Hi there,
Check the NOW! presentation out at the UBC Learning Conference!
Presented by Michelle Fan (Programme Director, NOW! Finance Portfolio)
The University of British Columbia Annual Learning Conference: Driving Forces behind Curricular and Pedagogical Changes
Thursday, October 29, 2009
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
4th Floor, Golden Jubilee Room
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
“The Conference is a forum for educators to explore how society-at-large, disciplines, instructors, and students drive changes in curricular design and pedagogical practice.”
The NOW! Workshop at the conference…
Title
Inspiring Holistic Innovations Toward Sustainability with a Splash of Creativity
Duration
2:15 – 3:15pm
Abstract
Founded in 2006, NOW! is a non-profit national organization run by dedicated youth volunteers. NOW! bridges people from diverse backgrounds to sculpt innovative, holistic solutions toward social, environmental, and economic sustainability. One of the grassroots programs NOW! runs is the Act NOW! Playwriting Competition, Canada’s only national playwriting competition on sustainability run by youth for youth that engages young people across the nation to learn, evaluate, innovate and act with a splash of creativity. Student volunteers of NOW! will share what they have learned themselves as they take on the leadership role to inspire and motivate youth across the nation. Participants in the workshop will learn about how NOW! integrates drama and sustainability, and explore how students and educators can better integrate creative, holistic global citizenship education at UBC. Participants will also have the opportunity to write and perform short plays in groups to teach something they are passionate about.
Please see http://www.tag.ubc.ca/learningconference/ for more info.
Enjoy!
