Kaytlin Czeslaw

Global collaboration in education has modified how students and educators interact and learn from each other from all different parts of the world. Because of newly developed technologies, geographical limitations can’t stop the exchange of knowledge from others. There is a global collaborative article I read that talks about how Niagara College’s Institute teamed up with local partners in Tanzania through the Empowering Through Skills Program. Within this program they worked on impactful activities, sharing their expertise in things such as culinary, gender equality/human rights, and marketing. To me, this is a very impactful and useful way to take advantage of global collaboration.

One of the biggest parts of global collaboration is being exposed to different cultures and perspectives. With this kind of experience, it allows the people involved in these collaborations to gain a more in-depth understanding of different parts of the world. Being able to communicate with so many people from different parts of the world is truly a great experience and there are so many tools we can use to make that happen. Tools such as Skype, Zoom, and many other collaborative tools provide a platform for cultural exchange. With global collaboration, we are able to encourage other by working on international projects. These projects can consist of human rights, poverty, and climate change. With so many different platforms, students are able to collaboratively work on these projects globally.

In conclusion, there is a litany of benefits from global collaboration. Developed and advanced educational technology helps break the barrier and allows more opportunities for global collaboration. Global collaboration creates a more inclusive way to help students learn about perspectives and skills they need for the future. We should be thankful we are able to have these experiences that will help prepare us for a globalized workforce. Just like in the article I mentioned, the project they worked on allowed students to develop skills that they could use after graduating. This proves to me that these global projects can be life changing and its important that we understand and take advantage of these opportunities.