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COIL

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.

 

Distinguished COIL Fellow

UCA created the special Distinguished COIL Fellow designation for faculty who have developed and implemented two or more COIL projects.

Meet the Distinguished COIL Fellows.

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.

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 partnerTopic for COIL projectSemester
Brown, RivaPRLS 4312:
Multicultural Public Relations		32507Quyen Nguyen,
CESA-Colegio de Estudios Superiores de Administración
Bogotá, Colombia
Going Glocal: Opening a specialty-drink company in another countrySpring 2022
Gardner, AdriianCOMM 1300: Principles of Communication30351Nicole Horáková, University of Ostrava, Czech Republic Multicultural CommunicationSpring 2022
Lea, CindyHONC 3310: Honors Seminar 31567Cinthia Ramirez, Fernandez, Iteso University, Guadalajara, MexicoGender, Women and LawSpring 2022
Okoli, K. Adele FREN 3315: Issues of Cultural Identity in the Francophone World
FREN 3303: Adv. Grammar & Comp. II		33933
33934		Georges Gnakpa, International University of Grand Bassam, Côte d’IvoireAfricana Literature and Culture

Spring 2022
Shires, BrentMUSA 2V11:Horn
MUSA 4V11:Horn
MUSA 6V11:Horn		29800
29808		Ilir Kodhima, University of the Arts, Tirana, AlbaniaFrench HornSpring 2022
Duan, HuiqiongECON 4335: International Trade22870Beatrice Maisori, United States University-Africa, Nairobi, KenyaInternational Trade in Kenya and USFall 2022
Duncan, TainePHIL 2360: Gender, Race, and Class26447Maria Di Muro, Andrés Bello Catholic University, Caracas, VenezuelaFeminine Figure in AntigoneFall 2022
Brown, RivaPRLS 4312: Multicultural Public Relations32507Susan Mulei, Riara University, Nairobi, KenyaTea Steeped in Culture: Bringing a Cup of Kenya to ConwaySpring 2023
Brown, RivaPRLS 4308: Social Media Management22440Yuliia Dzikovska, Novovolynsk Electromechanical College, UkraineUkraine & USA: Using Social Networks to Promote Rosa TalentSpring 2023
Duncan, TainePHIL 2360: Gender, Race, and Class34717Maria Di Muro, Andrés Bello Catholic University, Caracas, VenezuelaFeminine Figure in AntigoneSpring 2023
Freed, AllisonITEC 6380: Instructional Technology34514Dr. Celia O'Hagan, Stranmillis University College, Belfast, Northern IrelandTechnology Leadership in Global Educational SettingsSpring 2023
Gardner, AdriianCOMM 1300: Principles of Communication30351Nicole Horáková, University of Ostrava, Czech RepublicMulticultural communicationSpring 2023
Lea, CindyHONC 3310: Junior Seminar: Gender, Women, and Law31567Cinthia Ramirez, ITESO, The Jesuit University of Guadalajara, MexicoWomen Gender and the lawSpring 2023
Snyder, ThomasECON 4380: Senior Seminar in Economics31380Phanice Ambusti, Riara University, Nairobi, Kenya
Indigenous Business Practices in KenyaSpring 2023
Duan, HuiqiongECON 4335: International Trade22870June Prieto, San Pedro College, Davao, PhilippinesInternational Trade in Philippines and USFall 2023
Duncan, TainePHIL 3343: Philosophy of Sex and Love27096 Arvie Villegas, San Pedro College, Davao, PhilippinesGender Studies: An Intercultural Discussion on Ecological Feminism Between San Pedro College and University of Central Arkansas StudentsFall 2023
Freed, AllisonITEC 6301: Instructional Design Using Technology24867Dr. Celia O'Hagan, Stranmillis University College, Belfast, Northern IrelandDesign Thinking to Solve Problems in Education SettingsFall 2023
Horton, LeahHONC 3310: Justice and Equity Honors Network
USCH 2100: Leadership for the Common Good		23032
26484		Ana María Morales Jiménez, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico City, MexicoJustice and Equity/Creative Design ProcessFall 2023
Brown, RivaPRLS 4312: Multicultural Public Relations32507Maria Cristina Hernandez and Nelly Ramírez Vásquez, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico; Mike Pisani, Central Michigan University
Using Culture and Communication to Explore the Cocoa IndustrySpring 2024
Freed, AllisonITEC 6341: Media Design and Development33126Carlos Andrés Hernández Alamillo, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico Educational gaps around the knowledge and exploitation of novel technologiesSpring 2024
Gardner, AdriianCOMM 1300: Principles of Communication30351Nicole Horáková, University of Ostrava, Czech Republic The Cultural IcebergSpring 2024
Harris, CrystalENGL 2370 Introduction to Fiction/ AFAM 2300 Topics in Africana Studies34843Gisele Manganelli Fernandes, Sao Paulo University, BrazilLoving LiteratureSpring 2024
Mongno, Ruby L.WRTG 1320: Academic Writing and Research22500Erika Erendira Zavala Lopez, Universidad del Caribe, MexicoCross Cultural Awareness with UN GoalsSpring 2024

For more information

  • Associate Vice President for Global Learning and Engagement
  • Global Learning Specialist