Problems+and+Solutions

Problems and Solutions The notion of having students collaborate online presents a number of obstacles both in its practical applications and its place amid current pedagogy. This page is a space where such problems can be discussed and potential solutions offered.

How to battle the fiercely independent and competitive attitudes among students. I have many who don't want to help or work with others who are "lower" than them. I have classes with really wide ability ranges. Assessment. Do we use collaborative tasks simply for the sake of learning, or do we use them for summative tasks. How do we report grades individually for something done collectively? How do we compensate for "lower" students "dragging down" others or impeding progress? Some students have computers at home while others do not. If you are asking students to complete a project that requires a home computer with reliable internet access, you are asking for trouble. There are a number of students that do not have access; it simply isn`t fair to ask them to complete a project in which they do not possess the resources or tools. One computer lab, 200 students. Enough said.
 * Problem of Competitiveness**
 * Problem of Assessment**
 * Problem of Technology at Home**
 * Problem of Technology at School**