The document describes an educational scenario based on the Pyramid pedagogical pattern. The pattern involves students facing an open-ended problem in small initial groups. The groups then join together in larger "supergroups" to discuss solutions and try to reach a consensus. This process repeats with the supergroups joining an even larger whole class discussion. The goal is for students to collaboratively solve the problem through multiple iterations of small group and larger group discussions.

1. An educational scenario based on the Pyramid pedagogical pattern Yannis Dimitriadis GSIC/EMIC research group University of Valladolid November 30, 2011 The theory and practice of Design for Learning OEB 2011 pre-conference workshop

2. Pyramid: Problem and solution This pattern proposes a collaborative learning activity flow in which different participants face the same complex, open problem , which does not have a single solution. Solving the problem implies the gradual reaching of a consensus solution in groups of increasing size , until a final solution is agreed by all participants .

3. Pyramid: Group formation GroupA1 GroupA2 GroupA3 GroupB1 GroupB2 GroupB3 GroupA1 GroupA2 GroupA3 GroupB1 GroupB2 GroupB3 SupergroupA SupergroupB SupergroupA SupergroupB Whole Class GroupB1 GroupB2 GroupB3 GroupA1 GroupA2 GroupA3

4. Scenario: Some principles Use collaborative learning Positive interdependence: Team members need each other for a global success Knowledge construction: Students discuss and reach consensus Through Pyramid pedagogical pattern Multiple iterations: groups join larger groups… … reaching agreements on common proposals

5. Scenario: Activity description Activity Name Type Groups Duration Expected Outcomes SKETCHING of flow and sequence charts (in dyads) Face-to-Face 6 initial groups of 2 students 1h30min Document with charts and text with explanation and problems/doubts DISCUSSION AND NEW ROUND OF sketching flow and sequence charts (in supergroups) Distance 2 supergroups formed by 3 initial groups (6 students per supergroup) 1h30min Agreed charts and a slide presentation to explain the decisions PRESENTATION of final results to the whole class Face-to-Face Whole class 30min Oral presentations

6. Scenario: Use of ICT tools Needs: Drawing Writing text documents Writing slides Paper sheets and pencils? ... Or, maybe… Dabbleboard GoogleDocuments GooglePresentations