Collaborative learning Learning styles Technology Engaging Students Collaborative learning Learning styles Technology

Contents 1 2 3 4 Research Indicates… How to Incorporate Collaborative Learning 2 How Learning Styles & Collaborative Learning Correlate 3 Incorporating Technology for the 21st Century Learner 4

According to Research from the University of North Carolina, USC Berkley, and the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), students who are engaged in the classroom through collaborative learning and the integration of technology have an overall increase in graduation rates of 9% No More Chalk and Talk! www.themegallery.com

Why is Collaborative Learning so Important? Research has proven that Collaborative Learning: Engages students beyond reading, listening, and note-taking Increases critical thinking skills Fuels long-term memory retention Enhances quick concept absorption Promotes educational ownership Builds communication competencies www.themegallery.com

Research Based Rule The Rule of 10 & 2 Maximum: 10 Minutes of Lecture Minimum: 2 Minutes of Collaboration

Research Indicates Learning is optimized when students are actively engaged in the process. Research on instruction shows that most of us remember: 10% of what we read 20% of what we hear 30% of what we see 50% of what we both see and hear 70% of what we have discussed with others 80% of what we have experienced personally 95% of what we teach someone else

Collaborative Activity How long have I been lecturing? Take out your Gray sheet… www.themegallery.com

What will you remember the most? 10% of what we read 20% of what we hear 30% of what we see 50% of what we both see and hear 70% of what we have discussed with others 80% of what we have experienced personally 95% of what we teach someone else

Collaborative Learning Ideas Green Sheet Collaborative Learning Ideas www.themegallery.com

Otherwise… www.themegallery.com

Types of Learning Styles There are many different types of learning inventories, but three main learning styles: Visual Audio Tactile/Kinesthetic By integrating collaborative learning, you will automatically be appealing to different learning styles. www.themegallery.com

Tips for Different Learning Styles Pink Sheet Auditory: Record a Summary of What you have learned (Group Discussions: The role of the scribe) Visual: Take notes, make pictures of concepts, create graphs, and create charts (Group Concept Maps: Colored Markers and a white board) Kinesthetic/Tactile: Use models, real objects, create using technology, and materials that can be touched and moved. (Small Groups: Acting out a Concept) www.themegallery.com

Hand-Outs Different Types of Learning Style Inventories Yellow: 2 Copies- Basic Inventory Orange and Purple: More in-depth Inventories Know your own learning style: Complete one of the Yellow sheets and discuss with your Neighbor. Do you feel the inventory is correct? Why/Not? www.themegallery.com

Integrating Technology Podcasts Youtube Google Docs IM Discussion Forums Web Just to Name a Few

21st Century Skills Are students learning enough just by listening to lectures? 21st Century Learners

Digital Blooms Taxonomy

Graphic Organizers & Diagrams IM/Wikki/Podcast…etc. Create: Googlio/Google Sites Evaluation: YouTube Analyze: Exploratree Application: Discussion Forum EPortfolio Eeducation Platform Graphic Organizers & Diagrams IM/Wikki/Podcast…etc.

Recap 1 2 3 Use Collaborative Learning at least 1/5 of Class Time Appeal to Different Learning Styles Through Group Activities 2 Use Technology Through Independent &/or Partner/Group Study/Activity 3

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Independent Work: Survey(white)

Thank You! References: Felder, Richard . "Technology-Based Instruction and Cooperative Learning." IEEE Education Society 1 (2001): 2-3. Print. "Lecturing Discussion Questioning Active Learning (discipline specific)." Active and Collaborative Learning Strategies. McGill University, 26 Aug. 2011. Web. 23 Oct. 2011. <www.mcgill.ca/files/gps/Tips_for_Engaging Penny, Samantha . "Bloom's Digital Taxonomy Pyramid." University of Southern Indiana. Creative Commons, n.d. Web. 26 Oct. 2011. <http://www.usi.edu/distance/bdt.htm>. "Survey Finds Unexpected Relationship between Engagement and Retention - Magna Publications." Higher Education Faculty and Staff Development - Magna Publications. Magna Publications Inc., 1 Dec. 2005. Web. 24 Oct. 2011. <http://www.magnapubs.com/newsletter/story/3761/>.