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Find Take Action Global (TAG) at ISTE Live 2024

Hey there, eco-warriors and edtech enthusiasts! Ready to revolutionize climate education and inspire student action at ISTE? We are Take Action Global (TAG), and we’re thrilled to bring our mission of empowering students and educators to reverse climate change and realize environmental justice to ISTE. Let’s walk you through where you can find us, what we’re up to each day, and how you can get involved! Follow us on our journey to a greener future! 

Who Are We?

At TAG, we believe in an environmentally just world where informed and inspired young people are the stewards of a thriving planet. We pioneer solutions in climate education and student action, empowering students, teachers, and partners to reverse climate change and realize environmental justice for all. 

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Find TAG at ISTE

Sunday, June 23rd

EcoWalk with TAG and Adobe

  • Time: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. MT
  • Location: Meet us at the Big Blue Bear, Colorado Convention Center

Kick off your ISTE experience with a refreshing EcoWalk!  Join us at the Big Blue Bear for a morning stroll designed to spark ideas, foster connections, and show how Adobe Express can help you tell impactful stories about sustainability. Let’s find sustainability in plain sight! It’s the perfect way to connect with like-minded individuals and start the day on a green note.

Call to Action: Bring your enthusiasm and ideas on making climate education accessible to all. Let’s walk and talk about how we can inspire students to take action for the planet! 

Monday, June 24th

Starting with Access: Expert Panel on OER, Climate Education, and Student Action

  • Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
  • Location: Colorado Convention Center, Room 607
  • Presenters: Jeff Glade, Margaret Wang, Jennryn Wetzler, Jennifer Williams, Lindsay Zilly
  • Grade Level: PK-12

Join us for an engaging panel discussion on how Open Educational Resources (OER) can transform climate education and empower students to lead impactful actions.  Discover how to make climate education more inclusive and effective for every student.

Call to Action: Don’t miss this session to learn from experts and get practical insights on integrating OER into your teaching strategies for climate action. 

Instructional Design Playground

  • Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Location: Colorado Convention Center, Playground B
  • Presenters: Soledad Aranda, Sean Arnold, Carla Barrera-Ortiz, and more!
  • Grade Level: PK-12

Join us to take a lesson, make a lesson or teach a lesson! Pop in for this interactive instructional design playground for ideas on ways to teach boldly! Engage in a way that you prefer: join a playground host for a guided tour or explore in “self-paced mode.”

Call to Action: Come ready to interact with new tech and discover how you can use these tools to create a sustainable learning environment for your students. 

Tuesday, June 25th

Innovations in EdTech for the Sustainable Development Goals and Climate Action Education

  • Time: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
  • Location: Colorado Convention Center, Room 203
  • Presenters: David Lockett, Jennifer Williams, Lindsay Zilly
  • Grade Level: PK-12

Learn how to create impactful, hands-on projects that engage students in climate action.  We’ll share tips and resources for designing projects that inspire students to make a difference in their communities and the world.

Call to Action: Join us for practical ideas and resources that you can implement in your classroom to empower students as leaders of climate action. 

Wednesday, June 26th

Global Collaboration Playground: Passport to Social Good

  • Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
  • Location: Colorado Convention Center, Playground B
  • Presenters: Jennifer Williams, Lindsay Zilly
  • Grade Level: PK-12

Embark on a global journey that empowers your students to become agents of social change. Collect passport stamps by engaging with interactive stations, listening to dynamic stage presentations from diverse global voices, and obtaining innovative resources that inspire you to implement SDG projects that drive real change.

Call to Action: Join us for a transformative session that will take you on a global journey to empower your students as agents of social change! 

Creating Projects for the Planet: Climate Action Education for PK-12 Classrooms

  • Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • Location: Colorado Convention Center, Room 111/13
  • Presenters: Jennifer Williams, Brandie Wright, Lindsay Zilly
  • Grade Level: PK-12

In our final session, we’ll focus on developing projects that advocate for environmental justice and empower students to be champions of sustainability in their communities. 

Call to Action: Wrap up ISTE with us by equipping yourself with the knowledge and tools to lead impactful climate education initiatives in your school and beyond. 

Be Part of the Change!

TAG is on a mission to empower educators and students to lead the fight against climate change. Join us at ISTE to learn, share, and take action. Together, we can create an environmentally just world where every student is a leader in sustainability. 

Let’s connect at ISTE and beyond to inspire the next generation of climate leaders! 💚