Title

Creativity in Response to COVID-19: Virtual Study Abroad to Facilitate Global Connection & Cultural Humility via OT Online Education

Publication Date

4-12-2021

Document Type

Presentation

Department

Occupational Therapy

Publication Title

Annual Meeting of the American Occupational Therapy Association

Conference Location

Virtual

Abstract

Global experiences facilitate the development of cultural competence, cultural humility, self-reflection, and a sense of global community. In 2020, as a result of COVID-19, global study-abroad programs at San Jose State University were canceled. Research shows that an online format can be successful as a virtual alternative to a study-abroad experience. This poster describes the process of converting four global programs to an online format. Recommendations for future virtual global experiences will be shared. - Learning Objective 1: Identify how to use different online modalities, technology, and strategies to enhance student learning of global perspectives and cultural humility. - Learning Objective 2: Understand the steps in developing an online study-abroad course or experience.

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