Virtual Exchanges as an Alternative and Additional Form of Academic Mobility


The Bonch-Bruevich St.Petersburg State University of Telecommunications

Session 435

11:00–12:00 (UTC+02:00), Thursday, 29 April 2021 Thematic Workshop

This workshop is dedicated to virtual exchanges in the field of education. The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has forced universities to cancel most of their international mobility programs. Keynote speakers will share their experiences on efficiency of online academic exchanges. 

Panellists
Irina Karimova
Irina Karimova Head of International Cooperation Department The Bonch-Bruevich Saint Petersburg State University of Telecommunications (Russia) Moderator

Dr Georgios Dafoulas
Dr Georgios Dafoulas Director of Programmes Computer Science, Leader BSc Business Information Systems, Professor of Information Systems & Business Computing, Computer Science Department – Faculty of Science & Technology Middlesex University (UK)

Dr Hadi Shahriar Shahhoseini
Dr Hadi Shahriar Shahhoseini Associate Professor and Vice Chancellor for International Affairs Iran University of Science and Technology (Iran)

Mubin Abduvaliev
Mubin Abduvaliev Head of International Relations Department Tajik State University of Commerce (Tajikistan)

Timothy Gwillim
Timothy Gwillim Dean, Workforce and Community Engagement Davidson-Davie Community College (USA)

Topics
Cultural Diversity Digital Transformation Education
WSIS Action Lines
  • AL C3 logo C3. Access to information and knowledge
  • AL C4 logo C4. Capacity building
  • AL C7 E–LEA logo C7. ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life — E-learning
  • AL C11 logo C11. International and regional cooperation
Sustainable Development Goals
  • Goal 4 logo Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all