ELI Discovery Tool: Collaborative Learning Workshop Guide

Collaborative Learning Workshop Guide Although there is much variation on the definition of collaborative learning, it typically refers to a situation in which two or more people learn or attempt to learn something together. Put differently, collaborative learning refers to methodologies and environments in which learners engage in a common task where each individual depends on and is accountable to each other to varying degrees (source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collaborative_learning). Thus, collaborative learning is commonly illustrated when groups of students work together to search for understanding, meaning, or solutions or to create an artifact or product of their learning. Further, collaborative learning redefines the traditional student-teacher relationship in the classroom and can include collaborative writing, group projects, joint problem solving, debates, study teams, and other activities.

This comprehensive collaborative learning workshop guide, developed from the ELI 2009 Fall Focus Session, contains a resource list and five workshop modules intended to reduce some of the extensive work involved in assembling the components and curriculum for such a program. Each of the modules contains topical guidelines, content, resources, and best practices, and each can be easily customized to fit the needs of your institution, department, or unit.

Collaborative Learning Workshop Guide Units

Unit 1: Overview and Introduction
Unit 2: Collaborative Technologies
Unit 3: Collaborative Learning Spaces
Unit 4: Assessment of Collaborative Learning
Unit 5: Collaborative Teaching and Learning Strategies
Additional Resources

For more information and resources on collaborative learning, see the Collaborative Learning or Collaborative Technologies resources web pages.

If you have questions or comments, please contact us.

Authors

Veronica Diaz, Ph.D.
Associate Director, EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative
Malcolm Brown, Ph.D.
Director, EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative
Janet Salmons, Ph.D.
Capella University School of Business & Technology and Vision2Lead, Inc.

ELI ELI Discovery Tools ELI Discovery Tool: Collaborative Learning Workshop Guide		ELI Discovery Tool: Collaborative Learning Workshop Guide Although there is much variation on the definition of collaborative learning, it typically refers to a situation in which two or more people learn or attempt to learn something together. Put differently, collaborative learning refers to methodologies and environments in which learners engage in a common task where each individual depends on and is accountable to each other to varying degrees (source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collaborative_learning). Thus, collaborative learning is commonly illustrated when groups of students work together to search for understanding, meaning, or solutions or to create an artifact or product of their learning. Further, collaborative learning redefines the traditional student-teacher relationship in the classroom and can include collaborative writing, group projects, joint problem solving, debates, study teams, and other activities. This comprehensive collaborative learning workshop guide, developed from the ELI 2009 Fall Focus Session, contains a resource list and five workshop modules intended to reduce some of the extensive work involved in assembling the components and curriculum for such a program. Each of the modules contains topical guidelines, content, resources, and best practices, and each can be easily customized to fit the needs of your institution, department, or unit. Collaborative Learning Workshop Guide Units Unit 1: Overview and Introduction Unit 2: Collaborative Technologies Unit 3: Collaborative Learning Spaces Unit 4: Assessment of Collaborative Learning Unit 5: Collaborative Teaching and Learning Strategies Additional Resources For more information and resources on collaborative learning, see the Collaborative Learning or Collaborative Technologies resources web pages. If you have questions or comments, please contact us. Authors Veronica Diaz, Ph.D. Associate Director, EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative Malcolm Brown, Ph.D. Director, EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative Janet Salmons, Ph.D. Capella University School of Business & Technology and Vision2Lead, Inc.
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