Tech tools such as Promethean’s ActivPanel help K-12 teachers balance learning approaches for impactful student engagement.
K-12 educators sometimes use the terms “collaborative learning” and “cooperative learning” interchangeably when discussing students working together in the classroom.
In collaborative learning, students self-organize, share resources and progress individually while contributing collectively.
In cooperative learning, the teacher defines the roles and ensures every student’s effort contributes to the group’s success.
Author summary: Combining collaborative and cooperative learning approaches.