Designing for Education with Artificial Intelligence

Designing for Education with Artificial Intelligence is a guide published by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Technology in 2024. 

This essential guide is intended for developers and focuses on integrating artificial intelligence into educational tools and systems. It provides comprehensive insights and practical recommendations to help create effective, ethical, and user-friendly AI-driven educational technologies. The publication aims to foster innovation in education, enhance learning experiences, and support educators and students through the responsible use of AI.

Designing for Education with Artificial Intelligence. U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology, Designing for Education with Artificial Intelligence: An Essential Guide for Developers, Washington, D.C., 2024. 

You can download it from:

https://tech.ed.gov/files/2024/07/Designing-for-Education-with-Artificial-Intelligence-An-Essential-Guide-for-Developers.pdf

Alert! Report on conflicts, human rights and peacebuilding

Alert 2024! Report on Conflicts, Human Rights, and Peacebuilding is an annual report. It looks at the state of the world in terms of conflict and peacebuilding. The report focuses on three main areas: armed conflict, tensions, and gender in peace and security.

The report examines the most important events of 2023. It looks at the nature, causes, dynamics, actors, and consequences of the main areas of armed conflict and social and political tension around the world. This analysis gives a comparative view of different regions and identifies global trends. It also points out risks and gives early warnings for the future.

Additionally, the report finds opportunities for peacebuilding. It highlights chances to reduce, prevent, or solve conflicts.

Find it on:

https://escolapau.uab.cat/img/programas/alerta/alerta/24/alerta24i.pdf

World Drug Report 2024

The UNODC World Drug Report is an annual publication by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) that provides a comprehensive overview of global drug trends. 

The report includes data and analysis on the production, trafficking, and consumption of various types of drugs, as well as information on drug-related health issues, policy responses, and emerging trends.

It aims to inform policymakers, researchers, and the general public about the current state of the global drug problem and to support evidence-based policy and action to address drug-related challenges.

If you want to introduce this topic in your English class, you can use it as a source of information and data collection or to show emerging trends, health consequences, or policy and legal responses to this issue.

https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/data-and-analysis/world-drug-report-2024.html

Proyecto EDIA. REA Let the games begin de Inglés para 4º de ESO

Students are going to think of ways of making a positive impact on the world around them as well as mastering their English skills through engaging, interactive activities. 

Through service learning, students will develop the competences that define their output profile when they finish their compulsory secondary school years. At the end of the project, they will have:

• read web pages about sports.
• watched videos about the benefits of sports and inspiring world athletes.
• taken part in a group discussion.
• mediated a form.

Source & more information:

https://cedec.intef.es/proyecto-edia-rea-let-the-games-begin-de-ingles-para-4o-de-eso/

https://cedec.intef.es/recursos/?id=34574

Learning for Justice

Learning for Justice, an education program of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), focuses on community engagement to foster dialogue, learning, reflection, and action among those most affected by injustices in the South.

This program aims to support the SPLC’s mission of promoting racial justice in the South and beyond by collaborating with communities to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements, and advance human rights for all. Learning for Justice emphasizes education as a means to inspire action towards liberation and justice.

Visit:

https://www.learningforjustice.org/ 

Classroom resources:

https://www.learningforjustice.org/classroom-resources

One Institute. LGBTQ+ History lesson plans

One Institute has collaborated with the UCLA History-Geography Project, OUT for Safe Schools at LA LGBT Center, and ONE Archives at the USC Libraries to organize K-12 curriculum symposiums and offer LGBTQ+ history lesson plans to educators free of charge. 

These lesson plans align with California’s FAIR Education Act and History-Social Science Framework, mandating that K-12 schools in California include fair, accurate, inclusive, and respectful representations of LGBTQ+ communities in their social studies and history curricula.

https://www.oneinstitute.org/lgbtq-lesson-plans/  

PLASTEAM #ErasmusPlus project

The project aims to raise awareness among primary school students and teachers about the environmental impact of plastics. It encourages responsible use, consumption, and recycling of plastics to create 'plastic-free schools'. By involving teachers and school managers, the project promotes good practices to reduce waste and improve recycling in primary schools.

Key results and outcomes include:

- Plastic Footprint for Schools: An app to monitor plastic waste habits in schools.

- 'Plastic-free Schools' Recommendations and Contest: Identification of plastic consumption challenges, recommendations for sustainable practices, and a contest rewarding the best STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Maths) solution to tackle plastic waste.

- STEAM Box and Labs: A set of tools and activities for teachers to use in their lessons.

This initiative serves as an inspiration for similar projects, demonstrating how schools can effectively engage in reducing plastic waste and promoting environmental sustainability.

Find it on:

https://plasteam.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/PLASTEAM_Brochure_EN.pdf

https://plasteam.eu/

Invent, impact, inspire (Learning situations)

In these learning situations, from a service-learning approach, participants will think of ways to make a positive impact on the world while mastering English skills through engaging and interactive activities.

Participants will organize a technology fair at school to showcase useful inventions for the community. They will learn to collect information on local needs by participating in a public forum, write a patent application for their invention, and create a tutorial with instructions on how their invention works. The final task is to present the project at the technology fair, explaining the problem it addresses and its relevance to the community.

The study will include vocabulary about social issues, rules of netiquette, use of comparatives and superlatives, expressing logical relations using connectors of purpose and reason, phrases for giving instructions, and the pronunciation of the final -r.

The project includes three missions and a final challenge, involving individual, pair, and group work.

Participants are encouraged to do their best and enjoy the learning process.

https://descargas.intef.es/cedec/proyectoedia/ingles/contenidos/invent_impact_inspire/index.html

Cooperative Learning and the Sustainable Development Goals

Cooperative Learning and the Sustainable Development Goals is a guidebook for English language teachers. It offers lesson plans, tips, and teaching techniques to help integrate cooperative learning and the SDGs into classrooms.

This practical book provides tools to create collaborative environments, improve language skills, and promote global citizenship through engaging lessons. It's a valuable resource for both experienced and new teachers looking to combine cooperative learning with the SDGs effectively.

Free download on:

https://payhip.com/b/obOwr 

Education and Climate Change: Learning to Act for People and Planet

UNESCO's publication Education and Climate Change: Learning to Act for People and Planet is a comprehensive guide that emphasizes the critical role of education in addressing climate change. It explores how educational systems can integrate climate literacy into their curricula, fostering a generation of informed and proactive individuals. It highlights best practices, case studies, and strategies for empowering students to take meaningful action for environmental sustainability. 

This publication is available in Open Access under the Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 IGO (CC-BY-SA 3.0 IGO) licence.

Find it on:

https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000389801

Technology in Education: A Tool on Whose Terms?

Technology in Education: A Tool on Whose Terms? is a thought-provoking publication that examines the integration of technology in educational settings. This publication delves into the benefits and challenges associated with the use of technology in classrooms around the world.

UNESCO critically analyzes how technology can enhance learning experiences, promote inclusive education, and bridge educational gaps. However, it also highlights the potential drawbacks, such as dependency on technology, issues of accessibility, and the risk of widening the digital divide.

The publication encourages educators and policymakers to consider whose terms technology is being used on, advocating for a balanced and equitable approach to integrating digital tools in education. By doing so, it aims to ensure that technology serves as a beneficial resource for all students, regardless of their background.

Find it on:

https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000385723

World No Tobacco Day

World No Tobacco Day is an annual event held on May 31, organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) to highlight the health risks associated with tobacco use and advocate for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption. The day aims to draw global attention to the widespread prevalence of tobacco use and its negative health effects, which include cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung disease, and many other health issues.

Each year, World No Tobacco Day focuses on a specific theme to address various aspects of tobacco control. These themes aim to educate the public, push for policy changes, and support tobacco users in quitting. Activities on this day often include public awareness campaigns, educational programs, policy advocacy, and support for quitting tobacco.

The initiative emphasizes the urgent need to implement measures such as banning tobacco advertising, promoting smoke-free environments, increasing tobacco taxes, and offering support for tobacco cessation to help reduce the global burden of tobacco-related diseases and deaths​ 

https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-no-tobacco-day/2024  

Publication: Hooking the next generation: how the tobacco industry captures young customers 

https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/376853/9789240094642-eng.pdf?sequence=1

#AI Toolkit for #ELT by Svetlana Kandybovich @ELT_CATION

Here, you can try some AI-powered tools created by Svetlana Kandybovich to help generate better and more personalized ideas aligned with learners’ needs and interests. She designed these tools based on her classroom and materials writing experience. Before you start using them, be sure to read a quick How-To guide to get the most out of each tool. 

Svetlana Kandybovich is a teacher, teacher trainer, consultant, materials writer, project manager, and blogger.

Find this and other amazing resources on her blog:

https://eltcation.com/ai-tools-for-elt/

The NO Project

The No Project is an anti-slavery and anti-human trafficking initiative that focuses on raising awareness and educating the public, especially young people, about the realities and dangers of modern slavery and human trafficking. 

This project employs various forms of media, such as music, art, film, and social media campaigns, to engage and inform a wide audience about these critical issues. The goal of the No Project is to inspire action and involvement in the fight against human trafficking and modern slavery by providing information, resources, and tools to help individuals understand the extent of these problems and how they can contribute to ending them.

https://www.thenoproject.org/

Learning for sustainability in Europe: Building competences and supporting teachers and schools

This Eurydice report examines how 39 European education systems develop sustainability skills among students and support teachers and schools in the green transition. It looks at how sustainability is integrated into European curricula and the role of teachers and school leaders in promoting sustainability education. The report also explores how schools adopt comprehensive sustainability approaches and receive support and guidance.

The report finds that most European countries include sustainability skills in their curricula, offer teacher training and resources, and support schools.

Find it on:

https://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/dc327457-f875-11ee-a251-01aa75ed71a1/language-en

Worldwide Recycling Day. Wastebuster

Wastebuster is an environmental education organization focused on promoting waste reduction and sustainable practices among children, schools, and communities. 

The organization develops programs and resources to educate and engage young people in environmental stewardship, encouraging them to adopt behaviors that reduce waste, recycle more effectively, and minimize their ecological footprint.

Wastebuster's initiatives often include educational campaigns, competitions, and partnerships with schools to integrate sustainability into the curriculum. They provide a variety of tools and materials, such as lesson plans, activity guides, and interactive content, to help teachers and students learn about the importance of waste management and sustainability.

Find them on:

https://www.wastebuster.co.uk/resources

European Commission Actions for LGBTIQ equality

Many LGBTIQ people in the EU don't feel safe being open about their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and sex characteristics. They often feel threatened and are at risk of poverty and social exclusion. Many also don't feel safe reporting verbal abuse and physical violence to the police. 

LGBTIQ people in the EU face discrimination, hatred, and harassment every day. This can harm their physical, mental, and emotional health. We need to work to protect their rights and safety.

On this website, you can find actions for LGBTIQ equality undertaken by the European Commission 

https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/priorities-2019-2024/new-push-european-democracy/equality-and-inclusion/actions-lgbtiq-equality_en 

Press Freedoms Around the World

Virtual classroom lesson that explore the state of press freedoms in 22 nations, including videos of journalists in 10 countries recounting their reporting experiences. You can preview the lesson, then register for free to access the entire lesson or assign it to students.

https://get.checkology.org/lesson/press-freedoms-around-the-world/?_ga=2.149764086.1790731.1715350026-41883738.1715350026&_gl=1*64ks1c*_ga*NDE4ODM3MzguMTcxNTM1MDAyNg..*_ga_TCGD1R62ZJ*MTcxNTM1MDAyNS4xLjAuMTcxNTM1MDAyNS42MC4wLjA. 

European elections 2024. Educational toolkit

The European Parliament offers different resources to help you bring Europe closer to your students in an interactive way. In this section, you will find active lessons, thematic modules, pedagogical toolkits and audiovisual materials to discuss relevant European topics, generate debate and work with your students in a playful way. 

This toolkit provides an easy access to educational resources that will help you to leave space to young people for speaking up, bringing an idea, or asking a question with respect to the European elections.

Find it on: 

https://youth.europarl.europa.eu/files/live/sites/youth/files/assets/documents/ee24-educational-toolkit/european-elections-2024-educational-toolkit-en.pdf

The Impact of Climate Change on Education

The Impact of Climate Change on Education and What to Do About It discusses the effects of climate change on education systems and offers potential solutions. 

Written by Sergio Venegas Marin, Lara Schwarz, and Shwetlena Sabarwal and published by the World Bank, the publication delves into the challenges posed by climate change to educational institutions and outlines strategies to mitigate its impact.

Downloadable from:

https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/761bcf7b-4bb6-4fea-b75b-146603d437bb