COIL With Canada

A Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Initiative of the MSU Canadian Studies Center and the Center for Global Learning Innovation

Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) is an educational methodology that fosters online intercultural learning experiences among universities in different countries. As a pedagogical approach, COIL offers reciprocal exchanges for faculty and students, and it is identified as one of the pillars of the MSU Spartan Global Learning Initiative.

Introductory Webinar – 9-10 am (EST), January 24, 2025, via Zoom

• Open to anyone interested in learning about COIL and Canadian COIL-based partnerships

Online Training – 9:30-12:30 pm (EST), February 7, 2025, via Zoom

• Open to Canadian Studies Center core faculty

As part of the training, participants receive:

• A step-by-step workbook from the Canadian Studies Center and Center for Global Learning and Innovation on COIL
• Tailored support identifying Canadian COIL partners and pursuing memorandums of understanding with partner institutions
• The opportunity to apply for $500 (USD) in seed money to support COIL collaborations
• Additional technological and curricular support 

For more information or to RSVP, please visit the Global Youth Advancement Network website or email the Canadian Studies Center at csc(at)msu.edu.

If you are an MSU faculty member interested in joining the MSU Canadian Studies Center as a core faculty member, please email us at csc(at)msu.edu.