Full program description

Self-Paced Professional Learning Summer Series: Globally Connected (Level 1)

Make the most of your summer with a flexible, self-paced professional learning experience designed to help you build the knowledge, skills, and mindsets needed to foster globally connected learning environments.

Through this collection of engaging courses, you will explore strategies for leveraging strengths in goal setting, encouraging respectful dialogue across diverse perspectives, reflecting on Indigenous Science and ways of knowing, and amplifying student voice. You will also develop foundational skills in inquiry-based learning and computational thinking, as well as be introduced to the Let’s Talk Science Learning Pathways framework and opportunities for continued growth.

Complete all courses in this collection to earn your Level 1 Globally Connected Badge, recognizing your commitment to creating inclusive, inquiry-driven, and future-focused learning experiences that help students better understand themselves, their communities, and the world around them.

Courses Included: (8-12 hours)

  • Reframing Goal Setting by Leveraging Strengths
  • Exploring Various Viewpoints Through Positive Discussion
  • Reflecting on Indigenous Science
  • Reimagining Education: Empowering Students' Voices

As a special bonus, you will be enrolled in these courses as well: (2-3 hours)

  • Let's Talk Science Learning Pathways Level 1
  • The Basics of Computational Thinking
  • Inquiry-Based Learning

Also included is an opportunity to discuss topics explored with other educators by being part of the connected online community:

  • Connected Community Hub: Globally Connected Learning