Ana Balula (https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8287-258X)
Biography:
Ana Balula concluded her PhD in Multimedia in Education (University of Aveiro – UA), in the area of eteaching evaluation, in 2010, and holds a Master’s Degree in Multimedia in Education (e-assessment). She is an integrated member of the Research Centre on Didactics and Technology in the Education of Trainers (CIDTFF) and the Laboratory of Digital Contents (LCD) of the Department of Education and Psychology. She is Associate Professor with tenure at Águeda School of Technology and Management – University of Aveiro (ESTGA-UA) and is responsible for course units in the area of Modern Languages and has supervised some PhD Projects, developed in the scope of the Doctoral Program in Education and the Doctoral Program in Multimedia in Education.

Synergizing STEM and Humanities Education: A Global Learning Approach

Abstract:
In an era marked by rapid digitalization and interconnectedness, bridging the traditional divide between STEM and for fostering interdisciplinary skills and global competencies needed to address complex societal challenges. Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) can serve as a powerful means for this integration by bridging globalization and education through collaborative learning experiences. Participants from diverse backgrounds may be given the opportunity of engaging meaningfully with content and with each other via digital platforms, fostering intercultural dialogue and collaborative problem-solving. Thus, COIL projects can be a valuable solution for internationalization at home, making global learning experiences accessible to a wider student population. Research suggests that interaction within COIL projects is an effective means for students to engage deeply with both disciplinary content and global perspectives, cultivating skills relevant to both STEM and the Humanities. By adopting COIL as a global learning approach, higher education institutions can promote equity, innovation, and the internationalisation of the curricula, ultimately empowering students to thrive in a complex and globalized world. This presentation will highlight good practices and challenges in implementing global learning strategies across disciplines.