That solo learning is, after all, how the earth erroneously became the center the universe. And when the collaborative learning involves world-wide reaching technology, so much the better. Collaborative learning is, in my opinion, the epitome of learning. As this lesson points out, collaborative projects involving technology address all seven of the Washington State Essential Learnings for technology, as well as essential learnings covered in reading, writing, math, social studies, and communication. Collaborative learning benefits both student and teacher.
Teachers develop a network of world-wide contacts to be used in future projects.
This global resource helps lead to cultural understanding. Collaborative learning and its cooperation require teachers to be flexible. With collaborative learning, students and teachers learn invaluable technology skills, providing training for an increasingly global and competitive economy. Finally, collaborative learning can involve the community and local businesses in the process. There are caveats incumbent with Collaborative Learning, and Joanna Tate talks about those too.