Title of the Practice
Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Program
Objectives of the Practice
To provide students with an opportunity to gain international exposure, engage in cross-border academic collaboration, and enhance their understanding of global perspectives in different areas
The Context
The COIL program facilitates virtual academic collaboration between students from different institutions Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), Hyderabad; SCMS, NOIDA; University of Arkansas, USA; Florida International University, USA, and Universidad Cattolica Del Maule, Chile. The program aims to enhance students' global competence and interdisciplinary knowledge through structured, cross-institutional learning.
The Practice
SCMS Hyderabad students participated in different COIL programs:
A collaborative COIL Course completion certificate awarded to participating students
Evidence of Success
The COIL program fosters global academic collaboration and enhances students' understanding of international business and finance. It provides exposure to diverse perspectives and strengthens cross-cultural communication and analytical skills. Student participation and engagement levels reflect the program's effectiveness in promoting a global outlook.
Problems Encountered and Resources Required
Challenges include time zone differences affecting synchronous sessions, varying levels of digital accessibility, and adapting to different academic frameworks. Required resources include improved digital collaboration tools, scheduling flexibility, and institutional support for seamless execution.
Title of the Practice
Video Assignment for continuous assessment
Objectives of the Practice
To develop an engaging and learning activity as a component of continuous assessment for students.
The Context
The video assignment was introduced as part of continuous assessment to foster student collaboration, enhance engagement, and encourage the practical application of knowledge through creative expression and effective communication.
The Practice
The practice fosters creativity, critical thinking, and digital literacy. Its uniqueness lies in engaging students with diverse learning preferences and promoting practical communication skills. However, limitations include technological access disparities, and some resistance to non-traditional evaluation methods.
Evidence of Success
Feedback collected through Google Forms revealed that most students found the video assignment engaging, helping to enhance their presentation skills, creativity, technical skills, and overall understanding. Additionally, average marks secured in video assignment were relatively higher when compared to that of traditional assignments.
Problems Encountered and Resources Required
Problems encountered include time-consuming video production, technical issues, and challenges with large file sizes. Required resources include improved technical support, user-friendly platforms, and dedicated storage solutions for seamless video assignment submissions.
