Saturday, January 18, 2014

Fun Strategies to Practice Collaboration & Communication

Besides academic preparedness, we know that success after high school depends on key skills.  When a student is developing a career or attending college, collaboration and communication skills are essential.  In this article Rebecca Alber offers strategies that are fun for students and help develop those important skills.
How can teachers help prepare students for this eventuality?  She offers strategies in these three areas:
  • Strategies for Mingling
  • Strategies for Listening
  • Practice Persuading
Common Core in Action:  Why Collaboration and Communication Matter.  Rebecca Alber. 1.16.14. edutopia
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/common-core-in-action-communication-collaboration-matter-rebecca-alber

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