The Power of Transformative Conversations in Virtual Education

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced educational institutions to confront a daunting question - “What will learning experiences look like for students in the Fall of 2020 and beyond?” While there are many challenges to consider, educators and leaders also have a unique opportunity to drive the innovation that has long been discussed in education. 

For universities specifically, transformative global conversations can be an effective and bold way to enrich students’ virtual learning experiences and cultivate their global preparedness. 

We recently talked to education innovator, Erik Owens, Professor and Theologian at Boston College and a Shared Studios partner on on how he harnessed the power of transformative conversations to:
- Engage students  directly with primary, on-the-ground sources and real-world insights
- Develop students' fluency in navigating diverse cultural and interpersonal contexts 
- Understand the impact of global issues at a local level