Collaborative Learning
Hybrid Classroom
Kirby A. Maness
Riverside High School
Williamston, N.C.
American History 1
Discussion
• What does collaborative learning mean?
• What does the Hybrid mean in
Collaborative Learning Hybrid
Classroom?
What is the Collaborative
Learning Hybrid Classroom?
• The collaborative learning hybrid classroom consists
of students receiving mini-lectures (10-15 minutes)
from their teacher on particular units.
• Every unit of study will have problem questions that
the students must answer in their collaborative
learning groups.
• Combination of Problem and Project based learning
with mini-lectures.
American History 1 Topics
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Exploration
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Colonization
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Revolutionary War •
Articles of
Confederation – •
Constitution
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US Foundations
Early 1800’s
Reform – Manifest
Destiny
Civil War
Reconstruction
Activities
• The students will have a list of activities provided by the
teacher as options for answering the questions.
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Essays
Posters
Charts
Maps
Skits
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Pictures
Thinking maps
Timelines
Historical
Speeches
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Resumes
Obituaries
Videos
Power Points
Etc.
Process for each Unit of Study
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Daily Notes – 10-15 minutes (Teacher)
Research Problems (Student)
Present Research (Student)
Test on information and Problems
(Student)
Teacher Roles
• Yes
• Present Minilectures
• Facilitate
• Feedback
• Technology
• Resolve Conflicts
• Move About
• No
• Tell activities to
complete
• Bail out students
• Complete their work
• Kick Back
• Limit Choices
Student Demographics
• Three American
History 1 Classes
• Honors AH1 - 31
• Regular AH1 – 45
• 37 Female
• 39 Male
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42 Caucasian
28 African American
4 Hispanics
1 Asian
1 Native American
Data Sources
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Pre-tests
Projects/Presentations
Study Island
Exams
Survey Monkey
Traditional vs. CLHC Scores
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Traditional
2013 Honors
1st Six Weeks – 92.22
2nd Six Weeks – 85.59
3rd Six Weeks – 91.44
Exam – 89.57
Average – 89.21
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CLHC
2014 Honors
1st Six Weeks – 93.48
2nd Six Weeks – 92.29
3rd Six Weeks – 94.35
Exam – 91.90
Average – 93.32
Traditional vs. CLHC Scores
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Traditional
2013 Regular
1st Six Weeks – 71.85
2nd Six Weeks – 79.85
3rd Six Weeks – 80.95
Exam – 73.57
Average – 77.05
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CLHC
2014 Regular
1st Six Weeks – 86.26
2nd Six Weeks – 82.53
3rd Six Weeks – 90.35
Exam – 81.91
Average – 86.43
Traditional vs. CLHC Failures
• Traditional
• Honors (27 Students)
– 0
• Regular (22 Students)
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1st Six Weeks – 7
2nd Six Weeks – 3
3rd Six Weeks – 2
Exam – 5
Overall - 2
• CLHC
• Honors (31 Students)
– 0
• Regular (45 Students)
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1st Six Weeks – 0
2nd Six Weeks – 2
3rd Six Weeks – 0
Exam – 4
Overall - 0
Honors AH1 Data
Regular AH1 Data
Data Source
Grade %
Data Source
Grade %
Pre-Tests
39
Pre-Tests
31
Projects/
Presentations
97
Projects/
Presentations
90
Exams
85
Exams
76
Study Island
93
Study Island
81
Survey Results 1st Six Weeks
Question
Strongly
Disagree
Disagree
Neutral Agree
Strongly
Agree
AH1 introduced me to
leadership skills that are
important for effective
class leadership.
0%
8%
20%
60%
12%
AH1 provided me with
knowledge and skills that
were as important as the
instructional knowledge.
0%
3%
17%
62%
18%
AH1 projects provided the
necessary learning
environment to openly
share my ideas without
criticism by others.
3%
15%
15%
47%
20%
AH1 projects increased
my understanding of the
material provided by the
teacher.
7%
18%
13%
37%
25%
Survey Results 3rd Six Weeks
Question
Strongly
Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly
Agree
AH1 introduced me to
leadership skills that are
important for effective class
leadership.
0%
3%
-5%
68%
+8%
29%
+17%
AH1 provided me with
knowledge and skills that
were as important as the
instructional knowledge.
2%
+2%
3%
75%
+13%
20%
+2%
AH1 projects provided the
necessary learning
environment to openly share
my ideas without criticism by
others.
0%
-3%
9%
-6%
65%
+19%
26%
+6%
8%
-10%
55%
+18%
38%
+13%
AH1 projects increased my
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understanding of the material -7%
provided by the teacher.
Student Survey Comments
• I've learned through the
completion of these projects
team work, to get more out
my comfort zone.
• Leadership skills and
communication skills.
• Time management, working
with others, and the
importance of sharing ideas.
• Presentation Skills as well as
Research Skills.
• I have developed better
presentation skills and the
knowledge of what it takes to
be a leader.
• I learned to able to work with
others and speak with other
people that have different
backgrounds and cultures. I
also learned better speaking
skills in front of the class
when I’m presenting.
How did it change the
outlook of the class?
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Collaboration
Feedback
Student-Centered Learning
Controlled Chaos
Student Leadership
Real World Environment
Traditional vs. CLHC
• Teacher Lectures
(30-45 minutes)
• Bell Ringer
• Quiz
• 1 Activity
• Average 5-10
students speaking
per class
• Mini-lectures (10-15
minutes)
• More time for review
• Students have 4570 minutes to work
on projects
• Every student
speaks every class
Sample Questions – Early 1800’s
• Investigate the causes and
effects of the 2nd War for
Independence (War of 1812)
and describe how this war
was as important for the
long-term sustainability as
the Revolutionary War.
• Analyze the Era of Good
feelings as a peaceful
political time period in the
history of the United States
to the rise of Jacksonian
Democracy and the political
mudslinging that ensues.
• Evaluate the sectional
differences of the United
States and how the United
States was becoming two
very distinctive countries.
• Examine the political, social,
and economic issues that
affected the United States
relationship with foreign
countries, treatment of
African Americans, Native
Americans and Women
during the early to Mid1800s.
Sample Student Work
Benefits
• Less Students
Failing
• Higher Averages
• Students know what
to expect for exams
• Great Review
Materials
• Continued learning
during Substitute
Days
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Leadership
Communication
Time Management
Research Skills
Teamwork
Working with
unmotivated
students
Challenges
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Technology
Instructional materials
Misconception of teacher roles in CLHC
Student Buy-in
Ways to Overcome Challenges
• Discuss with your media
coordinator/technology department
• Create problems that address complex
topics
• Clearly explain roles and demonstrate
work ethic
• Grades, less lectures, other student
support
Questions???
How to create your own CLHC?
• Use standards as guidelines
• Think of main topics for each unit and
develop questions around those topics
• Have the basic need to know
information in your notes to share
• Experiment with timing of projects
– More detail, more time
Think-Pair-Share
• Create 3 Problem Questions
• Pair with a partner to discuss your
questions
• Share with the group
Helpful Tips
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Think with the End in mind
Experiment
Contracts
Grouping +/Google Drive, Google Docs, email,
videos (IPhone), test out other platforms
(emaze, prezi, powtoon, etc.)
• Surveys