Enhancing secondary education through virtual exchange: A guide for pre-and in-service teachers

Abstract

This paper presents a practical adaptation of a research study on virtual exchange (VE) projects aimed at enhancing intercultural competence and language learning in secondary education. By synthesising the study's objectives, methodology, and findings, this adaptation offers pre-and inservice teachers actionable insights into designing, implementing, and evaluating VE initiatives. Challenges in VE, such as technological issues and student anxiety, are addressed with possible solutions that leverage teacher training, pedagogical task design, and intercultural strategies. This paper emphasises VE's potential to foster meaningful intercultural learning and prepare students for a globalised world.