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Dispatch 11.7
June/July 2012
Commit2Act + Aspire Awards + EFF
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MTL Opportunities
TakingITGlobal is looking for team members to help us expand and grow our Multilingual Platforms, allowing even more young people to engage with our Online Community and act on the world's greatest challenges. TIG is already available in 13 languages, but we're not stopping there! If you can speak two or more languages fluently help TIG provide a gateway to resources and opportunities, along with collaborative tools for youth to spur and support social action and community development. It's a laudable goal, and it doesn't look too bad on a resume... Check out our 10 tips on Volunteering Wisely to see if you are an ideal candidate!
TIGed
TIGed is thrilled to be responding to educators' growing requests for professional development opportunities in technology enabled global education. Registration for the second round of accredited e-courses will open on June 29th, where educators can sign up for the newly offered "Introduction to Global Education" e-course. Accredited by the College of Graduate Studies at Plymouth State University, this TIGed e-course is designed to support teachers in enhancing their understanding of, and competencies in global education.
Panorama E-Zine
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Panorama's July theme is "Technology and Youth". The issue will be published shortly, and we're still welcoming your submissions! What can youth do to contribute to innovation in the world? What are the impacts of technology on youth's lives? Are the impacts positive or negative? How can we use technology to address global issues? Share your thoughts with us! |
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Small actions can have a big impact! TakingITGlobal is thrilled to announce the launch of our new mobile app, Commit2Act. Through Commit2Act you can engage with leading campaigns around the world and promote issues you care about. Sign on to make commitments that matter to you, and compete with other like minded people in a community of inspiring youth changemakers! |
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Adobe Youth Voices Aspire Awards Winners! |
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The Adobe Youth Voices Aspire Awards finalists have been announced! Watch and share the incredible and inspiring collection of youth-produced media that recognizes young people as change makers in our world. The Adobe Foundation has made Adobe Youth Voices their signature effort towards inspiring and empowering youth to use media and technology as agents of change. In each category, one Aspire Audience Award has been awarded, and YOU the audience had the power to decide who the lucky winners were. It has been amazing to see the impactful media that youth have submitted from all around the world. |
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Education Fast Forward Debate |
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On July 10, Promethean and Cisco will hold what will be the first Education Fast Forward (EFF) Debate with students as debaters. The EFF Debates are an initiative to identify and act upon the greatest issues facing Education internationally, bringing to the table key stakeholders and thinkers in the field. "From Learner Voice to Global Peace" will be the fifth such debate, and be geared towards the most important of stakeholders: young learners around the world. If you’re an educator or student passionate about issues relating to peace and conflict, you can watch the debate live at www.PrometheanPlanet.com/EFF, while participating over Twiiter with questions and comments using #effdebate. The debate will feature Jeremy Gilley, founder of Peace One Day; our very own Michael Furdyk, co-founder of TakingITGlobal; as well as a diverse selection of 25 students and TIG members across the globe. |
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LOW Carbon Lunch Challenge |
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Tread Lightly, with the generous support of The Staples Foundation, are challenging you to the 'more than satisfying' Tread Lightly “LOW Carbon Lunch Challenge”. Nearly one third of greenhouse gas emissions are tied to global food systems, so an easy recipe for combating climate change starts with lunch: a LOW Carbon Lunch that is Local, Sustainable and Waste-Free. You can participate by simply committing at co2lunch.tigweb.org, and then challenging your friends to eating LOW via the TIG Online-Community, Facebook and Twitter; TIG members who commit to finishing the challenge will also receive a profile badge! Hosting a LOW Carbon Lunch event is another great way to create awareness, and get together with friends. It’s easy, it’s fun - and it’s delicious! For other ways you can Go LOW, visit the LOW Carbon Lunch Challenge today! |
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Your interest, support and involvement with TakingITGlobal helps our community grow and encourages more young people to become inspired, informed and involved everyday! By being a member of TakingITGlobal, you are part of a community that is over 400,000 strong coming from over 250 countries and territories. Thank you for having a vision of positive change. Your work makes a difference!
In friendship,
TakingITGlobal
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Copyright 2012 TakingITGlobal The TakingITGlobal Dispatch is the official newsletter of TakingITGlobal, electronically published via email, and compiled from various events and news from within the TakingITGlobal network. Contributions should be sent to dispatch@takingitglobal.org. Please include your full name, age, and your TIG username.