Something exciting is happening to collaboration at IVC! Bridget DiGioia and I have have been experimenting with different collaboration techniques. Collaboration is incredibly important, especially in the English department. We require students to brainstorm, to revise their own work, and to share ideas with one another on a regular basis. Additionally, teachers spend countless hours commenting on students' pre-writing exercises and rough drafts.
In the past, students have had to overcome scheduling conflicts to work in groups or pairs, and teachers have returned rough drafts with minimal comments that generally required one-on-one follow-up conversations in order to be effective. With the increased availability to technology, this scenario is beginning to change.
The two videos below are just small samples of the powerful methods of collaboration that are possible when students and teachers operate in a 1:1 environment. The first video demonstrates a simple sharing of ideas between two "students." Both students are able to access the same file on separate computers, from separate locations. One student is typing using the pink cursor while the other student is simply using a standard cursor. Watch as these students brainstorm together, expand on one another's ideas, and create a document both can access whenever necessary.
Collaborating on One Document (Click to View)
The second video shows a different type of collaboration. Using an online program called Screen Castify, I was able to record comments on a student's rough draft and share the video with her. The feedback from my AP Literature students was phenomenal. They were so excited about the more complete feedback, and I was thrilled to be able to individually "conference" with each student without using valuable class time.
Teacher Student Interaction (Click to View)
I cannot wait to see what other collaboration possibilities exist for both me and my students!
Sherri Heth
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