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As we approach the deadline of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (2030), using the benefits of technology becomes more crucial in accomplishing some of the SDGs in an efficient and collaborative way in this interconnected age. When the Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) partnerships, a form of virtual exchange, are developed with the countries that are struggling for basic human rights, such as gender equity and education, it raises awareness and encourages people to take action toward a more sustainable world. Using evidence from the literature and semi structured interviews with Afghan students who have participated in various virtual exchange projects with universities in the US, this chapter illustrates how COIL projects have the potential to contribute to the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals, specifically the SDG 4. The data from the interviews with both the Afghanistan and US based COIL participants include commentary on some SDG 4 targets such as educational access, global citizenship, appreciation of cultural diversity and gender equality. Listening to the voices of the community members about the challenges and recommendations for the future implications of COIL projects identified opportunities to develop stronger online collaboration to accomplish SDG 4 targets through COIL.

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Bridging Cultures and Closing Equity Gaps: Leveraging Collaborative Online International Learning for Achieving SDG 4: Quality Education

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    2025年

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As we approach the deadline of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (2030), using the benefits of technology becomes more crucial in accomplishing some of the SDGs in an efficient and collaborative way in this interconnected age. When the Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) partnerships, a form of virtual exchange, are developed with the countries that are struggling for basic human rights, such as gender equity and education, it raises awareness and encourages people to take action toward a more sustainable world. Using evidence from the literature and semi structured interviews with Afghan students who have participated in various virtual exchange projects with universities in the US, this chapter illustrates how COIL projects have the potential to contribute to the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals, specifically the SDG 4. The data from the interviews with both the Afghanistan and US based COIL participants include commentary on some SDG 4 targets such as educational access, global citizenship, appreciation of cultural diversity and gender equality. Listening to the voices of the community members about the challenges and recommendations for the future implications of COIL projects identified opportunities to develop stronger online collaboration to accomplish SDG 4 targets through COIL.