GEF Institute
   2012 Overview
 Empowering Global Citizens with
Sustainability Education & Training


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About the Institute
         GEF Institute, a division of Green
         Education Foundation (GEF) was
         established to meet the increasing global
         market demand for sustainability
         education and training.

         The Institute develops state-of-the art
         online courses, certificate programs, and
         blended learning curriculum in
         sustainability concepts for k-12 schools,
         colleges and universities, and businesses.


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Sustainability Partner Program
Sustainability Partners are schools or schools districts interested in providing educators,
  staff and students with GEF Institute’s sustainability education at a low or no cost.

                                 Partners Receive:
                                 • Access to GEF Institute’s online course, Introduction
                                   to Sustainability
                                 • One online video course from the Sustainability
                                   Steward Series. A new course is available quarterly.
                                 • 15% discount on all GEF Institute online courses,
                                   curriculum, and certificates

                                 Partner Pledge:
                                 • Share GEF Institute’s opportunities with educators
                                   and staff via their website, email bulletins and social
                                   media posts



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Online Courses
     Courses incorporate dynamic instruction
     techniques including:
             •    Video narration
             •    Pre and post unit assessments
             •    Interactive activities
             •    Discussion forums
             •    And more!

     Courses are self-paced and available on-demand

     Course lengths range from 1.5 hours to 15 hours

     Professional Development or Academic Credit is
     available

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Certificates in Sustainability
GEF Institute certificates are comprised of online education that provide big
   picture analysis and local application of important concepts to foster
                awareness and enthusiasm for sustainability.

                                       •    Earning a certificate boosts credibility in the
                                            workplace or classroom and provides the
                                            foundational knowledge for successful
                                            sustainability initiatives or behavior change
                                            campaigns.

                                       •    Distinct levels of certificates in sustainability
                                            concepts motivate participants to take
                                            incremental steps toward sustainability literacy
                                            and action.

                                       •    Some courses required for certificates are eligible
                                            for professional development (CEUs) or academic
                                            (graduate or undergraduate) credit.



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Blended Learning Curriculum
GEF Institute green building courses packaged and ready for classroom-
 based instruction and supplemented by our digital learning platform.

                                          A Blended Learning Approach
                                                 •    Course content is streamed
                                                 •    Teachers receive special access to download
                                                      selected sections
                                                 •    Students access online activities and
                                                      assignments

                                         Teacher Materials Include:
                                                •    Teacher Manual
                                                •    Lesson Plans
                                                •    Pacing Guide
                                                •    Presentation Slides
                                                •    Transparencies
                                                •    Handouts
                                                •    Audit Materials
                                                •    Capstone Project
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2011 Testimonials
"This has been a tremendously rich experience. I am impressed and happy with the resources you have
provided." – Course Participant

"Great course! I learned a lot and was impressed with the quality of the information, expertise and resources,
variety of content, the videos, etc. It was user friendly" – Course Participant

"This could well be the most engaging sustainability course I have taken (either online or face-to-face). Nicely
presented, well organized and completely pertinent I found it very worthwhile." – Course Participant

"I loved the course. It enabled me to feel more confident about moving forward with sustainability at my school."
Course Participant

"The videos are fabulous and just the right length. The questions and material are thought provoking and thus
effective. I find this course so engrossing that I often do not see time fly by and suddenly I realize I have been
working on it for 3 hours! I also had hesitations about on-line courses in general, but now I am 'sold.'" – Course
Participant

"I think these units are terrific. I can't wait to incorporate these ideas into my already green classroom.” – Course
Participant

"I have never seen a course on Moodle as nice as this." - Course Participant


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Contact GEF Institute
                   www.gefinstitute.org
                 support@gefinstitute.org

Victoria Waters
President & CEO
vwaters@greeneducationfoundation.org
508-668-2278

Molly Hislop
Director, Programs and Marketing
mhislop@greeneducationfoundation.org
508-318-6618




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GEF Institute Overview

  • 1.
    GEF Institute 2012 Overview Empowering Global Citizens with Sustainability Education & Training Copyright © 2012 GEF Institute. All Rights Reserved. www.gefinstitute.org
  • 2.
    About the Institute GEF Institute, a division of Green Education Foundation (GEF) was established to meet the increasing global market demand for sustainability education and training. The Institute develops state-of-the art online courses, certificate programs, and blended learning curriculum in sustainability concepts for k-12 schools, colleges and universities, and businesses. Copyright © 2012 GEF Institute. All Rights Reserved. www.gefinstitute.org
  • 3.
    Sustainability Partner Program SustainabilityPartners are schools or schools districts interested in providing educators, staff and students with GEF Institute’s sustainability education at a low or no cost. Partners Receive: • Access to GEF Institute’s online course, Introduction to Sustainability • One online video course from the Sustainability Steward Series. A new course is available quarterly. • 15% discount on all GEF Institute online courses, curriculum, and certificates Partner Pledge: • Share GEF Institute’s opportunities with educators and staff via their website, email bulletins and social media posts Copyright © 2012 GEF Institute. All Rights Reserved. www.gefinstitute.org
  • 4.
    Online Courses Courses incorporate dynamic instruction techniques including: • Video narration • Pre and post unit assessments • Interactive activities • Discussion forums • And more! Courses are self-paced and available on-demand Course lengths range from 1.5 hours to 15 hours Professional Development or Academic Credit is available Copyright © 2012 GEF Institute. All Rights Reserved. www.gefinstitute.org
  • 5.
    Certificates in Sustainability GEFInstitute certificates are comprised of online education that provide big picture analysis and local application of important concepts to foster awareness and enthusiasm for sustainability. • Earning a certificate boosts credibility in the workplace or classroom and provides the foundational knowledge for successful sustainability initiatives or behavior change campaigns. • Distinct levels of certificates in sustainability concepts motivate participants to take incremental steps toward sustainability literacy and action. • Some courses required for certificates are eligible for professional development (CEUs) or academic (graduate or undergraduate) credit. Copyright © 2012 GEF Institute. All Rights Reserved. www.gefinstitute.org
  • 6.
    Blended Learning Curriculum GEFInstitute green building courses packaged and ready for classroom- based instruction and supplemented by our digital learning platform. A Blended Learning Approach • Course content is streamed • Teachers receive special access to download selected sections • Students access online activities and assignments Teacher Materials Include: • Teacher Manual • Lesson Plans • Pacing Guide • Presentation Slides • Transparencies • Handouts • Audit Materials • Capstone Project Copyright © 2012 GEF Institute. All Rights Reserved. www.gefinstitute.org
  • 7.
    2011 Testimonials "This hasbeen a tremendously rich experience. I am impressed and happy with the resources you have provided." – Course Participant "Great course! I learned a lot and was impressed with the quality of the information, expertise and resources, variety of content, the videos, etc. It was user friendly" – Course Participant "This could well be the most engaging sustainability course I have taken (either online or face-to-face). Nicely presented, well organized and completely pertinent I found it very worthwhile." – Course Participant "I loved the course. It enabled me to feel more confident about moving forward with sustainability at my school." Course Participant "The videos are fabulous and just the right length. The questions and material are thought provoking and thus effective. I find this course so engrossing that I often do not see time fly by and suddenly I realize I have been working on it for 3 hours! I also had hesitations about on-line courses in general, but now I am 'sold.'" – Course Participant "I think these units are terrific. I can't wait to incorporate these ideas into my already green classroom.” – Course Participant "I have never seen a course on Moodle as nice as this." - Course Participant Copyright © 2012 GEF Institute. All Rights Reserved. www.gefinstitute.org
  • 8.
    Contact GEF Institute www.gefinstitute.org support@gefinstitute.org Victoria Waters President & CEO vwaters@greeneducationfoundation.org 508-668-2278 Molly Hislop Director, Programs and Marketing mhislop@greeneducationfoundation.org 508-318-6618 Copyright © 2012 GEF Institute. All Rights Reserved. www.gefinstitute.org