What is Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)?
The term COIL was coined in 2006 by Jon Rubin, who worked for the State University of New York (SUNY COIL Center).
According to Rubin (2021), “COIL utilizes the Internet to empower students and instructors around the world to develop curiosity, flexibility, and generosity in concert with their academic partners. This benefits two or more classrooms of collaborating students, usually located in different countries, who have had different life experiences. COIL is also a way for students and instructors to learn about their discipline from a new perspective and can be a method for engaging those with other experiences and perspectives about how this knowledge might be applied.”
COIL projects generally align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- SDG alignment is optional.
Get involved with COIL
COIL interest form
- Complete the COIL interest form if you would like to include a COIL project in your course.
COIL calendar
- Subscribe to the COIL Google calendar (UCA only) for information about academic speed dating (to help find a COIL partner) and COIL design workshops.
Distinguished COIL Fellow
- UCA created the special Distinguished COIL Fellow designation for faculty who have developed and implemented two or more COIL projects.
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Meet the Distinguished COIL Fellows.
Student COIL reflections
Global Classrooms
UCA joined the COIL Global Network to help faculty develop Global Classrooms. These classrooms allow students to increase their critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills while enhancing their global perspectives.
History of Global Classrooms
| UCA Professor | Course title(s) | CRN(s) | International partner | COIL topic | SDG(s) | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown, Riva | PRLS 4312: Multicultural Public Relations | 32507 | Maria Cristina Hernandez and Jorge Alberto Mosqueda, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico; Mike Pisani, Central Michigan University | Using Culture and Communication to Explore the Cocoa Industry | 12 | Spring 2025 |
| Freed, Allison | ELSE 4316: Instructional Strategies for Math & Science K-6 | 29170 | Dr. Benjamin Ambrosio, Le Havre Normandie University, France; Dr. Craig N. Refugio, Negros Oriental State University, Philippines | Math and Science Education within an international context. | 4 | Spring 2025 |
| Gardner, Adriian | COMM 1300: Principles of Communication | 30354 | Nicole Horáková, University of Ostrava, Czech Republic | United Nations Sustainable Development Goals | Spring 2025 | |
| Brown, Riva | PRLS 4312: Multicultural Public Relations | 22579 | Sandra Gudino Paredes, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico; Susan Mulei, Riara University, Kenya | Applying Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions in Education and Business Management | 16 | Fall 2024 |
| Duncan, Taine | FYS PHIL 1375: Fighting Mosquitos: Microagressions and Microaffirmations in Medicine | 27895 | Maria Di Muro, Andrés Bello Catholic University, Venezuela | Medical Ethics for Marginalized Communities | 3, 10 | Fall 2024 |
| Freed, Allison | ITEC 6301: Instructional Design Using Technology | 24867 | Dr. Celia O'Hagan, Stranmillis University College, Belfast, Northern Ireland | Design Thinking Process to Solve Problems in Curriculum, Schools, and Classrooms using Technology Integration | 4 | Fall 2024 |
| Lea, Cindy | HON 4310: Individual Rights | 23039 | Glenn Barenthin, Seneca College, Canada | Individual Rights and Freedoms | 16 | Fall 2024 |
| Nichols, Samira | CISA 6340: Simulation and Modeling in Data Analytics | 26945 | Marcos Georges, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas, Brazil | Monte Carlo simulation using Excel | Fall 2024 |
| UCA Professor | Course title(s) | CRN(s) | International partner | COIL topic | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duan, Huiqiong | ECON 4335: International Trade | 22870 | June Prieto, San Pedro College, Davao, Philippines | International Trade in Philippines and US | Fall 2023 |
| Duncan, Taine | PHIL 3343: Philosophy of Sex and Love | 27096 | Arvie Villegas, San Pedro College, Davao, Philippines | Gender Studies: An Intercultural Discussion on Ecological Feminism Between San Pedro College and University of Central Arkansas Students | Fall 2023 |
| Freed, Allison | ITEC 6301: Instructional Design Using Technology | 24867 | Dr. Celia O'Hagan, Stranmillis University College, Belfast, Northern Ireland | Design Thinking to Solve Problems in Education Settings | Fall 2023 |
| Horton, Leah | HONC 3310: Justice and Equity Honors Network USCH 2100: Leadership for the Common Good | 23032 26484 | Ana María Morales Jiménez, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico City, Mexico | Justice and Equity/Creative Design Process | Fall 2023 |
| Brown, Riva | PRLS 4312: Multicultural Public Relations | 32507 | Maria Cristina Hernandez and Nelly Ramírez Vásquez, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico; Mike Pisani, Central Michigan University | Using Culture and Communication to Explore the Cocoa Industry | Spring 2024 |
| Freed, Allison | ITEC 6341: Media Design and Development | 33126 | Carlos Andrés Hernández Alamillo, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico | Educational gaps around the knowledge and exploitation of novel technologies | Spring 2024 |
| Gardner, Adriian | COMM 1300: Principles of Communication | 30351 | Nicole Horáková, University of Ostrava, Czech Republic | The Cultural Iceberg | Spring 2024 |
| Harris, Crystal | ENGL 2370 Introduction to Fiction/ AFAM 2300 Topics in Africana Studies | 34843 | Gisele Manganelli Fernandes, Sao Paulo University, Brazil | Loving Literature | Spring 2024 |
| Mongno, Ruby L. | WRTG 1320: Academic Writing and Research | 22500 | Erika Erendira Zavala Lopez, Universidad del Caribe, Mexico | Cross Cultural Awareness with UN Goals | Spring 2024 |
| UCA Professor | Course title(s) | CRN(s) | International partner | COIL topic | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duan, Huiqiong | ECON 4335: International Trade | 22870 | Beatrice Maisori, United States University-Africa, Nairobi, Kenya | International Trade in Kenya and US | Fall 2022 |
| Duncan, Taine | PHIL 2360: Gender, Race, and Class | 26447 | Maria Di Muro, Andrés Bello Catholic University, Caracas, Venezuela | Feminine Figure in Antigone | Fall 2022 |
| Brown, Riva | PRLS 4312: Multicultural Public Relations | 32507 | Susan Mulei, Riara University, Nairobi, Kenya | Tea Steeped in Culture: Bringing a Cup of Kenya to Conway | Spring 2023 |
| Brown, Riva | PRLS 4308: Social Media Management | 22440 | Yuliia Dzikovska, Novovolynsk Electromechanical College, Ukraine | Ukraine & USA: Using Social Networks to Promote Rosa Talent | Spring 2023 |
| Duncan, Taine | PHIL 2360: Gender, Race, and Class | 34717 | Maria Di Muro, Andrés Bello Catholic University, Caracas, Venezuela | Feminine Figure in Antigone | Spring 2023 |
| Freed, Allison | ITEC 6380: Instructional Technology | 34514 | Dr. Celia O'Hagan, Stranmillis University College, Belfast, Northern Ireland | Technology Leadership in Global Educational Settings | Spring 2023 |
| Gardner, Adriian | COMM 1300: Principles of Communication | 30351 | Nicole Horáková, University of Ostrava, Czech Republic | Multicultural communication | Spring 2023 |
| Lea, Cindy | HONC 3310: Junior Seminar: Gender, Women, and Law | 31567 | Cinthia Ramirez, ITESO, The Jesuit University of Guadalajara, Mexico | Women Gender and the law | Spring 2023 |
| Snyder, Thomas | ECON 4380: Senior Seminar in Economics | 31380 | Phanice Ambusti, Riara University, Nairobi, Kenya | Indigenous Business Practices in Kenya | Spring 2023 |
| UCA Professor | Course title(s) | CRN(s) | International partner | COIL topic | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown, Riva | PRLS 4312: Multicultural Public Relations | 32507 | Quyen Nguyen, CESA-Colegio de Estudios Superiores de Administración Bogotá, Colombia | Going Glocal: Opening a specialty-drink company in another country | Spring 2022 |
| Gardner, Adriian | COMM 1300: Principles of Communication | 30351 | Nicole Horáková, University of Ostrava, Czech Republic | Multicultural Communication | Spring 2022 |
| Lea, Cindy | HONC 3310: Honors Seminar | 31567 | Cinthia Ramirez, Fernandez, Iteso University, Guadalajara, Mexico | Gender, Women and Law | Spring 2022 |
| Shires, Brent | MUSA 2V11:Horn MUSA 4V11:Horn MUSA 6V11:Horn | 29800 29808 | Ilir Kodhima, University of the Arts, Tirana, Albania | French Horn | Spring 2022 |
For more information
- Associate Vice President for Global Learning and Engagement
- Dr. Phillip Bailey
- phillipb@uca.edu
- 501-450-3262
- Global Learning Specialist
- Dr. Riva Brown
- rrbrown@uca.edu
- 501-450-3338