International Virtual Education within the Framework of the COIL Project DOI:

Abstract

Virtual education has experienced exponential growth in recent decades, driven mainly by technological advances and the globalizing process, which allows the interaction of students from different parts of the world and, in turn, to share experiences and develop collaborative academic processes mediated by technology. The main objective focused on analyzing virtual learning environments that promote digital and investigative skills relevant to the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The research was based on the mixed method, positivist logical paradigm, with a social critical approach, non-experimental design, and descriptive type. The focus group technique encouraged discussion and reflection on applying research methodologies, analyzing socio-emotional and multicultural competencies, and advancing pedagogical and leadership skills. Additionally, a survey was administered in Google Forms to quantify students' perceptions of their experience in the COIL project. In conclusion, implementing COIL in academic courses facilitates using technological tools. It promotes students' immersion in virtual learning environments, which contributes to interaction in cultural processes and educational innovation. The global collaboration between educational institutions through COIL also promotes social responsibility and sustainability in training processes.