Fulbright Group Projects Abroad - Teaching Robotics, learning Swahili in Tanzania with Rita

Welcome to the "Everything But the Lesson Plan", a podcast brought to you by Thrive12. Today's episode talks about the benefits of educators participating in a study abroad program. Teachers can benefit greatly from participating in study abroad programs for several reasons. The benefits of studying abroad can be both personally and professionally rewarding, ultimately benefiting your students as well. We talk with Rita Mathew about her experience of participating in the Fulbright Group Projects Abroad in June, 2023. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franchesca-thompson95/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ithrive12 Instagram: ithrive_12 Website: www.thrive12.com About Rita Mathew  CEO and Founding member, RTA Consulting with experience in Corporate and Non-Profit Accounting. Rita has served as Chairperson on the Tax Forum Taskforce of the Georgia Society of CPAs and has been an invited speaker on Blockchain Technology. She is the editor and contributing author of a collaborative book for environmental literacy, “There is a Season: An Intentional Approach to Sustenance”, and “Breaking the Silence” a collaborative book of poems. A firm believer in lifelong learning, Rita stays current on the latest development as a doctoral student in the Department of Workforce Education and Instructional Technology at the Mary Frances Early College of Education, Athens, GA. She is specializing in the topic of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics as a driver of change in middle school education. http://www.rta-cpa.com Episode Resources:  USA Study Abroad Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program: https://fulbrightscholars.org 2023 Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders Announced: https://www.fulbrightprogram.org/fulbright-hbcu-institutional-leaders-initiative University of Georgia Programs for Teachers: https://studyabroad.state.gov/us-government-scholarships-and-programs/programs-us-teachers Why faculty should develop study abroad & what to consider: https://www.bigpondeducation.org/post/why-faculty-should-develop-study-abroad