University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
IGlobal Explorers Program
Connecting middle school students with peers around the world through global learning, collaboration, and discovery.
What It Is
A Virtual Global Learning Experience Built Around Connection
The IGlobal Explorers Program brings together middle school students from around the world to learn, collaborate, and connect in a virtual global classroom. Through interactive projects, cultural exchange, and discussions about global issues, students build communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills while forming friendships across cultures.
Participants join one-hour live sessions led by undergraduate teachers from top universities around the world, including the University of Illinois, and work with international peers to become engaged global citizens.
Our Global Community
Explore the IGlobal Partner Network
Discover the schools, educators, and communities participating in the IGlobal Explorers Program across the world. Select a location from the interactive map or partner directory to explore where IGlobal connections are growing.
Select an orange marker to view a partner location.
Inside the Program
Collaborative and Global by Design
The Explorers Program gives students and future educators a structured way to learn across cultures while exploring real-world global themes.
Global Learning Network
Connects middle school classrooms and partner schools around the world.
University-Led Teaching
Sessions are guided by undergraduate teachers from top universities around the world, including the University of Illinois.
Inquiry-Based Projects
Students explore global issues, biodiversity, sustainability, and local environments.
Cross-Cultural Collaboration
Students learn with peers across countries, cultures, languages, and classrooms.
Program Introduction
Hear About the Explorers Program
Learn how IGlobal creates virtual global learning experiences that connect young learners, schools, and future educators.
Watch on YouTubeStudent Project Showcase
Student Project Showcase
Explore projects, activities, and collaborative work created by IGlobal students around the world.
Featured Student Work
Students create, present, and exchange ideas across borders.
IGlobal projects give students opportunities to investigate real-world issues, build visual presentations, share discoveries, and learn from classmates in other countries.
View Google Slides Showcase
Connect
Cultural Exchange
Students connect with peers from around the world to share perspectives, explore different cultures, and learn about the experiences, traditions, and communities that shape our global society.
Solve
Innovation & Problem-Solving
Students investigate real-world challenges through the lens of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and collaborate to develop innovative ideas, solutions, and actions that can create positive change.
Create
Creative Expression
Students work together to express their learning through projects, presentations, designs, stories, and other creative products that showcase their ideas while strengthening communication and teamwork skills.
Program Timeline
Two Terms, Eight Live Sessions
Join the Program
Start with the IGlobal Explorers Program
Whether you are a middle school partner or a future educator, the Explorers Program offers a welcoming path into global learning, collaboration, and cross-cultural connection.
1310 S. Sixth St.
Champaign, IL 61820-6925
Phone: 217-333-0960