Na DOBA Fakulteti smo uspešno zaključili mednarodni virtualni projekt Virtual Communication Across Cultures @home, ki je že četrto leto zapored nastal v sodelovanju z NHL Stenden University.
Namen projekta Virtual Communication Across Cultures @home je bil študentom omogočiti internacionalizacijo doma in razvoj medkulturnih kompetenc.
Tematika projekta je zajemala medkulturno komuniciranje in se je osredotočala na pomen medkulturnih kompetenc za zaposlovanje in uspeh na delovnem mestu, skriti pomeni besed, direktno in indirektno komunikacijo, kulturno konotacijo, komunikacijske stile, konstruktivno reševanje medkulturnih konfliktov.
Sodelovalo je 40 študentov, ki so bili iz Nizozemske, Romunije, Italije, Turčije, Kameruna, Španije, Sirije, Kitajske, Tajvana, Vietnama, Srbije, Hrvaške, Slovenije.
Prav tako so sodelovale učiteljice iz Nizozemske (Marijke Boven in Julia Huisman), iz Rusije (Svitlana Buko) in iz Slovenije (Nataša Ritonija). Prvi dve iz NHL Stenden University in drugi dve iz DOBA Fakultete. Koordinacijo celotnega projekta sta vodili mag. Vesna Kolenc Potočnik in Nina Turčin, online mentorstvo študentov pa je prevzela Mina Mazouzi, vse predstavnice DOBA Fakultete.
Pričeli smo z uvodnim pripravljalnim in spoznavnim srečanjem, sledili so štirje webinarji odličnih predavateljic s področji medkulturnega komuniciranja in edinstvene študije primerov. Zaključili pa smo z virtualnim srečanjem in dodatnim timskim izzivom za študente.
Prednosti tovrstnih virtualnih projektov za študente:
Izjave zadovoljnih študentov
Virtual environment makes it harder to communicate and learning to do it successfully is the skill of the future. Leadership in international teams, be it face-to-face or virtually, just as well. In this course you will learn about both and gain skills of & for the future.
Such an amazing and packed experience! 11 days flew by and I learned so much! Intercultural & virtual teams are the future and here you have the chance to try both at the same time! Thank you for this opportunity!
Ivona Flakus, Slovenia
I joined the course „Virtual Communication across cultures @home“ because I wanted to collaborate with other students worldwide. The course has lived beyond my expectations and gave me new insights, perspectives, broadened my horizons, and most importantly new friends. I will cherish this
Barbara Bašić, Croatia
I am thankful that I got the opportunity to participate in the project “Virtual Communication Across Cultures @home “. This was my first experience where I was working in a virtual environment with other students from different countries. It was such a great opportunity to meet other cultures and see their ways of thinking or working. I learn why is important intercultural competency for employment and success in the workplace. I would highly recommend other students to participate because of the knowledge which you will receive and definitely use it at your work. Also, it is good that you start to work more on your personal development.
Janja Šincek Jagačić, Slovenia
Participating in a virtual world of international dimensions has been a great, new experience for me. Being involved in such a great concept and listening to the advice of people and mentors who have a great deal of experience in these fields is invaluable. Thank you DOBA for this opportunity.
Breda Rajšp, Slovenia
Working in international virtual teams organized by DOBA Faculty is a challenge and an opportunity for me to meet new cultures, establish and expand knowledge. This is my fourth course in a virtual international team, organized by DOBA Faculty. This year, as part of the Virtual Communication across cultures (@home) course, I had the opportunity to participate in a well-designed program by top lecturers. I also met amazing people and I have kept in touch with them. Our cultural differences did not constitute a barrier to communication and cooperation. This was a great experience and I am happy to have been a part of this project.
Dorotea Borković, Serbia
Meseca maja nas čaka še razburljiv 24-urni International Innovation Hackathon s partnerji iz Nizozemske, Latvije, Belgije in Južne Afrike, junija pa že tradicionalna Virtualna poletna šola, ki je odprta za vse.
