# GlobalLab Challenge

> Ideate an ideal digital platform for international project collaboration through a practical case study. Shape solutions that reflect your learning preferences and envision the future of global education.

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### Challenge Overview

### What is the GlobalLab Challenge?

### Key Benefits for Students

- Enhance creativity and critical thinking.
- Develop vital skills like communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
- Explore cultural diversity and global perspectives.

### Challenge Goal

Ideate an ideal digital platform for international project collaboration through a practical case study. Shape solutions that reflect your learning preferences and envision the future of global education.

[Join the Challenge](https://bit.ly/GlobalLab_Signup)

[Download Challenge Rules](https://drive.google.com/file/u/6/d/1SzNXIen8M4DM2HjT16Fj4rUT0pRgSSt_/view?usp=drive_link)

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> Image: South African and international students in split-screen virtual exchange
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## The Challenge

## Case: Jamal and Elena’s Collaboration

## 5 Challenges to Solve:

- 1. Initial Connection: How can Jamal and Elena introduce themselves, share their goals, and build a strong connection despite being in different countries?
- 2. Collaborative Co-Creation: What tools or features would help them brainstorm, exchange ideas, and create music together, even if they are not online at the same time?
- 3. Project Presentation: What tools would make it easy for them to create an engaging presentation to share their project with others?
- 4. Proof of Success: How can they track their progress and demonstrate to their teachers that they worked well together as a team?
- 5. Reflection on Learning: What features would allow them to reflect on what they learned, how they overcame challenges, and how the project impacted them?

## Your Mission

As a Global Solutions Designer, your mission is to ideate a unique digital environment to solve their challenges and help them work as a team.

[Join the Challenge](https://bit.ly/GlobalLab_Signup)

[Download Challenge Rules](https://drive.google.com/file/u/6/d/1SzNXIen8M4DM2HjT16Fj4rUT0pRgSSt_/view?usp=drive_link)

## Contest Rules and Instructions

How to Participate

Participants:

- Each school must sign up one team.
- Teams consist of 4 students aged 13-18 and a teacher who acts as a guide.

Goals:

- Ideate an online space where Jamal and Elena can collaborate on projects.
- Suggest tools that help both students work together better, communicate easily, learn about each other’s cultures, and think of new ideas.

[Join the Challenge](https://bit.ly/GlobalLab_Signup)

[Download Challenge Rules](https://drive.google.com/file/u/6/d/1SzNXIen8M4DM2HjT16Fj4rUT0pRgSSt_/view?usp=drive_link)

## Why Join the GlobalLab Challenge?

For Students:

- 🌍 Become a Global Citizen: Share your ideas to improve international collaboration in education.
- 💡 Develop Your Creativity: Propose innovative solutions to real challenges.
- 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Collaborate with Your Team: Learn to work together and express your ideas effectively.

For Teachers:

- 🛠️ Facilitate Key Skills: Help your students develop critical thinking and problem-solving competencies.
- 🌟 Promote Educational Innovation: Contribute to the improvement of digital tools for teaching.
- 🤝 Strengthen International Collaboration: Connect your students with a global learning context.
- 📈 International Professional Recognition: Participate in an initiative backed by an international educational community.

[Join the Challenge](https://bit.ly/GlobalLab_Signup)

## Recognition and Prizes

- Certificates for all participants (students and teachers).
- Public recognition on social media for the top three winners.
- Top three projects featured as inspiring stories on the Class2Class.org platform.
- Special recognition for the winning team’s school from Class2Class.org.

## Important Dates

- Registration and submission of proposals: February 3rd to 28th.
- Winners announcement: March 14th.
- Award ceremony and certificate distribution: March 28th.