Learning Circles Series Summed up
- Choosing a cooperative learning style that best suits the objectives
- Plan for the right group sizes
- Assign defined roles for group members
- Create and deliver differentiated assessments for that learning style
- Design rubric templates and role-based versions in advance
- Associate resources and content to every role and ability level based on the rubrics
References
Collaborative Learning (Includes example videos, explanations, and resource pdfs)
Collaborative Learning Guide
Sample group work rubric | Center for Teaching Innovation
Assigning Roles for Group Work
How to Design Effective Online Group Work Activities – Faculty Focus | Higher Ed Teaching &
Examples of Collaborative Learning or Group Work Activities | Center for Teaching Innovation
Sample group work rubric | Center for Teaching Innovation
Think Pair Share method
List of Top Student Reference Sites on the Web
5 Steps to Creating a Better Future Through Collaborative Learning