https://padlet.com/shayna_hall1/2fntz66d3aqz Collaboration en-us 2018-07-27 21:46:25 UTC 2018-07-27 22:27:37 UTC hello@padlet.com shayna_hall1 https://padlet.com/shayna_hall1/2fntz66d3aqz/wish/271310557 2018-07-27 21:54:02 UTC https://padlet.com/shayna_hall1/2fntz66d3aqz/wish/271310557 shayna_hall1 https://padlet.com/shayna_hall1/2fntz66d3aqz/wish/271310748 Videoconferencing is mentioned in the textbook as a method used to enhance collaboration and students' global connections.]]> 2018-07-27 22:01:28 UTC https://padlet.com/shayna_hall1/2fntz66d3aqz/wish/271310748 shayna_hall1 https://padlet.com/shayna_hall1/2fntz66d3aqz/wish/271310887 During a unit, students videoconference (Skype, FaceTime, etc.) with others around the world. In the example, students read a story and had a videoconference with students in the same grade, but who lived in a location similar to that of the one described in the book. This helped the students connect to the story on a deeper level and build their communication skills.]]> 2018-07-27 22:06:45 UTC https://padlet.com/shayna_hall1/2fntz66d3aqz/wish/271310887 shayna_hall1 https://padlet.com/shayna_hall1/2fntz66d3aqz/wish/271311071 In a study done by Wang, Hou, and Wu (2017), collaborative learning strategies were tested for student learning and understanding. They explicitly state that "blogs were used to support students' collaboration."

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Wang, S., Hou, H., & Wu, S. (2017). Analyzing the Knowledge Construction and Cognitive Patterns of Blog-Based Instructional Activities Using Four Frequent Interactive Strategies (Problem Solving, Peer Assessment, Role Playing and Peer Tutoring): A Preliminary Study. Educational Technology Research & Development, 65(2), 301-323.]]> 2018-07-27 22:13:12 UTC https://padlet.com/shayna_hall1/2fntz66d3aqz/wish/271311071 shayna_hall1 https://padlet.com/shayna_hall1/2fntz66d3aqz/wish/271311410 Blogging allows students to contribute to Digital Learning Communities and collaborate with others on a global scale. In this way, it is similar to videoconferencing, but it is via text instead of video. Students can post reflections, creations, and questions on a blog. Their peers (both in the same classroom and throughout the world) are then free to carry on the discussion. This improves collaboration and communication skills among students.]]> 2018-07-27 22:23:27 UTC https://padlet.com/shayna_hall1/2fntz66d3aqz/wish/271311410