Begin your exploration of Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) with an info-session led by Professor Kazmy Chi from Universidad de Monterrey. 

This session offers faculty and staff an in-depth introduction to COIL, an educational approach that connects students, faculty, and staff from different countries for collaborative projects and intercultural virtual exchange.

Beyond course content development, COIL supports joint initiatives and skill-sharing opportunities, building curriculum and networking capacity for faculty and staff, and enabling a broader range of collaboration. 

Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of COIL, explore its benefits, and learn practical steps to create and implement their own COIL initiatives. Whether you’re new to COIL or looking to refine your approach, this session will equip you with the skills and confidence to foster meaningful international collaborations that enhance your teaching and enrich your students' learning experiences.

About the Workshop
COIL Introduction Session: Explore Global Collaboration and Innovative Teaching Strategies
Date: Tuesday, November 26th, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM EDT (Toronto Time)
Platform: Zoom

To nominate interested faculty and staff or apply directly please complete this application form by November 22nd

Participants who complete the COIL database form will automatically receive a meeting invitation.

Eligibility: open to all current faculty and staff at OCAD University, as well as faculty and staff working at institutions that hold a partnership with OCAD University. 

 

Meet Your Facilitator: Kazmy Chi

Kazmy Chi is an architect and interior designer with a diverse academic and professional background. She holds a degree in Architecture from UDEM, a Master of Architecture from UIC, and a Ph.D. from UPV. Her doctoral thesis focused on "Adaptive Pedagogical Strategies: A Biomimetic and Speculative Design Approach."

Kazmy is a faculty member at UDEM's Department of Architecture and Habitat Sciences, where she teaches. She is also involved in undergraduate and graduate studies in User-Centered Design and UX at UOC and conducts research on several subjects. Her research interests include the integration of generative AI tools in design studies, form-finding, and strategies to enhance creativity for future challenges with an emphasis on sustainability. Her professional practice, The Other North, encompasses her work as an architect and interior designer. Kazmy has significant experience and a strong interest in international and interdisciplinary collaboration.

 


 

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