Let’s GLOW
Announcing the 2023 Global Learning for an Open World Conference
The Global Learning for an Open World (GLOW) Conference (formerly known as GlobalEdCon) is taking place online this November. The Call for Proposals and our registration site are now open.
With more than 24 hours of unscripted interviews, interactive workshops, and sessions offering practical steps forward, attendees will hear from and collaborate with a global community of educators outlining ways to make learning more responsive, more globally centered, and more impactful for a generation of learners who will shape our collective future. Join us at the virtual GLOW Conference — together, let’s illuminate the path to the future of education.
Conference Goals
Our conference seeks to:
- Bring together a dynamic global assembly of education enthusiasts across all levels interested in innovative educational practices and sustainability education, thus forging a vibrant international community.
- Deliver accessible, top-tier professional learning experiences that fuel creativity and foster collaborative educational innovation among educators.
- Exhibit best practices in experiential and global learning. We aim to provide practical, action-driven methodologies that educators can readily implement with their learners.
- Offer an engaging platform for open dialogue on methodologies, goals, and learning theories related to experiential and global learning. We hope to foster opportunities for collaborative research and exploration of pioneering methods, goals, and learning theories.
- Connect educators and educational institutions with forward-thinking peers and organizations, creating a robust network for continuous support, collaboration, and shared growth.
Check Out Keynotes from Last Year’s GLOW
Call for Proposals
The GLOW Call for Proposals is now open through November 1, 2023. Individuals and non-profits can submit any number of proposals; for profit entities need to be a benefactor of GLOW in order to present. (See below for admission levels.)
Sessions will focus on the following topics.
Students: Developing community and collaboration among students, with an emphasis on teaching approaches, learning activities, and interpersonal practices that support the development of student voices and relationships.
Teachers: Professional development, support, and collaborative opportunities for teachers interested in experiential learning and the teaching of global competencies.
Curriculum and Assessment: Ways to integrate experiential learning and the development of global competencies into existing curricula, the development of curricula focused on these approaches, and assessment strategies for measuring curricular efficacy and student learning in these areas.
Leadership: Strategies, resources, community support, and collaborative opportunities for establishing and maintaining an institutional culture focused on experiential learning and the development of global competencies.
Intercultural Communication: Ways to address cultural and communicational differences associated with cross-border collaboration and learning in order to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning community.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Strategies for responding to and integrating the UN 2030 sustainability goals into curricula, learning activities, and assessment.
Climate Change Education: Initiatives, programs, and activities for educating youth, adults, and communities regarding the impact of the climate crisis.
Primary Education: Emphasis on the unique challenges and opportunities involved in implementing experiential learning and the development of global competencies for students in primary education, including emphases on early childhood education, child development, and privacy concerns for young learners.
Secondary Education: Emphasis on the unique challenges and opportunities involved in implementing experiential learning and the development of global competencies for students in secondary education, including expectations surrounding standardized testing, the use of social media, and community service opportunities.
Higher Education: Emphasis on the unique challenges and opportunities involved in implementing experiential learning and the development of global competencies for students in higher education, including professional and disciplinary expectations, internships, and cross-disciplinary opportunities.
Experiential Education: Exploration of hands-on, project-based, maker, study-abroad, virtual exchange, and other programs and opportunities associated with experiential learning.
Innovative Schools: A showcase for schools and other learning institutions performing at exemplary levels in the use of experiential learning and the development of global competencies with an emphasis on takeaways that other institutions can adopt.
Pay What You Can
In 2023, we are implementing a Pay What You Can model for attendees and presenters. Contributions will fund administrative costs, publicity, our technology platform (Hopin), and provide resources for attendees. This support is highly appreciated as it makes this event possible for thousands of educators worldwide.
Join us at the GLOW Conference on November 13th and 14th — together, let’s illuminate the path to the future of education.
One can register here. Here are the different ticket levels:
For Individuals
Free Level: For those who cannot afford to contribute. ($0)
Free admission to attend GLOW. Includes: Access only to live sessions on November 13–14 and access to recorded keynote presentations via YouTube.
Volunteer Level: For individuals who can spend 3 hours volunteering as session moderators or in the help lounge. ($0)
- Includes: Access to live sessions on November 13–14 and recordings for 6 months as well as recognition on our website and a volunteer certificate. Limited quantity.
Contributor Level: For individuals who can afford a reduced rate but still want to support the conference. ($25)
- Includes: Access to live sessions on November 13–14 and recordings for 6 months.
Supporter Level: For individuals who can pay the standard registration fee and wish to support the conference. ($50)
- Includes: Access to live sessions on November 13–14, viewing access to all recordings for 6 months, certificates of attendance, and a video file of your presentation if you present at the conference, plus access to networking features on our conference platform.
Patron Level: For individuals who can afford to significantly support the conference. ($100)
- Includes: Recognition on our websites, access to live sessions on November 13–14, viewing access to all recordings for 6 months, certificates of attendance, and access to networking features in our conference platform.
For Schools, Nonprofits, and Companies
Benefactor — Bronze Level
For schools, non-profit organizations, and companies with the financial capacity to be generous supporters. ($500)
- Includes: Recognition on session opening slides, websites, social media, and newsletter. Small-sized virtual booth, access to live sessions on November 13–14, viewing access to all recordings for 6 months, downloads of organization’s sessions if applicable, and access to networking features in our conference platform.
Benefactor — Silver Level
For schools, non-profit organizations, and companies with the financial capacity to be generous supporters. ($1000)
- Includes: Recognition on session opening slides, websites, social media, and newsletter. Medium-sized virtual booth, optional interview/presentation on Actionable Innovations Conversations, access to live sessions on November 13–14, viewing access to all recordings for 6 months, downloads of organization’s sessions if applicable, and access to networking features in our conference platform.
Benefactor — Gold Level
For schools, non-profit organizations, and companies with the financial capacity to be generous supporters. ($2000)
- Includes: Recognition on session opening slides, websites, social media, and newsletter. Large-sized virtual booth, optional interview/presentation on Actionable Innovations Conversations, access to live sessions on November 13–14, viewing access to all recordings for 6 months, downloads of organization’s sessions if applicable, and access to networking features in our conference platform. Benefactor presentations will also be featured prominently at the conference on our five stages. Benefactors at the Gold level will also have the opportunity to send a marketing message to conference attendees.
Thank you for your support of this event!
