Brac Institute of Languages (BIL), Brac University, Bangladesh, and Purdue University, USA, has recently signed a Data Transfer Agreement to collaborate on a research project.
The research study is being supervised by Dr. Jennifer Richardson, Learning Design and Technology Program, Purdue University, USA. Lady Syeda Sarwat Abed, Senior Director, Brac Institute of Languages recently visited Purdue University and has been a key proponent for this Brac University-Purdue University collaboration.
BIL faculty member Mohammad Shams Ud Duha, who is currently pursuing his Ph.D. studies at Purdue University, initiated the project. This research study investigates the effect of using Facebook discussion boards as an innovative teaching method involving BIL faculty member Md Mamunur Rashid's two writing classes.
With Brac University's goal for internationalization, this collaboration with an esteemed institution like Purdue University is significant, paving the way for more partnerships with an aim to achieve Quality Education.