International Affiliate Program brings global partners closer

In 2003, SCIL launched an international research collaboration with the Distance Learning Laboratory at the Russian Academy of Education. The comprehensive evaluation project, conducted jointly with Stanford University’s Institute for International Studies (IIS), assesses changes in argument efficacy, opinion formulation, critical thinking, writing, and attitudes toward social science inquiry. The program involves students enrolled in a Stanford University political science course taught at ten Russian universities.

This new affiliate program is part of the SCIL’s efforts to infuse learning, teaching, and research with a global perspective. The International Affiliate Program (IAP) provides a global hub for other research centers at Stanford and beyond.

Collaborative projects with international partners represent an important part of the SCIL and WGLN research portfolio. SCIL interacts and collaborates with a broad range of international entities with the goal of creating a community of universities, government and other research institutions.

Digital video technology (CD-ROMS), low-bandwidth asynchronous and synchronous computer-supported learning environments, and local tutorial support represent some of the technologies utilized in the distance learning initiative, which is funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
International Affiliates benefit from a variety of opportunities. They can:

• Become part of a select network of knowledgeable peers from diverse institution
• Collaborate with academic leaders in the field of innovation, learning sciences, and technology;
• Gain preferred access to conferences and topical mini symposiums at Stanford;
• Receive early updates on ongoing SCIL and WGLN research projects;
• Enjoy increased fund-raising potential for joint research initiatives;
• Participate in the visiting scholar program;
• Shape the rapidly evolving landscape in e-learning and innovation;
• Develop joint publications.

SCIL is committed to building and maintaining relationships around the world by expanding its learning network to include other universities and research organizations. A particular area of interest is the exploration of innovative information and communication technologies for learning in underserved communities and developing countries.

For more information contact Prof. Stig Hagstrom and Reinhold Steinbeck .

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