The Global Learning Launchpad (GLL) is a signature program at The Forum devoted to enhancing the quality of teaching and learning in faculty-led study abroad programs, to aid faculty in community-building across institutional settings and support their growth as educators, professionals and scholarly practitioners.
The GLL is a community of practice where participants inquire into their instructional practices in a collaborative setting. Through community meetings as well as self-directed work between meetings, community members engage with the Standards of Good Practice, as well as evidence-based frameworks and tools on effective teaching and learning in education abroad. Participants have opportunities to apply insights gained to make tangible changes to their own programs and courses as well as benefit from formative feedback and encouragement from the community. |
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Structure & ScheduleProgram Structure
CohortsThe GLL is a faculty-professional learning community that is offered once per year in varying formats.
Semester Cohort This GLL cohort offers two options for participation:
Design ElementsLearning community meetings complement asynchronous, self-directed learning modules, assignments and peer coaching drawing from the evidence base on study abroad and principles of backwards design. Participants have meaningful opportunities to learn from each other and apply their learning in real time to develop, revise and refine essential course/program materials to strengthen their academic grounding, equity-centeredness, and cultural relevance. During the GLL expect to work on the following course/program materials:
MEETING Schedule & TOPICS
All cohort meetings are held from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Eastern (UTC-4) unless otherwise noted.
SEMESTER Cohort Meeting Schedule - December 2024 - May 2025
All sessions online unless otherwise indicated.
Culminating Products
Cohort members have access to a Canvas site where they work through modules in between community meetings. Modules support community members in preparing for the program's culminating assignments:
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Eligibility & FeesApplication & Eligibility
This program requires an application. Applications received will be reviewed for alignment between the individual's goals, those of the GLL program, as well as The Forum’s strategic priorities.
Intended Audience(s): novice or seasoned educators leading faculty-led short-term study abroad programs. Ideal applicants will:
Additional considerations: This program focuses specifically on enhancing instructional design and facilitation, curriculum development and learning outcomes in short-term, faculty-led education abroad programs. The GLL uses Leading Short-Term Education Abroad Programs: Know the Standards and related Guidelines as springboards to improve teaching and learning across all phases of a short-term program. Fees & Scholarships
SEMESTER Cohort - Dec. 2024 - May 2025
Hybrid Experience
Virtual Experience
Not sure if your institution is a member of The Forum? Many are. Check here. Group Discounts
Institutions/organizations that enroll 2+ educators in the program are eligible for 10% per person reduction. This discount applies to all institutions. NOTE: No more than 3 individuals from the same institution can be accepted into a single cohort. Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships ranging between $250 and $500 are available to offset the program fee. Scholarships are awarded based on the following factors:
How to apply: Requests for scholarship support are integrated into the main application. Additional Scholarships: Hybrid Experience Applicants: The hybrid experience fee covers registration at the Forum's annual conference. In addition, you can also for the Conference Travel Grant. Note: the deadlines are off-set from those of the GLL. You will need to apply before decisions are made. Check the scholarship & grants webpage for details and timelines. Strategies to Get FUNDING
While GLL scholarship funds may be limited, there may be untapped sources of support that may be available at your institution/organization. The education abroad office is not the only one that may have an interest in sponsoring your participation in the GLL. Some of these include:
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Contact Mary F. Price, Director of Teaching and Learning, [email protected]
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