January 2025: Kickstart 2025 with Inspiration from GLOW Keynotes
Actionable Innovations Global
We connect and empower education professionals worldwide through learning and networking opportunities.
We connect and empower education-focused professionals through international learning and networking opportunities.
Happy New Year!
Relive the inspiration and insights of the 2024 Global Learning for an Open World conference with our recorded keynote presentations! Featuring renowned education experts, these sessions offer powerful perspectives on global education, innovation, and collaboration. Whether you’re looking to spark new ideas, revisit key moments, or share with colleagues, these recordings are a valuable resource for educators and leaders alike. Access the recordings today and stay connected with the pulse of transformative learning! Click on the links below to view keynote presentations on?YouTube, or?visit our playlist here. Note that we have added AI-generated actionable takeaways to each video’s description.
Volunteers, speakers, and paid ticket holders can access all GLOW 2024 recordings through the conference home page. Simply log in to the conference platform to ensure you don’t miss any inspiring sessions and keynotes. If you missed the live event or attended with a free ticket, you can still experience the entire GLOW 2024 Conference at your own pace!?All recordings are available for purchase, giving you access to the inspiring sessions and keynotes you don’t want to miss. Visit the GLOW 2024 Conference page today to unlock global education insights and innovative ideas!
2024 Keynote Recordings
Presenters:
Presenter:?Jennifer McKenzie
Teacher Librarian, Siuslaw K12 District, and Fulbright Alumni Jennifer McKenzie shared ways to foster global connections through innovative multigenre research and virtual reality tools. She also shared a “Kind Eyes” collaborative art project, promoting empathy and understanding across borders.?Check out her resources here.
Presenter:?Anum Mulla, Global Youth Strategist,?Charter for CompassionAnum Mulla discussed the transformative potential of compassion-based education, outlined key benefits, real-world applications, and strategies for sustaining momentum in creating more inclusive, empathy-driven educational environments.?Join the Charter for Compassion Youth Network group on LinkedIn.
Presenter:?Michael Furdyk, Co-founder of TakingITGlobalMichael Furdyk presented TakingITGlobal's work on Future Friendly Schools, which empowers students to become global citizens. This presentation highlights strategies for fostering student voice, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility. Sign up as a?Future Friendly School here?and access TIG’s?Commit2Act lessons and app here.
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Presenter:?Eric Walters, Director of STEM Education, Marymount School of New YorkEric Walters and his students presented findings from?a student-led research project on social media's impact on girls’ mental health and self-esteem. Their keynote offered strategies for educators and parents to support healthier social media use among youth.
Many Thanks to Our Sponsors
The GLOW Conference would not be possible without the generous support of its sponsors, who are dedicated to fostering global learning and innovation. Please visit their websites to learn more about their important work.
VISIONARY LEVEL
TakingITGlobal:?A non-profit organization that empowers youth around the world to engage in global challenges and drive positive social change.
LEADER LEVEL
Institute for Humane Education:?An organization that equips educators to inspire compassion, respect, and social responsibility among learners.
SUPPORTER LEVEL
Digital Promise:?An initiative working to close the digital learning gap by providing research, tools, and resources that advance equity and learning opportunities for all. As part of its mission, Digital Promise leads the?Ciena Solutions Challenge, which empowers youth worldwide to develop innovative solutions to local and global challenges.
The Global Co Lab Network:?A unique network promoting youth-led “hubs” for social change and encouraging global collaboration.
MYHERO Project:?A nonprofit initiative that celebrates heroes from all walks of life and empowers young people to use media and storytelling to promote positive social change.
GLOW 2025 Plans
Get ready for GLOW 2025! Building on the success of our last conference the Global Learning for an Open World Conference returns with new keynote speakers, engaging sessions, and innovative opportunities to connect with educators worldwide. Join us November 19-20, 2025, as we explore the future of global education and collaboration. Stay tuned for updates, and mark your calendar for this can't-miss event!?Details are available here.
Collaborate With Us
Formerly known as the Global Education Conference Network,?Actionable Innovations Global?is an international professional learning community for educators and organizations interested in globally connected teaching and learning.
Do you have an event or resource to share??Post your school or organization’s events in our LinkedIn group, and we’ll feature relevant updates in upcoming newsletters.
Collaborate with us on?GLOW 2025, or let us help you?host your own custom event. ?Email us to set up a meeting!
After 17 years, the Actionable Innovations Global community is moving from Ning to a new platform,?Sutra. You can join Sutra now, and invitations will be sent soon.