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February 5, 2026New Directions for Teaching and Learning2 citationsOpen Access

Virtual Exchange as a Strategy to Foster Global Learning and Internationalization of the Curriculum

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ASAna Cristina Biondo SalomãoJJJosé Celso Freire JuniorUniversidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp)

Key Points

  • The aim is to explore the implementation of a virtual exchange program in a Brazilian higher education institution and its impact on students' employability.
  • Described the development of the virtual exchange initiative
  • Analyzed the role of stakeholders in supporting the program
  • Presented examples of courses implemented through virtual exchange
  • Collected data on students' perceptions regarding virtual exchange and its relevance to employment.
  • Students expressed positive perceptions regarding the virtual exchange experience
  • The program highlighted new skills and competences necessary for the labor market
  • Stakeholders played a crucial role in facilitating virtual exchange activities.

Abstract

ABSTRACT This chapter describes the constitution and development of one of the first institutional initiatives for implementing a virtual exchange program in a Higher Education Institution in Brazil. The focus is on the description and discussion of the role of stakeholders in fostering and supporting virtual exchange activities, as well as examples of implemented courses and an analysis of students’ perceptions of the practical issues associated with virtual exchange, its interface with employability and new skills and competences demanded by the labor market.

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Salomão et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69843371f1d9ada3c1fb094dhttps://doi.org/10.1002/tl.70027
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