EDT-8130: Collaborative Learning

WELCOME TO THE COLLABORATIVE LEARNING WORKSHOP

Welcome to the Collaborative Learning Workshop!

This workshop is for educators, leaders, and trainers trying to create an environment of collaborative learning.

Learn how to utilize the Community of Inquiry framework in any setting in order to strengthen the thinking and learning process.

By building a community on the foundation of respectful discourse and engaged learning, students can learn collaboratively.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LO#1: Participants will be able to identify the cognitive fallacies that thinking collaboratively overcomes

LO#2: Participants will be able to define inquiry

LO#3: Participants will be able to describe the purpose of the Community of Inquiry Framework

LO#4: Participants will be able to explain the importance of metacognition

LO#5: Participants will be able to describe the 3 elements that make up the teaching presence

LO#6: Participants will be able to Explain how the 7 principles of practice for CoI are related to the 3 elements of teaching presence

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

My name is Evan Campbell and I am currently a website designer and social media marketing consultant. I received my Bachelors of Science in Organizational Leadership from Wright State and I am currently pursuing my Masters in education. I feel the number of different positions in college including event planner, judiciary committee member, and fraternity council member. When I'm not working or in school I like to enjoy my time watching a good movie or listen to music.

Course Materials

Garrison, D. R. (2016). Thinking Collaboratively: Learning in a Community of Inquiry. New York, NY: Routledge.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/
- Collaborative Learning Overview
- BB-Collaborate Web Conference #1
- BB-Collaborate Web Conference #2
- BB-Collaborate Web Conference #3

3. Voice Thread: http://voicethread.com

COURSE SCHEDULE

This workshop is online. Participants should take 1 1/2-2 hours to completely finish.

To complete this workshop, participants need:

A computer with internet access that can run VoiceThread and YouTube.
To watch all videos and read associated segments

The workshop includes:
- Collaborative Learning Overview and YouTube Video
- DIGITIZED BB-COLLABORATE WEB CONFERENCE #1: Introduction
- DIGITIZED BB-COLLABORATE WEB CONFERENCE #2: Technology and Thinking
- DIGITIZED BB-COLLABORATE WEB CONFERENCE #3: The Community of Inquiry
- EMBEDDED VOICETHREAD: Principles of Practice

COLLABORATIVE LEARNING OVERVIEW

When we practice collaborative learning we create an environment where students can communicate openly and comfortably to reach educational goals. The video to the left outlines the numerous benefits of learning collaboratively and ultimately why we should utilize the process

DIGITIZED BB-COLLABORATE WEB CONFERENCE #1

BB-Collaborate Web Conference #1 : This video is an introduction to thinking and learning collaboratively in a community of inquiry. This introduction outlines the foundation and benefits of collaborative learning.

The web conference was made using Blackboard Collaborate Ultra. Snagit recorded the video, and it was uploaded to YouTube. Please see the links below:

Technology Used:

BB-Collaborate Ultra

Snagit Capture

https://www.youtube.com/

DIGITIZED BB-COLLABORATE WEB CONFERENCE #2

BB-Collaborate Web Conference # 2: This video outlines both the negative and positive effects of technology as it pertains to the learning and thinking process. This includes the potential dangers of social media.

The web conference was made using Blackboard Collaborate Ultra. Snagit recorded the video, and it was uploaded to YouTube. Please see the links below:

Technology Used:

BB-Collaborate Ultra

Snagit Capture

https://www.youtube.com/

DIGITIZED BB-COLLABORATE WEB CONFERENCE #3

BB-Collaborate Web Conference # 3: This video covers the Community of Inquiry and the framework that makes it up. This video also covers the importance of metacognition in the learning process.

The web conference was made using Blackboard Collaborate Ultra. Snagit recorded the video, and it was uploaded to YouTube. Please see the links below:

Technology Used:

BB-Collaborate Ultra

Snagit Capture

https://www.youtube.com/

VOICETHREAD PRESENTATION

Voice Thread: This voice thread shows how to implement the community of inquiry framework into an educational setting using the seven principles of practice.

Technology used:

Voice Thread: http://voicethread.com

REFERENCES

Garrison, D. R. (2016). Thinking Collaboratively: Learning in a Community of Inquiry. New York, NY: Routledge.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRtQUKSdxrM

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