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Using Collaborative Learning to Elevate Students’ Educational Experiences

Faculty Focus

Collaborative learning is an educational environment where students work together in smaller groups to achieve a common goal. Collaborative learning is analogous to the traditional learning model, in which teachers impact knowledge on students.

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Using Collaborative Learning to Elevate Students’ Educational Experiences

Faculty Focus

Collaborative learning is an educational environment where students work together in smaller groups to achieve a common goal. Collaborative learning is analogous to the traditional learning model, in which teachers impact knowledge on students.

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Get Wild! Gamification Creates Immersive, On-Demand Faculty Development 

Scholarly Teacher

Heather Young Mandujano , Cuyahoga Community College Rebecca Wiggins , Cuyahoga Community College Key Statement: Learn how to use game elements and strategies to build immersive, on-demand learning experiences that are as entertaining as they are effective. link] Pozzi, F., Persico, D., Collázos, C. Dagnino, F. Andrade-Vargas, L.,

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Why Students Living on Campus Take Online Courses

Edsurge

In terms of learning, they’re not [missing out]. This comes back to 20 years of faculty development where basically we know that, if a professor teaches an online course, they have to go through 80 hours of training to learn to teach online. What we know is active and collaborative learning works.

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Using Mind Maps to Improve Assessment and Group Work

Faculty Focus

Effective group work: Higher order thinking and mind maps Mind maps can provide opportunities for meaningful collaborative learning. Instead of merely recalling what they’ve learned, students draw connections together and evaluate the choices they make as they co-create their mind map.

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Using Mind Maps to Improve Assessment and Group Work

Faculty Focus

Effective group work: Higher order thinking and mind maps Mind maps can provide opportunities for meaningful collaborative learning. Instead of merely recalling what they’ve learned, students draw connections together and evaluate the choices they make as they co-create their mind map.

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Enhancing Access, Engagement, and Inclusion in Online Education

Faculty Focus

Collaborative Learning: Encouraging collaborative learning through group projects, discussion forums, and peer reviews can enhance student engagement. Online platforms should facilitate easy communication and collaboration among students. These groups can provide a sense of belonging and peer support.