Learning Diary - Collaborative teaching by Rasma Stuokiene https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv Made by Rasma en-us 2017-09-28 09:35:45 UTC 2025-05-14 14:00:23 UTC hello@padlet.com Introductory selfie rasmastuokiene https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/203857793 Hello, from Lithuania:) I am an English teacher and a part time deputy headmistress.]]> 2017-11-06 13:35:47 UTC https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/203857793 Module 1 A foreign language teacher’s experience of collaborative learning rasmastuokiene https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/203858760 Whenever students work in groups it‘s always a bit noisy, but I don‘t see it as a problem as long as they stay on track. Usually I use this method with highly motivated senior students and they fill in self- and/or peer assessment grids with defined criteria (e.g. speaking practice-monologue performance, we use examination assessment criteria), which I find extremely beneficial. Students are usually stricter than the teacher while assessing. I love the idea of monitoring teamwork by using online tools. This is new for me, and I think this should work with less motivated groups. Thank you for the idea:)]]> 2017-11-06 13:37:53 UTC https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/203858760 Module 1 A History & Geography teacher’s experience of collaborative learning rasmastuokiene https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/203858943 To my mind, if the teacher wants to teach her/his students to collaborate, then one has be good at doing this oneself. That is why it is crusial for teachers to work together as a team. However, from my own experience, I can say that I am eager to share the methods and experience, but I nearly never get the same. Teachers thank for sharing, but never do that themselves, which sometimes demotivates. I believe the quality of student and teacher collaboration can be improved by ensuring accountability of every participant, which can be achieved by distributing roles and responsibilities of everyone depending on their abilities and strengths.

]]> 2017-11-06 13:38:17 UTC https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/203858943 Module 1 Share your activity descriptions - and explanations of why they involve low or high levels of collaboration. rasmastuokiene https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/203859323 I chose the same activity writing an essay on a given topic. An example of high level of collaboration could be whenever I ask my students to do that in pairs. They have to come up with one essay while keeping in mind all assessment criteria (content, organisation, vocabulary, grammar, punctuation). This requires a lot of effort and discussion from the students to decide on the best variant. This is when active collaborative learning takes place. An example of lower level of collaboration is when students write an essay on their own, but later have to correct their classmates‘ works and come up with comments for greater success in the future. Or another example could be when they are asked to write different paragraphs on their own to make one common essay for 2, 3 or 4 students.  In these cases students usually feel more responsible just for their part of work. No collaboration between students is present when they write an essay individually and the teacher corrects their work.

]]> 2017-11-06 13:39:14 UTC https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/203859323 Module 2 Embedding collaborative learning into lesson design rasmastuokiene https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/203859740 I believe that "speaking the same language" or in other words, understanding the same thing under collaborative learning is crusial. Unless all teachers understand that having collaborative skills is not a personality trait, and that their as teachers‘ role is to design learning activities to develop these skills in students, hardly any turn to new  pedagogies can be expected. As Professor Butler mentions, technology not only motivates but also enables learners to be active participants by providing tools for inquiry-based pedagogies and collaborative work spaces. I use eTwinning, iEARN and ENO school network platforms to develop students‘ critical thinking and cooperation skills. Students enjoy working and learning together while using online tools. 

Type and quality of collaboration

https://youtu.be/HruRO2RKKI0

shared responsibility for outcome

not just working together

]]> 2017-11-06 13:40:06 UTC https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/203859740 Module 2 Collaborative teaching & learning | The 4 Collaboration Questions rasmastuokiene https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/203860113 Are they working together?

Do they have shared responsibility?

Do they make substantive decisions?

Is their work interdependent?
Somehow I relied on my intuition while organizing collaborative learning and this video helped me to understand the most important things, e.g. that working together is not yet collaboration. These 4 questions will be extremely helpful while organising my work in the future. 

]]> 2017-11-06 13:40:53 UTC https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/203860113 Module 2 Collaborative teaching and learning | 21 CLD Collaboration Rubric rasmastuokiene https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/203860661 Definitely yes, the rubric explained by Professor Deirdre Butler is absolutely useful. It gives clear understanding of the level and quality of the collaborative process in the learning activities the teacher designs. I have never used this rubric before, and at present I only see its advantages, such as easy-to-understand and simple structure (working together-shared responsibility- substantive decisions- interdependent work). Maybe with practice, I will see some disadvantages. 

http://www.europeanschoolnetacademy.eu/documents/10180/0/21CLD+learning+activity+rubrics_2012.pdf/22704c37-0998-4b96-ac74-f07da3150c6c

why are so many schoools successful?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzwJXUieD0U

 

*when students write for and against essay and correct each others work and give feedback-1

*when students write for and against essay in pairs or bigger groups-5 (all structure is present: working together-shared responsibility- substantive decisions (content decision-what arguments they will provide, formulating the thesis statement ; process decision-how they will divide work- interdependent work-common result “final essay“).

]]> 2017-11-06 13:42:03 UTC https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/203860661 Module 3 Assessment for improving collaborative learning rasmastuokiene https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/203861227 I do not apply collaborative work in my lessons often. Usually it‘s just working together. From my own experience, I can say that my assessment is meant to help students not to discourage them or encourage competition. I usually give timely feedback with my comments and then sts assess their work themselves by using provided criteria. The summative assessment of each student in our school/subject take into account the learning outcomes related to collaborative work (such as project work/results) because the grades for collaborative work are included into the summative assessment.]]> 2017-11-06 13:43:05 UTC https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/203861227 Module 3 A sports teacher's experience of assessing students’ collaborative learning rasmastuokiene https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/203861614 Teacher Chrysa did great work while assessing collaborative effort. I do agree that it‘s crucial to include individual, group performances and group functionality while assessing. Self and peer assessment are perfect tools to achieve that, which is confirmed by the successful practice presented in the video. To my mind, evaluating individual effort is the greatest challenge for the teacher but not students. The teacher has to work on an efficient checklist and trust the students to do the rest. With implementing peer assessment, starting at an earlier age can only guarantee more success later, though some challenges may arise.

]]> 2017-11-06 13:43:47 UTC https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/203861614 Module 3An ICT teacher’s experience of assessing collaborative learning rasmastuokiene https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/203861792 Project opportunities provided on the eTwinning platform  are a perfect way to collaborate for both students and teachers. We‘ve participated in eTwinning projects with my students, but I didn‘t know about a pilot MeTP project for teachers, which seems to be extremely beneficial. I‘ve uploaded Monitoring eTwinning Practice report 2016 in my computer for a closer study later. I also liked the idea of using TeamUP and Lino apps . I absolutely agree with the 7 benefits and 5 challenges mentioned in the video. The most significant challenge for me is the balance between individual and group assessment. Suggestions provided by Antonio should help to overcome the mentioned challenges, but in our culture the sharing of materials is possible only amongst some younger teachers (older generation see that as diminishing their competitiveness). ]]> 2017-11-06 13:44:09 UTC https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/203861792 Module 3 Collaborative learning and student peer reviews rasmastuokiene https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/203862149 https://www.edmodo.com/

https://scrumy.com/ - sticky notes

https://youtu.be/Y495vnlX6aY

e-portfolios/ blogs

google forms for evaluation

peer review

Kahoot

Socrative

https://www.quizalize.com/

]]> 2017-11-06 13:44:51 UTC https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/203862149 Module 3 Collaborative learning and student peer reviews rasmastuokiene https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/203862418 I love the idea of using different approaches while setting up groups and I totally agree with Anna because I teach senior students and have observed how much they appreaciate being given the opportunity to choose who they would like to work with. Moreover, friends are not objective while assessing each other, thus random name-picking sounds great in the case of choosing work partners. To tell the truth, I have no experience of using digital tools for assessing collaborative work. This is the area where I have to improve my work.

]]> 2017-11-06 13:45:20 UTC https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/203862418 Module 3 Collaborative learning - What to assess and how? rasmastuokiene https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/203862662 I use existing rubrics and checklists to assess collaborative work but have never constructed my own, which always seemed to be a challenge for me. However, after watching the video and looking at the guidelines, I understand that this is manageable, and I will definitely try this out with my students. The idea of involving students in the design of assessment tools sounds interesting, in particular helping them understand what things they have to focus on while learning collaboratively. 
Rubrics (4 point scale), involve students
Checklists
]]> 2017-11-06 13:45:42 UTC https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/203862662 Module 3 Answers to teachers’ questions on assessing collaborative learning rasmastuokiene https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/203863045 I absolutely agree that self- and peer assessment can help students become more independent learners and share responsibility for their study results. Students tend to blame teachers for poor test or exam results, whenever they are engaged in collaborative learning and assess their progress themselves, they understand better that they are the ones who are responsible for their success. What I‘ve noticed from my experience is that students‘ assessment is most often objective and even stricter than teacher‘s. Assigning a percentage weight to individual assessment as part of the summative assessment sounds reasonable. I have never done that myseslf, though. The area to improve my work. Thank you for the idea!

]]> 2017-11-06 13:46:22 UTC https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/203863045 Module 4 A primary school teacher’s experience of teacher collaboration rasmastuokiene https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/203863203 Teacher+students collaboration model

I think this method is a great idea and it clearly has its obvious advantages. However, I haven't got much experience applying it. I feel open to constructive criticism. From my own experiene, I've noticed that this strategy can be applied successfully when two teachers (foreign language) teach the same class groups. The video has inspired me to invite one student form the group to work together as a teacher because I work with senior students.
]]> 2017-11-06 13:46:41 UTC https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/203863203 Module 4 A secondary teacher’s experience of teacher collaboration rasmastuokiene https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/203863397 To tell the truth , I have heard of nearly all the platforms and digital tools mentioned by Reyhan in the video, except for edweb.net, which I checked right away and registered for the webinar using-twitter build PLN. I think that most likely it is not about teachers skills but it‘s about time and attitude that stops teachers from taking advantage of digital technologies. From my experience, I use Facebook, google docs, etwinning, iEARN for teacher collaboration. What I‘ve noticed is that teachers from different schools or even countries are more willing to collaborate than the teachers from the same school. It could be all about competition.  

]]> 2017-11-06 13:47:04 UTC https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/203863397 Module 4 The benefits and challenges of teacher collaboration rasmastuokiene https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/203864005 I absolutely agree with the benefits and challenges highlighted by Professor Butler. However, in our school at the end of a school year students leave their feedback on teachers‘ performance, and this somehow makes our teachers too competitive. We usually collaborate with teachers by using Messenger, closed Facebook groups, Google docs, e-register message system.  In our own subject group as foreign language teachers we have mock exam for our all school leavers, as a whole school we collaborate in different national and international projects. We have pre-planning, planning meetings and collaborate by using the mentioned channels.

]]> 2017-11-06 13:48:02 UTC https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/203864005 Module 4 Skills and conditions needed for teacher collaboration rasmastuokiene https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/203864237 I agree with all of skills and conditions cited in the video as necessary for teacher collaboration to flourish in schools.  I am sure that much more can be done in modelling collaboration in our school, despite the fact that we already try to make some steps towards it. This video has inspired me to invite sceptical teachers to observe the process and otcomes of successful collaborative teaching and learning to change their attitude. I cannot but agree more that collaboration is motivating and beneficial for both teachers and students. For example, in our school there is a huge gap in methodology used by experienced and young teachers. If those teachers could come together or at least plan a lesson, there would be a chance of putting a bridge between using traditional and modern methods.]]> 2017-11-06 13:48:24 UTC https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/203864237 Module 4 How technology can facilitate teacher collaboration rasmastuokiene https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/203864475 scoology!
I usually use Facebook messenger , google docs, emails specifically for the purpose of collaborating with other teachers. Ino r case it‘s more about processing, analysing and sharing because we together decide on the way we are going to organise the work, e.g. we are going to take part in international Christmas card Exchange Project and we plan together by exchanging messages, sharing ideas on google docs within our school community and iEARN message platform with teachers from other countries.

]]> 2017-11-06 13:48:49 UTC https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/203864475 Module 4 Irish teachers’ reflections on teacher collaboration rasmastuokiene https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/203864755 The challenge of finding time for teacher collaboration within a school day could be faced by using technology, which is accessible 24h. Working with teachers from different disciplines is very useful and sometimes even mandatory (e.g. taking part in national and international projects). For more collaboration, to my mind, teachers need to teach the same groups and timetable plays an important role here. What is more, teachers need to be ready and willing to do that.

]]> 2017-11-06 13:49:23 UTC https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/203864755 Final thoughts rasmastuokiene https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/203865255 This course has inspired me to use a number of strategies for collaboration to try out in our school, e.g. teacher+student-teacher collaboration scheme; learning diaries for students on Padlet; young teacher+experienced teacher and 2 different subjects (2 teachers in one lesson) common lesson scheme.]]> 2017-11-06 13:50:17 UTC https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/203865255 rasmastuokiene https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/203869488 2017-11-06 13:58:24 UTC https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/203869488 My lesson plan on Learning Designer rasmastuokiene https://padlet.com/rasmastuokiene/3nx1gs6cvjrv/wish/204257306
http://learningdesigner.org/designer.php?uri=/personal/Rasma/designs/fid/4c77e14ad72913e506999e297a948f0be5d6eb3d24bfebb4b7bb791dc4091636

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