspace in 3 Grants and 4 Years by Rebecca Ferrer | Full Description HERE
• Hosting Maker Days and Forging Collaborative Partnerships in Anticipation of an Academic Library Makerspace by Tara Smith + Jessica McClean | Full Description HERE
• Keeping It Fresh: How to Create and Sustain a Maker Culture that Motivates Teens by Alisha Wilson, Teacher-Librarian + Nancy Stetzinger | Full Description HERE
• Librarians are Maker Champions: Here's how you can be too! by Josh Weisgrau, Program Director for Maker Learning, Digital Promise | Jessica Parker, Director of Community, Maker Ed | Full Description HERE
• Low Cost Tools to Bring Making into Your Library by Robert Pronovost, STEM Coordinator of Maker Education | Full Description HERE
• Making a Difference by Kristina A. Holzweiss | Full Description HERE
• Making Maker Literacies: Competencies-based Course Integration of Academic Library Makerspaces by Martin Wallace, Katie Peery, Morgan Chivers | Full Description HERE
• Proposal for a Theoretical Framework for Small + Rural Libraries Supporting Entrepreneurs by Ben Rearick, Graduate Student Research Assistant | Full Description HERE
• Smart Working for Active Makerspaces by Stephanie Piper | Full Description HERE
• Volunteers at Your Library Makerspace by Rachel Seltz, Maker Coordinator | Full Description HERE
• Walking the Walk: iterative design in student staff service learning projects by Morgan Chivers, Katie Musick Peery | Full Description HERE

Participants are encouraged to use #library2017 and #librarymakerspaces on their social media posts leading up to and during the event.

MORE INFORMATION:

The School of Information at San José State University is the founding conference sponsor, and additional support has been provided by Follett. Please register as a member of the Library 2.0 network to be kept informed of future events. Recordings from previous years are available under the Archives tab at Library 2.0 and at the Library 2.0 YouTube channel.

Registration will give you access to the live event and to the event recordings. An event reminder and additional connecting information will be sent just prior to the event.

THANKS TO:

Library 2.017 Makerspaces Special Pre-Conference Webinar - Fayetteville Free Library on "STEAM and Making at the FFL"

As a special bonus for registering (free) for the Library 2.017 Makerspaces mini-conference, you also can attend live and/or watch the recording of a special 90-minute live Webinar with the folks from Fayetteville Free Library on "STEAM and Making at the FFL."

The Webinar will be held on Tuesday, October 10th, from 1:00 - 2:30 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time.

REGISTER HERE 

to attend live or to receive the recording links afterwards.

Please also join the Library 2.0 network to be kept updated on this and future events.

STEAM and Making at the FFL - Outline

• 15 Minutes  Introductions and Virtual Tour of our spaces
• Include walkthrough of Creation lab and Fab lab
• Quickly highlight the equipment and some examples of its uses
• 60 Minutes  Presentation (powerpoint)
• Why making in libraries?
• Strategies for getting started
• Administrative considerations
• Funding
• Policies & procedures
• Staffing & Training
• Community Involvement
• Assessment Tools & Strategies
• Outcomes and Impacts
• Program Examples
• 15 Minutes  Q+A

Susan Considine

Executive Director

Fayetteville Free Library

Sue Considine is the Executive Director of the Fayetteville Free Library.  As an administrator of a busy, progressive public library, Sue has successfully recruited and developed a team of dynamic professionals, support staff and community members who offer cutting edge library services in a state of the art environment to an engaged community.  During Sue’s administration the Fayetteville Free Library has received the Library Journal’s Five Star rating for seven years. Sue is a leader of innovation in the library field, pioneering new transformative methods of community engagement including integration of participatory STEAM learning into all library services and launching the first ever Fabrication lab, the FFL FabLab,  in a public library.  Sue is a passionate advocate for librarians and is committed to the development of the next generation of librarian leaders through the identification of and creation of leadership opportunities in the information field for new graduates and emerging library leaders.  Sue is a seasoned national and international public speaker who has presented on contemporary library issues including, future libraries, innovation, leadership, organizational design, team development and more. Sue is a proud recipient of the 2012 NYLA Mary Bobinski Innovative Public Library Director award and both the 2013 Library Journal Mover & Shaker and the WCNY Women Who Make America awards.  Sue received the White House “Champion of Change” award and had the honor to participate in a panel discussion, representing the FFL, CNY and Public Libraries, at the White House. In 2015 Sue received the Central NY Business Journal Not for Profit Excellence award and was invited to present on a panel at the first annual day of Making at the US Capitol in DC.  In 2016, Sue Considine received the PLA Charlie Robinson award for innovation and excellence in public library leadership and finally in 2017, Sue received the Business of the Year award on behalf of the Fayetteville Free Library from the FM Chamber of Commerce.

Sue’s philosophy:  If Not for the Library- Making and STEAM in Libraries and Alternative Environments:  Cultures of Innovation that Facilitate Access to Transformative Technologies, meaningful, outcomes based 21st century Literacy Learning and Engaging Opportunities.

Sconsidine@fflib.org

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Mike Cimino

Director of STEAM and Making

Fayetteville Free Library

Michael Cimino is the Director of STEAM and Making at the Fayetteville Free Library (FFL). He worked as a secondary educator before joining the Fayetteville Free Library in the summer of 2013. Michael received his MSED in Literacy from SUNY Cortland in 2011. Michael's primary responsibilities are facilitating STEAM and Making program creation and execution for the FFL. Michael also works to build relationships with members of the community who are interested in enhancing the use and accessibility of our Makerspaces.

Report - "Modern Learning: Re-Discovering the Transformative Promise of Educational Technology"

Today I've released a report that was funded by Acer Education and which attempts to synthesize the answers to three key questions about technology and learning which were part of a longer 2017 survey which was sent to the members of several online educational networks that are part of my Learning Revolution project.

DOWNLOAD THE REPORT HERE

The three survey questions for which the answers form the basis of the report are:

• When do you believe technology enhances learning, and when do you believe it does not?
• How has technology impacted your own learning?
• Does your school, library, or organization have a specific learning philosophy that guides ed-tech purchases and implementation? If yes, what is that philosophy?

More than 450 responses were received (those that agreed for their answers to be shared publicly can be seen at modernlearning.com). This was not a scientific or statistically-rigorous process, but rather an attempt to find and highlight common-sense observations about the use of technology in teaching and learning. As such, I am hopeful that it might provide a springboard for those looking to clarify thinking, and to help guide organizations, in discussions and decisions about educational technology.

My conclusion from the survey responses is not only that real benefits exist from ed tech, but that there is good evidence that they are, and can be, as transformative as we might hope. The report attempts to create a framework for highlighting where this is true and where it may not be, hopefully in a way that can facilitate open conversations by those at all levels of the education process (especially including parents and students). This task feels eminently urgent and important, because without such clarity, the potential for real change is significantly diminished, or may only be possible with some innovation that is so disruptive that it overturns the education system as we know it.

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Acer Education: With four decades of experience in the computing sector, Acer is dedicated to serving the needs of the education market and to furthering knowledge through technology. Acer's support for this project, to build a better understanding of the role of technology in learning, has been authentic: I developed the survey questions and the final report reflects the survey responses and my own interpretations. Learn more about Acer Education here.