Merle Pähn´s Learning Diary by Merle Pähn https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr My Learning Diary is a space where I collect my knowledges from Co- Lab course en-us 2016-10-25 17:38:58 UTC 2023-04-04 15:01:15 UTC hello@padlet.com Hello everybody! merle_pahn https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/133117486 I´m Merle from Estonia. I´m very glad to be part of so big community of learners. I teach biology in Tallinn Mustamäe School of Humanities, my students are 13- 19 of age]]> 2016-10-25 17:54:27 UTC https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/133117486 My hometown Tallinn merle_pahn https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/133123198 Tallinn´s earliest mention in historical records dates to 1154, when Arab cartographer Al- Idrisi marked it in his world map]]> 2016-10-25 18:08:12 UTC https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/133123198 Module 1: What is collaborative learning merle_pahn https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/133284343 The learning objectives for this module are:

  1. Understand the full meaning of collaborative learning, and that it requires more than teachers simply putting students in groups
  2. Appreciate the key benefits collaborative learning can bring to students and the specific skills it helps develop
  3. Appreciate how collaborative learning can be facilitated by a flexible, interactive classroom, and also through project-based learning
  4. Create a personal Learning Diary to log learning activities, reflections and resources from the course.
  5. Reflect in your Learning Diary on two learning activities and whether they require a low or high level of collaboration from students
]]> 2016-10-26 12:15:01 UTC https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/133284343 1.2 Collaborative learning in a flexible classroom merle_pahn https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/133286055 In my class the usual schooldesks are in group and students are working in groups. and they are like that kind of work. Of course we dont have so flexible  furniture like in video. Students can use laptops, PCs on computer class or there smartphones for work

]]> 2016-10-26 12:21:49 UTC https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/133286055 1.3 Collaborative learning through project-based learning merle_pahn https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/133287515 I also have done with my class a similar activity within the eTwinning projects. Students are very interested with PBL- activity. They can be part of the learning process and  can create  new knowlegde by there own.  They are learn more and feedback from students is always positive.]]> 2016-10-26 12:28:01 UTC https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/133287515 1.4 A foreign language teacher’s experience of collaborative learning merle_pahn https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/133288637 2016-10-26 12:31:30 UTC https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/133288637 1.5 A History and Geography teacher’s experience of collaborative learning merle_pahn https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/133290894 I think that to prepeare collaborative learning takes time and resourses. There are always difficulties to value results. I use the rubrics to value and also collect the feedback from students]]> 2016-10-26 12:38:24 UTC https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/133290894 1.6 Module 1 Learning Activity merle_pahn https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/133293281 Low- level collaboration:
Students working together in pairs to glue names of  bones to the right place on skeletion
High- level collaboration:
Students working in groups (4 per  group), researching a topic about plant groups  and designing  a presentation to present their information to the class. They have to share tasks, collaborate and finally to evaluate their own and other´s work

]]> 2016-10-26 12:45:30 UTC https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/133293281 1.7 Module 1 Resource Section merle_pahn https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/133302989 http://creative.eun.org/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=003c8898-ba62-456f-9fda-249da083c397&groupId=96459]]> 2016-10-26 13:11:29 UTC https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/133302989 learning activity -module 1.6 https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/135284185 A low level of collaboration: a brainstorming activity that lasted for 5 minutes. 
A high level of collaboration: starting from the brainstorming ideas each group had, they had to write a project on bullying.
]]> 2016-11-04 04:16:31 UTC https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/135284185 Module 2: Ho can you design collaborative learning in the classroom? merle_pahn https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/135877278 The learning objectives for this module are:

  1. Understand how to embed collaborative learning into lesson design
  2. Appreciate the four dimensions of collaborative learning concerning group work, shared responsibility, making substantive decisions, and interdependent work
  3. Understand how the 21st Century Learning Design Collaboration Rubric and Learning Scenarios can help you reflect and design collaborative learning activities
  4. Assess the two collaborative learning activities you described in Module 1, using the 21 CLD Rubric, and report in your Learning Diary
]]> 2016-11-07 18:07:15 UTC https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/135877278 2.2 Embedding collaborative learning into lesson design merle_pahn https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/135878501 I agree with professor that collaborative learning is very important way to teatch life skills for our students. Also we can´t do this without technology.]]> 2016-11-07 18:10:19 UTC https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/135878501 2.3 The 4 Collaboration Questions merle_pahn https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/135890421 These 4 questions are very important in collaborative learning. Without them can´t create lesson /project plan]]> 2016-11-07 18:35:07 UTC https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/135890421 2.4 21 CLD Collaboration Rubric merle_pahn https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/135896038 The rubric is very helpful and I use these steps to design group or pair work.]]> 2016-11-07 18:47:49 UTC https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/135896038 2.5 Collaborative learning scenarios merle_pahn https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/135902629 Good useful steps]]> 2016-11-07 19:03:04 UTC https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/135902629 2.6 Module 2 Learning Activity merle_pahn https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/135905967 2016-11-07 19:11:26 UTC https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/135905967 2.8 Module 2 Resource Section merle_pahn https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/135907433
Collaboration Rubric:
Learning Scenario Template:
6 Example Learning Scenarios:
Resources for the 'Asteroids, impacts and craters' learning scenario: 
]]> 2016-11-07 19:14:41 UTC https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/135907433 Module 3: How can you assess collaborative learning? merle_pahn https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/135909244 The learning objectives for this module are: 

  1. Understand the principles of assessing collaborative learning
  2. Appreciate the various challenges teachers face in assessing collaborative learning and the tips, tools and solutions available
  3. Understand the value of using rubrics and checklists for assessing collaborative learning, and how to construct them
  4. Appreciate the importance of involving students in the definition of assessment tools used for collaborative learning
  5. Start creating one or more lesson plans integrating collaborative learning and assessment using the Learning Designer
]]> 2016-11-07 19:18:56 UTC https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/135909244 3.3 Assessment for improving collaborative learning merle_pahn https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/137147193 When I use group work in my class I use formative and self-assessment. I think its encourages them. Also I use summative assessment (tests).]]> 2016-11-12 18:21:28 UTC https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/137147193 3.4 : A sports teacher's experience of assessing collaborative learning merle_pahn https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/137148834 Good assessment methods. They are very useful.]]> 2016-11-12 18:49:03 UTC https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/137148834 3.5 An ICT teacher’s experience of assessing collaborative learning merle_pahn https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/137149974 I agree with Antonio and heś challenges are familiar to me too. To prepeare a group work takes time and recourses but students like collobariteve learning]]> 2016-11-12 19:10:09 UTC https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/137149974 3.6 Collaborative learning and student peer reviews merle_pahn https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/137150352 I also let students free to decide with whom to work with. I use Google Drive apps, Kahoot and other tools but I didnt know about Teamup. Now I know and I will try it.]]> 2016-11-12 19:18:05 UTC https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/137150352 3.7 Collaborative learning - What to assess and how? merle_pahn https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/137151409 CO-LAB Assessment Guidelines.
Download document: 3.7 English transcript.pdf ]]> 2016-11-12 19:40:13 UTC https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/137151409 3.8 Answers to teachers’ questions on assessing collaborative learning merle_pahn https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/137505205 Download document: 3.8 English transcript.pdf]]> 2016-11-14 18:55:09 UTC https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/137505205 3.10 Module 3 Resource Section merle_pahn https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/137513356 CO-LAB Guidelines for Assessing Collaborative Learning in the Classroom (Luis Valente, University of Minho)

]]> 2016-11-14 19:11:45 UTC https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/137513356 Module 4: How can teacher collaboration facilitate collaborative learning? merle_pahn https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/138183114 The learning objectives for this module are:

  1. Appreciate the benefits of teacher collaboration and how best to take advantage of them, as well as the challenges, and tips and tools for overcoming them
  2. Understand the required skills needed by teachers for effective collaboration, as well as the conditions needed at school level for teacher collaboration to flourish
  3. Understand how technology can facilitate teacher collaboration
  4. Finalize the development of one or more lesson plans integrating collaborative learning and assessment, as well as elements of teacher collaboration, using the Learning Designer.
  5. Peer review the collaborative learning lesson plans of two course participants.
]]> 2016-11-16 17:51:59 UTC https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/138183114 4.1 Module 4 Introduction merle_pahn https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/138185788 2016-11-16 17:58:09 UTC https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/138185788 merle_pahn https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/138190346 2016-11-16 18:09:11 UTC https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/138190346 4.2 A primary school teacher’s experience of teacher collaboration merle_pahn https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/138191772
In my opinion the co- teaching rotation is very interesting and useful collaboration model. Co- teaching rotation is common on primary classes in our school. My experience involved with projects. Sometimes we visiting other collegues lessons to share skills and practices.]]> 2016-11-16 18:12:08 UTC https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/138191772 4.3 A secondary teacher’s experience of teacher collaboration merle_pahn https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/138216837
I´ve know some of the platforms and digital tools mentioned by Reyhan. I have experiences of using some. I didnt know about ePals and edWeb.net. Also I agree that not all teachers have the required skills to take advantage og digital technologies.]]> 2016-11-16 19:02:23 UTC https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/138216837 4.4 The benefits and challenges of teacher collaboration merle_pahn https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/138220598 I absolutly agree with the benefits and challenges highlighted by Professor Butler. Its very important to collaborate with teachers from your own school or outside. I have very good colleques with whom I can discuss and plan collaboration.  ]]> 2016-11-16 19:10:54 UTC https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/138220598 4.5 Skills and conditions needed for teacher collaboration merle_pahn https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/138532847 2016-11-17 19:15:41 UTC https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/138532847 4.6 How technology can facilitate teacher collaboration merle_pahn https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/138536123 I use too Google Drive, Moodle, Facebook and Padlet to collaborate with teachers and my students too. ]]> 2016-11-17 19:23:50 UTC https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/138536123 4.7 Irish teachers’ reflections on teacher collaboration merle_pahn https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/138881996 I agree that finding time within the school dayfor teachers collaboration is challenging.  We have meeting every Monday morning with teachers from different disciplines for better collaboration. We discuss about different questions and it´s very useful]]> 2016-11-19 15:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/138881996 4.8a Module 4 Learning Activity merle_pahn https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/138882871 What to do:
1. Have to submit lesson Plan by 23rd of November 23:59 CET
For that:
a)  design lesson plan in English language and use the Learning Designer.
b) consider the Lesson Plan Rubric (Word version)with Lesson Plan
2. Have to get the link to lesson plan on the Learning Designer.
To seehow to save and continue editing lesson plan see here. Once finished, click on the "Share button" and copy the link. See here for a short screencast on how to get the link.
3. Have to submit the link to lesson plan together with the link to Learning Diary
4. Have to Review three lesson plans.
5. Have to Read the feedback for own lesson plan.]]> 2016-11-19 16:12:32 UTC https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/138882871 4.9 Module 4 Resource Section merle_pahn https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/138883395
  • Eurydice Report (2015). The Teaching Profession in Europe
  • CRELL Report (2015). Teaching Practices in Primary and Secondary Schools in Europe: Insights from Large-Scale Assessments in Education

    • ]]>     2016-11-19 16:21:18 UTC https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/138883395     Learning Designer merle_pahn https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/138885938 http://learningdesigner.org/viewer.php?uri=/lost_found/fid/c6e43d152c4c6854e5ac0329ead4d882050537345a02706d1b7953f237ac4cbe 

    ]]>     2016-11-19 17:04:03 UTC https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/138885938     My Lesson Plan merle_pahn https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/138954081 My very first Lesson Plan with this tool ]]> 2016-11-20 19:03:59 UTC https://padlet.com/merle_pahn/s3dngm3ecymr/wish/138954081