CALL Global Shared Learning: Classroom
The Vice-Rectory for International Affairs invites the educational community to participate in the call for proposals for Global Shared Learning: Classroom (GSL Classroom) from the academic period March 3rd to 28th, 2025, closing on 3:00 p.m. (MCT).
GSL Classroom is an initiative of the Vice-Rectory for International Affairs that aims to link an Educational Unit of Tecnológico de Monterrey with a course from an international partner university, through an international element, using technological tools to connect students, foster collaboration and facilitate learning in multicultural environments.
This international component is included in the course of each of the participating universities, partially or totally, and its length can be extended throughout the course or applied to a specific module or topic with a minimum duration of four weeks.
Professors can decide on elements such as the type of partner they consider suitable for the collaboration, the total length of the experience, the type of interaction (synchronous or asynchronous), the kind of activities, and the evaluation rubric, among other academic elements.
The participating professors work together to design three main activities focused on interaction and cultural exchange between students in digital environments, collaborative work in multicultural teams to achieve a common goal and reflection on differences and similarities with their peers during collaboration.
Informative Sessions:
March 11th, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. (MCT). Register HERE >
March 20th, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. (MCT). Register HERE >
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Guidelines
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Objective
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Target Audience
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Benefits
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Relevant Dates
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FAQ
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Contact
Guidelines of Global Shared Learning: Classroom
The following conditions must be met so that the international component receives recognition from the the Vice-Rectory for International Affairs as a GSL Classroom:
- Have the authorization of the Vice-Rectory for International Affairs through the established mechanisms.
- The collaboration activities for the GSL Classroom must be designed jointly by the professors from all participating institutions.
- Incorporate the GSL Classroom activities into a course at both institutions.
- Integrate the COIL methodology (Collaborative Online International Learning).
- Integrate, at least, one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the United Nations (UN).
- Contribute to the SDG target.
- Have a duration of, at least, 4 weeks with a minimum of 12 hours of total work, of which at least 2 hours of synchronous work are recommended.
- Adhere to the established dates for the collaboration. If there are any changes, the assigned GSL Coordinator must be informed promptly.
- Have an impact of at least 10% on the final grade of the Tec Educational Unit of which it is part.
- Mandatory participation of Tecnológico de Monterrey students.
- Include work in multicultural teams.
Objective
The main objective of this call is to offer professors a different internationalization opportunity, and enhance their professional development through innovation and the use of technology.
Through the application of the COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) methodology, professors, like their students, will be able to experience internationalization, collaborative work, and the development of meaningful interactions with international peers and students.
Target Audience
Tecnológico de Monterrey Professors from undergraduate programs of all disciplines, teaching or developing Educational Units, and who are interested in seeking an approach to an international environment, promoting interaction through a digital environment, addressing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) of the United Nations (UN).
Participants must be faculty members implementing the Global Shared Learning: Classroom international component for the first time or continuity professors* who have received up to three internationalization certificates issued by the Vice Presidency for International Affairs at Tecnológico de Monterrey at the time of application.
*Continuity professors with four or more internationalization certificates will receive further information soon.
Benefits of Participating in GSL Classroom
Those professors who complete their collaboration and have complied with the requirements of GSL Classroom will receive a Certificate of Internationalization issued by the Vice-Rectory for International Affairs and the Vice-Rectory for Faculty, which validates the work with international partners and their experience in the model of Global Shared Learning: Classroom.
Likewise, students who meet the GSL Classroom participation criteria will receive a digital badge that recognizes multicultural teamwork in digital environments. For Tec students who receive this badge, the experience will be included in the Internationalization certificate issued at the end of their studies.
For students:
- International experience
- Strengthening global learning through cultural exchange
- Development of skills such as intercultural communication, teamwork, and use of technological tools
- Significant learning
- Digital badge
For professors:
- International experience
- Networking opportunity
- Skill development
- Promotes the achievement of learning objectives
- Supports the development of skills
- Differentiator of Educational Units
- Supports progress in faculty classification
- Boost research and publication opportunities
- Certificate of Participation
Relevant Dates
Deadline for registration to the training course "Guide for the design and implementation of GSL Classroom":
March 26th at 3:00 p.m. (MCT).
Deadline to complete the training course “Guide for the design and implementation of GSL Classroom”:
March 28,2025 at 3:00 p.m. (MCT).
Deadline for receiving applications from Educational Units:
March 28,2025 at 3:00 p.m. (MCT).
Register your application here.
Informative sessions Call GSL Classroom:
March 11th, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. (MCT). > Sign up here.
March 20th, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. (MCT). > Sign up here.
Notification of selected applications:
April 9th, 2025.
Deadline for changes to the initially proposed Educational Unit:
Prior to the start of the registration dates of the academic period in which the approved UDF will be taught.
Deadline for registration of GLGC attributes:
Prior to the start of the registration dates of the academic period in which the approved UDF will be taught.
GLGC Attributes Audit:
Week 1 of the academic period in which the approved UDF will be taught. The Coordination will communicate this via email to those selected.
To request more information about this initiative, please send an email to tecglobalclassroom@itesm.mx.
Frequently Asked Questions
- If I have questions, can I receive more information before submitting my Educational Unit?
Yes, you can request more information by sending an email to tecglobalclassroom@itesm.mx. The GSL Classroom team will receive your request and answer your questions.
- Will I receive a confirmation of receipt of my proposal?
Yes. The application form provides a confirmation message when the submission is successful.
- If I am a part-time professor, can I participate?
Yes, all undergraduate professors at Tecnológico de Monterrey can submit their application regardless of their type of contract.
- Does GSL Classroom applies to any particular discipline?
No. The GSL Classroom is flexible and can be adapted to Educational Units in any discipline.
- If I already have an international partner or peer, can I apply?
Yes. Having previous contact with an international faculty member to collaborate with facilitates the linking process.
- I am interested in including GSL Classroom in my Educational Unit, but I do not have any contacts in foreign universities. Can you help me find them?
Yes. Through our international counterparts, current contact networks, and international organizations, we can request information about faculty members with whom to collaborate.
- I do not speak English fluently. Can GSL Classroom be conducted in another language?
Yes. The important thing is to identify a common language in which participants can communicate. Educational Units can be conducted in Spanish, English, or any other language.
- Is there any incentive for the faculty member who implements GSL Classroom in their Educational Units?
Yes. A certificate of internationalization is awarded by the Vice-Rectory for International Affairs and the Vice-Rectory of Faculty Development, which validates the work with the international partner, and their experience in the Global Shared Learning: Classroom model.
- Is it necessary that an agreement already exists or be established with the University to carry out the collaboration?
The agreement is not a requirement for the presentation of the proposal. Everything related to agreements and contracts is an issue that the Vice-Rectory for International Affairs will attend to through its different departments.
- What are the benefits of including GSL Classroom within an Educational Unit?
GSL Classroom adds an element of internationalization to the Educational Unit and provides various benefits:
● Flexible and accessible alternative to offer an international experience to students and professors.
● At no additional cost to students.
● Exchange of ideas and opinions among students and among professors from different cultures.
● Supports the development of transversal skills such as:
○ Work in multicultural teams in virtual environments
○ Use of technologies
○ Cross-cultural communication
○ Critical thinking
○ Global Citizenship
● Digital badges for students.
● Certificate of internationalization for Tec and International professors.
● Self-directed training for teachers.
● Advice and support from the GSL Classroom team.- What are the commitments to include GSL Classroom within a course?
These commitments are expressed in the Requirements section, as well as in the commitment letter that each professor is required to sign as part of their application.
- What are the commitments of including GSL Classroom within an Educational Unit?
These commitments are expressed in the section "Global Shared Learning Guidelines: Classroom" of this call, as well as in the Collaboration commitment letter that requires the signature of each professor as part of their application.
- What happens in case of breaching any of the commitments acquired when agreeing to participate in GSL Classroom?
It is a fundamental requirement to fulfill every one of the commitments to participate in GSL Classroom. In case you don't, The professor will not be able to earn the certificate of internationalization. Issued by the Vice-Rectory for International Affairs. The Educational Unit would lose the GLGC attribute, so the students would not have the opportunity to participate in the international experience, and consequently, they would not receive their digital badge.
- What happens if my application is not selected even though I already have an international partner?
If the application is not selected, the professor is invited to apply in a new call in the next school term.
- What happens if the postulated Educational Unit is canceled or will not be taught?
In case of cancellation of the postulated Educational Unit or for some reason beyond the professor it is not possible to give the experience, the Global Shared Learning: Classroom Coordination must be informed of the reasons for the non-opening of the Educational Unit through the check tecglobalclassroom@itesm.mx. If this happens, if the professor has an alternative Educational Unit, the possibility of implementing GSL Classroom in said Educational Unit will be analyzed, as long as it is viable for collaboration. If you already have an international partner, it is important to notify them of the situation.
- If I want to apply for two or more Educational Units, how do I proceed?
For those professors new to the GSL Classroom model who have applied for more than one Educational Unit and are selected, only the application that represents the greatest impact on the number of benefited students and whose theme facilitates the search for an international partner will be considered. Those professors who have previously implemented GSL Classroom and want to apply for two or more Educational Units are recommended to contact their Experience Coordinator to analyze the situation and make the most convenient decision.
- What can I do to apply for my Educational Unit if it does not meet the minimum number of students?
It is possible to collaborate by integrating two or more groups that are taught during the same period (block/subject), either by the same professor or together with another Tec colleague. The groups can be from the same Educational Unit, similar or complementary.
- Can the same collaboration be done with multiple institutions and/or international partners?
Yes. It is possible to collaborate with several institutions and/or professors. It is suggested that there be only two institutions (Tec de Monterrey + international partner university) for easier coordination. The more institutions participate, the degree of complexity increases; however, it is possible to collaborate taking care of the balance in the number of students from the different institutions for the formation of multicultural teams.
- I teach an Educational Unit with one or more colleagues. Can I apply??
Yes. All the professors involved in the Educational Units must be aware of and agree with the application. Only one application would be submitted. In the registration of the application, information will be requested from all of them. The requirements mentioned in this call apply to all professors involved (training course "Guide for the design and implementation of GSL Classroom", Collaboration Commitment Letter, among others). Please review the requirements of this call.
- I am a professor who has 4 or more certificates of internationalization, can I apply for a UDF in this call?
A: Professors who have 4 or more certificates of internationalization will not be able to apply in this call. We invite you to stay tuned as you will receive information soon.
Contact
To request more information about this initiative, please send an email to: tecglobalclassroom@itesm.mx
