IGlobal is a virtual extracurricular program led by UofI College of Education pre-service teachers and program coordinators, connecting middle school students worldwide. It centers on the UN Sustainable Development Goals and fosters cross-cultural communication and collaboration.
Students ages 10–14 are eligible. Teachers should aim for 10–15 students, with a cap at about 30 per club.
Each term runs 8 weekly one‑hour Zoom sessions:
Fall Semester: October–December
Spring Semester: March–May
Multiple time slots are offered (e.g., 8:30 am, 5 pm, evenings, weekends CDT). If none fit, you can specify alternatives on the registration form.
Each student should ideally have their own device. If sharing devices, limit to 6 or fewer students per device.
There’s no strict requirement. Students with all English proficiency can benefit from IGlobal.
There are variety of activities that our IGlobal teacher lead in sessions:
Yes, occasional absences for holidays or illness are fine, but students should attend more than half of the sessions to be eligible for the Certificate of Participation.
Up to about 30 students per teacher. Average is 10–15.
Complete the registration form with:
Dr. Jacob N. Minnier at jminni3@illinois.edu.