Preparing Students for the Global Blue Economy through Collaborative Innovation in Ocean Technology
Under this project, students in Marine Institute’s (MI) Ocean Technology programs (ROVs, Underwater Vehicles, Ocean Mapping) works virtually but closely with BCC students studying mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering. The project will test innovative approaches to reduce barriers to study and work abroad for Canadian students. It provides students with extensive opportunity for experiential learning, […]
Enhancing Global Competence at Mohawk College through Virtual Exchange and Intercultural Orientation Development
The project comprised a Virtual Exchange between Mohawk College and The Jobs Academy (JAC) (Fondazione ITS per le nuove tecnologie per il Made in Italy) in Italy with the aim to build global understanding and intercultural competencies among students at both institutions. Workshops were embedded within a business course at each institution and students learned […]
La mobilité étudiante 2.0 : Réinventer et miser sur le long terme et la distance
Dans une perspective d’accès au développement de compétences internationales pour l’ensemble des étudiants, particulièrement pour ceux sous représentés dans les programmes de mobilité, nous avons développé un programme de mobilité virtuelle bilatérale au premier cycle avec plusieurs partenaires. Le programme de mobilité virtuelle permettra aux étudiants qui ne participent pas à un programme de mobilité […]
2021 Summer Virtual Global Internship
The objective of this project was to find paid global virtual internships for Langara College students, making these opportunities accessible to especially students that traditionally would not engage in outbound mobility. We hoped to find options connected to other international educational institutions. We contacted 61 international institutions to determine whether they offered this type of […]
Mobilité Laurentienne, dans le domaine Mines et environnement minier.
L’Université Laurentienne a mis en place une entente avec le Groupement Professionnel des Miniers de Côte d’Ivoire, ainsi que l’Institut National Polytechnique Felix Houphouet-Boigny, un institut qui gère le Centre d’Excellence Africain Mines et Environnement Minier. Ce partenariat permettra aux trois instituts de développer un programme d’apprentissage en remédiation environnementale, comprenant une dimension virtuelle et […]
Creating opportunities for inter-professional education abroad
This project addressed dual barriers to physical mobility by students served by colleges mandated to serve rural and remote areas: (a) that rural and remote populations typically have income levels below those of post-secondary students in metropolitan areas; and, (b) that these students do not have opportunities to be exposed to globalized activity that is […]
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.
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 […]
Faculty-Led Classroom Abroad@Home
The Faculty-Led Classroom Abroad@Home–Storytelling (FLCA@Home-Storytelling), led by Danielle Harder, Professor in the Journalism-Mass Media program at Durham College (DC), seeks to continue the work with the Indigenous communities in Guatemala with a specific focus on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). DC students from various programs in the School of Media, Art and Design […]
Increasing Access, Equity and Diversity in Virtual International Work-Integrated Learning Placement Opportunities
With Absolute Internship, George Brown College (GBC), successfully piloted an online placement project with host companies in France, Spain, Portugal, Singapore, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom from January 1, 2021 until March 31, 2021. This pilot gave priority to 11 students traditionally underrepresented in education abroad programs (low-income, students with disabilities, Black, Indigenous or People […]