article thumbnail

Student Collaboration: Grouping That Works

MiddleWeb

In Group Work That Works, Paul Vermette and Cynthia Kline draw on research and experience to provide a thorough plan, supported by extensive resources, for implementing collaborative learning. Educator Linda Biondi recommends the book to hesitant secondary teachers.

Groups 56
article thumbnail

The ultimate guide to authentically creating a secondary classroom where students feel safe, welcome, & whole

The Cornerstone for Teachers

This is especially true for secondary students. Younger learners are used to SEL (socio-emotional learning) practices like sharing circles and morning meetings; these procedures tend to fade away as students get older and into more specialized secondary content. Upper right: green (work alone) / stripes (work in groups).

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

6 Ways to create meaningful teamwork experiences through an LMS

Neo LMS

How many times per day do students hear the phrase “get in groups/pair up”? Chances are that no matter the subject, they are told to collaborate quite frequently. In fact, even in popular kids or teen TV shows, the group project is used as a catalyst for interaction between characters. How do you assign deadlines for each group?

LMS 197
article thumbnail

What is Active Learning? And Why it Matters

ViewSonic Education

universities have implemented active learning classrooms. Many, like Stanford and the University of Minnesota , have initiatives to train instructors in active learning practices. Primary and secondary schools are swiftly responding to the evidence in support of active learning. Active learning in action.

Learning 255
article thumbnail

Improve Differentiated Learning Through Ed Tech

Omega Notes

Differentiated learning in a post-secondary environment can improve not just student engagement and retention of material but instructor responsiveness to student needs. Instructors may then be better able to identify areas of concern with student learning, leading to a roadmap for appropriate intervention. .

article thumbnail

This Tech Tool Can Save Teachers 10 Minutes Per Class

Edsurge

That way a secondary explanation of a concept can happen instantly as opposed to the next day,” she says. Students are able to connect in and showcase their own work, which is leading to more autonomy and student-driven learning.”

Tools 135
article thumbnail

Teacher Development Research Review: Keys to Educator Success

Digital Promise

2009): Collaborative learning : Teachers have opportunities to learn in a supportive community that organizes curriculum across grade levels and subjects. When teachers and schools engage in high-quality collaboration, it leads to better achievement gains in math and reading for students.

Education 120