The purpose of this activity is to get to know your classmates for this GSL Classroom / COIL experience.

STEP 1: SelFIE

• Listen to: Is it possible ever to be free of self-centred activity? Is there a real self? | J. Krishnamurti

• Make a selfie, share a soundbite or an image (without necessarily including an image of yourself.) What are the objects or sound represent YOU?)

• Go to the assigned space in the Padlet. Here you will post your selfie and a description. Also remember to post your name in your title. Answer: Why are you interested in participating in the COIL?

• Try to get the attention of the group - remember this is your opportunity to meet interesting people from around the world. Feel free to express yourself, this is a safe place we all respect.

• Be sure to include your name and email address into your description.

STEP 2: Reply to your peers 

• Once you have posted your message, reply to at least two other students that you don't know, comment on what you find interesting about their post.

• The follow-up posts should consist of one well-crafted paragraph, including an introductory sentence and finishing the paragraph with a concluding statement or question.

• Did you find something interesting in your peer's post? Do you observe any differences or similarities with your peers?

• After someone comments on your post, reply or react to the observations received.

Step 3: Select a partner 

• Choose a partner, be sure to select a foreign partner.

• Provide each other your contact information.

• Schedule your first meeting and arrange the way you will be working.