The document provides ten essential tips for educators involved in international virtual exchanges to enhance professional learning communities. It emphasizes building trust, viewing difficulties as part of the learning process, and actively engaging students in global issues. The strategies include clear planning, effective communication, and proper assessment coordination.

1. Join international professional learning
communities
Build trust in first stages
See difficulties as inherent component of
learning and design
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Nurture communication with partner
Engage students as "real" members of
community
Embed global issues as integral part of
syllabus
Start small
Plan use of English and scaffolding
Give credit to students in assessment
Ensure coordination among all involved
Susana Galante