The Next Level of Classroom Collaboration

Collaboration has definitely come full circle, and it has been enhanced by the evolution of digital solutions. It’s often an enormous challenge to keep students motivated; however, collaboration has become a staple for education institutions.

Don EckertCollaboration is becoming more and more necessary both inside of education and outside of education. We collaborate all of the time, both in person and virtually. Education is becoming more social and kids collaborate naturally. We must use collaboration as a classroom strategy and have kids learn to collaborate effectively. Some students do well collaborating and then reflecting quietly afterwards.“ “

Curiously Collaborative

When students work exclusively independently, that environment can create gaps in their learning process. Socializing and interacting not only greatly improves the learning experience, it also adds another layer to the growing process for students.

Don EckertKids will create common documents to use for projects, video-chat with others outside of our school building and communicate synchronously or asynchronously with others around the world in order to accomplish a project. Technology is breaking down the physical barriers to a real-world education.“ “

Curiously Collaborative

Digital solutions are creating another platform for students to fully strengthen their abilities to grasp the subject matter—and

it’s only getting better!

What’s Next?• Students will begin to adopt personalized

learning opportunities.

• When students are given the chance to design their own learning experience, they are more invested in their educational careers.

Never has technology provided such great opportunity for students to become what Eckert calls “life-long learners.” This theme suggests that when utilizing the digital solutions an intranet administers, students feel inspired to remain curious and inquisitive, both in and outside the classroom.