30 September 2021

The 9th SIGLOC-online: Feedback Questionnaire Results
COIL Promotion OfficeOsaka City University, Japan

Information on respondents:●

30 participants out of 41, who completed the 9th SIGLOC-online program held from 13th September to 24th
September 2021●

Respondents’ countries/regions in residence and universities
County/Region
in Residence
Cambodia

Indonesia

Japan

Malaysia

Philippines

TaiwanZambiaUniversity

Number of Respondents

Royal University of Phnom Penh

1

Brawijaya University

1

University of Indonesia

2

Osaka City University

6

Osaka Prefecture University

1

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

2

Misamis University

7

San Pedro College

4

I-Shou University

1

Chreso University

1

Mukuba University

4
Total

Total

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Part 1: Overall Rating
Category
Overallevaluation

Question
Answer
1. How likely would you be to recommend SIGLOC-online to a friend or colleague?

NPS (Net Promoter Score) = 63.3
2. Explain the● The activity was very intensive, but it was really fun. One would be able to learn
reason for thesolutions to sustainability issues from other which are effective when applied torating above.
one's community.
● SIGLOC will really help people learn and be more active on thinking how they
can contribute not only to their local community but globally as well.
● I learned a lot of things related to sustainable development with very creative
participatory learning methods, which might be a reference for programs that I
will carry out in the future.
● I've seen lots of cases within my belonging team and some members from otherteam in general, that people are too busy to their individual works and their own
school works. The result is that people are not engaged as expected towards thegroup works and the event stuff. Individual assignments are taking too much timeaway from the interactive and discussion time, which people--including me are
expect to have more in this program. The teachers are not replying or leaving
comments to help us proceeding to the next assignmnets since the section 2
started. Also, the profecciency of this program is questionable judge on thepartnership and outside resources we could acess. Seems this program is flying
solo rather than having an effecing partnership with other related institutions. I
really hope you might take this issue to all related faculty members and staffs ofthis program, cuz this is really affecting the result for the people and the outcomeof this program. Thank you.
● I can learn alot of things that can't learn from normal life.
● Because it is so educative and fun● I learned a lot but it was hard time either.
● Because it's been helpful to know more about local sustainability and global
sustainability and gives experience on doing online programs● Though this class is very though, I can learn global and local sustainability. Also,in this class, we can collaborate with other country's students, and it is a goodchance.
● Because while i was in the program i learnt alot of things which i actually never
new and had interest in and now am looking forward to be able to contribute
positively to my country.
● I can’t speak and listening to English well, so it is hard to talk with foreign people.
But this project is good experience for me.
● This program can open our horizons about issues in various countries and issues
in our own region. Moreover, we can collaborate to find the best solution fromdifferent perspectives.
● Through this program, I was able to improve my critical thinking and problem
solving skills. Also, this program gave me the opportunity to interact with people
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regarding social issues widened and also my awareness toward sustainability. I
believe that this program will also help other students just as it did to me.
SIGLOC-online is one of the best environment for learning and developing new
ideas to identify social, environmental and economic issues, and actions toimprove community sustainability. So, I rate 7 because sometimes it's notguaranteed that all of my friends or colleagues have the time to attend due to tightschedules on work or on their schools, and they also might lack the access tocomputers, phones and a good internet connection.
The staffs are super friendly, helpful and really care about the students. I've done
numerous conferences worldwide, online and offline and I found SIGLOC staffs
one of the most caring of all. They understand the hurdles the student faces andalso proactively solves the problem as quickly as possible. For the 9th SIGLOC I
sometimes felt overwhelmed by the task, as I have started college class aroundthe same date. Maybe you could tweak the date so that the event would be startingat winter or summer holiday. Other wise great job !
I was satisfied the contents of SIGLOC, but some of students did not do
assignment in time or do not communicate with team members. Thus, I rated 9
point.
Very educative and because its involves Solving problem in the local community
able to make friends from other countries and get to see from their perspectives
in terms of educational purposes and broaden our knowledge regarding issues
related to other countries as well.
because I have seen that it is a very good program and develops ones
understanding of other cultural issues and practices and would love othercolleagues to experience it
It was a very exciting and precious experience for me because I could interact
with students from all over the world.
SIGLOC-Online has many key takeaways in its activities and programs, and also
you get to interact with different students from other countries.
Because I have so much fun working with the issues we are currently facing.
It was very good opportunity to think about sustainability but it was tough.
I am very likely to recommend sigloc online programme to my friends and others
people because this is the great programme that will help them to understand a lot
more about global issues and sustainability and help the world by finding
solutions with other people around the world.
It is hard when things turn online, especially since we are from different countries
with different time zones. When the task needs a partner to proceed with the rest,
It will be a burden if the partner submits their work late at night. The instructions
for completing the tasks are clearly written, but sometimes, it does have someformat that needs to be followed. I hope it might have some short video clips to
explain when there is a format.
It helps you think outside the box. You understand what happens at international
level thereby increasing your knowledge base. The cultures in other countries isvery interesting
It is a wonderful experience.
I would very much recommend SIGLOC-online to my friends/colleague because
not only it gives us lots of knowledge and awareness in a certain local area, butalso have fun with international students and could also help us develop a senseof leadership with the activities implemented from the SIGLOC-online.
This will be a great experience and a life changing event that not all students canachieved.
I would really like SIGLOC to have more interactions with other students more.
If it is okay with everyone, I would like to suggest having a zoom meetingcombined with tasks in order to effectively share each others perspectives andopinions especially if the SIGLOC meetings has a very limited schedule. Making

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everyone as well.
3. Have you
enjoyed the
SIGLOC-online?

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4. Did you makenew friends
through the
SIGLOC-online?

Yes
Yes. I really enjoyed it very much.
YES! I enjoyed learning and working with others.
Really enjoyed the variety of programs and the opportunity to get to know people
from different countries.
No really, it is not what I expected
Yes, I enjoyed so much
Very much
Sure, but it was tough a little for me.
Yes i have
so-so
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Truly, yes! It was really a fun learning experience!!
Yes! The task is easy enough to understand and i love the asynchronous debate
model, as it made me free to do the task whenever I have the spare time
Yes!
Yes
Yes, very muchvery muchYes, super!
Yes.
I had so much fun and really enjoyed working with people during sigloc
programme. We have been building a deep connection and network with eachother from so many countries.
Yes. I enjoyed the SIGLOC-online with people who come from different
countries.
Yes I have
Yes I have.
Yes I really enjoy all the event in the program. This experience will be treasured
in my whole life.
Yes definitely, I would like to join more international classrooms such as this oreven have the chance to get invited again to attend the next SIGLOC.

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Yes
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Yes, I met new and very intelligent people such as Keet and Adrianne.
Yes, from various countries.
Yes, but I not that much
Yeah especially my teammates
Maybe
Yes, and I exchanged lines with a few of them.
Yes i didYes, I did.
yes
I did made some chatting friends in the slacks but I believe we won't be able tocommunicate with each other again due to different priorities in life, unless weare given the chance again to meet with each other or else, we'll just eventually
move on with our lives.
● A lot of new friends actually and most importantly I even planned to have an
online meeting with them after sigloc. It's not only friends, but new best friends.
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● Yes, Of course! :)● I did make a lot of friends. They are so friendly and l learned a lot from themespecially their cultures.
● Yes. I got to know some new friends from the Philippines, Indonesia, andIndonesia.
● Am hoping so. They are a group of good people. I've learned a lot from my team
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● Definitely, I am very grateful because I made a lot o friends from different nations
at the end of the SIGLOC.

Part 2: Program Organization
Category
Expectation

Question
1. What madeyou decide toparticipate in
SIGLOConline?

Answer● It was first introduced to us by the Dean of our College. I joined because it
sounded interesting and I want to interact with people from other countries.
● I wanted to experience this kind of program and be able to share and learn.
● Get information from the international office at the university, and are interested
in joining a student exchange program.
● To get some information from students from all over the world regarding theirunderstandings about sustainability.
● Can share opinions with other country's students● My teacher say that I should participate in this activity for me to know more about
glocal sustainability● My interest about English and other culture.
● To know how to solve problems in local communities and globally● I participated in this activity because I wanted to acquire the ability to think about
local and global sustainability. In addition, this class allows students tocollaborate with students from other countries. This point was attractive to me.
● Because i want to know what social innovation was all about and acquire
knowledge too● I wanted to make friends.
● I feel that I need to collaborate with fellow students from various countries to findthe best solutions to existing problems both on a regional and global scale.
● My curiosity on what the program is like made me join SIGLOC. Also, I reallywant to experience interacting with people from different countries.
● To take this opportunity of becoming one of the social innovators who will solve
social and environmental issues in the community.
● Because I'm curious about Japanese culture and actually never had a good
conversation with them. Most of the japanese people I met couldn't speak fluent
english and most are even afraid to try (even in world championships like Harvard
world MUN in Tokyo). I want to know them personally, understanding their wayof thinking, values, norms. I also want to gained new friends, not just from japan
but from all over the world.
● I was interested in SDGs, but my university has not offered the class related to
SDGs, so I thought SIGLOC is the best opportunity to study SDGs or local
sustainability and global sustainability.
● I wanted to broaden my knowledge on social innovative issues● I want to get more experience by joining any programs in University. Also, I
wanna make friends with the participants.
● I was selected by my University to participate in the program● Website of SGLOC● Our college dean introduced SIGLOC-Online to us and encourage me and myclassmates to join the program.

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● Recommendation● Just interested in.
● I decided to participate in siglog programme because I was impressed by siglog
purpose to help the world with innovation and global sustainability.
● First, I am currently on a long semester break, and thus, I thought joining
SIGLOC-online could kill time. Second, I like culture exchange events, where wecan discuss an issue with different perspectives among the participants. Also, myfaculty is related to Japan. However, due to COVID-19, we do not have the chance
to visit Japan or attend the exchange student program.
● One of the the lectures at my school inspired me when he shared with me how
different he related, analysed and understand global and local issues. I wanted tolearn more
● To explore global sustainability● Curiosity● Because I think it is fun and interesting to join this kind of activity especially thisis a global event where I can meet different people and different perspective at
the same time and the knowledge that can be acquired is also interesting.
● We got a recommendation from our instructor/advisor to participate in the
SIGLOC but the idea of working together and getting along with other people
from different countries was extremely appealing to me already.
2. What did you
expect to learn
from SIGLOConline program
initially?

● I expected to learn about global sustainability issues and possible solutions to the
problems. Yes the 9th SIGLOC-online met my expectations.
● I expected to meet people who have different cultural background with me andlearn from each other. Yes, SIGLOC was able to meet my expectations.
● My expectation is to get to know people from various countries, and to understandmore about the relevance of sustainable development and social conditions inIndonesia.
● I expected more open discussions through everyone from this program, notspending 80% of the time doing individual works and spent time by myself. So,
the 9th SIGLOC-online DID NOT meet my expectations mostly.
● can get a lot of view point, yes● Yes, the 9th SIGLOC-online meet my expectations. Because my expectation inthis program is to understand the things about sustainability● Chance to interact with other country students● Yes it did● At first, I didn't expect the corona to be so bad, so I wanted to experience field
activities with international students and wood yarn production in Hannan City.
Even after this class became an online class, I was able to interact with students
from other countries, which was a great experience.
● Enlighting and it was● I expected to cooperate with other students. Yes, it does.
● Actually, I hope that there will be real action that we can take after we can find asolution to the existing problem so that it won't just be wishful thinking.
● I expected SIGLOC to be a platform that would allow students from different
countries to discuss societal and global issues. Truly, this program achieved its
goal for its participants.
● I'm not really sure at first, but I expected that the lessons will focus on dealing
with problems on the field/course that we are currently pursuing specifically on
our college class (e.g. problems and dangers of seafarers etc.) since I'm a maritime
navigation student.
● At first I expect the program to be hard to doas it mostly asynchronous, however
the asynchronous model actually become best model to make discussion. I also
thought at first that most of the team managers would be shy, but later I foundHibiki that has a great leadership, friendly Leiho and also enjoyed learning

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Theme

3. What did you
find the themeof 9th SIGLOC(SDGs: Social
Innovation inyour local
community
toward solving
global issues)?

together with Noka.
I thought SIGLOC has teacher's lectures or class. On the other hand, I could
communicate with other participants to discuss sustainability.
Yes
Yes! I am able to learn a lot of things in terms of the given topics, to think as
Glocal, and also to make a lot of friends from other countries.
I expected it to be diverse. it definitely met my expectations
Interaction and cooperation with foreign students
I expect to learn a lot from the program and yes, the 9th SIGLOC-Online meet
my expectations.
Definitely! I was able to get to know students from other universities and I had somuch fun working with them.
It was a little different from the one I expected. I thought we tackle same problem.
I expected to find the solution for global challenge and know more people as wellas culture from other countries. It was so much more than I expected since I
discover a lot of things I did not know. I learn more and get a deep understandabout both global and local sustainability. Additionally, I made a lot of new
friends from all over the world and build a great network with them..
I expect more online meeting discussions on the issues where we cancommunicate with each other, not just look at the computer. I was a bit
disappointed with this. However, I have learned a lot in the SIGLOC-online,
which things that I never thought of before.
It was extremely beyond my expectations. It has aroused my desire to learn moreYes
I was satisfied with what SIGLOC-online has given me, it was overall a newexperience and I wasn't expecting it to be something grand and connecting.
I expected that will conduct fun activity. I also expected that i could meet friends
from different countries and eventually we can meet them in person. This actually
meet all my expectation.
Generally yes, but for me personally. I was expecting a bit more interaction withthe other members but over all SIGLOC performed and facilitated the class well.

● I found the theme to be very relevant in the Philippines as there are plenty ofsocial issues that need creative solutions. The innovations by foreign people areindeed effective to solving issues if they are implemented.
● Regarding the importance of fulfilling sustainable development in every country.
● The relation between local developemnt and issue-solving● how to find the solutions in the world● I found out that every issues or problems can be solve if the members in the local
community will interact and help each other to addressed the global issues.
● Depopulation● I found it so interesting and helpful● Although I was not able to do field research, I was able to gain some perspectives
from overseas students through SIGLOC.
● It was interesting● I found that it is important to connect local people and consider the environment.
● I found that there are actually a lot of social problems that we face in various
countries. Luckily, the participants of this program are great people who are able
to come up with creative ideas to solve these problems.
● I believe that the theme was great as each individual will evaluate their respective
communities and other students will put comments and suggestions regarding theissue. This gives an opportunity for us to think outside the box and consider otherperspectives.
● The theme of 9th SIGLOC (SDGs) best describes the proposal for case in thecommunity to address issues such as difficulties in waste management and

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Activities
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poverty, and formulating new ideas and ways of solutions to improvesustainability and innovate local community to become more sustainable and beable to contribute global improvements.
This issue has been talked a lot in Indonesia, as the same as japan Indonesia has
a very communal system. My major sociology has made it a perfect combination
to learn this subject and I even get supported by my lecturers at University ofIndonesia. Previously I have learned how China tackled the SDG usingdevelopmentalism in summer school but later I found that using local community
would be more relatable to solve social problems in Indonesia
I found how to connect local community issue to global issues.
Yes I did
Taking care of our environment by cleaning and doing communal services thatcan lead to increasing of Civic pride within my local community.
I have found it to be important. It develops ones understanding of other culturalissues and practices and also makes us aware of our interdependency for global
sustainability
I have learned that the youth are the key in thinking innovative ways in their local
community towards solving global issues.
Very Interesting
I thought it was very nice.
There is a link between local social issues the global sustainability. Sustainability
is not only focused on environmental issues, but it is related to us and theeconomy. And a local social issue can affect global sustainability in the long run.
Thus, the program should provide a solution involving the community,
stakeholders, and government.
I've learned how I can initiate solutions to my community at grass root level
It was niceFrom our School's International Linkages FB Page
A very important issue to tackle. This theme taught me that doing small is better
than doing nothing. This is a great eye opener that even in the midst of thepandemic we can still change and help the local community and as well as help
to solving global problems
I think its very precise and accurate. I does not require further explanations andthat usually anyone can already get an idea of what the theme is emphasizing or
encouraging its participants.

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Program
length

5. Choose the most appropriate one for the program length (including weekend activities).

Preferable
month of theyear

6. Choose the convenient month(s) for the students in your school to participate in this kind of program.
Please check the appropriate answer for each month.

OnlineProgram &ICT

7. What kind of applications did you use for communicating with your group/team?

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8. Give somecomments onwhat wasdifficult and/or
needs to be
improved
regarding thecommunication
environment andsoftwareapplications thatwere used in the
program.

● It was my first time using Canvas. It was somewhat not as convenient when it
comes to assignments as there is a need to click on many buttons.
● The time difference made it difficult but other than that everything's fine● Sometimes notifications don't appear making it difficult for continuous
communication.
● The overall down-falls have been discussed earlier, but the most obviouse one isthat there are too many required individual works that due too frequently. And theteachers are not leaving comments.
● I think the communication environment and software applications that is being
used in the program is good.
● Difficulty is that understanding other students' English, cause we have direct
based on mother tang(non native)● Everything was perfect● I had no trouble with it.
● Canvas was a challenge at first especially when submitting my first assignment.
It would be better if students are given orientations on how to use it● I think to communicate in real time, we need a group in a chat application (suchas whatsapp, line, telegram, etc.) so that no participant is left out of information● I have no problem regarding applications used in the program. However, I noticed
that some students were not able to make their tasks on time. I suggest toannounce in slack whenever activities are posted in canvas. In that way, students
will be reminded to do the tasks as scheduled.
● The communication environment and software applications are all convenient to
use if the internet connection of both communicators is always stable.
● I didn't had any major difficulty, but I have trouble signing in to my Canvas app
on my iPhone. I also found out that canvas mobile website is quite hard tonavigate, so I always used my laptop.
● The applications were easy to install and use● For me, nothing seems to be a problem● duration to answer assignments was very limited● Some students don't have stable Internet connections and we have difficulties indoing Zoom meeting.
● As to the communication environment, the students must be participative andresponsive on the reminders that were given to them despite the time differences
and busy schedules. The software applications that were used in the program are
efficient in communicating with the participants.
● The only difficulty that I found during the programme is the difference of timezone which make us difficult to catch up on time and communicate with othermembers.
● I have a great experience with this.
● The internet iny country is very slow. Hence I was not able to attend some classes
or discussions with my team members on time. I think the software applications
that were used are okay
● For the software applications, I think slack and zoom is fine. It is relatively easy
to access and certain features such as screen sharing are easy to locate. For thecommunication environment, there was only a slight obstacle to overcome withthe language barrier since everyone generally can speak English to further convey
their opinions. In addition I think adding more time and opportunities to interact
more would be very beneficial especially in the team building phase.

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compared toparticipating inan actual studyabroad
program/training?

● Pros - Accessible, More Free Time and Flexibility, Less Expensive (Cost of
Living are not a problem anymore) Cons - Less Intensive, Lesser Interaction with
New People● I think it would be more meaningful to have it face to face meeting people anddiscussing● More time that can be adjusted to other activities. It's just, a bit more difficult interms of communication.
● I don't think there are any barriers for communications if people got time andtechnology to do it.
● can participate anywhere● Pros: It build independence Cons: Some participants might struggle with so muchforced independence● We don't have to spend a lot of money. But we can't experience actual
environment surrounded by other language.
● It is fast and reliable● Regarding the advantage points, we can save money, and learning online is a low
psychological hurdle to participate in SIGLOC. On the other hands, regarding
negative points, there are few chances to speak in English compared to studyabroad program. Also, we cannot hold field activity and cannot feel theatmosphere there.
● Online studying has more work compared to participating. Information is moreclear while participating than learning online● It is easy to connect a lot of country, but it is difficult to contact with because oftime lag.
● Pros: eliminating space and time limits, flexible, no need to spend too muchmoney. Disadvantages: difficult to communicate for a long time, not all of them
have adequate internet access, less memorable experience compared to directlyin Japan (for example)● The advantage of learning online is that you can participate in a program like thiswhile taking your regular classes at your university. In my case, I was able tojuggle both my university works and my tasks in SIGLOC. The cons here is thatyou can't really meet your groupmates and discuss things in person.
● The advantages of having an online learning environment are to help students tobecome self-reliant and independent to his/her works individually, and the cost of
fares to travel will be unnecessary. On the other hand, the advantages of having
an actual study-abroad program/training will create rooms for the social
innovators to sincerely interact and communicate with each other face to face, andhelp each other to work as a team.
● I find that with the event being held online, I could do so many things at once.
For example as of now I take college classes regularly, publishing my book andstill have the time to play my games and even chatted with my new sigloc friends
on slack and line. I would never be able to do this if it was being held offline inJapan. However, I find it hard to connect with them as I wouldn't able to talk tothem face to face. The cultural exchange is also very minimal during the event.
To mitigate this issue I usually talked with them after the event ended.
● Pros; I can participate in Japan's University class in Taiwan. Cons; Some ofparticipants never reply my question.
● Pron: flexible Con: online learning does not promote physical interaction● pros: We don't need to use a lot of money to study-abroad cons: Communicatingis hard due to online learning and different time-zone● Pros is that one can access the program anywhere any time but Cons is that someplaces other than a lecture room will result into lack of concentration● pros: Students from various countries can join at once./ cons: lack of face-to-facecommunication● Pros: The participants can do their tasks anytime they want within the given

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deadline Cons: Their is a lack of interaction among the participants and some are
not cooperative.
In actual study you could really feel the essence of the program, unlike learning
online that you're only imagining things.
If online, we can do tasks any time we like, but less interaction with othermembers.
The pros and cons of learning owling and participating in an actual study-abroad
program are: Pros - avoid spreading virus - less time consuming on transportation- can work from anywhere Cons - it's not as effective as actual study - lack ofactivities and activeness from participants - participate cannot catch up on time don't have a good connection between each members
The pros are that the cost can be lower as we only need to stay at home andcommunicate with each other using the software. However, as in online learning,some people tend to keep silent all the time. Also, the time zones will affect us as
well.
When the internet is bad,you miss out on classes . Online classes help you withtime management
Pros it was excellent, Cons different time zone
Online exchange program: Pros: -Unexpensive -Able to participate comfortably
at home -Doesn't have to go to a certain place for team meet ups Cons: -Somestudents have difficulty with internet connections -Some students have different
time frame and can not participate in synchronous meetings -Not all students
check their Slack accounts
The time difference is very big difference then the internet connection is also a
problems to some like me.
PROS AND CONS OF LEARNING ONLINE: PROS: *Convenient Timing.
*Globally accessible *Saves money *Can watch recorded lectures again *Can
have classes anywhere you go as along as there is internet CONS: *Some might
not have access to computers or gadgets in general *Technology Issues *Lack ofsocializing *Not very engaging (sometimes) *Requires Internet
You cannot reach to some teammembers to proceed the teamwork.
My connection sometimes is unstable and I can't hear the speaker
Location due to network problems
Network was bad
I have had difficulty accessing signals since September 19, 2021, where there wasan incident of damage to the underwater fiber optic cable used for IndiHome andTelkomsel internet access. As a result, this event became a trend in Indonesia dueto the slowdown in internet access on a national scale.
intentional throttling of internet connection speed, and unscheduled cutting ofinternet.
I lack ICT tool such as computer/laptop only depended on a mobile device of
which I had difficulties to share the screen during break out presentation
Internet speeds sometimes was very slow
Unstable internet connection
There are days were we really had bad internet connection.
The difficulty in my ICT environment is the internet speed is slow and unstable.
The network is horrible in most parts of my country
I did not have internet problem
slow connection and lagging
For me personally, random blackouts in my country sometimes affect my ability
to join online meetings.

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Part 3: Sessions
Category
Session 1

Question
1. How are yousatisfied withoverall work on
Session 1(Asynchronous
Debate) ?
(5 is the highest.)

Answer

2. Givecomments on thetasks and volumeof Session 1.

● The task was fun as I love debating. Tackling ideas of others and finding
vulnerabilities are key to finding effective solutions.
● It was okay because references are given to us● I enjoy constructive debate.
● It's accepptable, but the given time to complete is too short.
● can learn about sustainability● I am very happy of the asynchronous debate because I know more learnings frommy opponent● good● It was good and enjoyable● I could get some ideas from students from other countries.
● Tasks one was one that enabled me to have interest and made me want to learn
more.
● It's good.
● Interesting because we can argue with other participants asynchronously.
● Session 1 is actually good as this gives us the background knowledge on what weare about to talk for the coming activities● Exchanging refutes on the debate helps us to realize new ideas that we haven't
thought of.
● It make me able to debate without the time constraint● They were moderate volume.
● Good in the sense that others had to learn about me and my country● It was pretty clear and simple, we just need to read lot of articles● The tasks where achievable and the volume was manageable● It was not too hard, and the good point was that we could exchange our opinions.
● The tasks in Session 1 is effective in making the participants think thoroughly
regarding the given topic and were able to see the insight of their pair in thedebate.
● Fine.
● Task in session 1 is so much fun. I really enjoyed the debate part.
● I like the debate session, but I have a terrible experience on this when my partner
submits the works to my late at night.
● I've learned about other people's perception on global sustainability. I learned
about the pros and cons that I don't know about● Good i found a friend● The debate was very challenging because I tend to express myself more when it
comes to sychronous debates.
● I need some time to absorb the information given and the task on what to do● I came to a realization that local industries can also introduce global
sustainability. This was explained to me very well by my friend Yuto.

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4. Givecomments on thetasks and volumeof Session 2.

● Identifying social issues are really essential. One might not really understand theseverity of local and social issues unless they dig in to it. Now I realized theimportance of being socially conscious.
● The tasks are great and we had enough time to complete it.
● I get a lot of input, from research results and input from discussion partners.
● Too much work, and I'm not getting effective and on-time feed-backs● can find the different view points● Making the picture book is a little bit hard because I have online class in our
university but I think the activity is so good for us to share our knowledge on how
the issues in our community can affect the sustainability and how to solve thisissues.
● It was so helpful and interesting by learning more from my colleagues● This was a great chance to think my community.
● Its was interesting coming up with the picture book
● Very interesting because we can find out what local problems exist in othercountries.
● This activity actually widened our perspectives. The tasks might be time
consuming but it is worth it. I believe that improvement does not come so easily.
● I somehow understand and be able to identify a specific issue and formulate
solutions in my local community where I discussed on my last proposal withdifferent contexts.
● It's very easy to do yet it requires a deep critical thinking skills to solve the issue,
I love on how I as the student could learn by myself to find, analyze and also
formulate new solutions without a lecturer directing● They were moderate volume.
● Good it's promote team work
● Able to exchange ideas within the team members● The tasks where achievable and the volume was manageable● Although we were divided into teams, almost all the tasks were individual andwe had little time to cooperate with each other. Indeed I did cooperate with otherteam members by sharing information and checking the progresses, but it would
be better if we had more collaborative tasks. For example: each team make one
presentation and present it by all the members.
● The tasks in Session 2 are effective in making the participants think of ways andproposal to improve the sustainability of their local community through a picturebook.
● I love the part that each team member share their situation through their picture
book. That help me to understand their situation a lot more.
● I like this session where we can explore our own country's social issues and viewother countries' social issues. Just the due date is short.
● My view was very narrow. I appreciate some of the students like Ain who gave
their views that are very attainable● I was able to dwelve further to our local cummunity and select a social issue.
● It is good that this gives me more knowledge and connections to others and know
more about the local community that I lived in.
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own form of social issues and that made also better comprehend the current issues
my country is facing as I continue with the task.
5. How are yousatisfied withoverall work on
Session 3(Globalsustainability
and local
community) ?
(5 is the highest.)
6. Givecomments on thetasks and volumeof Session 3.

● Generating ideas on how to solve sustainability issues took brain power. But it
became easier with the help of other's ideas. This goes to show that teamwork
goes a long way.
● It was kinda difficult for me because I have an ongoing class.
● I know many interesting facts about sustainable development in my city, and invarious parts of the world.
● Too much work, and I'm not getting effective and on-time feed-backs● can think about solutions from different point of view before● Thank you for the tasks in Session 3 I can interact comfortably in my teammates● It has helped me how to solve problems in local communities● We had not thought my community from local and global sustainability, so it wasa great experience.
● I was able to look at issues affecting my community and been a le to suggest
solutins● Made me understand about problems on a local to global scale.
● I am totally fine with the tasks on session 3 because I find it necessary for us toconsider other people's ideas and implement it on our own issues.
● I was able to finish my picture book that includes a new proposal that explains
the ways of achieving sustainability in my local community and to contribute on
global environmental sustainability.
● They were moderate volume.
● Excellent this brings about creativity in an individual person to come up
proposals to solve problems in the community● During presentation, I get to know the issue in depth and learn from theirperspective in solving it.
● Volumes increased and some times this put pressure on doing the tasks in time
● The tasks should be more collaborative● The tasks in Session 3 paves the way for the participants to interact with eachother.
● In session 3, the way that each member giving comments to each other are really
helpful.
● I have a great experience with this.
● I understand that sometimes the local community can also be sustainable even
without the global chain.
● I was able to point out the global anf local sustainability of the issue I am working
with.
● An eye opener to since this require critical thinking skills since there many
aspects that must be considered along side with making solutions to the social
issue that can be interconnect to the sustainability.
● I've learned that the local industry can also serve as an alternative or even a
primary way in achieving global sustainability.

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7. How effective
was theinteraction withother participants
to complete eachtask?
(5 is the highest.)

8. Givecomments on theinteraction withother participants
to process
sessions.

● While some of them did not submit on time, it was fine as I was able to actuallylearn a lot from their ideas.
● The interaction is not that good due to the time difference● Some participants may be busy so they are often late in replying and completing
assignments.
● Some of the team-members never attended the team discussion or very late togive comments.
● can have many interesting comments● So smooth even if sometimes the language barriers occur● I got to know more about the picture book and and the meaning● This is because we Japanese have the same viewpoints, so perspectives fromstudents overseas is very precious for us.
● They were able to help me were i wasnt clear● Less effective because not all members respond● My team members are very cooperative and they finished their tasks on time.
Also, we communicate pretty well.
● Some information of the works of other participants are not clear and might leadto misunderstanding.
● Because of the time differences it's quite hard to have an interaction with someof the students● I think it was better that we should make a rule that we must check slack at least
once in a day.
● Due to time difference, it was had to come up with specific time during culturalactivities● Can be hard sometimes, due to different time-zone● It was interesting to learn about other peoples cultures and practices● Some students were so busy with their study in their university and some of themhardly replied to any comments or questions.
● The groupmates within the team were interactive and are considerate of the timedifferences and schedules of the other members.
● Each member in my team take their full responsibility to complete as well as help
each other to complete their tasks. Even they couldn't catch up on time due tosome inconvenience but they tried their best to make.
● I had a great experience with this, just a bit frustrated in session 1.
● The contributions and comments of participants has been great. Am amazed at
how much other students know
● Suggestions of other participants was very helpful for me to move forward when
I'm stuck with only my perspective. Other members' perspective was a good
opportunity for me to enhance the scope of my ideas.
● All are good because they very helpful and kind to one another and especiallythey are very patient.
● It was very effective, this is one of the reasons why I would suggest the SIGLOConline program to further give its participants more opportunities of interactingwith each other. Ideas can be effectively conveyed since groups can all assist eachother if certain tasks proves to be a challenge for them to comprehend.

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responsibility
and role of teammanagers.

Teaching
Staff &
Instructions● The team managers were really responsible and caring. I am thankful to be partof an amazing team.
● The role of the team manager is just appropriate● Very proactive and helpful.
● She did think about team members well
● It was so effectively● Fortunately, our team members were very cooperative, but one group was not. If
you encounter a case like this, it might be better to have a sub-leader. However,I also believe that this should be avoided as much as possible. I also believe that
this should be avoided as much as possible because it leads to the distribution of
responsibilities and prevents the team manager from exercising leadership.
● They are supposed to work together with others● It is difficult for me.
● Good, he moves and directs the team well
● having team managers is good because they are the ones who keep the teamworking. They initiate on what we have to do and reminds us of the group task.
● The team managers have done a good work, especially Hibiki from Team A.
● I give a high praise to Hibiki, Noka, Leiho, Sora and Yuto. Like the staffs, they
truly cared about the participants so they'll go out of their way to help. They are
not just team managers, but also everybody's friends during and even after the
event.
● LEIHO did the best work.
● handled their roles very well
● It was hard to deal with all the members online, without knowing each other's
face and situation.
● The team manager of Team C is responsible and is considerate of the timedifferences and schedules of all the members.
● Responsible enough.
● My team manager did her job very well. Especially, I do appreciate her hard workand her ful responsibility.
● I like my team manager and he did a great job.
● They have been very effective all through the program.
● Our team manager was able to help us and guid us throughout the activity.
● They are responsible and caring to the members and i like how they treated us● The team managers responsibility or role is to try and encourage its members towork together as a single unit while also identifying and utilizing every
individuals strengths and weaknesses in the hopes of accomplishing task in an
efficient way. In the case with our team managers, I believe that they did a good
job at handling their members despite everyone having a difference in time andwith bad internet quality.

10. Did you haveclear instructions
for each session?
(i.e. CANVAS
modules)(5 is the highest.)

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from teaching
staff?
(5 is the highest.)

12. Givecomments on
interaction withand instructions
from teaching
staff.

● The instructors and teaching staff are really kind and they are very
accommodating to issues we encounter, may it be on the activities, or on personal
issues.
● The teaching staff were approachable● Very kind and responsive.
● I've recied zero feedbacks for each of my works from any teacher since thesection 2 started● They can solve my problem about confrict● We appreciate you all ma'am and sir for guiding us participants always● I really appreciate your hard work to support us. Because of your hard work , wecould learn well and enjoyed this program.
● The interaction and instructions was very nice and perfectly arranged● Teaching staff's instruction was so clear that there was no problem.
● When i was not clear or need help they were able to help me● They help me a lot.
● They are very helpful and provide solutions● Teaching staff are very considerate and they value every students' opinion.
● They have done great job upon facilitating and directing the participants to work.
● The interactions are excellent, for the instructions I felt that it could be madeclearer as I see some students picture book are having different format sosometimes I don't know which is the correct one● Teacher helped me when some of members do not do assignment. It was so
helpful. (Thank you!)● Very supportive and always responded to my query● They're all friendly and very good in providing materials and examples where we
can refer to in the Google Drive● The teaching staff are very hands on when it comes to the giving of instructions
and they accommodate the questions kindly. They also give reminders about thesubmission of tasks.
● Detailed.
● Every instructor have a unique technique in their teaching and I get the
instructions from them easily.
● I have a great experience with this.
● The applications were almost failing me. But thanks to the teaching staff who
were there through out I managed to submit my work
● Doc Faller was able to assist us when we have clarifications about the program.
● All are clear and precise● As I go through tasks, I noticed that some assignments were a bit lacking in detailand that sometimes I get confused and jus try to read the whole sentence again
just to make sure. So I guess, I would suggest being a bit more specific with the
instructions. As for the Instructors, I think they did a good job with interacting
and actively assisting with my fellow SIGLOC classmates including myself as
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Part 4: Cultural Activities
Category
Satisfaction

Question
1. How are yousatisfied with
Cultural Activities
by ALL (My One
slide, Photoshowcase on slack
channel, Quiz on
slack channel,etc.)?
(5 is the highest.)

Answer(5 is the highest.)

3. How are yousatisfied withnaming your own
team and making
its logo?
(5 is the highest.)

Activities

4. Give yoursuggestions toimprove Cultural
Activities.

● It would be nice to have increased time to interact with others. Activities thatinvolving synchronous and virtual meetings would be really fun.
● Cooperation● More encourage all participants to contribute actively in the cultural session.
● I don't have any suggestions because for me it is fun and enjoyable● No comments but everything was good
● Since I was satisfied with it, I do not have ideas.
● Chose a time that is convenient for everyone and communicate about it in goodtime
● Everyone are working on their own individual assgnmnets, only very few ofthem are able to participate the activities, making this kind of thing meaningless or poorly effected.
● It is good to take longer time during introducing my one slide.
● Give students more interaction time like they will talk with each other in zoom
or whatever application that will allow them to video call.
● Proper time management and scheduling is important due to time difference
from different countries so that everyone will be able to participate on virtual
meetings.
● The students need more ice breaking, as most of them are still shy when thecultural activities are being held. Maybe use a team game like Kahoot before sothat they get to know each other first● I think it would be fun to meet people physically and lean about their culture● To specified a time for each teams, some teams are clashing with others

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holding their own activities because they hadn't enough time to plan.
● The Cultural Activities in the 9th SIGLOC-Online are enough to showcase thevarious culture of the participants. The only concern is the interaction of theparticipants wherein some did not send their entries in the activities.
● More online communication sessions can be held.
● We need more time. At the start of the program, this part should be introduced
so that we prepare● More time to the activity and more time to connect with each other because itis really fun to connect with them
● I really enjoyed all the Cultural Activities and that the only problem that I could
find was that the interactions with other students were limited especially in othergroups. To conclude, I personally think that it would be great if the program
implemented more live interactions with the others.

Part 5: Overall Reflection
Category
Gains

Question
1. How did you
realize your attitude
towards social
issues has changedin the past two
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I realized that I should be more socially conscious in order for me to see thesustainability issues both in my country and outside of it.
I realized hat I still need to learn a lot and be more attentive to my surroundings
I realize that real cooperation is needed by various parties, it cannot just rely on
the government.
can think globally
I realize now that I wan to solve social issues here in my local community
I thought more carefully about sustainability than I ever had.
It was good
Through SIGLOC I can look at things from various perspectives like local andglobal.
I can now see thongs on a practical aspect
I became to want to know more about the local.
I realized because I had been enlightened by the various points of view thatexisted.
I just realized that my knowledge and awareness towards social issues havegrown when I answered the post self-evaluation. I was amazed that I was able
to check the "excellent" mark. I'm quiet proud of myself to improve those
aspects in just two weeks. Thank you so much, SIGLOC!
I started to realize the change of mindset and building glocal attitudes when I
learned and started to understand basic concepts of sustainability.
I believe that solving social issues doesn't need to be something grand, costly
or even complicated. It could be as easy as gathring the community together,having a discussion and formulate and execute the solution together
It was a good opportunity for me to think about social issues, and discussed
social issues with other country’s student.
Not really, I'm lacking of effective feedbacks. I only got chance to know otherpeople's country by chatting with when individually.
During session 3 activities
Good
I have become more aware on these issues even as I walk through the streets, I
am able to identify them more
I came to think issues from various perspectives, globally, locally and so on.
My attitude towards social issues has changed in the past two weeks because of
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contribute to the sustainability of either the local and global community.
Needs to be more participative in social issues.
I came to consider global and local sustainability.
I did realize that my attitude had change a lot towards social issues. I see theworld in different point of view and started to care so much more about thesustainability and environment.
I can think of the solution from the community perspective and how thecommunity plays a significant role. Government should not be the one who isconstantly being blamed. But the community should cooperate with thegovernment when there is policy has been established.
My way of thinking was very limited before I attended this class. I come froma developing country and solutions are not shared no have they come up withways in which local community can be sustainable. We are more concerned
about history and learning about courses that are not relevant. SIGLOC has
made me see that development is not just about the internet. Andrei
I was more aware about the topic.
I realized that it takes time and more brains to collaborate and come up withideas that can improve a local community.
I realize that there no perfect society. All has there own flaws. This makes me
think that we need to take step. Even little step can be converted into prgress
At first I was a bit carefree with regard to the social issues that a country faces.
But after all of this, I realized that the issues we all face should be taken
seriously because I found out that other countries also experience some of theinequalities, problems, and disasters that my fellow filipinos also face here in
the Philippines.
Social innovators to make a better community and a better world.
For the greater good
Extraordinary
enjoy learning
educative
Short term pain, long term gain (cause it was such a hard work to keep up every
day , honestly)
The program was very good and interesting which has made me learn morethingsThink globally, act locally.
Impressive
connect many peopleamazing!
Satisfying!
Becoming sustainable.
We searched for the Garden of Eden for long, yet with help of the community
we could make one at our own backyard
We have to consider social issue until we die.
Knowledge gained
We go Glocally
We need to take a global stance of sustainability
circular economy
An idea is not a solution to a problem unless it contributes to the sustainabilityof a community, no matter how unique and innovative it is.
Change come from within.
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Every problem has its solution, just a matter of efficiency.
The experience is extremely great. Life changing
Astonishing
To take an sustainable idea that seems abstract and turn it into a reality for all
the world's people.
● Eye opener● Overall, SIGLOC is very enjoyable and is worth participating.
3. What have you
gained fromSIGLOC-online？

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New friends. Made me think of what can I do to help my community.
Knowledge and friendshipmany view points
I learned that it is so important to addressed every issues to achieve sustainable
development
Critical thinking
Good communication with friends and improving social innovation
I got some viewpoints form short-term, long-term, local and global
sustainability
How to identify and provide or suggest solutions to issues
I have gained the importance of assertiveness.
understanding of social problems and their solutions. In addition, we alsoprioritize constructive criticism
I have gained confidence, wider perspectives, knowledge, and problem solving
skills.
Learning new experiences, knowledge, and the ways and solutions to contributefor my community's sustainability problems.
I learn to debate, discussed, analyzed and formulate the solutions to mycommunity's social problem. I also learn on how to understand, working
together and even cherish the differences of cultures and way of thinking ofeach people.
I found that both developing countries and developed countries have to think
about social issues.
Ways of coming up with new ideas solve problems in the community andglobally
able to get experience in learning a lot of things from other aspects within thelocal issue
More awareness on social issues
How to manage a team, Communicating with foreign students
I have gained more knowledge regarding my surroundings in a local and global
perspective.
Identify social issues, and try to propose things that would somehow solve it.
information search ability
I gained a lot of knowledge for both techatechnical and soft skills. I got so manyfriends and we have the very good connection.
How to solve a social issue from a local community perspective.
Knowledge. I intend to come up with more solutions that can be used in ourcommunity on various issues
Friends
From what I have learned in this program, I’m able to understand from othermembers’ perspectives based on their comments in the PictureBook. I get to
exchange ideas regarding the given topics, reflected on things about how I
would’ve done in their cases. I also get to broaden my knowledge about theissues in Japan and Malaysia.
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problems and solutions that we can contribute. I have also gained friends that
also share the same views as me.
Suggestions

4. Give yoursuggestions toimprove SIGLOConline ?

● More time to interact with people would be nice. Getting to really know eachother would be fun.
● The duration of the implementation should not be too tight, because honestly it
is rather difficult to adjust the various existing tasks. In addition, it is possible
to set different time for cultural implementation so that each participant can
actively participate in each event.
● Increase student engagement● No comments but everything was perfectly done
● Since I was satisfied with this program, I do not have ideas.
● Two weeks was short and work was alot look into making the program longer
and engage more sesaion on interaction with the staff and fellow students● Upload the task 2 days before the actual deadline so that participants can plan
their time ahead.
● more virtual meeting interactions with the participants will make it a more funexperience.
● We should make a rule that we must check canvas and slack, and reply teacher
and other student's comment.
● Promote physical interaction● More interactive communication with other participants● Social communication should be increased● I've seen lots of cases within my belonging team and some members from otherteam in general, that people are too busy to their individual works and their own
school works. The result is that people are not engaged as expected towards thegroup works and the event stuff. Individual assignments are taking too muchtime away from the interactive and discussion time, which people--including
me are expect to have more in this program. The teachers are not replying or
leaving comments to help us proceeding to the next assignmnets since thesection 2 started. Also, the profecciency of this program is questionable judge
on the partnership and outside resources we could acess. Seems this program isflying solo rather than having an effecing partnership with other related
institutions. I really hope you might take this issue to all related faculty
members and staffs of this program, cuz this is really affecting the result for thepeople and the outcome of this program. Thank you.
● In order to improve siglog to be more effective, in my opinion I can say that itshould be conduct in the actual way so participants can communicate with eachother more and be more active.
● We need to synchronise on the time difference● More participants and more time to interact with each other and constantsupport in making the activity cause sometimes we did not comprehend wellwhat to do means a support to teacher would be a great help
● Implement more live social interactions with every SIGLOC
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5. Any othercomments?

● I'm thankful for being part of this amazing activity. Thank you so much.
● Thank you so much for this opportunity.
● The curriculum design requres more examinations, and the teachers are notreally interacting with the students rather than making announcements andpassively resonding to the problems.
● Thank you for including me in this 9th SIGLOC online program, muchappreciated● I really really thank you teachers. !
● Thank you so much SIGLOC for this opportunity and learning!
● Thank you for this wonderful opportunity, It was really fun meeting new
foreign friends and I truly learned a lot from this and hoping that I can someday
too apply this knowledge for the betterment of my local community.
● Thank you Mr. Kazu, Ms. Nanae, Ms. Fuse, Ms. Chizuko and everyone that are
involved in making this sigloc successful, you're the best!
● Thank you for this 2 weeks!
● Overall, excellent I really enjoyed despite my personal challenges● Thank you very much to the teaching staff for leading and providing materials
to us. I enjoy meeting with all of the participants.
● It has opened up my mind to local sustainability issues● I have none.
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