Cult of Pedagogy

OCTOBER 1, 2023

It’s pretty well known in educational circles that cooperative learning is supported by research, but so many teachers still struggle with it, so when things don’t work well, they give it up. During collaborative learning, the goal is for students to learn from and with one another — not you.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

These devices and the included applications like Google Docs support collaborative learning. Using Chromebooks for interactive lessons and group work helps encourage problem-solving and teamwork in the classroom–skills students will be grateful to have in the future. K-12 schools. Broadband improvements.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

This personalized approach ensures that each student receives the appropriate level of challenge and support, which helps address diverse learning needs. Third, technology improves collaboration among students. Overall, technology transforms the classroom into a more engaging, personalized, and collaborative learning environment.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 5, 2019

The initiative supports IU instructors in leveraging the features of any classroom—whether low-tech whiteboards or high-tech touchscreens—by granting access to reimagined rooms that foster a range of active learning strategies. Now, pods for group work circle monitors connected to a video wall.

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Edsurge

JULY 1, 2017

Case Western Reserve documented its first - and second -year efforts to add two active-learning spaces and support faculty teaching in the space. Indiana University has a campus-wide Mosaic initiative to encourage and support active and collaborative learning in all classrooms. It’s still all about the people.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

This access expands their learning beyond traditional textbooks. Moreover, technology enhances collaboration among students. Digital platforms facilitate group work, enabling students to communicate and share ideas seamlessly, whether in-person or remotely. Moreover, technology facilitates collaboration among students.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

By offering varied instructional approaches, educators can address individual student needs and maximize learning outcomes. Another essential strategy is collaborative learning, which emphasizes group work and peer interaction to promote active engagement and shared knowledge construction.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 11, 2022

In previous years these learning objectives were addressed via two 1,500-word essays within two of the themes (of their choice) with an expectation of deeper exploration of their chosen topics. I Hate Group Work!”: Addressing students’ concerns about small-group learning. 2011, Allan, 2016). References: Allan, E.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Guidebooks to structure group work. These active learning strategies can work in any course—for any major, in any discipline. YouTube videos for extra credit. A tattoo writing exercise. Vocab riddles.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2024

Breakout sessions allow for students to choose not only a topic they’d like to explore further, but also how they would like to explore it with a small group of their peers. Collaborative learning is something that many of us already utilize in our classrooms in the form of small group work.

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Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2017

In fact, the next evolution is facilitating that group work in an intelligent way, assuming people learn well by being in physical and human contact with each other. If adaptive learning is ’learning my way,’ then what we’re building is ’learning my way, together.’ Active learning means practice.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

One of the most accessible practices on this list might be collaborative assignments and projects. Collaborative Activities Collaborative learning activities are a great way to assist students to think critically, communicate effectively, consider the thoughts and perspectives of others, and work together to solve problems.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Furthermore, collaboration and communication tools enable students to work together and communicate more effectively. Platforms like Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams support group projects, discussions, and peer feedback, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2024

Breakout sessions allow for students to choose not only a topic they’d like to explore further, but also how they would like to explore it with a small group of their peers. Collaborative learning is something that many of us already utilize in our classrooms in the form of small group work.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The platform allows students to submit work electronically, receive grades, and track their progress over time. It also supports collaborative learning, as students can work on group projects within shared documents, participate in discussion threads, and ask questions directly within the class stream.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

One of the most accessible practices on this list might be collaborative assignments and projects. Collaborative Activities Collaborative learning activities are a great way to assist students to think critically, communicate effectively, consider the thoughts and perspectives of others, and work together to solve problems.

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Teach Hub

JULY 3, 2024

Encouraging Collaborative Learning Punch cards are a great tool to enhance peer collaboration and foster a sense of classroom community. Here are a few ways to strengthen the sense of community within your classroom and build a supportive learning environment. This makes it easy for students to monitor their achievements.

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EAB

MAY 23, 2023

So we'll assist them plus policymakers using data, that information, just to understand how we can improve student learning, persistence, and attainment. Mentioned was focus group work. DG: In fact, Tara, we celebrated our 20th anniversary and we asked ourselves, what has CCSSE learned about student engagement in these 20 years?

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k12 Online Schools

MAY 7, 2025

Building a Digital Learning Culture In a traditional classroom, culture is built through physical presence: greetings at the door, shared lunchtime, or spontaneous group work. But online schools have to work harder to build this same community. Social Media as a Platform for Collaborative Learning Learning is social.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out the basics of a modern learning environment. A flexible classroom is a learning environment that utilizes an “agile physical setup that will accommodate both independent and group work,” according to a CDW white paper on constructing modern classrooms. What Is a Flexible Classroom?

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

This year, at Lexington High School (LHS) when teachers are absent, an “ELF” now greets students in a collaborative learning space. Our “ELF” is an Electronic Learning Facilitator. What was formerly a lecture hall, the IDLC still features stadium seating but has been reimagined to promote collaborative work.

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Scholarly Teacher

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Yet, educators are expected to be leaders or stewards and help students learn despite personal or community-wide crises. Using T-I CoI to purposefully design activities that encourage students to foster relationships with one another and the instructor promotes well-being and a collaborative learning environment.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

This innovative teaching environment blends engaged lectures with hands-on, collaborative activities, with the instructor as a facilitator. Collaborative Learning: Students work in small groups, promoting peer interaction and problem-solving, which supports non-majors who may feel less confident in their knowledge.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

This innovative teaching environment blends engaged lectures with hands-on, collaborative activities, with the instructor as a facilitator. Collaborative Learning: Students work in small groups, promoting peer interaction and problem-solving, which supports non-majors who may feel less confident in their knowledge.

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