Virtual Exchange Program is one of the finest means to utilize the technology as a way to foster intercultural dialogue between schools in different countries to interact and exchange ideas on global concerns.
Between schools in India and Brazil
● Kendriya Vidyalaya Janakpuri, Delhi
● Professora Eugênia Vilhena de Morais, Ribeirão Preto-São Paulo, Brazil
● Colegio Militar Tiradentes, São Luìs, Maranhão
Around 20 students participated in this exchange program with the school in Brazil through video conference and explored topics like:
- Education System - Education in the times of COVID-19 - Food and Festivals - Arts and Monuments
The virtual session started with an exchange of pleasantries like ‘Namaste’ and ‘Chao’ from respective countries. The session entailed exchange of questions on the history of the country, languages, school curriculum, sports, festivals, cuisine, society etc.
The discussion on society, status of women, everyday day to day school schedule, various sports the children play, the subjects that they study and the curricular activities that they have in school were highlighted in the discussions. Brazilian Carnival and the feast days of some of the Saints are the main days of celebrations in Brazil.
The schools appreciated the platform where they got an exposure to interreact with students of different countries, understand each- others uniqueness and spread the message of peace and happiness, across the globe, crossing all the regional and global barriers.
