The Global EDU Summit kicked off with a inspirational and engaging conversations between Laurie Forcier of Learnit and Bill Lucas of the Rethinking Assessment Movement. Here is an overview of some of the key discussion highlights, and your opportunity to connect and get involved. 

Global News: The Global EDU Summit launched today with global optimism, great ideas, and practical EdTech solutions for educators around the world. Check out 5 great ideas from our speakers including Laurie Forcier, Global Content Officer, Learnit - @laurie_forcier, and Professor Bill Lucas, Director: Centre for Real-World Learning - @LucasLearn. 

Did you miss the live session? No problem! You can access recordings on demand at SMART360.

Global News: The Global EDU Summit will launch on Monday, January 18 with a conversation on Rethinking Assessment. Save your seat to join the conversation with Laurie Forcier, Global Content Officer: Learnit, and Professor Bill Lucas, Director: Centre for Real-World Learning.

Join the Global EDU Summit: Jan 18-29 and be part of conversations with educators and leaders around the world to continue to push education forward for all learners in 2021. 

Save your seat for the Global EDU Summit launching January 18. Two weeks dedicated to leaders in education, the Global EDU Summit offers daily keynotes and engaging workshops designed to create more active learning for all in 2021. We have a riveting program of thought leaders from our global partners designed to connect us in the conversations we need to have to continue to push education forward in 2021.

Here is what you can expect in week one of the Global EDU Summit. Save your seat and tune in daily. It's free!

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