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6. Cooperative Learning 

Research shows that organizing students into cooperative groups yields a positive effect on overall learning. When applying cooperative learning strategies, keep groups small and don't overuse this strategy-be systematic and consistent in your approach. 

Applications: 
  •  When grouping students, consider a variety of criteria, such as common experiences or interests.
  • Vary group sizes and objectives.
  • Design group work around the core components of cooperative learning-positive interdependence, group processing, appropriate use of social skills, face-to-face interaction, and individual and group accountability.

Technology Integration Ideas:
  • Design Problem Based Learning Activities that require students to work together to solve problems and accomplish tasks. (WebQuest)
  • Have students collaborate to create classroom or project wiki pages.
  • Create a collaborative project with a class in another country with Skype for Education.
  • Create small groups in Edmodo to facilitate cooperative learning activities.
  • Have students create a newscast using a MacBook or iPad.
  • Introduce new vocab by having students create comic strips using the terms in context. Students can then teach each other by exchanging