Collaborative Learning
Working together to solve problems and complete projects deepens students' learning and builds collaborative skills. Learn how to design activities to help develop these skills.
Connecting SEL and Equity in Hybrid Learning Classrooms
Common social and emotional learning strategies also promote equity, contributing to all students’ feeling of belonging in school.437
Making a Shared Space for In-Person and Remote Learners
Building community in a concurrent teaching model is challenging, but collaborative learning is possible with the right virtual tools.3.5k
Making Project-Based Learning Inclusive in a Hybrid Setting
It’s not easy to help students feel connected when everyone isn’t in the same room, but these science teachers found a way to make it work.592
A Better Breakout Room Experience for Students
Five strategies that help middle and high school students form a community of learners in the virtual classroom.5.8k
Using Online Whiteboards to Boost Student Engagement and Confidence in Math
Two teachers who had students use individual dry-erase boards in the classroom have switched to online whiteboards—a change they plan to keep.1.2k
7 Tips for Breakout Room Success
Having students meet briefly in small groups can help build community and foster deeper learning.3.3k
4 Relationship-Building Strategies to Help Finish the School Year Strong
Students still have time to make connections with their classmates, and projects that require teamwork are a great place to start.680
6 Ways to Jam on Jamboard: Using the Digital Whiteboard in a Hybrid Classroom
The popular Google app facilitates meaningful collaboration for both remote and in-class students.3.3k
The Building Blocks of Dramatic Play
More than costumes or props, young kids need time and space to work out the basics of how to collaborate—and their bickering is a key tool in that process.3k
Integrating Social and Emotional Learning in English Language Arts
Incorporating arts education into social and emotional learning can foster student growth in the elementary grades.489
22 Powerful Closure Activities
Quick activities that can be used to check for understanding or emphasize key information at the end of a lesson.51.5k
Discover, Discuss, Demonstrate: Using Inquiry-Based Learning to Keep Students Engaged
The 3 Ds learning model is designed to facilitate deeper learning and increase student motivation.1.7k
How to Support Vocabulary Building in Science Classes
With carefully crafted statements that incorporate vocabulary and prompt discussion, students learn scientific terms and concepts more readily.1.5k
Cultivating Joy in Writing in the Elementary Grades
An online writing group—which could be adapted for in person learning—builds confidence in students’ ability to express their ideas.813
Using ‘Hexagonal Thinking’ to Deepen Classroom Conversations
A novel activity using little more than geometric shapes can help students examine complex problems and connect big ideas.3.5k