Paths to a Global Experience: Virtual Exchanges, Diversity, and Inclusion

Friday, June 3, 2022

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM MDT

Location: Four Seasons Ballroom 1

The COVID-19 pandemic increased virtual exchange programs and, with it, a discussion on great access and equity in education abroad. Whether through collaborative online international learning, virtual internships, or other pursuits, a group of panelists discusses how opportunities for virtual exchange broaden opportunities for students of various backgrounds to have global experiences.

Learning Objectives:

Learn about new options for global online learning amid the Covid-19 pandemic for U.S. students studying abroad.
Describe ways in which global online learning can support diversity, equity, and inclusion in U.S. education abroad.
Discuss the opportunities and challenges for virtual exchange and global online learning methods to further diversity in education abroad.

Chair and Presenter(s)

Julie Baer, EdM

Research Specialist
Institute of International Education - Washington

Presenter(s)

Mohamed Abdel-Kader, MEd, MBA

Founder & Principal
Radial Global Advisory
Daniel Kramer, PhD

Director, Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Institute of International Education
Veronica M. Onorevole, MIA, BA

Associate Director
American Council on Education