The goal of this publication is to guide Senior International Officers (SIOs) at postsecondary institutions in establishing virtual exchange as a critical part of inclusive internationalization. The guide outlines ten steps to starting a successful virtual exchange and includes four cases to highlight examples.

This toolkit was developed by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Collaboratory to support virtual exchange programming for members of the Global
Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Program.

This Toolkit provides key information, inspiration, tools and case examples of the approaches that Higher Education Institutions can take to integrate and accredit Virtual Exchange.

This Toolkit is part of the FRAMES project, a Strategic Partnership funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union spanning over 2 years (March 2021 - February 2023). The project is implemented by a consortium composed of UNIMED - Mediterranean Universities Union (coordinator), UNICollaboration, Sharing Perspectives Foundation, Universitat de Girona, University of Limerick, and Università di Siena.

The Collaboratory, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs U.S. Department of State developed this toolkit to support the spread of virtual exchange programming for public diplomacy.

The Stevens Initiative, a program that supports virtual exchange programs, has curated a collection of resources to assist educators and institutions in implementing virtual exchange initiatives. This collection, known as the "Stevens Initiative Curated Resources for Virtual Exchange," is a comprehensive compilation of tools, guides, and best practices aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and impact of virtual exchange programs.

The curated resources cover a wide range of topics relevant to virtual exchange, including program design, partnership development, curriculum integration, assessment and evaluation, intercultural communication, and technology selection. These resources are carefully selected to provide practical insights, evidence-based strategies, and real-world examples that can inform and guide educators in their virtual exchange endeavors.