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Award for Outstanding Live Virtual Programs
For the second year in a row, BGL is proud to receive the Pinnacle Award for Outstanding Programs from CILC. We received the award when our live virtual field trips received 100% positive reviews for the entire year. Glenn Morris, CILC Executive Director, lauds...
SEL Newsletter: Halloween Doesn’t Have to Be Scary
Written by veteran online educator, Jackie FinkHalloween is nothing to be afraid of.The holiday season kicks off with Halloween. This time of year is one of great joy - time with family and friends, celebrations of traditions, and good food.As mindful educators, we...
Halloween: Laughter is the Best Medicine
Let your laughter loosewith Banyan's holiday-themed wellness extravaganza!This month's free event packs a whole lot of fun into this 45 minute program. We'll explore ways to manage emotions through science, art, music and costumes.LAUGHTERDid you know:...
Engaging Learners through a Growth Mindset
Need more student engagement?Turn those yawns to yay's!One of the biggest challenges as a teacher is keeping students engaged. Putting choice in the hands of learners sparks an innate wonder for learning.Having a growth mindset matters? "Growth mindset" is more than...
Live Virtual Field Trip Highlights – Itacaré, Brazil
Did you miss the live virtual field trip to Brazil?Check out some highlights of our adventures in Itacaré, Brazil!Our world continues to become more connected every day. By experiencing other cultures, we help develop globally-minded leaders for a sustainable future....
K20 Innovates Collaboration: An NPR of Education
by Seth Fleischauer At Banyan Global Learning, we work to create positive change through our live virtual field trips. There is no better way to do this than through meaningful collaboration. It was with these two ideas in mind that BGL's founder, Seth...
Have you ever been to BRAZIL?
Next Stop, Brazil!You're invited to a one-of-a-kind live virtual field trip experience in Itacaré, Brazil. Join Banyan's Brazil-based host, Teacher Jill!9/21/2112:00pm PTWalk through examples of unique, colorful Brazilian architecture. Sample fruit from carts at...
Fall Fun for Everyone!
Greetings, Banyan Family!As we begin a new school year, we think to the future. What dreams do these new learners have? How much will they grow this year? When is lunch? And we wonder how we can make learning fun - to really engage our learners. How can we make what...
Back to School: SEL Tips for the New School Year
It's that magical time of year again... Back to school! Banyan is excited to jump start this new school year with fun, so we want to share some tips collected from teachers and parents in the Banyan family. They are sure to start your school year off the best it can...
FaceTime Is Not Screen Time
By Seth Fleischauer Convince me I'm wrong: FaceTime is not screen time. When we talk about the need to limit screen time for kids (and for ourselves!), we should not count toward the tally our minutes spent building connections with the colleagues, friends and loved...
Welcome to Digitopolis! A Digital Citizenship Adventure for Young Learners
by Jacquelin Fink Even the youngest learners need to know how to use technology safely & responsibly. What better way to make this critical subject accessible and FUN than with puppets? Empower young learners to make good choices with technology! Our puppet...
Daily Digital Detox: Technology Balance Challenge
Try the Banyan Daily Digital DetoxHave you ever had a tech overload like Olive? You sit down to check your email for a couple minutes. Next thing you know, it's been hours. Your stomach's growling and your eyes have trouble focusing. We all fall into technology...
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