Objective
Review COIL goals and benefits. Identify what you want students to achieve? Compare objectives with Program and Course Learning Outcomes. Seek Dean’s approval, negotiate SWF time to research and outline your COIL project.
About Coil
What is a COIL?
A COIL is an educational approach that connects students and faculty from different countries to collaborate on academic projects or discussions through online platforms. COIL integrates virtual exchange into existing courses, allowing students from different cultural and geographic backgrounds to engage in meaningful cross-cultural learning without the need to travel abroad.
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Find an international partner
Seek out institutions with shared academic interests and compatible courses. Ensure alignment in calendar, language, and technology. Existing connections and relationships offer the best avenue for success.
Develop a collaborative agreement
Send an invite to your chosen international partner. Share your availability and preferred video conferencing tool. Offer a clear outline of the COIL intent. Define objectives, potential roles and responsibilities. Set timelines with key milestones and deadlines.
Design the COIL curriculum
Align learning outcomes and course materials. Promote intercultural understanding. Develop collaborative activities. Determine assignments and project work.
Choose a communication platform(s)
Select tools for synchronous and asynchronous communication. Ensure students can access required technology and offer support.
Prepare your students
Engage in pre-COIL discussions and training. Clarify expectations for participation, communication, and behavior.
Implement the COIL project
Facilitate interactions between students. Create a structure for the interactions. Monitor and support student collaboration. Document the exchange.
Assess and evaluate
Assess and evaluate student experience and learning. Collect feedback from students and your international partner. Reflect on the feedback and identify areas for improvement. Analyze the effectiveness of the exchange.
Share your results and celebrate your succes
Organize presentations or exhibitions of student work. Share the outcomes of the COIL. Plan for sustainability. Identify elements that can be replicated in future COIL exchanges. Foster ongoing relationships with international partners.