This is a preliminary study of Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) in Teacher Education between Wilkes University and Tamagawa University. The purpose of this study is to examine if COIL is an effective option for teacher education during a pandemic. As an experimental process, two classes were scheduled in December, 2020 and February, 2021. Through observation and analysis of student comments the effectiveness of COIL was analyzed. Findings are that both the 5th grade children and the Tamagawa students had a mutual learning opportunity, and COIL not only increased Tamagawa students’ motivation to be teachers, but also provided the American students with meaningful interactions with Japanese teacher trainees, and the insight into Japanese culture inspired the children.
