Countdown to the Field Trip
Virtual Field Trip Details:
- Why you should get involved
- Next Field Trip Starts – October 10 at 12 noon EDT/USA/(UTC-4) – Scroll down to find the links to register as a presenter.
- Presenter Schedule for Oct 10/11 – Coming Soon!
- July 9/10 Presenter Schedule and Video Presentations
- May 14/15 Presenter Schedule and Video Presentations
The world is changing and education must change with it. The Global Innovation Field Trip is The GIFT that will enable you to do that. Join us for the next on-line, 24-hour, multi-country collaboration, celebrating young innovators and those who educate, inspire and sponsor innovation.
GLOBAL INNOVATION FIELD TRIP SCHEDULE:
May 14/15, July 9/10, October 10/11 – scroll down to register to be a presenter
New 2021 Dates: To be announced
Try out to be a Student Co-Host for an upcoming Global Innovation Field Trip!
2 GREAT WAYS TO PARTICIPATE:
1) Sign up to watch this Invitation-Only, one of a kind event: Sign me up TO WATCH the Field Trip! (We will send you the the 24-hour live-stream link.)
2) Sign Up to be a Presenter for the October 10/11 Field Trip:
Take the Teach MiRo K-12 GIFT Challenge.
You could win a MiRo + 500 Programming Hours!
MiRo is a fully programmable autonomous robot for researchers, educators, developers and healthcare professionals. With six senses, eight degrees of freedom,an innovative brain-inspired operating system and a simulation software package,MiRo is a flexible platform suited for developing companion robots.
Teach MiRo K-12 GIFT Challenge runs September 1 – September 30, 2020.
LEARN MORE & REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE
VIRTUAL CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE
Tools & Challenges
- Students – Capture your thoughts as you view the Global Virtual Field Trip through the journaling tools above.
- Check out the 45+ Global Innovation Field Trip Challenges!
- Student Flyer and Educator Flyer.
Our Resident Expert – Dacia, also known as Dr. Drizzle, is an internationally recognized educator who travels the country inspiring teachers and administrators alike to integrate STEM into everyday instruction. A regular presenter at marquee education events such as NSTA, ISTE, and SXSW EDU, Dacia has been empowering educators to engage students through STEM for more than 20 years. She is known world-wide for her innovative approach to learning and is passionate about building relationships, building the culture of STEM, and building capacity. (daciajones.com)
“The GIFT Presentation lets us experience a online storytelling where we can share creativity and innovation for good. Young generation, educators and innovators need this platform to share their ideas, knowledge and thoughts as a part of their learning process.”
Antonius Malem Barus, Chief Executive, Krya.id, Surabaya, Indonesia
“Thank you very much for the awesome opportunity and well done on setting up such a fantastic initiative so quickly! I look forward to being a part of it for many years to come!”
Dr Melissa Butt BSc (Hons) PGCE DipTL PhD., Discovery STEM Education Kelham Island Museum, United Kingdom
“It was a great experience. Congratulations again. Please share my celebration to the rest of the team. I hope this historic initiative sets off too much more!”
Arturo Méndez Galvá, Tecnologico de Monterrey, PrepaTec, Monterrey, Mexico
“The meaning that GIFT brings to us: The Global Innovation Field Trip (GIFT) is a perfect platform for Chinese schools, teachers and students, not only to show their education practices and innovative spirits, but also to meet innovators and educators all around the world and learn experiences from them.”
Yin Ting, IDE Education, China
“Love it, thank you, GIFT! It was a really fun event and I was so impressed by the caliber of young people who shared their ideas :)”
Ashley Pereira, MS Ed., Owner, Career In STEM® by Greater Good Consultants LLC
