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Collaboration. We all know it's great for students' learning

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but let's get real about group work for a minute.

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It's great in theory, but it never quite works out as planned.

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Some kids say they do all the work.

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Other kids feel left out.

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Nobody feels like they really have ownership over the learning.

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One way to help kids with group work is giving everyone different roles.

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It's a good scaffold in theory, but a lot of times these roles tend to be more administrative.

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Instead, what if we structured group roles differently?

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When students share ownership of the learning,

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everyone has a few roles to play.

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All of them interdependent

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and all 100% connected to the learning goal.

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Everyone's responsible for a unique piece of the work.

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Plus, they'll support and assess a peer.

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Better yet, add self assessment.

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You can even simplify it for younger kids.

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Sure, it'll take some extra planning.

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No matter what you're learning about

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it's best to break down the tasks ahead of time for students.

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But there are tons of online tools that can make this easier.

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Shared ownership centers everyone's work around a common goal.

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And, it gives everybody a stake in the assignment.

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Want more tips on setting up effective group work?

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Plus all kinds of other teaching strategies?

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Check out Common Sense Education.

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