Internationalizing Teacher Education through Virtual Connections and Blended Learning

Abstract only This project used blended learning and virtual connections to infuse global perspectives in U.S. curriculum by preparing pre-service teachers with intercultural competence, understanding of global issues from diverse viewpoints, and the ability to use online technologies to develop cri...

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Published in:ELearn magazine 2020-07, Vol.2020 (7)
Main Authors: Risner, Mary E., Kumar, Swapna
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
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Summary:Abstract only This project used blended learning and virtual connections to infuse global perspectives in U.S. curriculum by preparing pre-service teachers with intercultural competence, understanding of global issues from diverse viewpoints, and the ability to use online technologies to develop critical thinking and digital literacy. Global themes were addressed in online synchronous sessions with teachers in other countries and purposefully combined with pre-readings and online and classroom discussions.
ISSN:1535-394X
1535-394X
DOI:10.1145/3411560.3403401