COIL
COIL at NMU
Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) connects students and professors in different countries for collaborative projects and discussions as part of their coursework.
The SUNY COIL Center pioneered the COIL model in the early 2000s, and since then, it has been adopted by many institutions in the United States and other countries.
NMU is working with other institutions around the US to develop their own COIL framework to enhance the internationalization of the curriculum. The framework enables students and professors to experience meaningful global opportunities built into individual courses.
It is a cost-effective way to enhance online intercultural interaction through proven approaches to engage students globally. It combines the four essential dimensions of real virtual mobility: it is a collaborative exercise between teachers and students; it uses online technology and interaction; it has potential international dimensions; and it is integrated into the learning process. (de Wit 2013)
COIL is:
1) Team teaching across two or more cultures using online communication
2) Structured so that the success of students in each class depends upon the others’
3) Customized, to fit the mission, culture, and learning outcomes of each institution
4) Applicable to any discipline
COIL is NOT:
1) A replacement for study abroad
2) A massive open online course (MOOC) or online course
3) A curriculum
4) Teleconferencing
5) A technology platform
6) Software
Educational benefits of COIL:
1) Global exposure without leaving home
2) Cross-cultural interaction and familiarity
3) Intercultural communicative competence
4) Peer-to-peer learning
5) Awareness of one’s own culture, identity, and assumptions
General Education Pathways
General Education Pathways are a great opportunity for NMU students to earn an extra credential while completing their general education requirements without taking any additional courses. By choosing a general education pathway students can focus on an area of study that they are passionate about.
Students can choose from two pathways: 1. Environment & Society or 2. Global Perspectives
Upon completion, students receive a Digital Badge – a reward that shows their skills in a verified, shareable digital credential. Digital credentials provide students with verified proof of their skills and accomplishments, making them more attractive to potential employers. It is a great way to provide learners with a way to showcase their qualifications, and for the employers to easily identify qualified candidates for open positions.
Global Perspectives
The Global Perspectives credential develops a foundation in intercultural competency and prepares students to work and act as engaged citizens of a globally connected community, ready to tackle the complex, diverse, and dynamic issues of our world.
Contact: Dr. Rebecca Ulland
906-227-1820 | rulland@nmu.edu
Environment & Society
The Environment & Society credential enables students to develop a foundation in recognizing the interconnectedness and interdependence of social, economic, and environmental systems. By recognizing local, regional, and global problems, students can begin to evaluate individual and collective roles, values, and agency in supporting meaningful change.
Contact: Dr. Adam T. Naito
906-227-1174 | anaito@nmu.edu
Complete three (3) of the following courses with a C or better, with no more than one (1) course from a single component, and complete the pathway reflection question in Qualtrics/EduCat. Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor to discuss your options and develop a plan for courses that you intend to register for.
*World Cultures course
ALL courses are part of the international studies major and minor
Human Expression (HUME)
| Integrative Thinking (INTT)
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Perspectives on Society (PERS)
| Social Responsibility (SOCR)
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Complete three (3) of the following courses with a C or better, with no more than one (1) course from a single component, and complete the pathway reflection question in Qualtrics/EduCat. Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor to discuss your options and develop a plan for courses that you intend to register for.
Human Expression (HUME)
| Integrative Thinking (INTT)
|
Perspectives on Society (PERS)
| Social Responsibility (SOCR)
|
Scientific Inquiry (SCII)
| Quantitative Reasoning (QUAR)
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