Collaborative Learning Techniques (ePub)

A guide to thirty-five creative assignments for pairs and
groups

Collaborative Learning Techniques is the bestseller that
college and university faculty around the world have used to help
them make the most of small group learning.

A mountain of evidence shows that students who learn in small
groups together exhibit higher academic achievement, motivation,
and satisfaction than those who don't. Collaborative learning puts
into practice the major conclusion from learning theory: that
students must be actively engaged in building their own minds. In
this book, the authors synthesize the relevant research and theory
to support thirty-five collaborative learning activities for use in
both traditional and online classrooms.

This second edition reflects the changed world of higher
education. New technologies have opened up endless possibilities
for college teaching, but it's not always easy to use these
technologies effectively. Updated to address the challenges of
today's new teaching environments, including online, "flipped," and
large lectures, Collaborative Learning Techniques is a
wonderful reference for educators who want to make the most of any
course environment. This revised and expanded edition includes:

* Additional techniques, with an all-new chapter on using games
to provide exciting, current, technologically-sophisticated
curricula

* A section on effective online implementation for each of the
thirty-five techniques

* Significantly expanded pedagogical rationale and updates on the
latest research showing how and why collaborative learning
works

* Examples for implementing collaborative learning techniques in
a variety of learning environments, including large lecture classes
and "flipped" classes

* Expanded guidance on how to solve common problems associated
with group work

The authors guide instructors through all aspects of group work,
providing a solid grounding in what to do, how to do it, and why it
is important for student learning. The detailed procedures in
Collaborative Learning Techniques will help teachers make
sure group activities go smoothly, no matter the size or delivery
method of their classes. With practical advice on how to form
student groups, assign roles, build team spirit, address unexpected
problems, and evaluate and grade student participation, this new
edition of the international classic makes incorporating effective
group work easy.