Virtual Internship: Bridge between Concordia students and Experiential Learning in Uganda
With mobility experiences being cancelled due to COVID, the objective of this project is to replace in-person internships in international development in Uganda for Concordia students through virtual/online channels. The project developed new online programming, capitalizing on Africa’s new digital capacities/infrastructures, and bolstering participation by reducing barriers to traditional physical mobility.
A journey that matters: Mobility Abroad Platform
Concordia University of Edmonton’s International team and Centre for Innovation and Applied Research created a study abroad platform, A Journey that matters: Mobility Abroad, that functions as a marketplace where students can shop for different study abroad opportunities and exchange experiences. The platform’s purpose is to be a guide for those students who are considering […]
Exploring Supports for Indigenous and Black Students as Global Leaders
To be inclusive of students from marginalized Mi’kmaw and African Nova Scotians communities, this project increases academic programs focused on Black and African Diaspora Studies and Indigenous Studies. These programs, transitioning from Minor to Major present an opportunity to explore the potential relevance and value of mobility for indigenous and black students in building and […]
Collaborative Online International Learning(COIL) Virtual Exchange Project: Internationalizing the campus and increasing global connectivity
Algoma University is piloting Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Virtual Exchange as a new mobility-focused innovation project. The goal of this project is to develop COIL-based courses that improve accessibility and participation, especially among under-represented student groups, providing an innovative virtual intercultural learning experience. Although virtual exchange programs are different from the real-life experiences of […]
Setting the foundations for the newly created Bishop’s International Office to increase access and equity to participation of all students in international student/work opportunities
The project objective is to provide increased access to student mobility opportunities for Indigenous students, low-income students and students with disabilities to ensure equitable access to global learning opportunities offered by Bishop’s International. To cater to this Bishop’s University developed a communications plan, outreach strategies, and built partner relationships.
Virtual exchange and outbound mobility
Those learners considering international work, travel abroad, but can’t afford it or are nervous about going alone, participating in this virtual exchange program was a substitute for our yearly short-term visit to Japan, a program that would have been partially funded by the school of business. Similarly, the objectives for the virtual pilot were increase […]
Global Learning Course Development
This project sought to identify the challenges and barriers in outbound mobility opportunities so that new approaches to better prepare students to transition to a physical mobility experience. In addition to creating a Global Learning Course that was designed to foster intercultural competencies while also enhancing student awareness of international employment and learning opportunities, the […]
The Global Advantage
This project develops and further socialize international experiences to targeted students by strengthening communication materials to amplify the value and importance of studying/ working aboard. The Global Advantage Video Series outlines the benefits of students participating in the various outbound student mobility programs. Three primary promotional videos were created to highlight international: Internships, Exchange, and […]