{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Make It Mindful: Insights for Global Learning","title":"#57 Turning Global Learning into Global Impact with Jennifer Williams (Special Crosspost Episode of Why Distance Learning? Podcast)","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/61b3e8ab\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2546,"description":"🎙 SPECIAL EPISODE!This week, we’re crossposting a must-hear episode from Why Distance Learning?, featuring a conversation with Dr. Jennifer Williams, a global leader in educational technology, climate action, and social impact. Virtual learning has the power to connect classrooms across continents—but how do we ensure these connections lead to meaningful, real-world change?👉 Today’s Big Question: Can EdTech Drive Global Action, Not Just Global Connection?🎧 Global educators face these key challenges:• “How do I move beyond ‘awareness’ and turn global learning into real action?”• “What tools and frameworks actually work for integrating climate education into my curriculum?”• “How do I foster authentic collaboration across cultures, rather than just surface-level exchanges?”🔥 Our guest:🔹 Dr. Jennifer Williams (Founder, Teach SDGs & Co-Founder, Take Action Global), an EdTech thought leader who helps educators harness technology to drive social impact, equity, and climate action.🔹 Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring discuss how virtual learning can go beyond content delivery to inspire students to become active global citizens.Key Takeaways:✅ How Take Action Global (TAG) connects teachers and students in over 160 countries to tackle climate challenges together✅ Why educational technology is a catalyst for real-world impact—not just an engagement tool✅ The power of community-driven initiatives like Climate Action Day in fostering global citizenship✅ How to design cross-cultural virtual learning experiences that build identity, empathy, and agency✅ Practical resources and programs that help educators integrate climate education into any subject areaLearn More:🔗 Visit Take Action Global to explore the organization’s programs: takeactionglobal.org🌎 Explore the Climate Action Project: takeactionglobal.org/climate-action-project📲 Check out The Earth Project App (Available on App Store & Google Play)📚 Read Teach Boldly: Using EdTech for Social Good by Dr....","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/aX0c3Zcu_BWgnhhPpU7UI3YNLxRjFjQabj8M1H8irwE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hZjhi/ZWY0ZTA5YTUxYjE1/YTlmY2NlYTQ3NDkz/ZDZlYS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}