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Elevate Human Stories: Voices from the Global Impact Community

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Innovator Talk
Virtual Session
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Session description

This virtual session highlights incredible stories from diverse global voices within the Global Impact community. Grounded in the theme Elevate the Human Story, participants will hear powerful perspectives from around the world, explore real-world practices, and reflect on how human-centered approaches can shape teaching and learning.

Outline

0–5 min
Introduction to Elevate Human Stories: Voices from the Global Impact Community, Overview of the Global Impact community and virtual conference, Framing the theme "Elevate the Human Story"

5–50 min
Rapid storytelling segments from diverse global educators (6-8 minutes each) - These stories highlight classroom projects, student voice, and real-world impact

50–55 min
Guided reflection: identifying takeaways and personal connections or peer-to-peer interaction answering the prompt “How might you apply storytelling in your context?”

55–60 min
Closing statements and invitation to join the Global Impact community

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Outcomes

After this session, participants will be able to identify how storytelling amplifies diverse global perspectives, analyze real-world examples of human-centered teaching practices, and apply strategies to integrate storytelling as a tool for learning, leadership, and connection within their own educational contexts.

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Supporting research

Global Impact Conference: https://www.globalimpacteducators.org/

UNESCO: https://www.unesco.org/en

Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain: https://crtandthebrain.com/about/

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Presenters

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Educational Technology Lead, ICT Teacher
MEF International School
ISTE Certified Educator
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Secondary Science Teacher
Lytton High School
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Director National Practice & Innovation
BreakFree Education, Go Teach Be Love
ISTE & ASCD Book Author
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Education Technology Integrationist
Swanton School, Missisquoi Valley School
ISTE Certified Educator

Session specifications

Topic:

Global Education, Collaboration, and Perspectives

Audience:

School Level Leadership, Teacher Development, Teacher

Attendee devices:

Devices required

Attendee device specification:

Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows

Participant accounts, software and other materials:

This is a virutal session so a device is required to join.

Subject area:

Other: Please specify

ISTE Standards:

For Students: Global Collaborator

Transformational Learning Principles:

Spark Curiosity, Prioritize Authentic Experiences