I did some further research on social learning theories this week. I found the following video that I enjoyed bits and pieces of:
Social learning is definitely taking over our lives and creeping into the classroom more and more each day. Just like in the video, if I am stumped on something, I Google it. I learn from tutorials, blog discussions, online diagrams, chatting with online help, etc. I am a social learner that has become dependent on others to enhance my knowledge.
As we teach 21st century skills and better prepare our students for the future, we are focusing on collaboration, creative thinking, communication, and creativity. As stated in our textbook, cooperative learning is an instructional strategy that focuses on having students interact with each other in groups in ways that enhance their learning (Pitler, Hubbell, & Kuhn, 2012). When we require students to work in cooperative groups, we are forcing social interaction and learning that deepens understanding, prolongs retention, and increases motivation. We can pair this strategy with technology tools such as Facebook, Facetime, Blogs, Google Documents, SyncPad, and Webquest to enhance learning even further. By implementing these technology tools in our classroom, we are teaching our students to be responsible citizens that know how to interact through technology, validate online information, and provide valuable feedback for others they are working with. Cooperative grouping is definitely social learning in practice. Students are able to learn from "a more knowledgeable other" (Laureate Education, n.d.), discuss and negotiate discrepancies for a deeper understanding, and enhance their learning through teamwork! As I considered this, I was reminded of an acronym from a fellow teacher's bulletin board: Together Everyone Achieves More
Resources:
Laureate Education (Producer). (n.d.). Social learning theories [Video file]. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu Pitler, H., Hubbell, E.R., & Kuhn, M. (2012). Using technology with classroom instruction that works (2nd ed.). Alexandria, VA: ASCD
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Amanda Adams Walters
4/5/2015 11:31:50 am
I am glad that you put an emphasis on students validating the information they find from the variety of sources you listed. This is definitely important at this day and age.
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Tameka Crook
4/5/2015 11:40:26 am
Jessica,
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Jessica Burnette
4/5/2015 11:05:19 pm
Thank you for your comments Amanda and Tameka.
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