Bolt.abdulharis.ac.id, Makassar – The Asian Youth Forum (AYF) for the next coming year will be in 4 forum and cities.
AYF 28: Makassar and Sendai (Hybrid) 13-14. 20-21, 27-28 January 2024
AYF 29: Turkiye
AYF 30: Barru – Indonesia
AYF 31: Sendai, Japan
Details will come soon and could refer to https://boltoutreach.org.
Bolt.abdulharis.ac.id, Sinjai – After the upacara in celebrating Independence Day of Republic Indonesia, 17th August 2023. BOLT President, Prof. Dr. Peter John Wanner, deliver a short introduction about BOLT, AYF, and TUIIS.
The program namely NGOPI (Ngobrol Pendidikan Islam), The Ministry of Religious Affairs, Kabupaten Sinjai, Tuedsay, 17 August 2023. The participants from madrasah, teacher, and supervisors.
The Ministry of Religious Affairs, Kabupaten Sinjai, Chairperson, H. Jamaris, S.Ag., MH., already welcome the BOLT and STIA Abdul Haris during dinner meeting and his kindness to extend the information of BOLT and STIA Abdul Haris to teachers, and supervisors.
Ismail Suardi Wekke, Chair Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Administrasi (STIA) Abdul Haris, Makassar, states that this opportunity to extend community service. STIA Abdul Haris offer the teacher and supervisor to cooperate in the area of learning and teaching.
Bolt.unmuhbarru.ac.id, Barru – Welcome to BOLT (Balsamo Outreach for Learning and Teaching). Balsamo Outreach for Learning and Teaching (BOLT) is an international organization dedicated to the professional development of educators and the enhancement of global academic collaboration. Its core mission is to provide relevant and practical teacher training seminars and workshops rooted in current educational theories.
A notable feature of BOLT’s approach is its model of content-based instruction using English, which helps participants improve their pedagogical skills while simultaneously developing their English communication abilities in an academic context. BOLT actively works with universities and educational institutions, often in Southeast Asia, to deliver these impactful training experiences.
BOLT’s primary activities focus on creating platforms for academic exchange and capacity building, started collaborating with partners like the Konsorsium Perguruan Tinggi dan Cendekiawan Nusantara (KPTCN). These initiatives often take the form of international events such as Summer Schools and the Asian Youth Forum (AYF). These collaborative programs bring together students, faculty, and experts from multiple countries—including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Japan—to engage in interdisciplinary studies, research, and cultural exchange.
Through these forums, BOLT aims to cultivate future leaders with a holistic understanding of global challenges, preparing them for cross-border collaboration and innovative problem-solving. The organization’s programs emphasize not only academic and professional competence but also the development of essential soft skills and a global mindset. For instance, through their involvement in international summer schools, participants are exposed to topics like renewable energy, digitalization, and even the enhancement of mental health and global competence.
By fostering interaction with leading experts and providing practical applications, BOLT equips educators and students to apply advanced research and theory to their practice. This focus on practical, global-facing development solidifies BOLT’s role as a catalyst for meaningful, sustained improvement in teaching and learning across diverse educational landscapes.