Virtual Global Collaboration and COIL: Bringing the World into Your Classroom

Term: Fall 2026

Date: September 15th, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m

Location: Online Only

Instructors: Tiffany Shoop, Theresa Johansson, & Larry Cox

Presented By: Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL), Global Education Office (GEO), & Technology-Enhanced Learning and Online Strategies (TLOS)

Description:

Join the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, the Global Education Office, and Technology-Enhanced Learning and Online Strategies to learn about Virtual Global Collaboration (VGC) and Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) - and ways to incorporate these global learning opportunities in your courses! VGC at Virginia Tech includes a variety of global and intercultural learning strategies that connect your students with their peers from institutions around the globe through online learning activities and experiences. This session will cover 1) what VGC is, its benefits, and ways it can be implemented, including examples of COIL and other types of virtual learning experiences, and 2) opportunities to engage in VGC at Virginia Tech. The goal of this session is for participants to leave with an expanded notion of how to incorporate global learning in their classes and a plan to include global engagement in their courses through Virtual Global Collaboration.