The 3rd Annual
Global Learning for an Open World Conference
Nov 20, 9:00AM - Nov 21, 9:00PM CST/UTC-6
GLOW is a premier virtual event dedicated to global education and innovation. This conference aims to enhance global competencies, foster cross-border collaboration, nurture dynamic global citizenship, and ensure equitable access to quality education for all.
You are invited to a conference with real-world impact…
Welcome to the cutting edge of global education! The Global Learning for an Open World (GLOW) Conference is your virtual launchpad for revolutionary teaching practices that transcend borders. This dynamic 24-hour event unites visionary educators, passionate learners, and innovative thinkers from every corner of the globe. GLOW isn't just a conference—it's a collaborative powerhouse where you'll forge connections, spark ideas, and catalyze change in education. Whether you're reimagining classroom dynamics, championing global citizenship, or driving sustainable development through education, GLOW is your platform to learn, share, and shape the future of learning in our interconnected world.
GLOW Themes
Youth Voice
This conference strand emphasizes teaching approaches, learning activities, and practices that support student voices and relationships, with a focus on opportunities for developing community and collaboration among young people.
Global Competence and International Mindedness
Presentations will focus on activities and initiatives that promote global competence, international-mindedness, and civic engagement among students and teachers.
Curriculum and Assessment
This focus area emphasizes integrating experiential learning, civic engagement, and UN Sustainable Development Goals into curricula. . Initiatives, programs, and activities for educating youth, adults, and communities about the impact of the climate crisis are also included.
Intercultural Communication
The Intercultural Communication strand addresses cultural and communication differences in cross-border collaboration and learning. Presentations will focus on helping students and educators foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning community.
Experiential Education
This strand explores hands-on, project-based, maker, study-abroad, and virtual exchange programs. It highlights opportunities associated with experiential learning.
Future Friendly Schools
Schools featured in this strand must have a project listed on the Future Friendly School site. This strand highlights exemplary schools that focus on environmental stewardship, global citizenship, project-based learning, and student voice. Presentations in this strand will offer actionable takeaways for other institutions.
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Speakers
Lucy Gray
GLOW Co-Chair
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Santos Herrera
MY HERO Project
Starlena McBride
The Global Co Lab
Aryan Alexander Rinaldi
Student
Diandra Rakha Pradana
Student
Mary Pat Champeau
Director of Humane Education Graduate Programs at IHE/Antioch University
Beverlyne Kabaga
Institute for Humane Education
Moses Muigai Njogu
Institute for Humane Education
Ela Urgulu
GLOW Presenter
Amanda Baker
The George Washington University
Zahra Hashemi
GLOW Presenter
Bestarya Ramadhani
GLOW Presenter
Preethi Vijay
Presenter
Muhammad Eqbar Athallah
Student
Christen Maguire
iEARN-USA
Jackline Amendi
Institute for Humane Education
Ledys Navit Blanco Regino
GLOW Presenter
Gladys Elena Quintero Salazar
GLOW Presenter
Javier Dabian Arboleda Gómez
GLOW Presenter
Beren Nisa Kutsal
GLOW Presenter
Dave Eisenberg
GLOW Presenter
Mirta Valdes Bradner
GLOW Presenter
Luthfun Nesa Sonam
GLOW Presenter
Leighton Suen
GLOW Presenter
Maggie Vlietstra
Education Program Coordinator, Words Without Borders
Eduardo Ramirez
GLOW Presenter
Hosted by Actionable Innovations Global & Taking It Global
Actionable Innovations Global is a professional learning community that includes teachers, learners, school leaders, researchers, and other education practitioners interested in making teaching and learning more diverse, connected, sustainable, creative, and significant for everyone involved.
The GLOW Conference and the Actionable Innovations Global community were previously known as the Global Education Conference Network.
Contact us at admin@actionableinnovations.global.
TakingITGlobal empowers youth to understand and act on local and global challenges. Our mission is to empower young people to understand and act on local and global challenges.
We facilitate intercultural dialogue, power micro-actions, and support place-based discovery through our award-winning global online community and mobile apps, including Commit2Act, Culture Connect, and Explore150.
We offer professional learning experiences and resources for educators, and provide certification for Future Friendly Schools, fostering shared practices in the areas of global citizenship, environmental stewardship, and student voice.
We offer training courses and events for aspiring social entrepreneurs and connect graduates to mentorship and seed funding. We enhance and share the success of youth-led development.
Sponsors
Media Partners
Support GLOW
Schools, non-profits, and companies are invited to support the GLOW Conference through media and financial partnerships. By partnering with GLOW, you are not only investing in the future of education but also aligning your organization with a mission-driven community dedicated to actionable innovations and global collaboration. Join us in making a lasting impact on the world of education.