Cooperative+Learning

=Read and Reflect = How do you currently apply this strategy without the use of technology? **
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 * Currently **, my implementation of cooperative learning involves students in peer-editing writing assignments, exploring math concepts after an introductory activity, and informal sharing sessions.

=Apply and Reflect =
 * As a result ** of this reading, I would like to formally implement cooperatively learning in my classroom in accordance with the research by Johnson & Johnson. By introducing the strategy with formal support structures, cooperative learning may develop positive attitudes towards learning, improve students’ compassion for each other, and increase student achievement.

**Provide evidence of the tool you learned.**

**To complete** this project, I added Dwight D. Eisenhower to the Presidents spread sheet. I also uploaded an ELA document that requires editing for spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and grammar. Students are to edit the document and explain the edit, or decide that a previous edit is incorrect and explain why it is incorrect.


 * How might you use this tool in your classroom? **


 * Google Docs ** was easy to use and may have useful applications in the classroom. For example, when students are working together on a writing or math project, Google Docs could allow students to collaborate during and after school. One challenge to using Google Docs may be teaching 4th and 5th graders to use it effectively. Knowing my students, they will be able to use this tool given time, patience, and practice.