Intel Teach ElementsCollaboration in the Digital

Classroom

Charity I. Mulig

First Webinar SessionOctober 18, 2012

8:00 – 9:30 pm

Things to do:

•Progress Check•Deadlines•Summary of Modules 1 & 2•Address Issues and Problems

Modules Date Time Mode

1 and 2 Oct 13 -16 Via Intel Engage

3 Oct 17 8:00 -9:30 pm Webinar

3 and 4Oct 17- 23

Via Intel Engage

PBA Course Check Oct 23 8:00 - 9:00 Webinar

4 and 5 Oct 23- 26Via Intel Engage

Showcasing of Outputs Oct 26 8:00 - 9:30 pm Webinar

List of Those Who Completed the Requirement for the PBA Course

Collaborative ClassroomsModule 1

Characteristics of Digitized Youth•Creative• Leaders•Risk Takers•Mobile

•Communicators•Connected •Co-creators• Interactive

Collaboration exists in…

•Business•Science•Arts•Politics

Classroom Interactions

•Competitive•Individualistic•Cooperative

Food for Thought

“A disconnect exists among how most students learn in school, how they engage outside of school, and the skills they need to thrive in society”

Collaboration Models

Collaboration Benefits

Benefits of Collaborative Learning

• Shared knowledge• Combined expertise• Integration of diverse perspectives•More creative results•Meets the needs of diverse learning styles• Deepens understanding of content

Collaborative Developments

Collaboration Balance

Collaboration Framework

Benefits of Collaboration

Social Benefits

“Learning is a social

act.”

•Caring•Motivation•Self-esteem•Achieve Goals

Teachers as Collaborators

Collaboration Outcomes

• Lower turnover•Greater job satisfaction• Increased student achievement• Improved low-performing schools• Improvement in math

Student work

• Improves • quality of students’ thinking• Quality of products• processes, and content understanding

• Technology can be used to enhance• The collaborative experience• Improve outcomes• Make collaboration more efficient

Skills for Effective Collaboration•Mutual trust and respect• Flexibility among collaborators• Clear communication• Positive interdependence• Individual and group accountability• Task with a goal and value• Group processing

Sources of Challenges

• Interpersonal conflict•Disorganization•Lack of scaffolding•Unclear purpose

Overcoming Challenges

• Teach specific collaboration skills and provide feedback• Carefully plan collaboration activities• Address conflict with appropriate strategies• Choose appropriate collaborative groups• Select collaborative tools carefully• Follow ethical and safe collaboration guidelines• Prepare for the unexpected with management in

place

Collaborative Activities

•Pair sharing•Group Research•Group Data Collection•Expert Advise•Group Problem solving•Conference with other class

Framework for Digital CollaborationModule 2

Collaboration Framework

Purpose of Collaboration

Content Learning

Activities• Articulation of ideas• Exploration of

interests• Exposure to

alternative points of view• Collaborative

Research

Possible Resources

• Online Data• Primary Sources• Original Data

Process (Communication) Skills

•Reading and writing in content areas•Communicating with different

audiences• Listening

Teamwork Skills

Teamwork Skills• Volunteering for difficult

tasks• Asking pertinent

questions• Sharing resources and

newfound expertise• Inviting the participation

of others• Building consensus

Project Management Skills

• Defining tasks to be completed• Creating timelines and

schedules• Finding resources• Dividing tasks

How does collaboration promote critical thinking?

What possible collaborative activities enhances critical thinking?

Differentiation Purposes

• Technology Expert•Graphics

Expert•Cultural

Expert

Peer support of content Learning• Content Learning• Risk Taking• Language

Development

Learning Objectives

Collaboration Questions

•What purpose will the collaboration serve?•What will the scope of the activities be?•What type of collaboration will meet

students’ needs?•Who will students collaborate with?•What tools will the students use?

Long- and Short- Term Collaboration

Short-Term• Discussions• Feedback• Guest speakers• Study Groups• Solving short content-

related problems, math puzzles

Long-Term• Research presentations• Exploration of local

issues, pollution, or propose laws• Data collection across

geographical areas• Solving complex

problems• Dramatic presentations

Collaboration Activities

• Sharing Thoughts•Getting Feedback•Conducting Research•Group Project•Peer Tutoring

Assessment

• Content Assessment• Formative

Assessment• Self- and Peer

Assessment Instruments