APHG Happy Hour

An informal, organic discussion facilitated by APHG educators for APHG educators.

Welcome to the APHG Happy Hour! APHG Happy Hour is an opportunity for an engaging, free monthly virtual discussion brought to you by the National Council for Geographic Education (NCGE). Designed exclusively for AP Human Geography Educators, the Happy Hour provides a unique platform to explore the content and share and exchange ideas about teaching the AP Human Geography curriculum in a collaborative environment. Each Happy Hour will be facilitated by a different NCGE geography network partner.

What Is It?

APHG Happy Hour is not a webinar. It is an informal, organic discussion facilitated by APHG educators for APHG educators. Each session will focus on a participant-driven conversation about each unit where you can share your insights, seek advice, and discuss the latest trends that support the implementation of the AP Human Geography curriculum without the constraints of a formal presentation.

Why Participate?

  • Organic Discussions: Enjoy unscripted and open-ended discussions that foster deeper understanding and community engagement.
  • Resource Sharing: Although facilitators won’t collect resources, participants are encouraged to share helpful materials with the NCGE community.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow educators, exchange ideas, and build lasting professional relationships.

How It Works?

  • Monthly Sessions: Happy Hours take place on the second Thursday of each month at 7pm eastern.
  • Topic-Focused and Facilitator-Led: Each monthly the Happy Hour session is an organic discussion that is facilitated by APHG educators to ensure productive and focused conversations on the designated unit for the month. While discussions are organic and evolve based on participant input, the facilitators’ guidance helps delve deeper into the subject matter, fostering a rich exchange of ideas and insights.
  • Zoom Platform: To participate in a Happy Hour, simply click the “Join via Zoom” button found on the right-hand side of the NCGE APHG Happy Hour webpage. If you don’t have a Zoom account, you can join using your web browser, though please be aware that some browsers may disable your microphone and video. 

Upcoming Happy Hours

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Join the Discussion

Please note: If choosing “Join via Web” some browsers will block the use of your audio/video. If this occurs or if using an IOS device, we recommend selecting the “Join via App” (Zoom) option. When joining using the “Zoom” option, you do not have to enter a username/password. Just click the “Join via Zoom” button and the host will let you into the session. If you are having difficulties joining the webinar and require assistance contact us HERE!

Share Your Knowledge

Looking to each other for opportunities to educate, innovate, and support the geographic education community starts with you. When educational professionals share, they create powerful learning communities.

With this in mind, NCGE invites you to submit a proposal to facilitate a Happy Hour.

Submit an Proposal Today!

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