Lesson 13

Cooperative
Learning with the
Computer

History
What

Why

is cooperative learning?

& what is cooperative

learning at the computer?
Why computers and
cooperative learning are a great
match?

History
The

earliest instances of software in

instruction drilled students using the
behaviourist method was popular
throughout the mid-twentieth century.

In

the 1970s as cognitivism gained traction

with educators, designers began to envision
learning technology that employed artificial
intelligence models that could adapt to
individual learners.

What is cooperative
Cooperative learning is:
learning?

Learning in small groups where each student is

actively engaged in a three- step process.
Researc
h

Group
decision
making

Cooperati
ve
learning

Discussio
n

Cooperative

means
cooperate.

The

process of discovery
through sharing.

Cooperative

learning is goaloriented.

Cooperative

learning is
more than telling the class
to split into three groups to
answer these questions.

Is an intentional lesson
planning strategy that
fosters discussion and
facilitates contributions
from all participants.

Helps

focus attention on
software content and not
just its whiz bang
features.

Not always been used in

traditional Sunday School.

Cooperative learning
is a LEARNED habit.

Why & what is cooperative

learning at the computer?
Cooperative learning strategies:
Help

children work together,

sharing one keyboard, one mouse,
and one screen.
Direct and integrate the use of two
or more different programs in
lesson.

Why computers and cooperative

learning are a great match?

1.The

use of computer
software is often task
oriented.
2.Students approach this
technology with varying
skills levels an each
program has a unique set
of navigational controls,

Lesson 14

The Software as an
Educational
Resources

2 Types of Computer Software:

System

Software.

This is the operating

system that is found or
bundled inside all
computer machines.

Application Software.

This contains the system that

commands the particular task
or solves a particular problem.

Microsoft Windows
o User

convenience
o A new look
o Information center
o Plug and play

In evaluating computer-based educational materials,

the ff. can serve as guidelines:
Be

extremely cautious in using CBIs and free internet

material
Dont be caught up by attractive graphics, sounds,
animation, pictures and music .
Evaluate resources using sound pedagogical principles.
Clarity in the explanation and illustrations of concepts
and principle.
Accuracy, coherence, logic of information.
Relevance/effectiveness in attaining learning objectives.
Absence of biased materials.

THANK YOU FOR

LISTENING

Group 5
Roselyn

Sumalinog
Genevie Cempron
Cathy Mariz Parojinog
Krystel Mae Cajes