Cooperative Learning Based on materials found in the text, “Using Technology with Classroom

Instruction that Works” and

21things4teachers.net

Framework for Instructional Planning

Setting Objectives and Providing Feedback

Reinforcing Effort and Providing Recognition

Cooperative Learning

Cooperative Learning

Using elements of interdependence, interaction, accountability and group skills

Ex: Web Quests, collaboration tools, scavenger hunts, inter-actives

Cooperative Learning

• Cooperative learning vs. Group Work

• Positive interdependence and individual accountability

Source: Classroom Instruction that Works, 2nd ed.

Provide opportunities for group interaction to enhance learning…

Best Practice: Cooperative Learning

POSITIVE INTERDEPENDENCE and INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNTABILITY

GROUPS of 2-5

CONSISTENT and SYSTEMATIC use

Using Technology with CITW, 2nd ed., 2012, p. 74.

Positive Interdependence

Face-to-Face “Promotive Interaction”: help, support, and applaud each other Individual and Group Accountability: everyone contributes Interpersonal and Small Group Skills: good communication, trust for each other, leadership, and ethical codes/norms/key working agreements for conflict resolution Group Processing: self-reflection and improvement

CITW, 2nd ed., 2012, p. 36.

Individual Accountability

• Getting feedback on your contributions to the group

• Formative or Summative

• Active Participation = Proficiency

Tech Tools for these Strategies

Cooperative Learning

• Communication and Collaboration Software

• Multimedia creation

UT-CITW, 2nd ed., pg. 12-13; Chapter 3 (73-90).

Collaborative Multimedia Projects

• Webquests

• Digital Storytelling – Photopeach, Roxio Photoshow

• Group Presentations or Research Projects – Prezi

– PowerPoint

– Glogster

– Voicethread

– Google Drive-Presentations

• Creating resources, blogs, wikis, or websites

Communication Tools • ePals

• Skype, Face Time,

• Google Chat/Talk

• BackChannel Chats – Typewith.me, Chatzy

• Adobe Connect, Web Ex, Elluminate, etc.

• Discussion Boards/Forums in BlackBoard or Moodle

• Meeting organization with Doodle, GoToMeeting, or Google Calendar

Sharing

• Diigo, Delicious, Google Bookmarks

• DropBox, Evernote

• Google Drive – Documents, Spreadsheets, Presentations, Forms, and more

Cooperative Learning Rubrics

Types of Cooperative Learning Groups

INFORMAL:

Think, Pair, Share or with your neighbor

FORMAL:

structured to complete an assignment; may last days/weeks

BASE GROUPS:

long term, like “Cohorts”

• Communication and Collaboration

• Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.

• Learning and Innovation

• Creativity and Innovation

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

• Communication and Collaboration

For more Information about these strategies…

Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works, 2nd ed., 2012.