Janette O'Neill-Scott - International Virtual Education and Learning

In this episode I talk with Janette O'Neill Scott about Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) and its connection to sustainability. Janette shares her experience with COIL and International Virtual Education and Learning (IVEL), highlighting the organic learning process and the benefits for students, faculty, and institutions. She discusses the partnerships she formed with an Irish school and the evolution of the project into a COIL initiative. Janette explains how students worked on sustainability projects related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and shares examples of their innovative solutions. She also addresses the challenges of sustainable goal development and emphasizes the importance of incorporating sustainability into education. Janette envisions a future where International Virtual Education and Learning is a fundamental part of the learning community and where sustainability competencies are valued in the workforce.

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