The Global Education Conference founding sponsor is iEARN (International Education and Resource Network). iEARN is a non-profit organization made up of over 30,000 schools and youth organizations in more than 130 countries. iEARN empowers teachers and young people to work together online using the Internet and other new communications technologies. Over 2,000,000 students each day are engaged in collaborative project work worldwide. The 2012 Global Education Conference will include, as a special parallel event, the iEARN International Conference and Youth Summit. | |
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As one of the world’s largest technology companies with operations in more than 170 countries, HP is helping to solve environmental and social challenges by uniting the power of people and technology. The HP Sustainability & Social Innovation team focuses on improving lives and businesses every day by focusing on the environment, health, education, and community. By bringing together the expertise of our more than 300,000 HP employees in collaboration with our partners, we make technology work for people in powerful ways that create a positive impact on the world. | |
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For 12 years, the Intel® Teach Program has helped more than 10 million teachers around the world integrate technology into classrooms and promote student-centered approaches. Intel wants to support and continue the learning. Join Teachers Engage, our global online community of educators dedicated to transforming K–12 classrooms (free technology frequently given). | |
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Incorporate 21st century skills into classroom learning. Adobe offers teachers and administrators integrated software, curriculums, and instructional resources as well as certification options and professional development tools. Promote digital literacy, teach essential career skills, and streamline administrative processes. | |
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Founded in 1999, BrainPOP creates animated, curricular content that engages students, supports educators, and bolsters achievement. Our award-winning online educational resources include BrainPOP Jr. (K-3),BrainPOP, BrainPOP Español, and, for English language learners, BrainPOP ESL. BrainPOP is also home to GameUp, a new, free educational games portal for the classroom, and sponsor of the Gaming Strand for the conference. | |
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The 2013 GEC welcomes a new co-sponsor, the Global Campaign for Education-US, a broad-based coalition of 56 organizations working to ensure equitable access to a quality Education for All worldwide. GCE-US believes that all young people have a right to an education and engages in campaigns, advocacy and other programs in the US to build support for Education for All. These programs include: Youth Advocacy Training, Global Education Expert Speaking Tours, global education curriculum development, film screenings, and Global Action Week. GCE-US is a member of the worldwide Global Campaign for Education, with coalitions in about 100 countries. | |
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The School of Library and Information Science at San José State University (SJSU) prepares individuals for professional careers in the information professions. The SJSU information school offers several online educational programs, including a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science, which is fully accredited by the American Library Association, as well as a Master’s Degree in Archives and Records Administration. Graduates work in diverse areas, such as website design, digital asset management, information architecture, archives, electronic records management, and librarianship. All programs are delivered online, and the SJSU information school is a recognized leader in online education. Dr. Sandy Hirsh, the director of the school, is co-chair of the Library 2.0 virtual conferences. More info: http://ischool.sjsu.edu | |
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Built on the 5E instructional model, the Science4Us curriculum is a complete, standards-based, core science curriculum that aligns to state standards as well as the Next Generation Science Standards. Science4Us delivers digital science experiences to early elementary students in Kindergarten through second grades that include integrated technology, engineering, math, literacy and the arts. For teachers, Science4Us provides pedagogical and content training, embedded and on-demand, that increases teacher comfort with teaching science and does not require a large time commitment. | |
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VIF International Education builds global education programs that prepare students for success in an interconnected world. The VIF learning center features Global Gateway professional development and classroom resources. Teachers can customize their PD experience with flexible evidence uploads, create and share globally themed lesson plans at their convenience, and collaborate with a community of peers around the world. | |
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GETideas is an open, online global community for 21st-century education leaders exists to foster Global Education Transformation–the “GET” in GETideas.org–via virtual collaboration and international dialogue, including the sharing of best practices and resources. | |
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The AFT represents 1.5 million pre-K through 12th-grade teachers; paraprofessionals and other school-related personnel; higher education faculty and professional staff; federal, state and local government employees; nurses and healthcare workers; and early childhood educators. The American Federation of Teachers is advancing a vision of solution-driven unionism that connects those we represent with the people they serve and the communities where they work and live. We are fostering innovative projects such as Share My Lesson—an online resource that provides educators a place to collaborate and share their best practices—to address many of the pressing challenges confronting schools and communities in the United States. | |
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