Linkr For Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)
What is COIL?
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Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) is a combination of virtual exchange and project based learning that is a highly impactful and increasingly popular kind of virtual exchange.
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Virtual exchange brings learners from multiple geographic locations together within an online environment to achieve a common goal.
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COIL virtual exchange requires at least two academic classes, from different institutions, implementing a shared curriculum across a shared calendar.
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Courses that integrate a COIL section into their curricula provide learners with an opportunity to participate in engaging and authentic collaborative activities and assessments that culminate in a small group project
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Higher education courses are the most likely to integrate virtual exchange according to the Stevens Initiative 2021 Survey of the Virtual Exchange Field Report
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COIL also helps develop highly relevant “21st century skills” such as collaboration, cross-cultural communication, global awareness, and digital literacy.
Why are institutions and organizations championing and growing COIL programs?
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COIL is a cost-effective, easy-to-implement initiative to "internationalize" all course work in an academic program.
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COIL provides access to mobility and study-abroad programs.
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COIL enhances existing mobility and study abroad programs with more interactivity before, during and after exchanges.
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COIL can enhance the impact of external partnerships across campuses and institutions.
Linkr is the best platform to help you create, manage, and grow your COIL Program!
Offering a neutral home base with engaging class features for COIL courses, Linkr is the most turnkey COIL solution. Cost-effective, brandable, and powerful, Linkr will propel your program to the next level in a matter of days.
5 Ways Linkr Makes Harnessing the Power of COIL Easy:
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Linkr is a social LMS designed for COIL. A neutral platform for COIL curricula, where educators and learners from multiple institutions can easily join a class and participate within a COIL program. Linkr’s profiles, portfolios, and content-driven coursework mean COIL participants really get to know each other through a highly social interface that feels familiar. Linkr makes launching live meetings, scheduling assessments, and placing students in small groups for final projects easy
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Linkr platforms function as a virtual home base for your COIL programming
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Create communities of practice
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Measure impact and engagement,
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Keep alumni together and develop meaningful, long-term relationships and mentorships.
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At the end of the day, Linkr takes the headache out of COIL management. For administrators, educators, and learners, it’s unanimous. Linkr platforms are engaging and fun!
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Linkr requires little to no setup. It’s a web-based platform, like the ones you know, only it's yours (brand it any way you want). It becomes your greatest tool for keeping your work organized, and your community focused
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Linkr is secure and accessible. Compliant where it counts, Linkr passes every test for protection of personal privacy and information.
"Setting up a virtual exchange programme across 11 countries with over 70 institutions seemed like a daunting task. Linkr’s efficient and easy to use software, as well as the incredibly supportive team behind the platform were key to the success of our program."
Ansgar Schaefer,
SEAMEO TVET Exchange Programme Coordinator, SEAMEO Secretariat, Bangkok, Thailand
We Hold Hands Too.
With years of experience, the Linkr consulting team is ready to support your COIL program.
