About This Lesson
Bring the world into your classroom through meaningful student-to-student connections. Virtual exchange gives young people the chance to share ideas, explore global issues, and learn directly from peers in other communities and countries—all without leaving school.
Whether you join an existing program or create your own partnership with another educator, today’s digital tools make it easier than ever to connect students through discussion boards, video conversations, photos, videos, and collaborative projects. These experiences help students build curiosity, confidence, communication skills, and a stronger understanding of the world around them.
Drawing on more than 20 years of experience leading engaging global learning programs, Global Cities, Inc. and Project Zero’s The Open Canopy created the Designing and Facilitating Global Virtual Exchange guide to help educators design virtual exchanges that are interactive, memorable, and impactful for learners.
