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 * Chapter 7 – Cooperative Learning **

“Cooperative learning focuses on having student interact with each other in groups in ways that enhance their learning”, (Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works, 2007) 1. Don’t always organize groups based on ability 2. Cooperative learning groups should be small in size 3. Cooperative learning should be used consistently but should not be over used
 * __ Generalizations __**


 * __Recommendations__ **

1. Use a variety of criteria when grouping students 2. Use informal, formal and base groups a. Informal – impromptu/short activities b. Base – long-term groups c. Formal – intentionally designed for a task 3. Keep the groups to a manageable size (3-4) 4. Combine cooperative learning with other classroom structures

a. Introduce project b. Advance rubrics – students understand what is expected(see p. 142 for an example) c. Student roles and responsibilities d. Planning process e. Cooperative learning turns into cooperative teaching
 * __ Technology Resources __**
 * I. **** Multimedia **

a. Students can collaborate through the Web with other students b. Examples i. Jason Project [|www.jasonproject.org] – Hands-on scientific discovery – virtual research community ii. “Ask the Expert” Websites 1. Correspond via e-mail
 * II. **** Web Resources **

a. Communicating with students in other cities, states and countries through e-mail pen pals b. Learn about other cultures languages, and issues c. Resources i. ePals – [|www.epals.com/] - classroom cross-cultural exchanges, protected project-based learning network ii. Students of the World -[] - free place to correspond with other students around the world
 * III. **** Keypals **

a. Inquiry-oriented activities that allow students to work together on a project or problem b. Practical, engaging, and elicits student thinking c. Examples i. San Diego State University’s WebQuest – [] – Is the original WebQuest site. Helps you find, create, and share WebQuests ii. WebQuest Taskonomy – [] – 12 most common types of WebQuest tasks iii. A WebQuest About WebQuests – [] - Designed for educators to work in teams to learn about WebQuests iv. Teacher WebQuest Generator – [] - WebQuest Wizzard - Choose themes, fill in forms, store with password, students access through URL v. Instant Projects – [] – web templates vi. Searching for China – [|www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/China/ChinaQuest.html] - Excellent example of a WebQuest
 * IV. **** WebQuests **

a. Students create a website b. Software Programs i. iWeb - [|www.apple.com/ilife/iweb] ii. Microsoft Office Publisher – [] - iii. TOWeb - [|www.lauyan.com/en/tw-home] iv. SiteSpinner – [|www.virtualmechanics.com] v. Cool Page – [|www.coolpage.com]
 * V. **** Web Site Creation **

a. Collaborate over the Web
 * VI. **** Collaborative Organizing **

i. Shared calendars – 1. Google Calendar – [|www.google.com/googlecalendar/tour.html] - 2. Yahoo! Calendar – [] 3. Calendars Net – [|www.calendars.net]

ii. Shared Bookmarking 1. del.icio.us – [] 2. Blinklist – [|www.blinklist.com]

iii. Course Management 1. Moodle – [] 2. The Global Schoolhouse – [|www.globalschoolnet.org/GSH/] 3. Blackboard – [|www.blackboard.com]

iv. Simulation Games - 1. Multiplayer games which allows human-to-human interaction through a simulated computer interface a. Revolution – [] - multiplayer interactive 3D simulation game about the American Revolution b. Girls Inc. Team Up – [|www.girlsinc.org/gc/page.php?id=6.2] – elementary problem solving game that include spatial puzzles c. Civilization III – [|www.civ3.com/ptw_features.cfm] - Strategy game about building and ruling an empire d. NextGen3 - [] - Simulation that teaches high school students about insurance and financial responsibility