DLTC Seminar – Internationalisation at Home: Enhancing Students’ Inter-cultural knowledge, Critical Thinking Skills and More without the Need to Travel

Topic: Internationalisation at Home: Enhancing Students’ Inter-cultural knowledge, Critical Thinking Skills and More without the Need to Travel

Speaker:
Prof. Eric Tsui, Senior Project Fellow, Educational Development Centre & Educational Research Centre, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Date: 14 October 2025 (Tue)

Time: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Venue:ST523

Abstract:
COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) can supplement internationlisation programs and overcomes two of the common shortfalls - the need to travel and not all students can benefit. A veteran of hosting COIL activities, the speaker will outline the major steps in planning and conducting COIL activities, benefits, feedback and reflections from students and teachers. Common challenges (and workarounds) together with lessons learnt will also be shared. Attendees will pick up where to access the Body of Knowledge on COIL at PolyU to facilitate their planning of COIL activities.