SPARK-COIL, or "Strengthen and Promote Academic Agility, Resilience, and Knowledge Exchange through COIL," is a pioneering project designed to address the deficiencies in Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Programs within Philippine Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). Focused on establishing a centralized COIL Program 1) facilitated by a consortium of Jesuit institutions in the Philippines, and 2) implemented through joint COIL Classrooms with international partners (particularly within the European Union), the project responds to COIL-specific challenges such as a lack of professional COIL training, a dedicated support staff, and overall program funding.
SPARK-COIL proposes a unique COIL pilot program, the first of its kind in Southeast Asia, that offers comprehensive training and a dedicated secretariat to facilitate seamless collaboration to its participating COIL Champions. Aligned with European Union priorities, the project aims to strategically internationalize curricula, promote inclusive international learning, adopt green and sustainable practices, and drive digital transformation through innovative pedagogical approaches and technology integration. The initiative seeks to propel Philippine HEIs into the forefront of COIL implementation, fostering resilience and adaptability in the face of an increasingly volatile and uncertain global landscape.
