Week 4

Designing Student-Centered Learning Experiences with Technology

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Pitler - Text Readings

• Cooperative learning should be used consistently and systematically

• Learning groups should be rather small in size• Ability groupings should be done sparingly• Use a variety of criteria to group students • Use informal, formal, and base groups• Keep groups a manageable size• Combine cooperative learning with other

classroom structures

Pitler - Text Readings

• Multimedia – a natural environment for cooperative learning

• Web-enabled collaborative learning – JASON Project, Ask an Expert, Keypals, WebQuests, Web site creation, Web 2.0, Shared bookmarking, Online course management, Simulation games

• Communication Software – Blogs, Wikis, Instant Messaging, Voice over IP (VoIP), Skype,

Other Readings • Pitler – McRel Technology Initiative

http://eric.ed.gov/ERICDocs/data/ericdocs2sql/content_storage_01/0000019b/80/1b/b3/f5.pdf – Curriculum first, technology second– Peer coaching and development of internal expertise are

critical – Teacher training should include content and collaborative

worktime

• Solomon & Shrum - Leading by example• Rose & Meyer’s - Assessment strategies for

diverse learners http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/ideas/tes/

Video Clips• Collaborative Classrooms & Schools

http://www.edutopia.org/linda-darling-hammond-sel-video

• http://www.edutopia.org/collaboration-age-technology-blood-bank-video

• http://www.edutopia.org/collaboration-age-technology-larry-rosenstock-video

• Digital Projectshttp://www.edutopia.org/digital-generation-

teachers-vicki-davishttp://www.edutopia.org/project-based-learning-

overview

Group Project

• Review your plan for completing the scenario-based group project

• Create examples of the technology-based learning activities/units

• Publish the learning activities to your group Google wiki/site

• Send the Google wiki/site link to your academic coach.

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