What is collaborative learning? Collaborative Learning What is collaborative learning? Collaborative learning is an educational approach to teaching and learning that involves groups of learners working together to solve a problem, complete a task, or create a product. Collaborative learning is based on the idea that learning is a naturally social act in which the participants talk among themselves. It is through the talk that learning occurs.
Utilizing Graphic Organizers in the Classroom ETT4 Task 1 Western Governors University When utilized in a classroom, graphic organizers can be a powerful learning tool. At first glance, what seems like words in a box can be underestimated. Looking closer, one can realize that it is really a high concentration of valuable information placed in an organized pattern on a page. Graphic organizers can be used to not only introduce and organize instructional content, but also to help students identify, organize and assimilate key concepts and related details. When first introducing to a lesson, a graphic organizer can be used to assess and organize a student’s knowledge on the lesson topic.
In short, there has been a rapid change in present day education which has brought about innovative ways and approaches to teaching and learning. The idea of blending different learning experiences has been in existence ever since humans started thinking about teaching. The infusion of web-based technologies into the learning and teaching process has recently brought this “blending” term into limelight. This new term has created new opportunities for students to interact with their peers and with their lecturers inside and outside of the lecture room. The term blended learning is defined as a powerful teaching and learning approach that combines e-learning with a variety of other delivery methods for a better learning experience.
PPD- M1 Key influences on your personal learning process Key influences on your personal learning process Introduction In this report I will explore what could impact my learning, either negatively or positively, and how they can be adjusted to allow you to learn easier, and more effectively. Learning environment The first factor is learning environment. A learning environment is anywhere that is a place dedicated to help you learn. This could be the physical learning environment; such as a classroom, lecture hall, library, learner zone. A learning environment can also be a virtual environment, this could be a website, Power Points, virtual games.
Learning Analytics focuses attention on tools and technologies in order to investigate the data coming from different educational contexts such as online learning environments (Dyckhoff, Zielke, Bültmann, Chatti, & Schroeder, 2012) to enhance teachers’ perspectives on how learning is happening. Especially, MOOCs offer certain demands and dilemmas that become accepted as a challenge practice in Learning Analytics approaches (Clow, 2013). An open learning environment such as MOOCs, afford an “exciting opportunity” for the Learning Analytics researchers (Chatti et al., 2014). They play a role as a part of the online learning phenomenon where large quantities of data sets are generated, induced by users who access platforms of the kind. These result in activities which are stored in servers and remain meaningless until they are analyzed.
Our culture shapes our education, and that is why instructors need to be aware of it and to try to be effective communicators, especially in multicultural environments such as ours. For that purpose, understanding of several dynamics associated with culture and education is necessary. The dynamics that the author of discusses include: the relationship between culture and education, cultural diversity in education, education in a multicultural society, language diversity in multicultural education, and becoming a multiculturally competent communicator. In the discussion of these dynamics, the author stresses the importance of globalization (promoting the ideal of thinking globally by bringing forth changes in numerous spheres of human life, such as economics, culture, and politics) and multiculturalism (concerned with establishing cultural connections) as forces that have a great impact on changing international and national relationships. Then, although educational systems throughout the world teach practically the same thing, there are significant
In this critical evaluation I will examine the many factors the WWW has to offer to people as a learning resource and how technology has become a dependant feature in many teachers and learners lives. When evaluating any learning resource various factors become visible such as, authorship, relevance, currency of material, cost, user friendliness, practicality, language and effectiveness. The World Wide Web offers information and data from all over the world. This information that is available on the web is enormous, and because that information can appear to be fairly “anonymous”, it is necessary to develop skills to evaluate what is found. The clear purpose for all this information is practical, it aims to cover a wide variety of sources for people to learn, teach, gather information, share ideas etc.
These three components, summarized by RelateCreate-Donate, imply that learning activities: occur in a group context (i.e., working collaboratively in teams) are project-based have an outside (authentic) focus (Kearsley & Schneiderman, 1999). Relate-Create-Donate Relate emphasizes team work (communication, management, planning, social skills) Create emphasizes creativity and purpose. Students have to define (or at least identify in terms of a problem domain) and execute a project in
-Teachers can collaborate to share their ideas and resources online -Students can develop valuable research skills at a young age -Students and teachers have access to an expanse of material -It engages and challenges students with brand new and interactive methods -Helps in protecting the environment -Technology makes education enjoyable -It makes students more excited to learn -It enables students to learn at their own pace -It prepares students for the future -Computers can assist teachers and act as a tutor for the students who are falling behind. -Promotes independent learning Cons: -Child Predators and Cyber Bullying -Distraction to the Students -Cheating -Negative effect on students' writing, such as the use of shortcuts -Many professors will require re-training in how to apply technology. -Financial problems may prohibit some students from owning a computer, placing them at a disadvantage. -Lack of IT skills (both students and teachers) Sources: http://teaching.about.com/od/tech/ http://www.mathopenref.com/site/techreasons.html http://education.cu-portland.edu/blog/tech-ed/pros-and-cons-of-allowing-digital-devices-in-the-classroom/ http://www.edudemic.com/education-technology-pros-cons/
Let’s take a look at both options. Let’s start off by looking at flexibility, online learning offers flexibility which allows students to complete their education on their own time and in a place that they chose. This type of learning is great for working students or single parents. However, student who need to be motivated and struggle to get into a groove on their own than classroom learning is the way to go. When it comes to communication online learning now has the opportunities for instant communication such as message boards, online chatting, and even video conferencing, but this does not replace the experience of face to face interaction.