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Aligning Collaborative Learning Theory with Technology

This article explores the theories and benefits of collaborative learning and the technologies that can enhance this approach. It also includes activities and scenarios to apply collaborative learning theory in educational settings.

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Aligning Collaborative Learning Theory with Technology

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  1. Aligning collaborative learning theory with technology Adele Aubrey, Mark Jasper & Anna Verges The University of Manchester (With thanks & acknowledgment to Peter Whitton Salford University) CEEBL Centre for Excellence in Enquiry-Based Learning Centre for Excellence in Enquiry-Based Learning

  2. Overview What is Collaborative Learning? What theories underpin Collaborative Learning? What are the educational benefits? What technologies can assist Collaborative Learning? CEEBL Centre for Excellence in Enquiry-Based Learning

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  4. Shipwrecked • Working on your own and without collaboration,consider your situation and choose an item to bring to the island - ideally something that may improve your chances of survival. • Write the item that you have chosen down on a Post-it Note. • How do you rate your chances of survival? – write this down too! • 2 mins MAX CEEBL CEEBL Centre for Excellence in Enquiry-Based Learning Centre for Excellence in Enquiry-Based Learning

  5. Shipwrecked • You discover that the other people at your table have also survived the shipwreck. Find out what items the others have chosen to bring to the island. • If you pool your resources as a group, how do rate your chances of survival now? • 2 mins MAX CEEBL CEEBL Centre for Excellence in Enquiry-Based Learning Centre for Excellence in Enquiry-Based Learning

  6. Shipwrecked • Working with the others at your table, compile a list of items to maximise your chances of survival on the island – one item each. • How has working collaboratively enhanced your groups chances of survival? • 5 mins MAX CEEBL CEEBL Centre for Excellence in Enquiry-Based Learning Centre for Excellence in Enquiry-Based Learning

  7. What is the background of the collaborative learning theories we are introducing? Vygotsky’s (1978) view of social constructivism where students’ expand their knowledge in a social context. CEEBL Centre for Excellence in Enquiry-Based Learning

  8. What evidence is there that collaborative learning works? Johnson, Johnson and Smith (2007) Johnson, Johnson, Stanne (2000) Slavin, (1983, 1991) Cooperative learning (enquiry-based group work) compared to individual competitive efforts tend to result in higher achievement. CEEBL Centre for Excellence in Enquiry-Based Learning

  9. In what ways can collaborative learning result in higher achievement? Motivation Teamwork Information retention Problem solving Attendance CEEBL Centre for Excellence in Enquiry-Based Learning

  10. How to make collaborative learning successful? Positive Interdependence Face-to-face promotive interaction Individual and group accountability Interpersonal and small group skills Group Processing (Johnson, Johnson, & Holubec, 1993) CEEBL Centre for Excellence in Enquiry-Based Learning

  11. Collaborative Learning TheoryActivity • Summarise and describe theessential aspects of a Collaborative Learning Theory in your own words, and in three sentences. • (using group discussion  to help refine your own definitions) • A representative will be randomly selected from your group to present to the whole room - the presentation will take no more than 1 minute • 15mins CEEBL CEEBL Centre for Excellence in Enquiry-Based Learning Centre for Excellence in Enquiry-Based Learning

  12. Reflection Activity • What just happened? • How did working in a group help you construct an understanding of the learning theory? • Take 3 mins to reflect on your own, then share your reflections and insights with your group. • 10 mins CEEBL CEEBL Centre for Excellence in Enquiry-Based Learning Centre for Excellence in Enquiry-Based Learning

  13. Collaborative Tools Activity • Summarise and describe theessential aspects of a collaborative toolin your own words, and in three sentences. • (using group discussion  to help refine your own definitions) • A representative will be randomly selected from your group to present to the whole room - the presentation will take no more than 1 minute • 10 mins CEEBL CEEBL Centre for Excellence in Enquiry-Based Learning Centre for Excellence in Enquiry-Based Learning

  14. Scenarios Activity • Create an ‘Activity Design’ for the Environmental Housing Construction Course Unit (or a course unit that you know about) • using a collaborative tool and … • applying and utilising the Collaborative Learning Theory allocated to your group. • Complete the COLLABORATIVE LEARNING ACTIVITY DESIGN TEMPLATE. • 25 mins CEEBL CEEBL Centre for Excellence in Enquiry-Based Learning Centre for Excellence in Enquiry-Based Learning

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