ABSTRACT
This chapter takes a close look at how we can use technology with cooperative learning. Cooperative learning is the instructional use of small groups so that students work together to maximize their own and each other’s learning. In this chapter, we explain the five basic elements of cooperative learning and show ways to do this that ties into the use of computers. Equal participation, positive interdependence, individual and group accountability, social skills training, and face-to-face promotive interaction. Cooperative base groups are long-term, heterogeneous cooperative learning groups with stable membership. Members’ primary responsibilities are to ensure all members are making good academic progress, hold each other accountable for striving to learn, and provide each other with support, encouragement, and assistance in completing assignments. Structures highlighted here are think–pair–share, think–pair–share notes in class, jigsaw, apps for learning new material, find someone who knows, and send a problem.
