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Building BRIDGEs: iEARN Projects and the SDGs

Building BRIDGEs: iEARN Projects and the SDGs. A Roundtable Discussion Renee Day, MDY. The BRIDGE Program: A Stevens Initiative. iEARN: Learning with the World

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Building BRIDGEs: iEARN Projects and the SDGs

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  1. Building BRIDGEs: iEARN Projects and the SDGs A Roundtable Discussion Renee Day, MDY

  2. The BRIDGE Program: A Stevens Initiative iEARN: Learning with the World • Online project based learning activities build communication skills via technology. • Project Collaboration builds solutions to shared problems. The Aspen Institute’s Stevens Initiative: Learn Together Today. Lead Together Tomorrow. • Virtual Exchange to build Real Life Connections. • Intercultural Dialogue to build mutual understanding on global issues. • Peer to Peer Exchanges build a sense of community. http://bridge.iearn.org/

  3. BRIDGE, iEARN and the SDGs iEARN Project Profile: The BRIDGE Program (2015-2017) • Through various technologies and educational techniques, entire classes and schools access high-quality international and cross-cultural education. Thematic BRIDGE projects are aligned with one or more of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Students will work on improving global quality of life in the areas of the environment, civic education, heritage, identity, and tradition, food security, and arts and media production. -The Aspen Institute Stevens Initiative Source: http://www.stevensinitiative.org/project/iearn-usa/

  4. BRIDGE Curriculum Units: Building Skills Source: http://bridge.iearn.org/stories/bridge-project-exchange-five-new-curriculum-units • Models for Project Exchange • Inspiration for Project Ideas • Connecting content areas to the SDGs • Resources for students to develop project plans • Resources for educators to support project collaboration

  5. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Why are they important? • 17 Goals To Transform Our World • “Poverty eradication is at the heart of the 2030 Agenda, and so is the commitment to leave no-one behind. The Agenda offers a unique opportunity to put the whole world on a more prosperous and sustainable development path.” - UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner • Source: http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/sustainable-development-goals.html Educator Resource: http://worldslargestlesson.globalgoals.org/

  6. Project Based Learning: Building Critical Thinking Skills to Solve Problems Inland Empire Model UN Conference Riverside City College February 4, 2017 Committee: UNICEF Topic: Eradicating Forced Labor and Child Labor Hosted by RCCMUN and CITD Syrian Crisis: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-26116868

  7. Inspired to Learn with the World:Be Kind, Don’t Leave Them Behind ProjectFacilitators: Jallal Hariri and Kathy Bosiak

  8. The Project Plan: Defining the Issue and Community Action RHSMUN USA for UNHCR Tent Walk Partners: • USA for UNICEF, Cambria Findley-Grubb • USA for UNHCR Community Engagement • William Tarpai, UNHCR Officer, ret. • Center for International Trade and Development (CITD) • UNHCR Media • iEARN-USA, Dr. Tonya Muro • Be Kind, Don’t Leave Them Behind • RHS Site Administrators: Dr. Jamie Angulo, • John Tibbels, Victor Cisneros, Annabelle Porter • RUSD Superintendent, Dr. David Hansen • Ramona H.S. Faculty and Staff

  9. Collaboration with Community Partners: Exchange of Ideas to Develop Solutions

  10. RHSMUN’s USA for UNHCR Tent Walk: The Journey of Child Refugees

  11. Inclusive Societies Stand #WithRefugees:180 students shared solutions and support in 90 minutes!

  12. The Power of Quality Education: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

  13. iEARN Projects and the SDGs:Building BRIDGEs to Transform the World • Dr. Tonya Muro honored Ramona High School and the Riverside Unified School District by visiting our campus on June 9, 2017. She discussed iEARN and the BRIDGE Program as valuable components of global education. The Model UN team was able to share their project outcomes and experience with Dr. Muro, District and site administrators, as well as faculty. • Thank you Dr. Muro and iEARN-USA!

  14. Share Your Experience! • Thank you for Participating and sharing your BRIDGE - iEARN Project experience with us! Contact information: • Renee Day, MDY • Ramona High School • 7675 Magnolia Avenue • Riverside, CA 92504 • Email: rnday@rusd.k12.ca.us

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