FCIE Annual Conference
October 3-4, 2024
LOCATION Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, Florida
PROPOSALS DUE August 29, 2024
CONFERENCE THEME International Educators as Wayfinders
Wayfinding refers to the traditional practices of using natural signs and patterns to navigate across vast terrains, both land and water. Polynesian wayfinders rely on natural signs; changes in the color of the sea or sky, the flora, fauna, and the stars in the night sky to find their way. Wayfinders are skilled at navigating by constantly adjusting their course to accommodate the vagaries in wind, waves, and weather. Embracing the wayfinding ethos helps international educators and our students better adapt to the all-too-common disruption and uncertainty of the contemporary world. Members and guests of the Florida Consortium for International Education (FCIE) will convene at Florida Gulf Coast University on October 3-4, 2024, to explore Wayfinder approaches to international education that prioritize social and ethical concerns, technology, and collaboration. The ultimate goal of this gathering is to promote best practices for global learning and identify ways to contribute to a more sustainable and globally-minded future.
ELIGIBILITY FOR PRESENTERS
Educators at all levels, with a commitment to global education in Florida, K-12 through graduate study, as well as students and community members working and/or studying in global education and those working in non-profit organizations are welcome to submit a proposal for consideration.
Tips for Submitting your Proposal
- Please make sure your title and session description accurately depict the content of your session. When considering a title, keep in mind that it should be able to stand alone and clearly convey what your presentation will cover. The same concept goes for your session description. Make sure that your session description reflects your learning objectives to attract the appropriate audience for your topic.
- If you have co-presenters, please include: names, titles, institution names, emails and phone numbers.
- One to three individuals may present in each session.
- Make sure your presentation is feasible to present in a 60-minute session.
- Please allow time during your session for questions and answers.
SUGGESTED TOPICS
The 2024 conference will concentrate on the rich networks and resources available across the State of Florida for global education at home and abroad. We are looking for proposals on a wide range of topics in global learning, that include a focus on any of the following: best practices, innovative ideas, research, assessment, and data on the impact and effectiveness of global learning. See potential topics listed below. We also welcome other innovative, related topics.
- Instructional design
- Integrating United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
- Decolonizing the curriculum and classroom
- World Languages
- English Language Programs
- Service and community-engaged Learning
- Developing global competency skills (microcredentials, digital badges)
- Building domestic and international networks
- Bringing new faculty and staff into global education
- Partnering with agents and recruiters abroad
- International agreements, contracts, and MOUs
- Ensuring access for all students
- Student learning and development
- Innovative approaches to program delivery, i.e. such as City as Text and blended mobility
- Risk management
- Sources of funding and scholarships
- Virtual Exchange/COIL models
- Use of artificial intelligence in global learning
- Learning platforms for virtual exchange and study abroad
- Global learning virtual repositories
Submit a Proposal
The Session Proposal submission form is currently closed. We look forward to seeing you at our 2024 Annual Conference.