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- 1. Cross ClassroomCross Classroom CollaborationCollaboration through Learning Circlesthrough Learning Circles LearningLearning CircleCircle TeachersTeachers && MargaretMargaret RielRiel
- 2. Computers Networks: Authentic Audiences for Students A number of research studies show same effect: Writing in the context of meaningful projects leads to skill development that is higher than is achieved with routine drill and practice methods.
- 3. Learning Circles: Cross-Classroom Collaboration To Create a Circle Publication Group InvestigationsGroup Investigations withinwithin Classrooms.Classrooms. Group InvestigationsGroup Investigations acrossacross Classrooms.Classrooms. One of the best ways to learn something is to agree to teach it to someone else! One of the best ways to learn something is to agree to teach it to someone else!
- 4. What is involved in MeaningfulWhat is involved in Meaningful Writing Projects?Writing Projects? Connecting learning to people,Connecting learning to people, places and activitiesplaces and activities Understanding the values andUnderstanding the values and perspectives of different groupsperspectives of different groups Communicating ideas andCommunicating ideas and attitudes through writing usingattitudes through writing using language appropriatelylanguage appropriately Developing identityDeveloping identity
- 5. Learning Circle ModelLearning Circle Model Emphasis on WritingEmphasis on Writing across the Curriculumacross the Curriculum Focus on Multi-Focus on Multi- Disciplinary ThemesDisciplinary Themes Support for CollaborativeSupport for Collaborative LearningLearning
- 6. Learning CircleLearning Circle ModelModelLearning CircleLearning Circle PartnersPartners (A Group of 6-10(A Group of 6-10 Classes)Classes) Grade level compatibility Geographic Diversity Common Timeline Task Coordination Individual Creativity Responsibility to the Group
- 7. Phase 1: Getting Ready
- 8. OverviewOverview The Learning Circle Teacher Guide provides aThe Learning Circle Teacher Guide provides a structural approach to promoting cross-structural approach to promoting cross- classroom collaboration withclassroom collaboration with telecommunications. The first chapter providestelecommunications. The first chapter provides an overview. If you want to understand thisan overview. If you want to understand this model of online teaching and learning, it is amodel of online teaching and learning, it is a good place to begin.good place to begin. Learning Circles - An IntroductionLearning Circles - An Introduction Phases of Learning Circle Interaction from 1-6Phases of Learning Circle Interaction from 1-6
- 10. Phase 2: Opening the Circle
- 11. Classroom Survey (online) 1. About the Students 2. About the School 3. About the Community Welcome Packs (postal mail) Send whatever fits in a large envelope (pictures, brochures, drawings, symbols, etc.) that will tell others 1. Who you are 2. What you look like 3. What you like to do 4. Where you live Phase 2:Phase 2: "Team Formation""Team Formation" ActivitiesActivities
- 12. Phase 2: "TeamPhase 2: "Team Formation" ObjectivesFormation" Objectives Students: Think critically about self; define themselves for others. Learn from others what things they value. Develop descriptive skills Learn to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
- 13. Phase 3: Planning CirclePhase 3: Planning Circle ProjectsProjects Phase 3: Planning CirclePhase 3: Planning Circle ProjectsProjects
- 14. Phase 3: Planning CirclePhase 3: Planning Circle Projects:Projects: Setting Goals & CommitmentSetting Goals & Commitment Responsibility & CommitmentResponsibility & Commitment Each Class as a team organizes or "sponsors" a project for the group. Every class is responsible to send at least one response to the projects in their Learning Circle.
- 15. Places and Perspectives Elementary Comparing Places Historical City Tour Local History Timeline World War II Surveys Weather Ecosystems 1850 Simulation Mind Works Middle School Circle Stories Invention Convention Place Poetry Cultural Stories Predictions 2020 Environmental Projects Teen Tales Global Issues High School New World Order Economic Issues Ozone and the Environment Solar Power A.I.D.S. Oil Spills
- 16. Students... Develop interpersonal skills as students work together to develop project idea. Learn to plan ahead as they consider what type of material to request for their partners. Develop written communication skills as they describe their project to the Circle.
- 18. Phase 4:Phase 4: Exchanging Student WorkExchanging Student Work ImplementationImplementation Students working in groups send work on all of the Learning Circle Projects. Student receive work from other students and store this information for later use. Each class team monitors the work received on their sponsored project and encourages their partners to complete work on schedule. Team WorkTeam Work
- 19. Exchange of Student Work on Projects Picture by Heather Davis, John Wayland Elementary School
- 20. Phase 4: ImplementationPhase 4: Implementation Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives Students... Research topics from other classes. Work with community resources. Learn to monitor goals on schedule. Develop strategies to encourage others to meet deadlines. Store & retrieve information with technology
- 21. Phase 5: Publishing Projects
- 22. Phase 5: Organizing the CirclePhase 5: Organizing the Circle Publication HPublication Highigh PerformancePerformance Students reflect on their project and make decisions about how to present their collectively. Students evaluate, edit and format the information that they select to create a chapter, section or report for the Circle Publication. Students become PublishersStudents become Publishers
- 23. A Learning Circle Publication Places and Perspectives Spring 1995
- 24. Phase 5: Organizing thePhase 5: Organizing the Circle PublicationCircle Publication Student ObjectivesStudent Objectives Students Learn to:Students Learn to: Work with information, analyzing, comparing, and editing to create a final presentation. Use technical tools to create a final presentation. Accept responsibility for the work, making sure that all tasks are completed within a group timeline.
- 25. Phase 6: Closing the Circle
- 26. Phase 6: Closing thePhase 6: Closing the Circle Reflection andCircle Reflection and RenewalRenewalGood-bye It isn't easy to say Good-Bye To all the fun things we did And all the new friends we made. We fly like birds in our minds And see you afar Even though mountains and states and countries divide us. If you try, If you really try, We can all be one in our hearts, In our minds And in our body. 4th grade students from Sanders Elementary, Arizona to their
- 27. Locate and Evaluate Information Research & Organize Ideas Creative Problem-Solving within a Team Understand Multiple Perspectives on Issues Develop Cooperative Learning Strategies Increase Self-Esteem and Confidence Accept Individual and Group Responsibility Circle ClosingCircle Closing Overall Learning ObjectivesOverall Learning Objectives
- 28. Cross-Classroom Collaboration Continual learning and professional opportunities for teachers in the classroom Connections to the learning opportunities outside of the classroom for students World
- 29. Dr. Margaret Riel SRI International & Pepperdine University margaret.riel@sri.com 760 943-1314 Links to more InformationLinks to more Information On Learning CirclesOn Learning Circles www.iearn.org/circleswww.iearn.org/circles