The World Is Our Classroom: Developing a Model for International Virtual Internships - The Global Innovations Project

Paul Doyle, Brian Keegan, Damian Gordon, Anna Becevel, Paul J. Gibson, Zhiying Jiang, Dympna O’Sullivan

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Abstract

In the aftermath of COVID-19, remote working has become the norm, and graduates now need an even wider range of skills, which traditional classrooms and internships do not always provide. Working in multiple time zones, within global multi-cultural teams, and only ever meeting colleagues through online technology are just some of the challenges, which require a new type of global graduate. Transversal skills including leadership, collaboration, innovation, digital, green, organization and communication skills are critical. The disruption from COVID-19 also presents unprecedented opportunities to develop more inclusive approaches to internships and international experiences, to level the playing field for students with special needs, from underrepresented groups or with caring commitments. In this position paper, we present a new Global Innovation internship model that has the aim of allowing students to complete technology internships and projects by working together virtually on real world challenges, guided by experienced industry and academic mentors. The model is being developed as part of an Erasmus+ funded project, and the partnership includes seven Higher Education Institutions from six different countries around the world. This position paper describes the design and development of a pilot programme of the Global Innovations internship model.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 14th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1, CSEDU 2022
EditorsMutlu Cukurova, Nikol Rummel, Denis Gillet, Bruce McLaren, James Uhomoibhi
PublisherScience and Technology Publications, Lda
Pages297-303
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9789897585623
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Event14th International Conference on Computer Supported Education, CSEDU 2022 - Virtual, Online
Duration: 22 Apr 202224 Apr 2022

Publication series

NameInternational Conference on Computer Supported Education, CSEDU - Proceedings
Volume1
ISSN (Electronic)2184-5026

Conference

Conference14th International Conference on Computer Supported Education, CSEDU 2022
CityVirtual, Online
Period22/04/2224/04/22

Keywords

  • Computer Science Education
  • Remote Internships
  • Virtual

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