Collaboration has had a heavy influence on how a classroom can run. Especially now, online collaboration is vital in classroom settings. Many schools have been running virtually and/or hybrid for the past year or so due to the pandemic. Actively engaging students while making sure they are still meeting the learning requirements can be tough.
Many schools have been utilizing different collaboration tools well before the pandemic, such as Google Classroom and Kahoot. As schools began running remotely, teachers and administration were forced to scramble to find successful tools to keep the schools running. Many districts made use of Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams. Connecting with students was hard enough to begin with, but luckily with these tools, it became more manageable. With such tools, educators were able to gather in their “classrooms,” see students faces, and facilitate instruction in a somewhat “normal” mode. Tools such as breakout rooms, screen share, Q & A features, and a raise hand button helped these virtual classes run smoothly.
While things have begun to revert back to a “normal” state, and schools return to in person learning, it is still evident that these new collaboration tools have left a lasting impact on the classroom dynamic. Schools are continuing to utilize these virtual tools to connect with others, as well as keeping schools up and running. It is so interesting to see how such collaboration in the classroom has drastically changed over the years.
Be sure to check out some of the following Collaboration tools:
Microsoft Teams:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/group-chat-software
Zoom:
Google Meet/ Google Classroom:
https://edu.google.com/products/classroom/
Thanks for reading!
Mackenzie Hickey
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