Mexico City, November 27, 2024. The Universidad Panamericana held the second edition of the COIL Awardsan event that highlights the contributions of teachers who have embraced the Collaborative Online International Learning methodology. Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) as a tool for internationalization and educational innovation.
COIL: a key tool for internationalization
The Dr. Fernanda Llergo BayRector General of Universidad Panamericana and IPADE, inaugurated the event with words that reflect the essence of this initiative:
"COIL allows us to reach further, break borders and consolidate international academic experiences from home. It is a key tool for our internationalization and an example of how innovation can transform learning".
The COIL model connects students and professors from different parts of the world to work on joint academic projects through online platforms.. This initiative enables participants to develop global, intercultural and digital competencies that are essential in the contemporary world.
During the ceremony, recognition was given to teachers who have integrated this methodology into their subjects, fostering alliances with universities in countries such as Spain, the United States, Lebanon, Morocco, China and Taiwan. Spain, the United States, Lebanon, Morocco, China and Taiwan.
Dr. Llergo emphasized that, thanks to these efforts, international links have been consolidated that not only benefit students, but also professors, who have explored innovative methodologies and collaborated in interdisciplinary research and academic publications.The international links have not only benefited the students, but also the professors, who have explored innovative methodologies and collaborated in interdisciplinary research and academic publications.
"With each COIL course, we take one more step towards a more connected and collaborative future. I applaud the dedication of our professors and invite them to continue to push forward this innovative experience that positions us as leaders in international education" concluded the Rector General.
The benefits of the COIL model
The COIL methodology stands out for its flexibility and adaptability. Generally, courses are developed in four weeks, with synchronous sessions where students from different countries work together at a distance. students from different countries work together remotely on projects on projects that represent up to 20% of a subject.
This model not only encourages networking international networking, but also strengthens strengthens skills valued in the labor market such as empathy, autonomy, creativity and self-confidence.
In addition, for teachers, COIL represents an opportunity to innovate opportunity to innovate in teachingIn addition, for professors, COIL represents an opportunity to innovate in teaching, acquire an international perspective on their subjects and generate collaborations with renowned academic institutions, expanding the possibilities for research and interdisciplinary projects.
A commitment to the future of international education
This event, organized by the Intercampus International Curriculum Hubunder the direction of Liza Monroy and with the support of Norma Avila and Elena Lópezreaffirms the commitment of the Universidad Panamericana to internationalization at home. In a world where global connectivity and collaboration are essential, the COIL are consolidated as a transformative methodology, capable of preparing the academic community for the challenges of the future.
The Gabriela ValdiviesoCorporate Director of International Affairs, highlighted the importance of COILs as a key tool in the internationalization process of the company. Universidad Panamericana:
"We are going to continue measuring semester by semester by School and Faculty how many COILs are carried out, with how many professors and with how many students. It is a star tool for both students and teachers to generate global competencies."
For her part, Dr. María Dr. María de los Ángeles Padilla Lavín, Vice Rector General for Educational Innovation, highlighted the model.Vice Rector General for Educational Innovation, highlighted the model. "This methodology is a worldwide trend, a fundamental pillar of our strategy. We promote its use as a key differential in the subjects redesigned for online teaching, within the model Connect UP model that we are promoting.
With an innovative vision and an engaged community, the Universidad Panamericana continues to lead the way toward a more global and connected education.
During the 2023-2024 cycle, 42 COILs were carried out. 42 COILsled by 37 professors and with the participation of 967 students. In the last four years, Panamericana has registered a total of 137 COILs. 137 COILswith the collaboration of 89 professors y 3,124 student participationsconsolidating its commitment to academic internationalization.
This edition was held at the Medialab of the School of Communication Campus Mexico.. Next year, the venue will be the Universidad Panamericana Guadalajara Campusthus reinforcing the spirit of collaboration between the different campuses of the institution.
Discover the winners of the first edition of the COIL Awards here: https://www.up.edu.mx/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/OK.LISTADO.pdf
Learn more about Panamericana's educational model at: https://www.up.edu.mx/sobre-la-universidad-modelo-educativo/
