cooperative learning

Cooperative learning should be used in conjunction with effective instructional strategies that take into account the individual needs and learning styles of each student. In cooperative learning groups, individuals work together to reach common goals. Some of the skills taught in elementary grades include staying with the group, sharing materials, taking turns, encouraging one another, and speaking in quiet voices. One of the best times for students to learn and practice social skills is in cooperative group situations. Collaboration can achieve collective results that the participants would be incapable of accomplishing working alone. Using these two strategies online will create a challenge for the student. It is more difficult to coordinate activities of a virtual group that must work remotely and asynchronously to achieve collaboration, but not impossible. Raynee