abstract
- Higher education institutions can promote global citizenship learning through Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) strategies, which offer an innovative way to engage students in a shared, multicultural, and collaborative online learning environment. This article presents the results of a COIL activity conducted between engineering students from Tecnológico de Monterrey (Mexico) and the State University of Sao Paulo (Brazil). During the experience, students participated in collaborative activities to learn how to generate clean energy in the so-called Tec Virtual Campus Metaverse. The results obtained show that the students accepted and positively valued this COIL methodology, as it allowed them to develop collaborative skills, broaden their knowledge about clean and affordable energy, and foster a global awareness of the importance of addressing today's energy challenges. In addition, they expressed their desire to use this methodology again in future learning projects, highlighting its effectiveness in promoting meaningful learning and intercultural interaction. © 2024 IEEE.