Without the collaboration of its members society cannot survive, and the society of man has survived because the collaborativeness of its members made survival possible…. It was not an advantageous individual here and there who did so, but the group. In human societies the individuals who are most likely to survive are those who are best enabled to do so by their group. (Ashley Montagu, 1965)
Collaborative Learning reaches its optimal level when it is transformed into a permanent human need and provides a basis for lifelong learning. In a knowledge society, much depends on the people themselves. What matters most is the human ability to effectively and reasonably produce and use knowledge in the face of constant changes. To fully develop this skill, people should be willing and able to take their own lives – in short, become active citizens. Lifelong education and training is the best way to meet the challenges brought by change[1]. At the same time, the implementation of the Lifelong Learning idea is an important extension of the concept of lifelong learning based on expanding knowledge, skills and competences[2]. The concept of self-education is related to the concept of collaborative learning because in a group, the individual is enriched by the wisdom of its members. Each adult has a cultural, educational background and experience that can serve as a motor to create effective educational environments.[3]
Major Topic: Creating a Collaborative and Engaged Classroom Site-Based for Adult Learning
Learning Objectives
By the end of the Learning Unit, trainees will be capable of:
- Understand what is collaborative learning
- Carry out collaborative learning effectively in the classroom
- Describe the tools used for collaborative learning
- Able to use a variety of online tools and social media to communicate and engage in peer review activities
- Understand and elaborate basic concepts of online collaborative learning
- Understanding the different platforms used on online collaborative learning
- Realize the advantages of online collaborative learning
Basic Concepts
▪ Online Collaborative Learning ▪ Synchronous Learning ▪ Asynchronous Learning ▪ Collaborative Learning ▪ Project-Based Learning ▪ Research applications ▪ Moodle platform | ▪ Online Education Resources ▪ PbWorks platform ▪ Online Tutorials and Videos ▪ Massive Open Online Courses ▪ Learning by doing ▪ Search engines ▪ Collaborative Learning Platforms |
Topics
- Introduction and Purpose for Collaboration, Engagement, and Cooperative Learning;
- Creating an Engaging Learning Environment;
- Promoting Engagement and Relevancy Through Project-Based Learning;
- Engaging Learners Through Research and Applications;
- Managing a Collaborative Learning Environment- Pbworks platform.
