Take the SDG Challenge Course: Transform Education with Media Literacy

The GCED Online Campus by APCEIU offers a robust e-learning platform for Global Citizenship Education (GCED). This platform provides educators with:

• GCED Online Courses: Designed to enhance teaching practices.
• Special Lecture Series: Featuring expert insights on GCED.
• Case Videos: Showcasing successful GCED initiatives.
• Teaching & Learning Materials: Valuable resources for effective instruction.

All materials are free and accessible to educators keen on integrating GCED into their work. By using these resources, educators can promote global citizenship in various contexts, supporting APCEIU’s vision of Learning to Live Together.

About the Course: The SDG Challenge

Course Title: The SDG Challenge: Advancing Media Information Literacy and Global Citizenship through the Power of Film

This course is available at no cost and allows educators to learn at their own pace. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion. The course focuses on harnessing the power of documentary films to enhance media and information literacy and foster global citizenship among students.

Course Highlights:

• Session 1: Documentary Film for Media and Information Literacy
• Session 2: Curate a Collection of Social Impact Films and Resources
• Session 3: Implement The SIMA Challenge: 2030 Impact Campaign
• Session 4: Report Your Impact (Submission Deadline: November 8, 2024)

The course provides practical activities to seamlessly integrate film into your lessons, helping students engage with global issues and become active contributors to a more equitable and sustainable world.

Instructor: Virginia Pittaro

Virginia Pittaro, Director of Global Partnerships at SIMA, leads the course. With 15 years of experience in International Development, she focuses on empowering changemakers and advancing social transformation through impact media. Virginia holds a B.A. in International Affairs and a Master’s Degree in Public Policy and International Development.

SIMA is a non-profit impact media agency that supports global social change through documentaries and creative media, aiding content creators, educators, and activists worldwide.

To register, visit the website here.