Building Collaborative Projects

Building Community through Telecollaboration Project

McGill Faculty ClubNovember 25, 2010

Karen Rye & Veronique Lemay

21st Century Skills

"The study clearly showed that students graduating from secondary schools, technical colleges, and universities are sorely lacking in some basic skills and a large number of applied skills.  • oral and written communication,• critical thinking and problem solving,• professionalism and work ethic,• teamwork and collaboration,• working in diverse teams,• applying technology,• leadership and project management." 

p.7 21st Century Skills: Learning For Life in Our Times by Bernie Triling and Charles Fadel

Video Clip of kids learning

Vero's class, 

Michelle's Class

Deborah's class

Karen's Class

Step 1Build a  Collaborative

Community

How does collaboration happen?

Our Role as Cycle Leaders • to facilitate • to support• to encourage• to listen• to participate

 Your Role as Participants• Share and listen• to be reliable,• to be flexible,• to take risks,• to have a good sense of humour.

Designing a Collaborative Project

The process...

...it's an uphill journey but the view from the top is GREAT!

Consider Outline Listen List AssessBuildOrganize Review Assemble TechnologyEvaluate

Consider TopicsTopics that are...• relevant and interestng• related to the QEP

Outline the PurposeEstablish a clear purpose for the project so everyone has common understanding

Listen to Each Other• to further develop and shape/reshape

the project• to ask any clarifying questions

List the Key Features

Outline the main elements of the project

AssessmentIs the project doable and realistic? How will you assess what the students are learning?

Build a Project Outline• Teaching Activity• Learning Process• Purpose and Evaluation• Sharing

Organize into Support Teams

Within your project group find someone, • who will encourage you• help you throughout the

project (SAKAI discussion group, email)

Review the Progress

• Continuously communicate on SAKAI • Respond to emails• Ask questions

Assemble the ProjectIn your class, follow through with the with the steps as outlined in your planning.

Technology in Action

Integrate technology tools to take your project one step further.

Warning! The waters will not always be smooth with technology. Your teammates are there to help when the waves hit!

Evaluate the Project and Share it

Encourage your students to share their learning with others!