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Working with India through Technology Jami Leibowitz, Ph.D. Leslie Pagliari, Ph.D. Elmer Poe, Ph.D. Emerging Academic Initiatives East Carolina University Emerging Academic Initiatives – Global Understanding The Global Understanding Course • Use of Videoconference and chat technology for real–time experience. • Develop a better understanding of other cultures from peer students living within those cultures. • Work with 3 partner institutions over the semester for approximately 4 – 5 weeks each. • 51 partner institutions in 27 countries, 5 in India. Over 2000 students worldwide participate. Emerging Academic Initiatives – Global Understanding University of Jammu Jammu, India Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Baroda, India St. Xavier’s Institute of Education, University of Mumbai Mumbai, India INDIA St. Aloysius College Jabalpur, India MATS University Raipur, India Emerging Academic Initiatives – Global Understanding Global Climate Change and other Initiatives • Global Climate Change – Discipline specific course – Work with 3 – 5 institutions simultaneously over the entire semester – Use videoconference, web-conference and wiki – Lectures and group projects • One-time activities in ECU classes – Guest lectures – Shared discussion boards / blogs – Real-time student discussion Emerging Academic Initiatives – Global Understanding Our Challenges Student: • Communication • Internet Access • Inability to relate Faculty: • Infrastructure • Communication • Reluctance to Discuss Challenges • Gender/Power Dynamics Emerging Academic Initiatives – Global Understanding Our Successes General • Viewing “Others” as People • Improved Intercultural Communication Skills • Reflection on Own Culture India • General Knowledge of Indian Culture • Understanding of Fundamental Value Differences and their Impact on Daily Life Emerging Academic Initiatives – Global Understanding For More Information: Jami Leibowitz ([email protected]) Leslie Pagliari ([email protected]) Elmer Poe ([email protected])