Integrating COIL in ELT: Balancing Technology Benefits and Pedagogy
Viktoriia Drobotun
Summary
The rise of digital technologies has transformed language teaching, creating new opportunities for international collaboration and intercultural exchange. This study explores the integration of Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) methodology and digital platforms in English Language Teaching (ELT), examining their impact on language skills, intercultural competence, and academic writing. Findings reveal COIL’s potential to boost motivation, foster global awareness, and enable authentic communication. The research also emphasizes the importance of balancing digital tools with pedagogical value, addressing challenges such as digital literacy, equitable participation, and communication barriers in virtual academic spaces.
Biodata
Viktoriia Drobotun is an Assistant Professor at Educational and Scientific Institute of Philology, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (Ukraine). She is an author of 30 scholarly publications. Her research interests lie in the area of COIL, Cognitive Linguistics, Cross Cultural Communication, Pedagogy and Language Testing and Assessment.
Presentation Details
Type of presentation: Talk
The presentation is for: General audience
The presentation focuses on: University
The session is: Practical solutions presentation / exchange of practical ideas
Category: Learning Technology
Presentation is commercial: No
Speaking on behalf of a publisher, examination board, or commercial organisation? No
Scheduled for
Date: Friday, 2025-09-19, 14:40 - 15:10
Place: Conf. Sala