Global Collaboration Playground: Passport to Social Good

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 11:00 AM to 12:45 PM · 1 hr. 45 min. (America/New_York)
Playground
Global Education, Collaboration, and Perspectives

Information

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 global projects that drive real change.
Role Based Tracks
All LeadersLeaders - InstructionalLeaders - TechnologyTeachersInstructional CoachesLibrariansHigher EdGovernment/Non-profit
Grade Level
PK-12
Transformational Learning Principles
Spark CuriosityPrioritize Authentic Experiences
ISTE Standards
Students: Global Collaborator: Use collaborative technologies to work with others, including peers, experts or community members, to examine issues and problems from multiple viewpoints.Students: Global Collaborator: Contribute constructively to project teams, assuming various roles and responsibilities to work effectively toward a common goal.Students: Global Collaborator: Explore local and global issues and use collaborative technologies to work with others to investigate solutions.
Delivery/Output
In Person
Subject
Teacher Education
Skill Level
Beginner
Outline
Playground content and activities: Digital Passport- To encourage participants to visit multiple stations throughout the playground, we will have a digital passport. As participants visit each station, they will receive a stampp to unlock a digital SDG icon. If they unlock all 17, they will be entered for a giveaway. This passport will act as a digital file for playground visitors to access the resources all in one place. Live mind map- Participants will share where they are from, and data will be displayed in real-time to show a visual representation of global locations. We will share out to online participants as well for participants to share where they are from. There will be a place both physically and digitally for teachers to connect, network, and collaborate on ideas for SDG-connected collaboration projects. Presenters for tables will showcase their best global collaboration projects focused on the SDGs. The tables will have interactive elements using different technology tools for collaboration and ideally a way for participants to try things out. Call to action as participants leave the playground- Participants will be encouraged to join a database or Padlet to keep sharing ideas and connect after the conference is over. Live & pre-recorded presentations from educators around the globe will be streaming as part of the presentation stage presentations. Topics will include inspiring stories from global educators, ways to connect the global community, example global collaboration projects that focus on one of the 17 SDGs. Playground coordinators will moderate all presentations. Table Stations will cover a variety of hands-on activities and presentations and will cover topics such as: projects focusing on all or some of the 17 SDGs, example projects connecting the global community, resources for global collaboration, a live map of current attendees both in person and virtual to foster collaboration and community, and more. Each presenter (or set of presenters) will have a table for 1 hour. There will be 12 presenters or pairs during the playground that will switch on the 1-hour mark.
Supporting research
https://www.aacsb.edu/insights/articles/2024/02/global-education-is-essential-now-more-than-ever https://globaledusummit.com/articles/global-collaboration-in-education-why-it-matters-today-more-than-ever/ Asia Education Article- https://www.asiaeducation.edu.au/professional-learning/pathways-and-toolkits/global-collaboration/global-collaboration SDGs overview- https://sdgs.un.org/goals iEarn- https://www.globaledguide.org/learn World Savvy, global competence- ​​https://www.worldsavvy.org/our-approach/global-competence/
Attendee Accounts
None are required
Audience
Curriculum Designer/DirectorTeacherTechnology Coach/Trainer
Attendee Devices
Devices useful
Attendee Device Specification
Laptop: ChromebookLaptop: MacLaptop: PCSmartphone: AndroidSmartphone: iOSSmartphone: WindowsTablet: AndroidTablet: iOSTablet: Windows
Presenter Type
ISTE Certified Educator
Influencer Disclosure
This session includes a presenter that indicated a “material connection” to a brand that includes a personal, family or employment relationship, or a financial relationship. See individual speaker menu for disclosure information.
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