GLOCALITY: Bridging the (Always Aready) Global and Local in Education

Session Type: Invited Speaker Session

Abstract

Issues of what constitutes the global and the local from a variety of contexts will be contemplated in this interactive dialogue. Particular attention will paid to the shared space of common connectivity, the complexities of capitalism, the increased access to physical and digital connectivity, and the possibilities for new paradigms of educational thought.

Sub Unit

• Division K - Teaching and Teacher Education

Speakers

• Kenneth James Varner, University of Nevada - Las Vegas

• A. Lin Goodwin, The University of Hong Kong

• Erin Mikulec, Illinois State University

• Shirley N. Mthethwa-Sommers, Nazareth College

• Ann Milne, Ann Milne Education

• Haley Ann Milne, Kia Aroha College

• Barry Down, Murdoch University

• Carmen Montecinos, Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso

Discussants

• Jennifer Megan Markides, University of Calgary

• Derek Markides, Foothills School Division