Building Global Competence and Language Proficiency through Virtual Exchange

Autor/in	Risner, Mary E.
Titel	Building Global Competence and Language Proficiency through Virtual Exchange
Quelle	In: Hispania, 104 (2021) 1, S.6-10 (5 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0018-2133
Schlagwörter	Language Proficiency; Second Language Learning; Second Language Instruction; College Faculty; College Students; Educational Benefits; Computer Simulation; Exchange Programs; Global Approach; Teaching Methods; Intercultural Communication; Distance Education; COVID-19; Pandemics; Class Activities; Educational Change; Authentic Learning; Native Speakers; Videoconferencing; Computer Mediated Communication; Cultural Awareness; Spanish; Portuguese + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Language skill; Language skills; Sprachkompetenz; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Fremdsprachenunterricht; Fakultät; Collegestudent; Bildungsertrag; Computergrafik; Computersimulation; Exchange programme; Exchange program; Exchange programmes; Austauschprogramm; Globales Denken; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Interkulturelle Kommunikation; Distance study; Distance learning; Fernunterricht; Bildungsreform; Muttersprachler; Computerkonferenz; Cultural identity; Kulturelle Identität; Spanisch; Portugiesischunterricht
Abstract	The goal of this short-form article is to provide an overview of the opportunities and benefits for faculty and students who are considering the implementation of Virtual Exchange (VE) learning experiences to globalize the curriculum and their classrooms. The essay describes the benefits of students developing global competence, improving proficiency, and increasing their levels of digital literacy and fluency. As consequences from the pandemic resulting from the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) have driven language courses to remote learning formats and as instructors become more comfortable with remote education technologies, it is the ideal time for instructors to explore new opportunities. VE allows for interactions across borders, authentic learning, and native speaker connections in classrooms. This essay compiles the growing number of resources to support faculty members in implementing VE and embarking on new and engaging classroom activities that will take them and their students beyond the classroom walls. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, Inc. 900 Ladd Road, Walled Lake, MI 48390. Tel: 248-960-2180; Fax: 248-960-9570; e-mail: AATSPoffice@aatsp.org; Web site: http://www.aatsp.org
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01