Collaborative Learning Through Tech

Collaborative Learning Through Tech

Addressing limited student collaboration in adult education classroom

• Focus: Increasing student collaboration using technology
• Challenge: Classroom structured around independent work
• Goal: Shift toward collaborative engagement

Introduction

Purpose & Intended Outcomes

• Students currently work mostly independently
• Limited collaboration impacts engagement and learning
• Goal: Increase collaboration, engagement, and participation
• Use both observation (qualitative) and participation/data (quantitative)

Socials Say

Tool/Strategy Chosen

• Use collaborative tech strategies that don’t require 1:1 devices
• Examples: group rotations, shared screens, structured collaboration
• Focus on practical, accessible implementation

Coaching Session Notes:

Research Highlights

• Collaborative learning increases engagement and retention
• Technology supports deeper learning when aligned with instruction
• Teacher facilitation is key to successful implementation

References

• Edutopia (2023). Evaluating EdTech tools
• Edmentum (2023). Evaluating EdTech for impact
• ISTE Standards for Educators