Abstract

Since 2015, University of Tokyo and National School of Languages, Linguistics and Translation from National Autonomous University of Mexico have organized activities and projects related to it such as self-directed learning, programmed and independent TeleTandem, language exchange and several academic activities between both universities. These activities have given an important impact to the academic and professional attitude and concerns of the students and teachers who are engaged in. In 2020´s COVID 19 situation, in the online synchronic and non-synchronic classes, students are expected to be more self-directed somehow than ever. This study examines the self-directed elements about co-evaluation and self-evaluation that have been manifested in the learning journals of TeleTandem as basic COIL (Collaborative Online International Course) to know how the students used the Zone of proximal development in Vigotsky sense with their TeleTandem partners.