Collaborative+Learning

==**Collaborative learning** is an umbrella term for a variety of approaches in [|education] that involve joint intellectual effort by students or students and teachers. Groups of students work together in searching for understanding, meaning or solutions or in creating a product. The approach is closely related to [|cooperative learning], but is considered to be more radical because of its reliance on [|youth voice]. Collaborative learning activities can include collaborative writing, group projects, and other activities. (Wikipedia)== ==Collaborative learning can be a fabulous tool for students to work with other students in different countries, states or communities. The skills learning in doing collaborative work are real world skills necessary for success in a "flat world".==

==One of the Internet leaders in this area is GlobalSchoolNet.org. For up to date information and the opportunity to join or create collaborative projects, [|click here].==

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