COIL as a Way to Enhance Internationalization

Balancing Evidence and Proliferation

Authors

  • Maia Gelashvili Boston College Center for International Higher Education
  • Gerardo Blanco Boston College Center for International Higher Education

Keywords:

COIL, internationalization at home, internationalization of the curriculum, technology, virtual exchange

Abstract

Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) is a form of virtual exchange that institutions can use to internationalize the curriculum and foster internationalization at home. COIL promises more equitable and inclusive ways to achieve internationalization and global learning for all students. Even though COIL has existed for the last 20 years, it became truly widespread only during the COVID-19 pandemic. To explore its full potential, accurate implementation and more evidence is needed.

Author Biographies

Maia Gelashvili, Boston College Center for International Higher Education

Maia Gelashvili is a doctoral student and research assistant at the Center for International Higher Education (CIHE), Boston College.

Gerardo Blanco, Boston College Center for International Higher Education

Gerardo Blanco is associate professor and academic director at CIHE.

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Published

2024-01-05

How to Cite

Gelashvili, M., & Blanco, G. (2024). COIL as a Way to Enhance Internationalization: Balancing Evidence and Proliferation. International Higher Education, (116), 28–30. Retrieved from https://ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/ihe/article/view/17375

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