February 27, 2021
United We Teach Virtual Summit
Join Participate Learning for our second United We Teach Summit, an online conference for teachers from all over the world. This one-day United We Teach Summit will connect educators from around the world to learn about and discuss increasing student engagement through virtual classroom connections. In the spirit of unity and providing equitable access to all teachers, this event will be free for everyone.
Sessions will run from 7:30AM ET to 3:30PM ET on Saturday, February 27, 2021. Each session will be 45 minutes in length, and will include a Q&A at the end so that you can ask questions from session presenters.
Teacher Voices
Educators are the experts, so they are taking the lead with this summit. We’re handing it over to members of our Participate Learning community so that attendees can learn from current practitioners. Teacher presenters at this United We Teach Summit are focused on sharing their expertise and experiences with creating effective and curriculum-based virtual connection opportunities that engage and excite students.
We hope you can join us for this very special one day event and that you will log off with new tools, resources, and ideas that will inspire you to connect your students with the world beyond your classroom.
Sessions Hosted by Teachers from Around the World
This virtual summit will foster connection and explore best practices around:
- Increasing student engagement through dynamic and interactive learning experiences
- Creating effective and curriculum-based virtual connections
- Utilizing digital tech tools and resources for connection and learning
- Navigating remote and blended learning environments
- Developing global citizens that are excited to learn about the world
Event Details
Sessions will run from 7:30AM ET to 3:30PM ET on Saturday, February 27, 2021. Each session will be 45 minutes in length, and will include a Q&A at the end so that you can ask questions from session presenters.
How do I register?
You can register for the event here.
Who will be presenting, and what are the sessions about?
Explore the session page to learn more about our hand-picked presenters and read a full description of each session.
Additional Questions?
If you have any questions about the United We Teach Summit or registration, please email communications@participatelearning.com.
Presenter Schedule
| Time | Session | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30am | Welcome | Participate Learning |
| 8am | Local is Global: Creating Classroom and Community Connections through the Sustainable Development Goals | Katie Gourlay |
| 9:15am | Inviting Famous Special Guests into the Classroom: Three Lessons Learned | Manfredo De La Cruz |
| 10:30am | Oberlin-Ciudad Latina Project: Cooperative Learning through Cultural Exchange | Diego Rodriguez Moreno |
| 12pm | The Power of a Postcard | Maggie Murphy |
| 1:15pm | Best Practices to Incorporate Global Competencies and SDGs through Virtual Connections: Model UN | Adriana Rueda |
| 2:30pm | Raising Citizens of the World Through LIVE Virtual Travel | Yanela Ferrer |
Get the Exclusive Content
The United We Teach Community is our ongoing global gathering place for educators from around the world, where you can find resources, join discussions, participate in special events, and even engage in weekly live sessions. Through this community, educators can even earn a digital badge for attending United We Teach Summit sessions. Sign up for an account to join our community where you will get the inside scoop and network with other attendees before, during, and after the summit.
Who We Are
At Participate Learning, we believe that global education is a catalyst for changing lives. We are committed to empowering educators to strengthen student outcomes and promote cultural understanding at home and abroad. Today’s students need access to education that not only ensures college and career readiness, but that also enables them to lead and thrive in the world community and global marketplace. Join us in uniting our world through global learning.