Presenters: Tiffany Byrd |
[email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location:
https://t.ly/coDO6Description: Are you looking to transform your virtual breakout rooms from quiet spaces into dynamic hubs of student-led learning? This interactive 60-minute session is designed for K-12 virtual educators who want to move beyond basic group work and cultivate authentic student collaboration. We will explore the crucial difference between teacher-directed cooperative learning and student-driven collaborative learning. You will learn how to strategically use structured cooperation as a powerful scaffold, building your students' skills and confidence until they are ready to take true ownership of their work. In this session, you will: (1) Distinguish between cooperative and collaborative learning and understand the unique role of the teacher in each. (2) Identify key student behaviors that signal when it's time to shift from structured tasks to more open-ended projects. (3) Receive practical, grade-specific tools (K-12), including virtual activity examples, student roles, and sentence stems. (4) Leave with a concrete 45-day action plan and self-assessment checklist to guide successful implementation in your classroom. Join us to gain the clarity and resources you need to foster meaningful teamwork and empower your students in the virtual environment.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Team Building, Communication Skills, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
