CUNY Class Information
Instructor- Dr. Asrat G. Amnie
CUNY campus-Hostos Community College
Class title—HLT Medical Terminology
HLT-124-000[29530] Medical Terminology
International Class Information
Instructor – Professor Oubaha Driss
Partner institution/country – Abdelmalek Essaâdi University, Morocco
Class title – Course: English
Discipline – Department of languages: English Studies
Class Information – Fighting Inequality: Democratizing Education in the 21st Century Education
Length of collaboration: semester-long
Project Description
Description of COIL Project- GSACS is a program that is supported by many institutions including the US Department of State, the Bezos Family Foundation and the governments of Morocco and United Arab Emirates. Our collaboration focuses on reducing inequality in Education (Sustainable development goal ≠4 and Reduced inequality between among countries (Sustainable development goal #10.) Students will collaboratively work with other education students to explore, compare and contrast the cultural backgrounds and the education systems in both Morocco and USA, determine the factors that influence education inequality and identify ways to reduce educational inequities/inequalities in both countries.
In this program students will actively participate in this virtual exchange experience by delivering presentations and participating in the student conference by the end of the term.
Online Platforms
Technology used for shared space—Slack
Technology used by students in bi-national teams—Zoom
Technology used for synchronous sessions with both classes—Zoom
We used Slack as the online platform for joint sessions. Slack, initially developed for workplace communication, has found extensive applications in education. Its core feature, real-time communication through channels and direct messaging, fosters collaboration among students, educators, and administrators. By creating dedicated channels for subjects and projects, Slack organizes discussions and resource sharing, while direct messaging facilitates quick clarifications and support between peers and instructors. Integration with third-party tools like Google Drive enhances file sharing and document collaboration, streamlining workflow and productivity. Additionally, features such as polls and reminders aid in assessment and course management. Slack’s user-friendly interface and cross-platform compatibility ensure accessibility for all users, while robust security measures protect sensitive information, making it a valuable tool in modern education for promoting engagement, collaboration, and organization.
