Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)
In order to contribute and thrive in today's world ODU students need a global education and an understanding of global citizenship. Study abroad is an ideal way to move towards this goal but is currently not a realistic option for many Monarchs. There is, however, an innovative, inexpensive, and convenient way all our students can experience global cultural perspectives in an academic setting: Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) connects students and faculty in different countries for collaborative projects and discussions as part of their coursework.
As part of an initiative to develop more COIL courses at ODU the Center for Global Engagement (CGE) and the Center for Faculty Development (CFD) invite interested faculty to apply for free enrollment in a part-time, three-week online SUNY workshop from March 7-25 called COIL Foundations.
How Can Faculty Get Involved?
If you are a faculty member interested in this opportunity, please complete this form:
COIL Workshop ApplicationFrom March 7 to 25, 2022, faculty can take a three-week online workshop called COIL Foundations offered by the SUNY COIL Center. This course costs $250 but CGE and CFD are offering a limited number of free places to ODU faculty.
The course requires about 2-4 hours per week, around 6-12 hours total. It's interactive as you engage with a live instructor and fellow members taking the course as well as pursue independent work. Upon completion of the course, you would be required to fill out a survey covering your experience and projected outcomes.
Additional Resources
SUNY COIL
The SUNY COIL Center has been working to promote and professionalize the practice of Collaborative Online International Learning and Virtual Exchange for more than 15 years.
- Visit coil.suny.edu
- Explore a self-guided Intro to COIL
- See the COIL Spotlight
- Find professional development workshops
ODU Center for Faculty Development
Want to know more about the COIL approach to teaching and learning? Watch this video of a panel discussion from ODU's Day of Teaching on Sept. 17, 2021.