A Collaborative Online International Learning Experience for Doctoral Nursing Students and Faculty From Three Countries

Judith Bacchus Cornelius; Charlene Downing; Adesola A. Ogunfowokan; Nompumelelo Ntshingila; Florence Okoro; Ijeoma Enweana; Oluwayemisi Olagunju

doi:10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001328

A Collaborative Online International Learning Experience for Doctoral Nursing Students and Faculty From Three Countries

Judith Bacchus Cornelius
, Charlene Downing
, Adesola A. Ogunfowokan
, Nompumelelo Ntshingila
, Florence Okoro
, Ijeoma Enweana
, Oluwayemisi Olagunju

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Abstract – The COVID-19 pandemic presented opportunities for educational innovations and the development of intercultural learning experiences. A global health assignment guided by a collaborative online international learning pedagogy was assigned to doctoral nursing students from three different countries. Icebreaker activities, along with the Culturally You diagram, commenced the team-building process. Students, mentored by course faculty, completed the assignment, a 10-minute presentation and reflections. Positive trends in intercultural sensitivity scores were observed, highlighting exposure to a new teaching platform, global health issues, and the value of faculty mentorship. While challenges existed, successful collaborations could thrive even during a pandemic.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	398-400
Number of pages	3
Journal	Nursing Education Perspectives
Volume	46
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001328
Publication status	Published - Nov 2025

Keywords

COIL
Global Network Learning
Intercultural Competence
Intercultural Education
Nursing Students

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Nursing
Education

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