Collaborative and Cooperative Learning
Group Learning &Technology
Group learning is critical in the workplace to solve problems as a team.
Cooperative and Collaborative have different means to an ends
As with many other teaching methods, either form of learning is not a silver bullet for issues
Wikis meant for educational use were only found to be used by 25% of K-12 learners and 1% had multimedia content created by students
Computer-Supported Intentional Learning Environments (CSILE)
Collaboration via students commenting on each others notes.
There was a correlative increase in standardized test scores
Web-based Inquiry Science Environment (WISE)
STEM focused collaboration and deep learning platform
Encouraged students to compare viewpoints and compare work
Could test and evaluate work in comparison to similar work peers were doing
Using Group Learning In the Class
Both sides have strengths to their structure and could be used individually or together.
For example, a the vision for a project could be built collaboratively with the strengths of each group member. Then for the completion of the work, the group could transition to a more cooperative division of the work
