Abstract
A Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) program was carried out involving a Nutrition and Nutraceutical course at Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico, and a Food Technology laboratory at Universidad de Los Andes, Chile. The objective wasto potentiate the learning experience of students at both institutions to work together in the challenge of developing front-of-pack nutrient warning label food while applying acquired knowledge and strengthening teamwork and negotiation skills in a multicultural and international environment. Engagement strategies and social interaction were used to enhance the collaboration. During the challenge, the students applied and developed technical skills, whilst developed soft skills like teamwork and adaptability in multicultural context. Students at both institutions showed a high degree of satisfaction from the collaboration and brought them closer to a professional setting.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 20th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education Caribbean Conference for Engineering and Technology |
Subtitle of host publication | "Education, Research and Leadership in Post-Pandemic Engineering: Resilient Inclusive and Sustainable Actions", LACCEI 2022 |
Editors | Maria M. Larrondo Petrie, Jose Texier, Andrea Pena, Jose Angel Sanchez Viloria |
Publisher | Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9786289520705 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2022 |
Event | 20th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education Caribbean Conference for Engineering and Technology, LACCEI 2022 - Boca Raton, United States Duration: 18 Jul 2022 → 22 Jul 2022 |
Publication series
Name | Proceedings of the LACCEI international Multi-conference for Engineering, Education and Technology |
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Volume | 2022-July |
ISSN (Electronic) | 2414-6390 |
Conference
Conference | 20th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education Caribbean Conference for Engineering and Technology, LACCEI 2022 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Boca Raton |
Period | 18/07/22 → 22/07/22 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2022 Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions. All rights reserved.
Keywords
- COIL/Global classroom collaboration
- education innovation
- higher education
- multicultural environment
- Professional Education
- teamwork