How to Participte in the Global Classroom

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There are a number of ways of participating in the Global Classroom and other aspects of the Mandala Projects. For teaching purposes, these options range from a whole classes (or classes) of students to a single student. The degree of involvement in the various activities, and fees where they apply, also differ.

The Global Classroom is an open class on the Web that contributes case studies to a trade-related inventory and discusses them in a regular conference format. Thus, anyone is free to look in on the class and visit the virtual conference. The other options revolve around questions of credit and the purpose for participating in the Global Classroom for the purpose of earning academic credit or certification programs.
(1) American Univresity Class Credit
A students can take the course for credits at American University: "Computer Applications in International Relations Research" (SIS 33:513). The student can also take other classes that use or produce case studies in their own classes. (See the current participant list in the Global Classroom.)
(2) Non-American University Class Credit
A university or other academic institution can agree to allow students to take such a course for credits at the institution of their choice. These classes would be tailored from the general class format by region and issue. It is sometimes preferred to work with a local instructor in these situations, especially where groups of students are involved.

(3) Particpant Fees
Payment of fees for specialized services, including videos, email broadcasts and Virtal conference hosting.

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