Posts Tagged ‘collaborative culture’
Why Many Teachers Hate Assigning Group Work
From slackers, to ‘takeover students, to wasted time, to limited resources, to the trouble with assessing collaboration, the hate for group work is real and understandable.
Read MoreWhat the Epic Failure of Google Glass Can Teach Us About Constructive Criticism
Google Glass was a great idea until people started wearing them into bathrooms and casinos.
Read MoreWorking With Kids Who Dominate and Ones Who Do Nothing During Group Projects
Hogs: Students who take over an entire group project
Logs: Students who do nothing in a group project
Most Common Struggles for Teachers When Assigning Group Work
And the number 1 struggle is….managing off-task behavior.
Read MoreWhy Building Student Confidence is Absolutely Essential
When students believe they can, they usually will.
Read MoreCollaboration is Great, But Don’t Forget About the Introverts
Just because it’s a group project does not mean some students do not still need their space.
Read MoreBuilding a Collaborative Culture in Your Classroom
Real classroom community takes time, practice, and patience.
Read MoreThe Key to Getting Students to Discuss in Class
Getting students to discuss starts with making them feel safe to do so.
Read MoreWhy Adaptable Students Become Successful People
Success in the 21st century requires we know how to adapt.
Read MoreThe Collaboration Rubric
A tool to find out if your students are growing as collaborators.
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