Webinar

Global Goals, Local Impact: Integrating the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals into VE/COIL Projects

VE/COIL Webinar Series

November 14, 2024

This webinar is offered at 10:00 am ET to accommodate a global audience. Please check the webinar time in your location.

Join us during International Education Week 2024 for a compelling discussion that will explore the innovative ways in which educators and institutions are incorporating the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into Virtual Exchange (VE) and Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) projects.

Discover how these global objectives can drive local educational initiatives, transforming teaching methods and enriching student learning outcomes. Our panelists of leading experts and practitioners in the field will share case studies and practical strategies for aligning VE/COIL projects with global challenges to create impactful, sustainable learning experiences. Don’t miss insights on how these integrations not only enhance academic programs but also prepare students to be proactive contributors to global solutions.

Webinar Highlights:

  • Global Perspectives: Hear from institutions and professors utilizing SDGs to frame VE/COIL programs in response to global challenges.

  • Best Practices: Learn about innovative practices for exploring SDGs that respect both global and local dimensions.

  • Critical Approaches: Explore how to integrate SDGs into your own VE/COIL and other internationalization initiatives.

  • Interactive Discussions: Engage in breakout sessions to exchange strategies and ideas with peers.

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Panelists

  • Izzy Crawford

    Lead, Thematic Network on Collaborative Online International Learning and Biodiversity Education across the Arctic Circle, University of the Arctic (COIL@UArctic)
  • Daniel Nolan

    Director of COIL Initiatives, Office of Curriculum Internationalization, Global Programs and Strategy Alliance, University of Minnesota Duluth

This webinar is offered in partnership with the US-UK Fulbright Commission as part of the Global Challenges Teaching Awards Initiative.

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