Share Paper: Education without tariffs: A synchronous educational collaborative between China and the United States

  1. David Brown, The University of Tulsa, United States
  2. Justin M. McCrackin, Oklahoma State University, United States
  3. Melissa Stirling, Holland Hall Preparatory School, United States
  4. Janet Cairns, The University of Tulsa, United States

Abstract: Just as Alice faced challenges after falling down the rabbit’s hole, educators can face many challenges while conducting online, synchronous classrooms. Differences in culture, adapting to technology, and accepting time differences are but a few obstacles to overcome. Additionally, instructional styles may vary, with some teachers using hands-on activities while others prefer discussion, while student’s learning styles making the teaching/learning continuum even more complex once the teacher is miles from the students and classroom. Chinese educators have a great deal to offer American educators, and vice-versa, but how do we overcome the challenges in order to ensure an effective, mutually ...