Foundations of Global Learning: Expanding Your Teaching Toolkit

Term: Fall 2026

Date: September 8th, 2026

Time: 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Location: Online Only

Instructors: Tiffany Shoop & Theresa Johansson

Presented By: Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) & Global Education Office (GEO)

Description:

This workshop is designed to provide faculty and staff with a shared understanding of global learning and intercultural development. This session introduces key concepts, institutional priorities, and practical steps for incorporating global perspectives into teaching, programming, advising, and campus life at Virginia Tech. Participants explore why global learning matters, what it looks like in different contexts (curricular, co-curricular, research, and advising), and how it aligns with Virginia Tech’s land-grant mission, Ut Prosim ethos, and Beyond Boundaries vision. By the end of the session, participants will be able to: 1) Define global and intercultural learning in context; 2) Describe how global education aligns with Virginia Tech’s institutional mission and values; 3) Identify practical opportunities to contribute to global education and engagement at Virginia Tech through teaching, advising, programming, or research; 4) Recognize ethical considerations for global engagement, including best practices for local-global connections; and 5) Learn about Virginia Tech’s global education network, tools, and resources.