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"By working together on problem sets in math and sharing their perspectives in roundtable discussions in English, students at The College Preparatory School are making collaboration the driving force in their learning." Some great examples of collaboration -- both in practice and theory.

An excellent 2.5 minute video about how to use Google Docs effectively for learning. Teacher explains how her method of using the technology helps her teach writing and collaboration skills.

Excellent article from Education Week. Explains the whys and hows of using group work to help students learn critical collaboration skills.

Helpful tips to make group work successful.

From Explain Everything: "Explain Everything is an easy-to-use design tool that lets you annotate, animate, and narrate explanations and presentations. You can create dynamic interactive lessons, activities, assessments, and tutorials using Explain Everything's flexible and integrated design. Use Explain Everything as an interactive whiteboard using the iPad2 video display. Explain Everything records on-screen drawing, annotation, object movement and captures audio via the iPad microphone. Import Photos, PDF, PPT, and Keynote from Dropbox, Evernote, Email, iPad photo roll and iPad2 camera. Export MP4 movie files, PNG image files, and share the .XPL project file with others for collaboration. Explain Everything has been designed for use in educational, business, and entertainment settings."

From Ubersense: "Ubersense is the best mobile app for iPad, iPhone, and iTouch that helps athletes and coaches raise their game, using video and collaboration." Brian Carver's CuTE Documentation (including sample video from swim team practice!): https://docs.google.com/a/riverdale.edu/document/d/1jtjSyJ7WLdeNRHfxqo1ViqahngtEZfVUhSVpX_fwWFU/edit