In this project, students engage in collaborative learning within hybrid classrooms, focusing on activities and assignments that promote cooperation and community. The framework provides practical advice for designing group work in first-year writing or introductory courses, emphasizing student-centered learning.Author: Lindsey Lanfersieck, Lecturer in College Writing ProgramsGrant Type: Lecturer Teaching Fellows Program (LTF)Project Details: "Enhancing Collaborative Learning in the Hybrid Writing Classroom" |
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From the author: "With the forced isolation of shelter-in-place, we could say that building community through collaborative learning is important now more than ever. Even for those of us back in the classroom, this can prove challenging with the recent surge in new COVID-19 variants and the necessity of social distancing. For that reason, my project develops a framework for structuring collaborative learning in the hybrid classroom with a particular focus on collaborative activities and assignments. I offer practical advice on the implementation and design of group work in the blended or hybrid classroom with a specific focus on activities and assignments that promote cooperation and foster a sense of community in first-year writing or introductory courses. These collaborative assignments not only emphasize a student-centered approach but also transferable skills and real-world value."