1. Collaborative Learning In Your Classroom Cheryl M. Miller Clara Spenny Team B

2. Objectives: At the end of this lecture the educator will be able to:  Verbalize three benefits to the use of collaborative learning in the classroom (face to face or online).  Identify at least 3 collaborative instructional approaches that could be used in the classroom (in both face to face and online classrooms).  Successfully implement the use of at least one collaborative learning strategy in the classroom within 1 month of the completion of the module.

3. Collaborative Learning  “an instructional method in which students team together to work on an assignment” (Diaz, Brown and Salmons, 2010).  “Individually accountable for their work and the work of the group as a whole” (Diaz, Brown, and Salmons, 2010).  Instructor is to guide and manage the process and facilitate work towards the objectives. To assist in collaborative learning success consider the use of: Clear objectives, clearly defined norms of behavior in the groups, with clear information on how they should solve the problem given to them (Nussbaum) Learning contracts (names, preferences, strengths & weaknesses) Team Based Learning Video Reward structures

4. Benefits of Collaborative Learning  Allows the instructor to support students in learning how to work together and support each other in learning and discovery (Diaz, 2010)  Allows teams to become effective and productive team members.  Allows learner to develop their independent learning skills and ability to work as a team.  Increases student accountability for their learning  Encourages sense of community, shared purpose, and team building among students  Structures out-of-class time (Diaz, 2010)  Increases critical thinking skills (Wong & Abbruzzese, 2011)  Enhances the learning of all of the teammates (Nussbaum, Alvarez, McFarlane, Gomez, & Claro, 2009)  Develop mutual respect, diversity awareness, and social development through friendships (Psych).

5. Risks of Collaborative Learning  Not appropriate for all learning material  Need to understand clear instructions  Every student must be able to verbalize their understanding of the material to allow the team to understand their views and therefore allow for feedback from the team (Naussbaum, 2009)  Level of engagement among students  Poorly designed collaborative learning activities will not be effective.  Social loafing, off-task behaviors, unequal interactions are risks (PSYCH of Classrooms)

6. Strategies for face-to-face classes  Debate  Discussions  Games  Demonstrations  Case studies  Collaborative presentations (w or w/o multimedia)  Solving real-life problems  Investigating scientific questions

7. Strategies for online classes  Case studies  Debates in a forum or chat room  Games  Collaborative paper, project, multimedia presentation  Solving real-life work-based problems

8. Brainstorming  Arrange yourselves into small groups of 4 educators each. (groups of 3 to 5 evidence based)  Brainstorm together as a group, using needed individual time for research (5 minutes), and team time together (15 minutes) to think of as many ways as possible to use collaborative learning in your classroom.  In 20 minutes, we will report out on your group’s brainstorming ideas.  The group with the most innovative strategy to apply to your classroom within a month will be the winner. (use of reward)

9. References:  (Will add)