1. Collaborative Online International Learning (coil)
Simone Hackett
Collaborative Online International Learning (coil)

2. Simone Hackett Simone Hackett
Over 10 years experience in Internationalisation of Higher Education
The Hague University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands
Head of Internationalisation, Faculty of Health, Nutrition and Sports
Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Coordinator & Trainer
Senior Lecturer (Sociology)
Member of The European Association for International Education (EAIE) Leadership

3. Virtual Exchange?
Virtual Exchange is a (umbrella) term used to describe "technology-enabled, sustained, people-to-people education programs” ( Virtual Exchange Collation) in which sustained communication and interaction takes place between individuals or groups who are geographically separated, with the support of educators and/or facilitators.
Also known as:
Telecollaboration
Virtual mobility
Online Intercultural Exchange
Globally Networked Learning
Exchange 2.0
Virtual Exchange (Erasmus +)
Collaborative Online International Learning (State University New York – Jon Rubin)

4. Defining Collaborative Online International Learning
July 2, 2019
Defining Collaborative Online International Learning
What is COIL?
Not a technology, but a new teaching and learning paradigm that develops intercultural competence across shared multi-cultural online learning environments.
A tool used to enhance internationalisation at home (IaH)
A teaching method/approach
Integrated into the curriculum at course level
It aims to enhance the intercultural competencies of students who might not otherwise have the opportunity to study abroad. 
Develops the skills students need to work in intercultural and virtual online teams.
A networked based learning approach
COIL distinguishes itself from other tools for by it’s networked way of working. You internationalise the curriculum but because you collaborate with a partner abroad: you’re bringing the international on campus by bringing in partners and students virtually. Other tools don’t require the networked and partners way of working.
Simone

5. July 2, 2019
COIL as a tool for
Only 22% of Dutch students go abroad - what about the remaining 78% ?
There is a need to internationalise the curriculum
21st Century skills: flexibility, creativity, communication, critical thinking> specifically part of curriculum and learning outcomes
Employability skills: what does a graduate need to be employable? (in the region, the country and internationally)
Relatively affordable, easy to implement, embed in programme & scale up
Partnering: strengthening existing partner network & expanding with GPN
Eva

6. July 2, 2019
Examples of COIL
Course: Media and Communication Project Class - Utrecht University of Applied Sciences &
State University New York New Patlz
Credits: 5 ECTS (Dutch) - 3 ECTS ( New York)
Set up: create teams: 2 Dutch students and 2 New York students
Get to know each other & the project: joint kick off and FB group
Scheduling:
Weekly synchronous classes (time difference -6) Lecturers had class time with their own students as well as 1 hour weekly synchronous for students
to work on assignment
(A)Synchronous work outside classroom
Synchronous wrap up: final presentation – winning team announced
Assignment: promotional video for concept of COIL- Students share their experiences of working (coiling) together from an American and Dutch perspective.
Final product:
Simone

7. Examples of COIL Other Examples
Assignments can be based on differences between cultures, attitudes and approaches e.g. concept of safety, facilities, healthcare, sports & fitness, research, teaching, communication, business etc.
Trends and developments: Aging population, Millennials, technology and the role of influencers, Shift of populations: urban vs rural
Note: It is Important that students work together on a deliverable/end product

8. Finding a Partner Use your departments network/ exchange partners
Use your contacts – network partners
SUNY COIL Global Network
Erasmus and Virtual Exchange
Unicollaboration
Example
When seeking a partner, what are some of the key criteria for their selection?
Equal Commitment
Shared course development
Differences in Institution cultures/organisation
Keeping an open mind

9. Partners: Is there a match?
Quick, Practical Questions to ask potential partner…….
How many students? And how many groups?
How many ECTS/credits?
What is the main focus or main goal of the course?
What kind of assignments would the students do together in your course?
How and where would you be able to fit in a COIL project into the main programme/course?

10. Once there is a match…. Retrieve key Information from your partner.
Contact Information
Time
Language
Course content
Assessment of Learning ( How will you do this? )
Issues of Technology
Institutional Cultures and Expectations
Administration and Institutional Support

11. Course Development Project scope What do we need to consider?
Course Building Blocks
Technology and tools
Student Experience – preparing your students
Icebreaker ideas

12. IT Matters Tools Resources Support
Social Media: facebook, whatsapp, instagram etc.
Skype, Zoom
Moodle
Sharepoint
Google docs
Resources
Support

13. Tips for successful collaboration
Arrange a face-to-face meeting with your faculty partner, if possible
Foster honesty and open communication
Get a real commitment from your partner and your college
Select curriculum/course/module and committed partner(s)
Aligning curriculum/course/module in content
Aligning curriculum/course/module in time
Design a coherent course outline and class schedule
Involved and Prepare students
Briefing students about new forms of learning
Envisage involvement of the students in the co-creation of the course
Engage students with icebreaker activities to get to know each other
Selecting common communication/learning tools ( in your dept/ with your partner abroad)
Assure appropriate facilities, incl. an optimal level of technical (IT) support
Test the technology
Provide the opportunity for critical reflection
Expect the unexpected!
Tips for successful collaboration

14. Networks & Resources SUNY COIL Centre: http://coil.suny.edu
Erasmus Virtual Exchange:
Uni-collaboration:
Virtual Exchange/ COIL staff training at The Hague University of Applied Sciences.
COIL conferences: International Virtual Exchange Conference (IVEC) October , 2019 Tacoma, WA,USA

15. QUESTIONS?
THANKS
sIMONE hACKETT