Cooperative and Collaborative Learning - This online, interactive "workshop" discusses the development and benefits of cooperative learning. Ideas for using colaboration in learning as well as tips for successful integration with other learning strategies are offered source

Cooperative Learning - This article discusses the advantages of cooperative learning. It lists some of the different strategies used and some examples of successful programs source

Cooperative Learning Elementary Activities - Cooperative activities for each content area and each elementary grade level. Incudes instructional objectives as well as activies and required supplies source

Cooperative Learning File Cabinet - Activities as well as directions, rule and forms that might be needed in cooperative leraning situations. All of these free files are availble in PFD (Adobe Acrobat Reader) form source

Cooperative Learning Network - Ideas and support for those implementing cooperative learning techniques source

Essential Elements of Cooperative Learning - A brief article summarizing the elements necessary for effective cooperative learning environments source

Learning Strategies - Use this page as a reference for many cooperative learning activities. Explanation and suggested uses are provided for each activity source

Reach for the Stars Cooperative Learning in Action - An explanation of the SCANS report on what skills and competencies are needed for students to work cooperatively source

The Effective Collaborator Rubric - This rubric helps assess students as they work in cooperative groups source

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