The document discusses collaboration in the classroom, defining it as people connecting to create results greater than the sum of their parts. It lists 21st century skills for collaboration like working respectfully with diverse teams and valuing each member's contributions. Examples of collaborative tools mentioned include wikis, Google Docs, and teleconferencing apps. The document encourages trying new things and seeing errors as opportunities for recovery instead of failure.

1. ESA2 PresentsCollaborative classrooms

2. Define CollaborationWhat does it meanWhat does it look like in the classroomHow do you assess collaborative work?MGoodwin, ESA2

3. Collaboration means amplification,.. by connecting human beings... who when connected create results that are greaterthan the sum of their partsMGoodwin, ESA2

4. Randy Nelson, Pixar DeanMGoodwin, ESA2

5. 21st Century Skills-collaborationDemonstrate ability to work effectively and respectfully with diverse teamsExercise flexibility and willingness to be helpful in making necessary compromises to accomplish a common goalAssume shared responsibility for collaborative work, and value the individual contributions made by each team member*these are student goalsMGoodwin, ESA2

6. Collaborative ToolsWikisGoogle DocsGoogle SitesVoicethreadBlogsTeleconferencing Tools (Skype, Adobe ConnectPro, WebEX, IM)Education Sites (Epals, iEARN)MGoodwin, ESA2

7. ExamplesMGoodwin, ESA2

8. The core skill of an innovator is error recovery not failure avoidanceBe curious and try something newMGoodwin, ESA2