What is social learning? How do I implement in my classroom? What are the benefits of social learning? This guide will answer all your questions about introducing social learning in the classroom, and provide some tips for using technology for social learning.

1. Social Learning in the
Classroom

2. Introducing Spiral
A suite of collaborative apps that enrich learning and help teachers make the
most of personal devices in the classroom
Individual
Assessment
of learning
Passive
Active Collaborative Assessment for learning

3. “At the heart of Spiral concept lies pedagogy, around
which technology has been designed. This is truly
transformative and will enhance teaching and learning
throughout the UK and beyond.”
Ian Loynd, Assistant Headteacher, St Teilo’s High School

4. Social learning involves learning with other
people, and learning from one another.
Sharing ideas and knowledge allows all
learners to construct knowledge as a group.
Social learning

5. EdTech resources – including learning
management systems, social media, and learning
apps - have helped facilitate social learning.
Social learning and technology

6. Collaborative learning
Collaborative learning allows students to build
upon each other’s knowledge.
It’s suitable for classroom environments
because smaller groups can be formed to
collaborate on specific activities, such as group
projects or discussions.

7. Use social media
Social media and learning management systems are great tools for learning.
They provide an online platform where users can share ideas to facilitate
collaboration.
Social
media
Collect and
share
resources
Submit a
question
Comment on
posts
Blogging

8. Peer reviewing
Peer reviewing is an effective
way for work to be assessed by
another learner. It’s also a great
skill to know how to assess
work according to a mark
scheme or rubric.

9. Increase
engagement
Increase engagement levels by
launching interactive learning
activities.
Get students to use their
personal devices to take part in
activities, such as educational
games. Everyone gets involved,
creating a truly social learning
experience.

10. Share
resources
When you share resources,
you’re sharing the learning
experience.
Create a platform for you to
share resources with your class,
which everybody can comment
on or add their thoughts to.

11. Launch discussions
Whole-class or small group
discussions are a great activity
for encouraging all students to
contribute to class.
But verbal discussions are hard
to learn from, as there’s often
no record of what’s been said.
In order to make it truly
collaborative, use an app such as
Quickfire by Spiral to keep a record of
all contributions. Students can thus
build their knowledge and assess
their progress.

12. How Spiral Works

13. Social learning allows students to collaborate
and learn from one another.
Social learning can be facilitated by sharing
resources; increased communication; and high
engagement levels.
Conclusion

14. Sign-up free at:
http://spiral.ac