Why is group work so hard? Having our students work collaboratively in our courses is an effective way to increase engagement and learning.  Yet, many faculty and students dislike group work. Designing and implementing group work requires considerations of many factors.  We will discuss the merits of collaborative learning, different types of collaborative learning and […]

Research supports that opportunities for student-teacher, student-student interaction improve performance and retention in online learning environments. Join CITL staff and instructional designers as we discuss when, why and how to create community and collaboration in your online courses.  We will share strategies and tools for synchronous and asynchronous community building.  Register here