April 25-27, 2013 is the date of our conference - Earth Matters. This conference will develop communities of practice in environmental education and we will celebrate, share, learn, plan, and commit to action.
Our Keynotes
Richard Louv's bestselling book Last Child in the Woods, sparked a debate that spawned an international movement to reconnect kids and nature.
Etienne Wenger-Trayner coined the term Communities of Practice and is an expert in creating successful, productive and innovative learning communities.
Registration will open at the end of September. More information on costs and keynotes can be found here: www.abcee.org/conference.
Click on the image to learn more about the Teacher Tookit
ACEE is pleased to announce its Teacher Toolkit! You are just 2 clicks away from seeing a myriad of lesson plans, field trips, classroom visits and other resources specific to grade and subject. all linked directly to the Alberta Program of Studies.
Share this with the teachers you know to help get more environmental education into classrooms. To explore the toolkit, visit http://abcee.org/toolkit/
ACEE is supporting the delivery of this course by the Outdoor Council of Canada October 20 and 21.
This course is suitable for anyone wanting to lead outdoor daytrips with students, familes, or adults in simple terrain or conditions. It also makes a great first step toward becoming an OCC LL1 Instructor.
You have been posting cool photos, resources and links on you Facebook page or Twitter account for a while. Now what? Scott Payne from East Side Media will offer some practical ideas and examples in a webinar September 18, 10:30-11:30.
He will share his findings on:
Connecting with educators. Where are teachers on social media? How do we connect with other organizations?
Using social media. How do you write a post that engages your audience? What are some keys tips for each platform?
Reaching out. How do you increase your following? How do you get your message out there?
Youth in Motion is hosting a one day environmental careers day for youth in Calgary. They are looking for environmental professionals to give their time to share their career experience with students. For more information contact Lynn Berry lberry@youth-in-motion.ca.
Green Teacher is a quarterly magazine offering perspectives on the role of education in creating a sustainable future, practical articles and ready to use activities for various age levels, and reviews of dozens of new educational resources.
They are also offering a great series of webinars tapping into experts from around the world. Here are the upcoming sessions:
Mapping your Community - September 25
Changing Energy Behaviours in Schools and Communities - September 26
Design and Implement Sucessful Environmental Education Programs - September 27
The Whys, Whats and Hows of Teaching about Eating Green - October 2
This website looks at the environment from many different perspectives using plain language. Some examples of topics include architecture, culture and finance. Each area includes a brief summary article, statistics and resources. Read more here.
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDxEdmonton Education is a new event that will bring together leaders across education, technology entrepreneurs, artists and creators to challenge the way we think about learning. The event takes place October 13. Learn more here.
ACGC is having their AGM and bringing in The YES Men who will deliver a talk entitled: We All Must Be Revolting: Finding Your Place in the Global Revolution. It promises to be an unforgetable and engaging talk. Read more and register here.
