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Building Collaborative Projects
Building Community through Telecollaboration Project
McGill Faculty ClubNovember 25, 2010
Karen Rye & Veronique Lemay
21st Century Skills
"The study clearly showed that students graduating from secondary schools, technical colleges, and universities are sorely lacking in some basic skills and a large number of applied skills. • oral and written communication,• critical thinking and problem solving,• professionalism and work ethic,• teamwork and collaboration,• working in diverse teams,• applying technology,• leadership and project management."
p.7 21st Century Skills: Learning For Life in Our Times by Bernie Triling and Charles Fadel
Video Clip of kids learning
Vero's class,
Michelle's Class
Deborah's class
Karen's Class
Step 1Build a Collaborative
Community
How does collaboration happen?
Our Role as Cycle Leaders • to facilitate • to support• to encourage• to listen• to participate
Your Role as Participants• Share and listen• to be reliable,• to be flexible,• to take risks,• to have a good sense of humour.
Designing a Collaborative Project
The process...
...it's an uphill journey but the view from the top is GREAT!
Consider Outline Listen List AssessBuildOrganize Review Assemble TechnologyEvaluate
Consider TopicsTopics that are...• relevant and interestng• related to the QEP
Outline the PurposeEstablish a clear purpose for the project so everyone has common understanding
Listen to Each Other• to further develop and shape/reshape
the project• to ask any clarifying questions
List the Key Features
Outline the main elements of the project
AssessmentIs the project doable and realistic? How will you assess what the students are learning?
Build a Project Outline• Teaching Activity• Learning Process• Purpose and Evaluation• Sharing
Organize into Support Teams
Within your project group find someone, • who will encourage you• help you throughout the
project (SAKAI discussion group, email)
Review the Progress
• Continuously communicate on SAKAI • Respond to emails• Ask questions
Assemble the ProjectIn your class, follow through with the with the steps as outlined in your planning.
Technology in Action
Integrate technology tools to take your project one step further.
Warning! The waters will not always be smooth with technology. Your teammates are there to help when the waves hit!
Evaluate the Project and Share it
Encourage your students to share their learning with others!
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