technology is the vehicle.
COIL
TECHNOLOGY GUIDE.
Practical guidance for selecting and using technology tools in COIL, with a strong focus on accessibility, inclusion, data privacy, and responsible data practices.
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Technology can make collaboration across institutions, countries, and time zones possible. But the most sophisticated tool is not always the best tool.
In COIL, technology should support the learning experience rather than become the experience itself.
This guide provides practical recommendations for choosing tools intentionally, considering learning objectives, accessibility, inclusion, privacy, security, and the amount of data being collected.
Start with the learning goals, the people, and the context. Then choose the technology that helps make the experience possible.
before choosing a tool...
ASK THE
RIGHT QUESTIONS.
ALIGN
Does the tool support the learning objectives and activities?
INCLUDE
Is the tool accessible and inclusive for the learners who will use it?
MINIMIZE
Does the tool collect more personal information than the activity requires?
PROTECT
Is participant information handled through secure and responsible systems?
LESS DATA.
MORE CARE.
Choosing technology for COIL also means thinking carefully about the information participants are being asked to share.
Explain what information is collected, why it is needed, and how it will be used.
When personal information is involved, make sure participants understand and consent to its use.
Consider the security, privacy practices, and institutional requirements associated with the tools you use.
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