This conference paper explores the challenges and opportunities presented by virtual international work-integrated learning (virtual IWIL). It reports on the findings of a broader research project examining the scope, policy and practice of international WIL funded by WACE. Virtual IWIL is a curriculum design that combines formal learning with student exposure to international partner organizations through digital platforms.
Conference paper
Providing equitable access to international opportunities: The possibilities for expanding global access through virtual international work-integrated learning
Combined Refereed Proceedings of the 6th WACE International Research Symposium on Cooperative and Work-Integrated Education, and the WILNZ Annual Conference, Auckland, 2026, pp.39-45
WACE International Research Symposium on Cooperative and Work-Integrated Education, and the WILNZ Annual Conference, 6th (Auckland, New Zealand, 15-Apr-2026–17-Apr-2026)
WACE Inc and WILNZ Inc
2026
Abstract
Details
- Title
- Providing equitable access to international opportunities: The possibilities for expanding global access through virtual international work-integrated learning
- Authors
- Craig Cameron (Corresponding Author) - University of the Sunshine CoastDeanna Grant-Smith (Author) - University of the Sunshine CoastAnne Hewitt (Author) - Adelaide UniversityLaura de Zwaan (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
- Contributors
- Clare Dannenberg (Editor) - University of CanterburyJenny Fleming (Editor) - Auckland University of TechnologyKarsten E Zegwaard (Editor) - University of Waikato
- Publication details
- Combined Refereed Proceedings of the 6th WACE International Research Symposium on Cooperative and Work-Integrated Education, and the WILNZ Annual Conference, Auckland, 2026, pp.39-45
- Conference details
- WACE International Research Symposium on Cooperative and Work-Integrated Education, and the WILNZ Annual Conference, 6th (Auckland, New Zealand, 15-Apr-2026–17-Apr-2026)
- Publisher
- WACE Inc and WILNZ Inc
- Date published
- 2026
- Grants
- A best practice framework for virtual international WIL placements, 0980028802, World Association for Cooperative Education (Canada)
- Organisation Unit
- School of Business and Creative Industries
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 991230330502621
- Output Type
- Conference paper
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