Covid 19: Five Lessons in Global Competence and Distance Learning – Zoom info forthcoming.
Recent decades have witnessed unprecedented surge in globalization and global interconnections. Last March, the world faced great uncertainty that threatened its existence and underlined its vulnerabilities. Covid-19 did not stop at any border and the education sector was not spared. Educational communities scurried to continue their learning remotely while undergoing significant transformation. In a matter of weeks, new pedagogies, concepts, and modes of delivery were adopted. The past few months have taught us important lessons, not only in distance learning but also about the status of our global competence. Covid-19 revealed, in a way we did not previously realize, how essential are these global competencies.
Nadia Awaida, Ph.D. Title: Assistant Professor of Education Organization: University of Balamand Dubai
Nadia Awaida earned her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with emphasis in Adult and Higher Education from the University of South Florida. She is an Assistant Professor of Education and the Teaching Diploma Coordinator at the University of Balamand Dubai. A versatile educator with over 13 years of teaching experience in the United States, the MENA region, and Asia. Nadia is a strong advocate for integrating transformative learning experiences in practice and empowering students by promoting self-awareness and critical thinking in today’s interconnected world.
