International Outreach Case Study
1.0 What is the Purpose?
Before beginning the long and rewarding process of conducting international outreach, it is crucial to decide what the purpose of the team’s international outreach plan is. Committing to international outreach will become difficult if the sole intention is to receive awards or simply go on a vacation. It is important to understand that conducting international outreach is a multiyear process and is not to be expected to have an immediate impact. When pursuing international outreach, the intent is to give back and make an impact in the world. If these are the true intentions, the hard work will be worth it and it will become more self-rewarding. It will also be easy for others to tell the true meaning behind the project …show more content…
It is also important that there are both short term goals and long term goals. A system that is easily implemented is to create goals for the year, month, week and day. An estimable goal for a year in terms of international outreach could be to establish a solid communication network in a foreign country. A goal for one month could be to develop a set number of lessons to add to a developing curriculum. A goal for a week could be to begin and finish a lesson on a concept like solar energy. Finally, a goal for a specific day could be to come up with a good idea for incorporating hands-on learning into a …show more content…
Communication also is a crucial detail in maintaining sustainability in a region after the team leaves the area. Communication is vital to help ensure that efficient work is done before the trip and accomplishing goals. The first step in the communication process is to establish a point of contact (It is more effective when the contact is in the impacted region). In third-world countries, technology barriers will play a role in the communication process. Many of these countries lack easily accessible electricity.
2.1 Communication Before the Trip
Communication is most important in the time leading up to the trip. A contact in the impacted region could help in planning the trip. With the help of someone who has personally lived in the area, it is clear what the mission can and can not accomplish within this area. Communication is crucial to ensure nothing is forgotten during the planning stages of the trip. If there is a local contact, the team can be certain that it is meeting objectives necessary to accomplish all of the goals and to fulfill the mission statement.
2.2 Communication During the
Before beginning the long and rewarding process of conducting international outreach, it is crucial to decide what the purpose of the team’s international outreach plan is. Committing to international outreach will become difficult if the sole intention is to receive awards or simply go on a vacation. It is important to understand that conducting international outreach is a multiyear process and is not to be expected to have an immediate impact. When pursuing international outreach, the intent is to give back and make an impact in the world. If these are the true intentions, the hard work will be worth it and it will become more self-rewarding. It will also be easy for others to tell the true meaning behind the project …show more content…
It is also important that there are both short term goals and long term goals. A system that is easily implemented is to create goals for the year, month, week and day. An estimable goal for a year in terms of international outreach could be to establish a solid communication network in a foreign country. A goal for one month could be to develop a set number of lessons to add to a developing curriculum. A goal for a week could be to begin and finish a lesson on a concept like solar energy. Finally, a goal for a specific day could be to come up with a good idea for incorporating hands-on learning into a …show more content…
Communication also is a crucial detail in maintaining sustainability in a region after the team leaves the area. Communication is vital to help ensure that efficient work is done before the trip and accomplishing goals. The first step in the communication process is to establish a point of contact (It is more effective when the contact is in the impacted region). In third-world countries, technology barriers will play a role in the communication process. Many of these countries lack easily accessible electricity.
2.1 Communication Before the Trip
Communication is most important in the time leading up to the trip. A contact in the impacted region could help in planning the trip. With the help of someone who has personally lived in the area, it is clear what the mission can and can not accomplish within this area. Communication is crucial to ensure nothing is forgotten during the planning stages of the trip. If there is a local contact, the team can be certain that it is meeting objectives necessary to accomplish all of the goals and to fulfill the mission statement.
2.2 Communication During the