A. FOR QUICK ACCESS TO SMALL GROUP TOOLS, insert the letters "SMGR" into the LC Main Search Bar.

Collaboration and student learning are powerful combinations that can create higher scores and higher achievement for all participants. More evidence is suggesting that knowledge gained in collaborative learning has more lasting impact and retention than content learned in an individual setting. Collaborative learning allows a learner's belief system to be challenged as new information and experiences provided by others conflict with their current perceptions, values and opinions. To analyze, assess and solve problems using new information and encounters in a collaborative manner increases critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving skills as well as the social intelligence needed for future success in the workplace. The LC small group tools and processes provided will help establish small groups and small group leadership roles quickly and efficiently.

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Without reflection, learning ends well short of the re-organization of thinking that deep learning requires (Ewell,1997)." (INTIME, 2001). "Answering study questions only require low-level recognition." (Goodwin, 2014). Learning products can vastly enhance and increase knowledge, understanding and long-lasting connections.

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EMBRACING STRATEGY PURPOSE

Without reflection, learning ends well short of the re-organization of thinking that deep learning requires (Ewell,1997)." (INTIME, 2001). "Answering study questions only require low-level recognition." (Goodwin, 2014). The purpose of EMBRACING STRATEGIES is to allow time for thinking and reflection. The end-result are learning products that consolidate knowledge and create long-lasting connections that can be easily recalled in the future.

Learning products can vastly enhance and increase knowledge, understanding and long-lasting connections. “Too often, information deemed important is taught just once and the students are expected to remember for a lifetime. We cannot recall later what we have not stored” (Sousa, 2011).

EMBRACING Content

The EMBRACING content inserted with the LC tool may be just in the form of resources to explore and create learning products.

Learning products are evidence of knowledge gained to ensure consolidation, retention and long-term retrieval.

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EMBRACING STRATEGY EXAMPLES

EMBRACING STRATEGY EXAMPLES:

LC EMBRACING TOOLS can be fun encounters, such as:

A. Conducting Gallery Walks and Test Quest Rounds
B. Creating Concept and Sequence Graphic Organizers
C. Creating Learning Mobiles, Storyboards and Comic Books
D. Developing PowerPoint and Web Page Memory Tools
E. Creating Life-Size Demos and Concept Maps
F. Creating Word and Musical Mnemonics
G. Conducting Notetaking Repair and Reformat Skills
H. Responding to Reflection Questions and Generating Learning Logs
I. Participating in Multi-Sensory Reflection Circle

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