Getting Started with Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL): A Practical Guide
Published: Jan 3, 2025
Contributor: Lindsay Benstead
Co-Contributors: Vanessa Ruget
License: CC BY NC SA 4.0 license – Allows revisions and additions but forbids commercial use.
Virtual Exchange (VE) refers to the use of technology to facilitate collaborative learning across geographical contexts. Developed by the State University of New York with National Endowment for the Humanities funding, Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) involves faculty from various countries co-creating learning components such as a shared project built into their syllabi. COIL is useful for any discipline, including the natural and social sciences, and is particularly relevant for political science. It can be a valuable learning experience that supports equity, particularly for students who experience financial or practical barriers to study abroad. This resource provides a practical guide to implementing COIL in political science courses, particularly comparative politics.