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Welcome to TakingITGlobal for Educators!
Watch our video above to explore the programs we offer to help your students understand and act on the world's greatest challenges. We'll help you connect your classroom to the world!
Explore the world . . . by cycle!
Join cyclists Kristina Stoney and Nic Arney as they ride over 30,000 kilometres around the world with World By Cycle, meeting with communities and exploring the origins of everyday things along the way. Coming to TIGed this March, this adventure learning program for young people will focus on themes of cultural and geographic diversity and environmental protection. You and your classroom can follow the expedition online!
Voice, Agency and Democratic Values in the Middle East – Video Conference
High school classes are invited to challenge desensitization and join this exciting Global Encounters video conference to connect with agents of change live from the Middle East. Part 1 of this two-part series will take place on February 22 at 9am MT and Part 2 will take place on March 8 at 9am MT. Space is limited.
COOL2.0 Officially Launches!
TakingITGlobal partnered with GreenLearning Canada to launch COOL 2.0, a new educational tool for issues surrounding Canadian climate change. COOL 2.0 provides classroom resources within the realms of science, social studies, economics, language arts, technology, and more. Visit COOL 2.0 to access lesson plans, videos, research and data, and collaborative projects!
TIGed Global Education Professional Development
Start off the new year with a bang by taking an e-course in global education! Our accredited e-courses are designed to support you in enhancing your understanding of global education and pedagogy. Explore concepts like global citizenship and 21st Century skills, and learn how e-technologies can help you bring the world into your classroom. Our next e-course, "Global Project-Based Learning" starts on April 4th, 2011. Don't miss it!
Educator Stories
Featured Resource
Mental Health Thematic Classroom
Check out TIGed's new thematic classroom on mental health! This virtual classroom space is pre-loaded with free lesson plans, activities and resources for you to customize for your classroom. Aimed towards secondary students, the mental health thematic classroom deals with issues like stigma, mental health and the media, and helps students learn about the brain and particular mental illnesses. Download the teacher's guide and create your own thematic classroom today!
Demo Classroom
When it comes to technology, the best way to learn is by doing! Visit the demo classroom to familiarize yourself with TIGed's suite of online learning tools. This is your chance to explore, experiment, and let us know what you think!
