Using Collaboration in Performance Tasks
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Using Collaboration in Performance Tasks
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Using Collaboration in Performance Tasks. Background. Collaboration in C.S. Principles Curriculum Framework Computational Thinking Practice Learning Objectives Performance Task. Computational Thinking Practice. Students are expected to: - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Using Collaboration in Performance Tasks
Background
Collaboration in C.S. Principles
● Curriculum Framework○ Computational Thinking Practice
○ Learning Objectives
● Performance Task
Computational Thinking PracticeStudents are expected to:● Collaborate with another student in solving a
computational problem;
● Share the workload by providing individual contributions
to overall collaborative effort;
● Foster a constructive collaborative climate by resolving
conflicts and facilitating the contributions of a partner;
Collaboration in Learning Objectives
L.O. 1.2.4 Collaborate in the creation of
computational artifacts.
L.O. 3.1.2 Collaborate when processing
information to gain insight and knowledge.
L.O. 5.1.3 Collaborate to develop a program.
Collaboration in Performance Tasks
students are required to:
● work in pairs to create artifact & written report
● work individually to create artifact and report
● write individual reflection describing
collaborative process
C.S. Benefits of Collaboration● students learn marketable skills
● challenges negative stereotypes about C.S.
● class appeals to a wider audience
● increases interest in C.S.
Educational Benefits
● Enhanced Learning
● makes class more engaging
● Fewer Mistakes/Common Problems
● Reduces Reliance on Instructor
● Students keep one another on task
Collaboration Challenges● Student Misconceptions about Collaboration
o Divide and Conquer Strategy for Group Worko Grade Anxiety
● C.S.P. Instructors must refrain from any:o coaching of studentso provision of any formative feedback to studentso once students begin Performance Tasks
Strategies for Collaboration● creating environment that fosters and supports
collaborationo Peer Reviewso Peer Instructiono Class Discussion Forum
● De-emphasizing Grades/Ranking/Competition
Learning about Collaboration
● Experiential Learning Activitieso help students understand skills needed
● Specific Examples:o Broken Circles
o realsearchgroup.org/pairlearning/
Resources for Educators → Collaboration
Exercise
Pair Programming
● What is Pair Programming?o Driver
o Navigator
● What it is NOT
How to Pair Students● Instructor Assigned Pairs
o Criteria Based Experience/Aptitude/Motivation Affinity/Interests
● Student Selected Pairs● Guided Student Choice
Pair Programming Implementation
● Pair Early
● Video or Live Demonstrations
● Handouts
● Posters
● Reflections
Adapting Pair Programming
● Approach can be used with Data
● Software tools are different
● Roles, Rules and Procedures are the same
Assessment Ideas
● Fairness in Grading Practices
● Participation Points
● Feedback on Reflections
● Quizzes
● Individual Assignments
Summary & Conclusions● student needs for Performance Task success● Learn How to Collaborate
o using a formal structured approach● Practice Collaborating
o early in courseo before starting Performance Task
● Reflect upon and write about Collaboration
References● csprinciples.org:
o Curriculum Frameworko Performance Taskso Teacher Guide
● NCWIT: o Pair Programming In-A-Box
● etr.org/youthandito Youth & Technology Guide to Pair Programming
