Cross-cultural Collaborative Online International Learning via Problem-based Learning (#2329)

Authors

Sari, Bilal

Tudón-Martinez, Juan Carlos

Lozoya-Santos, Jorge De Jesús

Elizondo-Noriega, Armando

Félix-Herrán, Luis Carlos

Chouaba, Seif Eddine

García Cleto, Arleth

Abstract

In the current context, translational companies require engineers who collaborate remotely with people from other cultures. Developing these skills from the university stage is very important for future professionals since they will have a differentiator. This research paper presents the design and implementation of a cross-cultural Collaborative Online International Learning supported on Problem-based Learning between two universities on different continents. The formality of the research method, the design of the COIL+PBL activity, and its deployment are described. The case study was modeling and automatic control of an electronic process, at the simulation level. The mixed-type research approach included the disciplinary performance of the students, but also their opinion. This cross-cultural COIL experience is very valuable within the efforts of universities to graduate professionals with a global vision.