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In first comparative activities (e.g., discussions), you can lay content-related foundations for later project work and also make the diversity of perspectives and approaches visible. Hence, the core of any COIL course is the collaborative work in mixed student groups, the exchange between learners and the creation of learning products. Here ...
Scaffolding of COIL Activities. Icebreaker. Learning together. Producing a shared project/ outcome. Reflection/debriefing. Getting to know each other; building personal connections; becoming familiar with technology. Students respond to a common reading or lecture; discuss asynchronously.
- What Is Coil?
- Initial Considerations
- Key Partnerships
- Coil-Specific Learning Outcomes
- Scaffolding Assignments
- Technology Tools and Best Practices
- Assessment
Collaborative Online International Learning, or COIL, is a pedagogy that is international, interactive, virtual, and engages a unique audience. Using various communication technologies, students from different countries complete shared assignments and projects, with faculty members from each country co-teaching and managing coursework. The term COI...
Some important considerations that need to be taken into account when planning a COIL course include: 1. Defining the modules or course components that can be COILed or conneced to an international partner’s course. 2. Logistical challenges: time zones, academic terms, number of partners. 3. Power imbalances: language ability, academic level, acces...
Partnerships are crucial to launching a successful COIL initiative, whether a single course or an institution-wide program. In addition to international collaborators, key supporters on your campus include colleagues from international programs, learning technologies, and your academic leadership. If you have not secured a partner yet, there are a ...
Given that COIL intends to add a global learning component to a course, this should be clearly reflected in the learning outcomes set for students. It is recommended that they incorporate themes such as perspective-taking, cultural self-awareness, and intercultural communication, all key components of global learning as defined by the AAC&U’s VALUE...
Typically, in a COIL partnership, activities between the two (or more) sides progress through the stages: 1. getting to know each other; 2. learning together; 3. producing a shared outcome; 4. reflection/ debriefing. Each stage can be made up of just one activity or several, and the duration can vary from a single day to several weeks, depending on...
A variety of online collaboration tools can be used in COIL courses. The rule of thumb is to keep it free and simple for participants on both sides. Here we list some of our favorites (note that some may have limits on free usage), as well as some tips developed by former UW instructor and COIL facilitator Greg Tuke from his Going Global blog: Vide...
The International Cross-Cultural Experiential Learning Evaluation Toolkit, developed by a team representing several SUNY institutions, compiles tools and resources to develop cross-cultural outcomes, create assignments leading to those outcomes, and assess outcomes achieved. The site includes practical assessment rubrics adapted from AAC&U VALUE ru...
Vahed and Rodriguez (2020) conducted a study to examine students' experiences with global learning in their collaborative COIL course and found that 93.8% of the students who participated in a COIL project strongly agreed or agreed that the project introduced them to a new perspective on culture and diversity. Cultural Diversity
Apr 25, 2024 · Online International Learning (COIL) is revolutionizing education by connecting classrooms worldwide and fostering global collaboration. This comprehensive guide explores the benefits, structure, and implementation process of COIL projects, as well as the challenges educators may face and how Class2Class.org can help overcome them.
Getting started with COIL. Full-time and part-time faculty across departments are encouraged to develop a COIL module to use in an existing course. Visit the BMCC COIL OpenLab site for guidance on finding a partner, COIL project examples, research and virtual exchange communities. You will also find guides to help you develop a COIL module with ...
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Work with your partner to determine learning objectives and co-design the COIL project. Determine the digital platform for the COIL project (Zoom, Google Drive, Whatsapp, blogs, etc.) Co-facilitate the COIL project through the synchronous or asynchronous collaboration of your students. Assess your own students in the COIL project.
