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Collaborative Activities

Collaborative Activities. in eLearning. Collaboration~ The Benefit & The Challenge. I nteraction is a critical part of learning Collaboration presents many problems. Effective Group Formation. The Electronic Sign Up Sheet Why Student Profiles matter

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Collaborative Activities

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  1. Collaborative Activities in eLearning

  2. Collaboration~The Benefit & The Challenge • Interaction is a critical part of learning • Collaboration presents many problems

  3. Effective Group Formation • The Electronic Sign Up Sheet • Why Student Profiles matter • Allow students to select not only their team, but their role from the outset

  4. Prepare Students for Teamwork Supporting Teams Teamwork Tutorial http://www.terrymorris.net/teamwork/index.htm • Provide details on team structure, dynamics, and goals • Create a “Team Agreement Template”

  5. Team Assessment The Team The Individual The portion of the project that was an individual’s responsibility The individual input towards team dynamic • The project as a whole • The team as a whole

  6. Typical Collaboration Horror Stories • The overzealous leader • Trash talking and dirty laundry hung out on forums and discussion boards • The disappearing team member • Giving credit to jerks & assessing blame Often, our most challenging learning experiences are some of the most memorable and valuable

  7. Resources • Designing Courses and Teaching on the Web (2003) Mercedes Fisher • Online Learning and Teaching with Technology: Case Studies, Experience and Practice (2001) David Murphy, Rob Walker & Graham Webb, Eds. • The Online Learning Idea Book (2007) Patti Shank, Ed.

  8. Thank You!

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