Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Invitation to Global Learning in Agriculture & free chocolate

Do you enjoy helping others learn about agriculture? Do you want to learn more about global learning in agriculture? Would you like to attend an international conference from the comfort of your home or office for just $25?

The Global Learning in Agriculture 2020 Critical Collaboration conference is sure to spark some ideas.  
  • Register by February 1st at www.tinyurl.com/GLAG20 for digital access to the online conference on-demand presentations. 
  • Watch and engage with other participants through the designated social media sites at a time that meets your schedule. Then tune in each evening to the Director’s round table to connect the conversations from each day’s essential question theme. 
Check out the theme questions for each day of the conference:
  • Monday, Feb 3rd Sustainable Development Goals - How can instructors utilize the Sustainable Development Goal framework?
  • Tuesday, Feb 4th Global Learning - How can instructors facilitate global learning on campuses and in classrooms without “leaving home”?
  • Wednesday, Feb 5th Global Experiences - How can international immersion experiences facilitate student understanding of the global agricultural system?
  • Thursday, Feb 6th Education Across the World - How are educators across the world developing creative approaches to agricultural and/or food security education?
  • Friday, Feb 7th - How can we create critical collaborations around Global Learning in Agriculture? 
    • LIVE Broadcast! (6 sessions of great info! from 1-4pm)
    • chocolate tasting & networking
Visit classroom 2137 in the Plant Sciences Bldg. to join our FREE Maryland Ag Education WATCH and ENGAGE party. 
Come early (noon) to:
1. Learn about the revamped Agricultural and Extension Education program here at UMD 
2. Check out the technology in the classroom to facilitate learner centered instruction in class and for distance learning
3. Network with others while tasting some chocolate! 
In addition to the other live presentations, Dr. Marcelis Acevedo from Cornell University will be sharing insights with her research and teaching endeavors to help find solutions to current food insecurity challenges. Our Maryland LIVE watch party is FREE too!
Click on the following link to secure your seat & some chocolate: https://forms.gle/KzKBycECYeUDCuDa8