The Learning Group Responsibility

Participation is collaborative learning is vital. Students use collaboration as a learning tool in which they can socialize, learn, and construct knowledge. There are various ways in which learning can be assessed for example through peer evaluation, self evaluation, through the constructions of projects and ----. I have been studying in an online program for over four years and I must say that collaborative learning is a vital skill to distant learning.

We all have varying levels of skills and knowledge when it comes to technology. Many a time through discussion forums I am thrown for a loop due to new terms that I am introduced too. However, I don’t allow it to be a deterrent. I simply ask questions from my peers or start searching on the internet to learn more. Through the Rubrics students are able to know at hand what the expectation of the instructor is and then no that the evaluation of their work will be fair and equitable based on the criteria.
A student cannot be forced to collaborate within the learning community. I would send an email to find out if there was a problem and try my best to encourage the individual. If the individual refuses to put forth an input them the instructor should be notified. Through peer evaluation, feedback will be presented in regards to the members in the group participation and the lack of participation will be noted. The instructor should play the role as a guide or a mentor not a dictator. His or her expectation in regards to assessment should be clear so that students will know what the teacher expects.