• A unique and impactful global learning experience for university students

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    I'm convinced that the Global Classroom will work as a catalyst for future activism and engagement in my life.”

    —University West Student, Sweden

  • “I can clearly see the value of multi-continental collaboration and engagement, particularly in terms of a crisis that is so global.”

    —Stellenbosch University Student, South Africa

  • “The Global Classroom truly was a transformational experience for me.”

    —University of Toronto Student, Canada

The Global Classroom for Democracy Innovation brings together students from around the world in a collaborative online format for cross cultural engagement and experiential learning, rooted in design thinking.

Student Benefits

  • Practical experience in design thinking and facilitation

  • Cross-cultural collaboration

  • Participate as part of a course, or in a co-curricular capacity

  • Learn within a social justice and equity-centered context

  • Work directly with Community Organizations and NGOs

Benefits for Educational Partners

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  • Contribute to your institution’s internationalization at home efforts

  • Develop transformative and complementary co-curricular offerings

  • Enhance your institution’s commitment to social justice and equity, in a global context

  • Deepen your students’ understanding of course literature through experiential learning

Benefits for Civil Society Collaborators

  • Using design thinking, groups of students tailor a collaborative project to an issue or problem presented by your organization

  • Students participating from distinct global locations will spend 10-15 hours working towards developing a prototype or project that connects to your organization’s work

Contact

Feel free to contact us with any questions.

We are currently seeking new educational and community partners. Please get in touch to find out more about how to get involved!

Marco Adamovic | marco.adamovic@utoronto.ca


Bettina Von Lieres | bettina.vonlieres@utoronto.ca

globalclassroom4democracy@gmail.com

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