Tech tools, such as Promethean's ActivPanel, help K-12 teachers balance learning approaches for impactful student engagement.
K-12 educators often use the terms "collaborative learning" and "cooperative learning" interchangeably, but they have distinct meanings.
Understanding both collaborative and cooperative learning is key to fostering a powerful learning environment that facilitates teamwork, responsibility, and social skills.
Author: Nancy Mann Jackson, a freelance writer covering education, healthcare, and finance.
Author's summary: Balancing collaborative and cooperative learning approaches improves student outcomes.