What is COIL?
A COIL project involves two or more faculty members from different universities that collaboratively develop a project to be completed by students in both classes. Students work together virtually to explore driving questions related to the course material and gain valuable teamwork skills and interdisciplinary and intercultural perspectives on the issues facing our world.
Resources
· The Guide to COIL Virtual Exchange (2023). E-book available at UFV Library.
· CO[I]L: Collaborative Online Indigenous Intercultural Learning. Teach Anywhere, North Island College Teaching and Learning Supports.
COIL Training at UFV
The TLC runs a COIL training program to support faculty members in any discipline to incorporate a collaborative, virtual global learning experience into their courses. With their international faculty partner, UFV faculty participate in virtual workshops that cover COIL project design and provide an opportunity to brainstorm ideas and receive feedback in an interdisciplinary community.
About the training
- The program consists of five 2-hour virtual sessions.
- You attend training with your international partner.
- You complete a COIL project plan that you can implement in your course.
- You receive tailored support for technology and project design and learn from your colleagues.
Commitments and benefits
- You do your COIL project twice after completing the workshops.
- You share your experience with other COIL colleagues.
- After your first COIL, you are eligible for a travel stipend from UFV international to support activities that build your COIL capacity.
How do I find a COIL partner?
TLC and UFV international can match you with an international faculty partner, or you can bring your own partner.
A few of our current partner institutions include:
- Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, Morocco
- Fraser Valley India, India
- University of Media, Arts, and Communication, Ghana
- University of the Free State, South Africa
- Australian Catholic University, Australia
- American University of Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
- American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- The Specialized School of Engineering, El Salvador