Synchronous (Onsite) Culture & Cross-/Intercultural Perspectives Pecha Kucha (Onsite)
Virtual International Trips: Promoting Cross-Cultural Learning and Global Citizenship at Home
With international travel disrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) at Pepperdine University developed virtual international trips to uphold its commitment to global leadership and change. Building off years of successful international travel, faculty and instructional designers collaborated to create synchronous and asynchronous online experiences intended to simulate on-ground itineraries. Follow the entire design process from iteration through implementation, explore the projects’ challenges and successes, and experience the highlights of this unique virtual learning journey. Importantly, see how intercultural perspectives and GSEP’s six filters of analysis are incorporated throughout to promote global awareness and authentic collaboration.
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Sohee Linda Lee is an instructional designer at Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP), where she applies her knowledge and skills to develop engaging and effective learning experiences for students. Linda is also a doctoral student at GSEP in the EdD in Learning Technologies program and is dedicated to advancing the field of education through innovative technology integration. Born in South Korea and raised in Vancouver and Los Angeles, Linda brings a diverse cultural perspective to her work. With her unwavering passion for creating learning experiences that benefit students, Linda is committed to making a meaningful impact in the field of education.
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Dr. Jennifer Miyake-Trapp is a scholar-practitioner committed to social justice and educational equity through instructional transformation. She strives to empower educators to enact asset-based pedagogical approaches in diverse learning contexts. Her primary interests focus on culturally sustaining curriculum and instruction, teacher critical reflection, instructional design, learning technologies, and English language teaching. Always close to K-12 classrooms, she frequently collaborates with local public schools to develop student-centered, community-based programs and partnerships. Dr. Miyake-Trapp is a leader in online learning and currently serves as Chair of the MS in Leadership suite and the Director of Virtual Initiatives at the Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology.