Forging Cross-Cultural and Global Connections With Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)

Virtual via Zoom

Date: Monday, May 13

Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Presenter: Shed Siliman (Teaching & Learning Specialist, CTRL), Luis Alvarado (Director/Learning Design OGPS, Office of Digital Learning and Strategy) & Nicholas Demayo (Senior Instructional Designer OGPS, Office of Digital Learning and Strategy)

COIL, or Collaborative Online International Learning, is a form of virtual exchange that pairs instructors and students with another course usually located in other countries to work together to complete a project. In this panel discussion, our first COIL faculty will share their experiences and insights. We are excited to share the parameters and possibilities of COIL with AU’s faculty and invite them to envision incorporating COIL in their teaching. 

Learning Outcomes

• Recognize the opportunities for holistic assessment of collaboration and intercultural communication skills afforded by virtual exchange experiences.
• Adopt COIL principles to increase students’ connection to and sense of belonging with other students around the world.