Vol 4 December, 2025

Crossing Borders: Global Engagement Through Collaborative Online International Learning

Linda Sue HAMMONDS, Sara Joanne NEWMAN, Justin ROBERSTON

Abstract

Collaborative Online International Learning is a way for faculty and students in higher education to cross borders for global engagement while remaining in place. This article contains descriptions of three collaborative learning experiences that were planned, implemented, and evaluated among faculty and students in Ecuador and in the United States. The descriptive research design was employed. Population consisted all graduates, doctoral and undergraduate students in nursing, writing and science courses who were purposively sampled. Data were collected using Likert-scale, the ASK-G scale,the Cultural Competence Self-Assessment Checklist, and COIL perception scale, analyzed using descriptive statistics. Finding indicated consistent improvements in cultural awareness, knowledge, skills, competence and positive perceptions of the COIL experience. Information is provided to guide others who want to plan, implement, and evaluate their own Collaborative Online International Learning experiences for global engagement.

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