Collaboration allows students to pool their resources and knowledge to create unique solutions to problems.
Unfortunately, often times collaboration can be difficult to achieve. Here are five strategies to deepen student collaboration:
1. Make collaboration a priority.
Ensure that every student has a clear and concise goal and that everyone is on the same page. By setting clear goals and expectations, students are more likely to succeed in collaboration.
2. Encourage communication.
Communication allows students and educators to be on the same page and to understand each other’s ideas. By using clear communication methods, such as video conferencing, teachers can ensure that everyone is on the same page.
3. Use resources.
By using resources such as flashcards, blogs, and wikis, teachers can help students understand better the other person’s point of view.
4. Use tools.
Using tools such as Google Docs, OneDrive, and PowerPoint, teachers can keep track of the progress of the collaboration, and help make sure that everyone is on the same page.
5. Tap into student’s creativity.
If it is not possible to use resources or tools, then it is important to tap into student’s creativity. By using different methods, such as group work or problem solving, students can come up with unique solutions to problems.
Creating a collaborative environment can be a difficult task, but with the five strategies listed above, it is easier to achieve success. By using these strategies, educators can create a collaborative environment that is effective in educating students.
