Discussions

Your Name and Title: Mrs. Quratulain Hussain

School or Organization Name: IQRA University

Co-Presenter Name(s):

Area of the World from Which You Will Present: Karachi, Pakistan

Language in Which You Will Present: English

Target Audience(s): educationists, teachers, social activists, social media outreach, students

Short Session Description (one line): Promoting cultural and geographical awareness through online exchanges

Full Session Description (as long as you would like): This presentation aims at sharing our experiences as the first Pakistani team to have successfully participated in an online digital exchange with a group of medical school students in Baltimore, USA to discuss on culture and religious differences. Tolerance and acceptance and other important aspects which were dealt with through students from the country’s point of view.
The most interesting aspect is the concept of Racism being dealt during the exchange. Participants will be given the information about the exchange experience and learning outcomes.

Websites / URLs Associated with Your Session: http://knowmyworld.org/pakistan-usa-oppression-look-like/