1. 1. Developing Global Competencies through Networked Student International Collaboration Ashley Elmore, PhD - Assistant Professor, Marketing Janice Warner, PhD Dean, School of Business
2. 2. Public Opinion Supports International Education Global Competence as a 21st Century Imperative Experience is the best builder of global competence International Education & Global Competence
3. 3. COIL: What and Why? 3 Internationalizes a campus. Promotes globally-integrated learning and world engagement without leaving campus. Pushes in, rather than pulls out. Non-invasive learning component is integrated into curriculum that already exists. Facilitates global peer reflections on shared readings, peer-to-peer interviews, collaborative problem-solving, debates and/or discussions, project work, etc. Draws on research conducted by The American Council of Education, NAFSA: Association of American Educators, and SUNYs Center for Collaborative Online International Learning.
4. 4. Faculty Cohort Model to Internationalization Globally-Integrated Student Learning Reciprocal Global Partnering COIL: A Window to the World
5. 5. Academic Advantages Personal Growth & Increased Empathy Intercultural Knowledge and Skills Problem-Solving & Negotiating Skills Enhanced Global Perspective Professional Development & Networking What Students and Faculty are saying about COIL
6. 6. Part 1 Pre-collaboration work Part 2 Introduction to the collaboration Part 3 Student collaboration Part 4 Final review and reflection Business Across Borders
7. 7. Part 1 - Pre-collaboration
8. 8. Part 2 - Introduction to the collaboration
9. 9. Part 3 - Student collaboration
10. 10. Part 4 Final Review and Reflection
11. 11. Pilot sites St. Augustine University, Mbeya, Tanzania Universidad Catlica de El Salvador 11 Mercy Beyond Borders, San Francisco, CA Baggot Street, Ireland National Taipei University of Education East Timor, Mercy International Association Honduras, Mercy International Association
12. 12. Comparative Marketing Study UNICAES: Universidad Catlica de El Salvador Conducted Environmental Analysis Investigated 5Ps of Marketing Enhanced Knowledge of Culture 4 Steps in Action: Comparative Marketing 5Ps Project
13. 13. Robert Letovsky: Adjunct UNICAES: Universidad Catlica de El Salvador Profesor at Saint Michaels University Part 1:Pre-collaboration
14. 14. Part 2 Introduction to collaboration
15. 15. Research El Salvador and select company Asynchronous Communication: Email Establish common time for Skype call Part 2 -Introduction to collaboration
16. 16. Part 3 - Student collaboration Can be achieved using simple technologies such as skype Allow for technology issues
17. 17. Part 4 Final Review and Reflection
18. 18. Part 4 Final Review and Reflection
19. 19. http://youtu.be/HX0vrf0O4YI
20. 20. Pre-Survey Post-Survey Compare expectations, gauge previously knowledge, evaluate learning Discover areas for improvement Research
21. 21. Survey Results Pre-Interview Survey Post Project Reflection
22. 22. Survey Results Pre-Interview Survey Post Project Reflection
23. 23. Current knowledge of selected companys business practices in the USA
24. 24. Survey Results
25. 25. Language Barrier Areas for Improvement
26. 26. Secure a translator Areas for Improvement https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9gXnCX4fs0
27. 27. Survey Results Pre-Interview Survey Post Project Reflection
28. 28. Less detailed assignment/rubric Areas for Improvement
29. 29. A partner teacher in another school An idea that enhances what you are teaching Shared workspace for students A space for posting information Video or Audio conferencing technology International Collaboration Center (ICC) How to Get Started 30
30. 30. A high tech room like our ICC is useful but. Not necessary. Video or Audio conference - Google Hangouts, Skype or other conferencing technology A space for posting information accessible by all involved in the COIL component (Blackboard Learn, website, etc.) Shared workspace for students (Google Drive) An idea that enhances what you are teaching A partner to collaborate with who is flexible and can work with you through issues liking timing. What is needed?
31. 31. The Technology Tandberg equipment. The system provides video over H.323 protocols and audio teleconferencing using traditional land-based telephone lines. AV Bridge: The ability to bridge all inputs to the lectern computer and send over to Skype, Hangouts, etc Four controllable cameras and five screens Tracking camera that follows presenter with the designated lanyard A built-in microphone on each table and video inputs
32. 32. System Controls
33. 33. Students video 36 Filmed, directed and edited by Denielle Balint in Dr. Gina Marcellos Digital Journalism Class
34. 34. Conclusions Successes: High engagement Student satisfaction positive Knowledge Gained: Globally-minded students Challenges: Finding a partner school and faculty willing to spend the time Ensuring there is a reciprocal return Geographical time difference Technology blips and Technology on the other end
35. 35. Seeing With New Eyes