Marginalization and Underrepresentation in Virtual Exchange: Reasons and Remedies

Autor/inn/en	Alami, Nael H.; Albuquerque, Josmario; Ashton, Loye Sekihata; Elwood, James A.; Ewoodzie, Kwesi; Hauck, Mirjam; Karam, Joanne; Klimanova, Liudmila; Nasr, Ramona; Satar, Müge
Titel	Marginalization and Underrepresentation in Virtual Exchange: Reasons and Remedies
Quelle	In: Journal of International Students, 12 (2022), S.57-76 (20 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Alami, Nael H.) ORCID (Elwood, James A.) ORCID (Nasr, Ramona)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2162-3104
Schlagwörter	International Educational Exchange; Computer Mediated Communication; Technology Uses in Education; Disproportionate Representation; Study Abroad; Distance Education; Multicultural Education; Intercultural Programs; Geographic Regions; Foreign Countries; Program Design; Program Implementation; Africa; Asia; Europe; Latin America; Middle East; North America + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Internationaler Austausch; Computerkonferenz; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Studies abroad; Auslandsstudium; Distance study; Distance learning; Fernunterricht; Multikulturelle Erziehung; Ausland; Programme design; Programmaufbau; Programmplanung; Afrika; Asien; Europa; Lateinamerika; Vorderasien; Nordamerika
Abstract	The recent expansion of virtual exchange (VE) in lieu of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing advance of technology has resulted in considerably larger numbers of VE participants for those in certain areas and contexts, yet not all would-be participants have been so fortunate. In some regions and in various contexts, challenges in VE implementation have resulted in disadvantaged populations in terms of underrepresentation and marginalization in global VE networks. To illuminate such challenges, a mixed-method approach was utilized in the current study, beginning with a global survey to elucidate reasons for underrepresentation in terms of political, governmental, institutional, administrative, technological, pedagogical, cultural and personal challenges. Thereafter, semi-structured interviews with instructors, administrators, and educational decision makers were conducted to gain further insights. Although VE is now well established as an impactful mode of studying abroad, various region-specific challenges remain. We conclude with recommendations on how to overcome the challenges especially in those underrepresented regions and populations. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01