Picture this: strolling through Denver’s vibrant streets, uncovering hidden gems of sustainability at every turn. That was the thrill of the Eco Walk, a dynamic event co-organized by Take Action Global and Adobe during ISTE 2024. Beyond a simple walk, it was an adventure blending education, inspiration, and eco-friendly innovation.
In an era where climate change is a pressing global issue, integrating climate education into curricula at all educational levels is not just an option—it’s a necessity. Our recent panel, “Starting with Access: Expert Panel on OER, Climate Education, and Student Action,” explored the pivotal role of Open Educational Resources (OER) in promoting climate literacy and action. We discussed innovative approaches to climate education, the importance of accessibility, and the role of technology in engaging students and communities.
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!
In the spirit of sustainability, collaboration, and creative expression, Take Action Global is excited to join together with the team at Adobe for Education to host a local Educator EcoWalk in Denver at ISTE Live 2024.
I’m Daniel, a teacher from the Philippines. In 2018, I started the borderless classroom program in my classes, which connected classrooms globally. Surprisingly, this initiative led to a transformative collaboration to empower our students and ignite their passion for environmental action.
Art as Activism creates a space for young people to approach environmental topics through perspective and diverse frames of reference. As we allow space for interpretation and reflection, we invite opportunity for students to explore ideas and test out new ways of putting things together to find connections and ultimately solutions
The Green Week is organized in all schools in Romania, and it’s full of activities related to ecology and environment preservation. Each school has its own chosen week when these activities will take place.
The ChangeNOW Summit in Paris is the largest event of solutions for the planet. Koen Timmers, Co-founder of TAG, was asked to do the keynote for the climate education slot at the Eiffel Stage. Here, he shares his reflections.
Let’s start with the absolute highlight of my conference experience: Mark Rober. If you haven’t heard of him, you’re missing out! Mark’s Keynote was nothing short of amazing. We laughed, we cried, and most importantly, we learned. The line to see him resembled something you’d find at Disney World, but let me tell you, it was worth every minute of the wait.
CLEARWATER, FL | March 4, 2024 – This winter, 41 leading educators from across Indonesian universities are meeting virtually with the shared purpose of making climate education more accessible to their students preparing to be classroom teachers.