Collaborative International Projects
Also known as Collaborative Online Learning (COIL) or Virtual Exchange, these projects bring together students from different countries on assignments jointly directed by both faculty. The projects can be short or last the entire semester. We match faculty across borders and ensure the project meets learning objectives for both groups of students. Google Docs and other simple technology makes conducting research, analysis, design, or other collaborative activities easy. Students can often use English to chat with their peers or use Google Translate.
Examples of Collaborative International Projects
The list below is not exhaustive. These are just some ideas to illustrate the breadth of projects we can arrange.
Art - Online art project with students in Mexico
Business - Planning and creation of a coffee import business with students from Nicaragua
Environmental Science - Citizen science conservation project with high school students in rural Belize
Public Health - Comparison research on health outcomes between US and Ecuador
Geography - Joint research into the causes and impact of migration with Mexican students
Sustainable Development - Evaluation of a community development project with Panamanian students
Writing - Translation of culturally important essays and guided discussion with Chilean students
Other Virtual International Education Modules
International Conversations
Live Virtual Tours
Virtual Service Learning
International Virtual Internships
360° Virtual Reality Travel