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Title: Developing Global Citizenship through Interdisciplinary Conversations: Virtual Exchange on the UN SDGs
Language: English
Authors: Luciana Cabrini Simões Calvo (ORCID 0000-0001-8145-0588), Tara Mathien (ORCID 0000-0001-6581-0280), Benameur Nehar (ORCID 0000-0003-3081-9458), Jorge Ernesto Matamoros (ORCID 0009-0002-3431-9303), Lynn Hartle (ORCID 0000-0002-9268-3309)
Source: Acta Educationis Generalis. 2025 15(2):129-142.
Availability: Sciendo, a company of De Gruyter Poland. 32 Zuga Street, 01-811 Warsaw, Poland. Tel: +48-22-701-5015; e-mail: info@sciendo.com; Web site: https://www.sciendo.com
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 14
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Global Approach, International Cooperation, College Students, College Faculty, Computer Mediated Communication, Self Determination, Cooperative Learning, Foreign Countries, Technology Uses in Education, Sustainable Development, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Videoconferencing, Asynchronous Communication, Synchronous Communication
Geographic Terms: United States, Brazil, Honduras, Algeria
DOI: 10.2478/atd-2025-0026
ISSN: 2585-7444
Abstract: Introduction: This study evaluated a Virtual Exchange (VE) project based on United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) to connect students and faculty across five universities from the USA, Brazil, Honduras, and Algeria. Methods: A four-week program combined synchronous and asynchronous activities, allowing for flexible, self-selected participation. This paper presents a description of this VE project as well as its outcomes. Results: The project successfully fostered global awareness and collaborative dialogue, filling a gap in participants' regular studies. Participants valued the global connections through the program. Discussion: The VE project demonstrated the potential of self-determined participation in promoting global connections and collaborative learning. The SDGs created a productive space for authentic dialogue framed within a sense of community. Limitations: This project is limited to the scope of exploring selected relevant SDGs and does not include data from the participants´ interactions for analysis and discussion. Conclusions: The VE proved valuable for international educational exchange, particularly benefiting students with limited access to traditional international programs. Future research should include quantitative analysis and explore adding practical action components linked to SDG implementation to enhance impact.
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