Welcome to the Green Educators FAQ Directory
How can we help you?
General Information
Self-paced Foundations Course
Interactive Foundations Course
General Information
HOW DO I EARN MY GREEN EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION ?
- You will be awarded a digital badge or certificate upon completing the course. Be sure you hit the ‘Mark as Complete’ button at the end of each section to record your progress.
HOW DO I MAKE SURE NOT TO MISS ANY IMPORTANT INFORMATION ?
- After you register, you will receive a confirmation email with two links: one to the Green Educators Network and one to the course. These links will connect you with your peers and give you access to course content. Moving forward, any important information will be sent through the network, and you’ll be notified.
WILL I CONTINUE TO HAVE ACCESS TO MATERIAL AFTER THE COURSE ENDS?
- You will retain ongoing access to the course and continue to be part of the Green Educators Network, staying connected with the Green Educators team, participants, and alumni.
HOW CAN I FIND MORE RESOURCES AFTER THE COURSE IS OVER?
- Be sure to regularly check the Green Educators Network and our social media channels for updates on articles, events, job opportunities, and much more.
I AM NOT A TEACHER, CAN I STILL TAKE THE COURSE ?
- The Green Educators Online Course focuses on educators and school administrators. However, we warmly welcome any green education enthusiasts who are interested and passionate about educating for sustainability.
HOW CAN I GET HELP ?
Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
- Program-related inquiries: greeneducators@greenschool.org
- Technical Support: program.support@greenschool.org
Self-paced Foundations Course
HOW DOES THE COURSE WORK ?
- The course consists of 4 modules, each composed of readings, multimedia files, downloadable PDF files, and prompts for discussion and reflection. These elements are designed to guide you through the stages of concept development.
HOW DO I INTERACT WITH THE FACILITATORS AND OTHER PARTICIPANTS ?
- At the end of each module, there will be a space for discussions and reflections. You are encouraged to complete the materials independently and engage with your peers through the discussion boards. Please note that no feedback will be provided for self-paced course participants.
HOW CAN I RECEIVE FEEDBACK ON MY WORK ?
- This is a non-facilitated online course. We encourage you to post comments on the forums and request feedback from your peers. This approach will foster a collective and collaborative learning environment for everyone.
Interactive Foundations Course
HOW DOES THE COURSE WORK ?
– On-time submission of the final project
- The course consists of 5 modules (including the final project) spread over 8-10 weeks. Ideally, you should dedicate around 6 hours per module. Each module includes readings, multimedia files, and downloadable PDFs. You are encouraged to complete the materials independently before moving on to the next module. The Course Roadmap & Schedule serves as a guide to help you plan your time and keep up with other participants. The course is designed for you to absorb and reflect on ideas and learnings, both individually and as a group, rather than to be rushed through quickly.
- Each module will be followed by a 1.5-hour synchronous online workshop where we come together to apply the concepts and skills learned in the previous module. After completing a module on the platform, there will be a space for discussions and reflections. Enjoy reading and learning at your own pace, but we recommend completing the modules before each webinar. Review the Course Roadmap & Schedule to plan your time throughout the course.
- You will receive personalized feedback on your final project. Please note that no feedback will be given after the due date. We also encourage you to post comments on the forums and provide feedback to your peers. This will foster a collective and collaborative learning environment for everyone.
- Your journals and participation on the discussion boards and feeds will be visible to your group cohort and facilitators but not accessible to anyone beyond this group. However, Green Educators may feature participants’ final projects in the program for future attendees, including on our network, website, and social media channels. This will be done with permission and consent from the participants.
- We are transitioning our courses to a model that emphasizes intrinsic motivation and the professional desire of educators to engage in wall-less education. With this in mind, the criteria for completion are:
– On-time submission of the final project