Collaborative learning is a type of learning where a group of people work and learn together. Even is the “group” consists of two people, collaborative working can stimulate interesting debate and allow learners to receive different perspectives on material. Here are 5 of the best collaborative learning tools on the web.
1. Cardkiwi.com
Cardkiwi is an online flashcard app which uses active recall and spaced recall techniques to help users to revise anything they want. The app lets the user create their own double sided flashcards, and it then gives them the chance to rate how well they know the material on each individual card. The website makes sure that users are shown the cards that they do not understand more often. There is also an option to share your set of cards with other people.
2. TED Talks
One of the best information resources on the web has to be TED.com. There are countless of videos of professional speakers discussing anything ranging from printing your own medicine to how to tie your shoelaces more effectively.
3. Think Binder
Think binder is a great way of organizing a study group online. You can text chat or video chat with a group, is allows you to interact as you would in a traditional study group. There is cloud storage space and bookmarking facilities for resources which are relevant to the group, and an even an interactive whiteboard section for those who want to share their ideas in a visual way.
4. Google Docs
Perhaps a slightly more known tool is Google Docs. This Google feature allows users to create, share and co-edit word-like documents from the comfort of their own homes. As all documents are shared in a cloud space which can be accessed from anywhere students can work together on a single document.
5. Facebook
Yes, Facebook. Believe it or not Facebook can be used as a great tool for collaborative learning. There are a lot of features on Facebook that are overlooked. You can make a private group with your study-buddies and share documents, thoughts and web links.
All of these websites are easy to find with Google. Good luck and have fun learning together.
COLLABORATIVE LEARNING