English+Student+to+Student+Collaboration

Our focus was to discuss the needs of student to student collaboration. We approached this in discussing the "why", the "how", and the desired "end result."


 * WHY- The "why" is critical to the entire process. It is the guide to the "how" and certainly leads us to our "end result". The why could include but is not limited to any of the following
 * Developing and reinforcing 21st Century Skills
 * Creating Shared Vision
 * Increasing Global Awareness
 * Motivation
 * Multiple Intelligence
 * Student-Centered learning
 * Meeting students where they are and expanding where they can go

HOW- The "how" directly flows from the "why" and relies on creating structured requirements, clear expectations and effective modeling. We realize the teacher does not need to be the expert and students will often be able to lead. The "how" includes but is not limited to the following:
 * Twitter
 * Skype
 * Blogs
 * 1:1 Ning
 * Edmodo
 * Googledocs
 * Voice Threads
 * You Tube
 * Prezi
 * Primary wall
 * Cacoo

END RESULT- The "end result" it to create communities of life-long learners who can be self-directed. This will lead to greater student achievement.