(WS13) Virtual Exchange: What, Why, How, and Who

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM MDT

Location: Room 505

Member Fee: $200.00 | Non-Member Fee: $300.00 | Student Member Fee: $120.00

Experienced virtual exchange practitioners lead participants through activities exploring foundational knowledge, relevant research, model practices, and resources for designing and implementing virtual exchange programming. This workshop is appropriate for faculty, staff, and administrators who contribute to student exchanges, global learning, and campus internationalization strategies

Learning Objectives:

Describe the defining features of virtual exchange and apply them to assess classroom activities to distinguish virtual exchange from other technology-based international experiences.
Summarize research findings on the role of virtual exchange as an internationalization strategy and its impact on student success.
Recognize practical considerations and principles of engaged learning for designing and implementing activities for virtual exchange.
Identify additional resources available for implementing virtual exchange and continued professional development within the field.

CTW Lead Trainer(s)

JL

Jami Leibowitz, PhD

Associate Director, Global Affairs
East Carolina University

CTW Trainer(s)

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Melanie Baker Robbins

Coordinator Of Global Understanding
East Carolina University Office Of Global Affairs
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Jon Rezek, PhD

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Global Affairs
East Carolina University