Making Virtual Exchange work: Sustainability, facilitation, and global collaboration

This talk introduces Virtual Exchange (VE) as a powerful approach to fostering meaningful international collaboration in education. Moving beyond technical connectivity, it explores what makes VE partnerships sustainable, scalable, and impactful over time. The session highlights key factors such as institutional alignment, long-term collaboration models, and shared ownership, with a particular focus on the often-overlooked role of facilitation. By examining how effective facilitation supports engagement, trust-building, and learning, the talk offers practical insights for designing VE initiatives that move from short-term interaction to lasting global partnerships