Teachers identify the primary motivation for implementing Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) as the benefits it provides to students. Key challenges include managing differences in time zones, academic calendars, students' motivation, and course topics, with particular emphasis on aligning subjects across disciplines. The icebreaker phase is regarded as a crucial element of the collaboration, receiving a high relevance rating of 4.64 on a five-point Likert scale. Participation in COIL initiatives fosters the development of both pedagogical and personal competencies, notably in leadership, communication, empathy, and flexibility. Overall, COIL collaborations demonstrate the intellectual engagement of educators and their commitment to advancing innovative and globally oriented teaching practices.
