Digital Promise’s Building Apps Across Cultures is a virtual exchange program designed in partnership with MAD-Learn and the International Education Association. The program aims to foster global competence and design thinking skills by connecting high school students in the United States and Lebanon through mobile app-building. We believe that by giving students opportunities to investigate the world, consider different perspectives, and take meaningful action through virtual exchange, we’re empowering the next generation of young people to succeed in the interconnected workforce of tomorrow.
Program Activities
Building Apps Across Cultures is a seven-week program, during which time students will:
Program Dates
Teacher training will constitute 3-4 online sessions in September 2024.
The program (with students) will last 7 weeks, from October to November 2024.
Future cohorts will also be offered in 2025 and 2026.
Teacher Honoraria
Upon completion of the program, participating teachers will receive a stipend of $400. Digital Promise will provide three to four pre-program training sessions focused on best practices for facilitating virtual exchanges. Digital Promise and program partners will offer continuous coaching and support throughout the seven-week program.
Building Apps Across Cultures is implemented by Digital Promise and is supported by the J. Christopher Stevens Virtual Exchange Initiative (JCSVEI). JCSVEI is a U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs program administered by the Aspen Institute.
We are currently looking for educators to participate in the Fall 2024 cohort. If the program fills up, teachers will be deferred to the Spring 2025 cohort.
Program Requirements
Program Preferences
Schools located in the Eastern or Central time zones to maximize opportunities to connect with Lebanese classrooms.
Please fill out and submit the interest form as soon as possible, but no later than Friday, August 2nd. We’ll be accepting participants on a rolling basis.
Submit the short form below to receive an email with detailed information about the opportunity, how to apply, and a direct application link. If you have any questions or do not receive an email, don't hesitate to get in touch with us at league@digitalpromise.org.