Winter News | The Cloud Institute in Hong Kong
/Are You Coming To The Curriculum Design Studio?
The unique challenges that define our time require fundamentally new ways of thinking. If we intend to transition to a sustainable way of life, educators and young people have an important role to play. Join us as we explore what’s possible through education for sustainability.
Introduction to Education for Sustainability will immerse participants in systems thinking games and simulations, group discussions about economics and quality of life, and the science of sustainability. Stories and case studies will be shared, we will explore contemporary ideas in EfS and we will envision what is possible when we educate for sustainability.
During the Curriculum Design Studio, we will use backwards design/ Understanding by Design (UbD), to re-orient, innovate, build, and map curricula designed to meet academic standards in addition to EfS standards, performance indicators, and enduring understandings - without additional class time or add-ons.
The Cloud Institute in Hong Kong
Chinese International School, HK
As part of Chinese International Schools Vision '33 Sustainability Pledge Jaimie Cloud was invited to host a week-long workshop for faculty to help develop curriculum that reflects Education for Sustainability (EfS) standards and best practices for the coming years.
Jaimie facilitated in-depth discussions on the backwards design process, assessments that produce learning, project-based learning, and analyzing student work. She also provided coaching, organized peer reviews, and hosted a live stream with Q&A for parents who wanted to know more about EfS at Chinese International School.
Metanoia Hong Kong
Metanoia, a sustainability consultancy in Hong Kong has partnered with The Cloud Institute to offer a FREE introductory webinar on Education for Sustainability.
If you’re wondering what EfS is and why you should care, how to inspire students to take ownership and to care about creating a healthy and sustainable future, or how to integrate sustainability into existing curriculum without additional class time you should join us.
Tuesday 31st January, 2023 — US 6a | UK 11:30a | UAE 3:30p | HK 7:30p
Check out Metanoia's Whole School Sustainability Audit, which is a year-long experiential journey for the whole school community. The outcome of the audit is a substantive report containing about 100 actionable recommendations for the school which are then classified on a matrix based on cost and time required to implement.
Register for The Green Schools Conference 2023
New Orleans
February 27 - March 1, 2023
The Green Schools Conference (GSC) is the only event to bring together all the players involved in making green schools a reality: people who lead, operate, build and teach in schools. Designed to educate, connect and inspire, attendees of the three-day in person conference will explore interdisciplinary content during general sessions, while also having dedicated time with peers to work through specific challenges, share best practices, and generate momentum to further green school actions across the country.
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