REAL -WORLD COLLABORATION

There has been real world collaboration in the lesson. Right from the start we have used online tools to collaborate. This has made us create knowledge by bringing different ideas together. It has actually widened my knowledge on how to engage learners in their learning. And this collaboration ignites critical thinking as members brainstorm on issues. There is sharing of resources, builds trust between the stakeholders.

We have used interesting online collaboration tools which include, the wikispace, Google doc and MindMeister.

Collaboration tools allow groups to have real-time discussions and to shape an idea or thought together.

             

MindMeister.

is a powerful mind-mapping tool, but also has the functionality of many collaboration tools. Learners can use this to craft ideas and concepts.

              

Google Docs

Sometimes we need to work on one document together at the same time. With Google Doc this has been possible. This tool allows you to create online documents, presentations and spreadsheets.

               Wiki Space

A wiki is a collaborative web site that collects and organizes content, created and revised by its users. Wikis are a way to grow a knowledge base around a particular content area.

These tools once applied to the learning of our students it can lead to real learning.

I intend to give tasks that which require collaboration, where students will be able to collaborate using wikispace , google doc and mindmeister to brainstorm , share resources and hence create knowledge concerning a topic.

These tasks should include also projects, where they have to collaborate and work on a project until they have produced something out of it that reflect their creativity , innovation and critical thinking.