Silvia Zorzi's Learning Diary by Silvia Zorzi https://padlet.com/silvia_zorzi/cdm96a1okps3 All about Collaborative Teaching and Learning course en-us 2016-11-01 11:31:43 UTC 2025-12-23 20:32:23 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Shakinghands.png Hello silvia_zorzi https://padlet.com/silvia_zorzi/cdm96a1okps3/wish/134430386 Hello everybody, it's me!! My name is Silvia Zorzi; I'm married with Luca, I have two daughters, Emma and Marta. We live in the northern Italy, in the small town of Belluno, surrounded by the Dolomiti's Alps.
In my free time, I love cooking, reading, taking photo, visiting new places and exhibits (the last: Francis Bacon), walking in the nature.]]> 2016-11-01 11:36:09 UTC https://padlet.com/silvia_zorzi/cdm96a1okps3/wish/134430386 About my work silvia_zorzi https://padlet.com/silvia_zorzi/cdm96a1okps3/wish/134432254 I teach since 2007, in secondary schools.
In 2014 I was hired indefinitely at IC San Martino di Lupari (PD), where I teach Technology to students 11-14 years old.
Technology is a subject loved by students: we learn about materials, systems, energy, graphic, technical design, ITC and so on. It's a wide range!
At school, I can use a Computer Lab, and Interactive Boards in 2 classrooms. Students can't use your personal devices during the lessons.]]> 2016-11-01 11:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/silvia_zorzi/cdm96a1okps3/wish/134432254 M1 What is collaborative learning? silvia_zorzi https://padlet.com/silvia_zorzi/cdm96a1okps3/wish/134639256 a  very interesting module

1.1 What is collaborative learning?

1.2 Collaborative learning in a flexible classroom
1.3 Collaborative learning through project-based learning
1.4 A foreign language teacher’s experience of collaborative learning
1.5 A History & Geography teacher’s experience of collaborative learning
]]> 2016-11-01 22:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/silvia_zorzi/cdm96a1okps3/wish/134639256 M1 Learning activity silvia_zorzi https://padlet.com/silvia_zorzi/cdm96a1okps3/wish/134639307 1.6 Module 1 Learning Activity
Reflect on some recent learning activities you have carried out with your class in the past year, which have included some level of collaboration, and follow these steps:
  • Select two of these learning activities; one which you think required a low level of collaboration from students, and one which you think required a high level of collaboration from students.
  • In your Learning Diary, describe each learning activity in no more than 300 words, clearly outlining the aspects related to student collaboration.
  • In your Learning Diary, explain why you think each activity requires a low or high level of collaboration from students.
]]> 2016-11-01 22:08:59 UTC https://padlet.com/silvia_zorzi/cdm96a1okps3/wish/134639307 1.4 A foreign language teacher’s experience of collaborative learning silvia_zorzi https://padlet.com/silvia_zorzi/cdm96a1okps3/wish/134639892 thanks Anna for your experience, it's an excellent work. I learned a lot about the design of a project. Very very interesting]]> 2016-11-01 22:13:35 UTC https://padlet.com/silvia_zorzi/cdm96a1okps3/wish/134639892 M1 passed silvia_zorzi https://padlet.com/silvia_zorzi/cdm96a1okps3/wish/134640466 2016-11-01 22:18:55 UTC https://padlet.com/silvia_zorzi/cdm96a1okps3/wish/134640466 M1 Learning activity  silvia_zorzi https://padlet.com/silvia_zorzi/cdm96a1okps3/wish/134640586 Learning activity with low level of collaboration
Students work in pair and they have to answer to a test about the previous lesson.
What I observe:
  • students are a bit bored
  • low level of learning
  • fast activity
Learning activity with high level of collaboration
Students work in group,  using the jigsaw method, about new topics learned without explanation by the teacher.
What I observe:
  • students are not bored
  • learning is strong
  • more time in designing this activity
]]> 2016-11-01 22:20:04 UTC https://padlet.com/silvia_zorzi/cdm96a1okps3/wish/134640586 M2  silvia_zorzi https://padlet.com/silvia_zorzi/cdm96a1okps3/wish/135809633 A very interesting module, focuses on importance of designing in learning. ]]> 2016-11-07 15:34:43 UTC https://padlet.com/silvia_zorzi/cdm96a1okps3/wish/135809633 Professor Butler silvia_zorzi https://padlet.com/silvia_zorzi/cdm96a1okps3/wish/135810129 The video about the 4 collaboration questions was very inspiring for me.
I totally agree to the third sentence "Technology can amplify great teaching but great technology cannot replace poor teaching"]]> 2016-11-07 15:35:48 UTC https://padlet.com/silvia_zorzi/cdm96a1okps3/wish/135810129 Tools' resource silvia_zorzi https://padlet.com/silvia_zorzi/cdm96a1okps3/wish/135815416 In this section I was founded a lot of resources. The template of Scenario for example, or the template for the flipped Classroom: I'm using these templates for designing my learning activities]]> 2016-11-07 15:47:48 UTC https://padlet.com/silvia_zorzi/cdm96a1okps3/wish/135815416 silvia_zorzi https://padlet.com/silvia_zorzi/cdm96a1okps3/wish/135815631 2016-11-07 15:48:04 UTC https://padlet.com/silvia_zorzi/cdm96a1okps3/wish/135815631 Rubric to assess collaborative learning activities silvia_zorzi https://padlet.com/silvia_zorzi/cdm96a1okps3/wish/135819351 A precious tool to assess collaborative learning activities]]> 2016-11-07 15:56:27 UTC https://padlet.com/silvia_zorzi/cdm96a1okps3/wish/135819351 M2 Learning activity silvia_zorzi https://padlet.com/silvia_zorzi/cdm96a1okps3/wish/136190294 I try to use the rubric to assess the level of collaboration in my examples.
I found this tool very useful; the rubric offer an easy method to asses the learning activity, and my activities match the levels of rubric. The advantage in using the rubric is the easy way to find the weak point in learning activity: with the flow chart the process is well defined, and the key concepts are well expressed and accurate.
I used a grid that I upload.

 ]]> 2016-11-08 18:21:25 UTC https://padlet.com/silvia_zorzi/cdm96a1okps3/wish/136190294 M2 passed!! silvia_zorzi https://padlet.com/silvia_zorzi/cdm96a1okps3/wish/137225477 2016-11-13 20:52:44 UTC https://padlet.com/silvia_zorzi/cdm96a1okps3/wish/137225477 M3 and M4 silvia_zorzi https://padlet.com/silvia_zorzi/cdm96a1okps3/wish/139620621 Two very interesting modules, with a lot of resources. Very interesting the Q&A session with Prof.Butler.]]> 2016-11-23 16:21:28 UTC https://padlet.com/silvia_zorzi/cdm96a1okps3/wish/139620621 Final Learning Activity silvia_zorzi https://padlet.com/silvia_zorzi/cdm96a1okps3/wish/139620711 "Thunders and Lightinings"is the name of my final Learning activity. This LP is designed for students 13 years old: in Italy, at the end of first cycle, students have to pass a final exam with five tests (Italian, 2 Foreign Languages, Maths&Science, National Standardized Test -INVALSI). In my school, in Maths&Science test there is a problem about Ohm'sLaws or Forces, but in the students' textbooks of my subject Ohm's Laws are not well presented. Hooray! This is a a big task for students, to create an ebook , a logic frame and a workplan to solve a problem, using ICT for Learning, working in collaboration.]]> 2016-11-23 16:21:59 UTC https://padlet.com/silvia_zorzi/cdm96a1okps3/wish/139620711 First of all: Flipped Classroom silvia_zorzi https://padlet.com/silvia_zorzi/cdm96a1okps3/wish/139638120 Homework: Frankestein and Benjamin Franklin]]> 2016-11-23 17:58:08 UTC https://padlet.com/silvia_zorzi/cdm96a1okps3/wish/139638120 Then... silvia_zorzi https://padlet.com/silvia_zorzi/cdm96a1okps3/wish/139667825 Wikipedia to create an ebook: an easy way to produce a book about Ohm's Laws]]> 2016-11-23 22:03:53 UTC https://padlet.com/silvia_zorzi/cdm96a1okps3/wish/139667825 A rubric to assess the whole activity silvia_zorzi https://padlet.com/silvia_zorzi/cdm96a1okps3/wish/139668538 2016-11-23 22:15:32 UTC https://padlet.com/silvia_zorzi/cdm96a1okps3/wish/139668538 And now I share with you my work!! silvia_zorzi https://padlet.com/silvia_zorzi/cdm96a1okps3/wish/139668611 Thanks a lot for this opportunity, I'm looking forward to read your suggestions!]]> 2016-11-23 22:16:25 UTC https://padlet.com/silvia_zorzi/cdm96a1okps3/wish/139668611