Cooperative Model

The cooperative model involves a lot of collaboration between students in groups.  While the Jigsaw model has always been my favorite cooperative model, I have chosen to only blog on the graffiti model, as I have used it the least and want to improve my knowledge and application of it. 

In the graffiti learning model, students are learning through a process of group interaction and discussion.  The steps in the graffiti learning model are:

Step One - Prepare Graffiti Questions

Step Two - Divide Students into Groups

Step Three - Explain the process to the groups

Step Four - Identify, Explain, and Practice Social Skill

Step Five - Distribute Materials

Step Six - Groups Answer Questions

Step Seven - Groups Process Responses to Questions

Step Eight - Share Information

Step Nine - Measure Group and Individual Accountability

Step Ten - Assess Learning.

Lesson One - Science

In this graffiti model lesson, students will answer questions on Utah's wetlands, deserts, and forests.  Students will mainly use google docs to answer questions.  The teacher will use google survey and PowerPoint.

Step One - Prepare Graffiti Questions: The teacher will enter the questions onto google docs using Ipads.
Step Two - Divide Students into Groups: The teacher will number students into groups.
Step Three - Explain the process to the groups: The teacher will use PowerPoint to explain the instructions.
Step Four - Identify, Explain, and Practice Social Skill: The teacher will use PowerPoint to display the social skill.
Step Five - Distribute Materials: The teacher will put the Ipads around the room with labels.
Step Six - Groups Answer Questions: Students will answer questions on iPads using google docs.
Step Seven - Groups Process Responses to Questions: Students will type up a summary on google docs.
Step Eight - Share Information: The class will have the iPad read the text out loud.
Step Nine - Measure Group and Individual Accountability: Students will take a google survey on how their teammates contributed.
Step Ten - Assess Learning: The teacher will read google docs and surveys to assess learning and grades.

Lesson Two - Social Studies

My second graffiti model is on social studies. This lesson is on what characteristics make a good Utah Citizen.  Students will use AnswerGarden and Kid Blog to answer questions.  The teacher will use PowerPoint, YouTube, ClassDojo, and Google Survey.

Step One - Prepare Graffiti Questions: The teacher will load AnswerGarden, online, on computer stations, to prepare questions on being a good Utah citizen.
Step Two - Divide Students into Groups: The teacher could have ClassDojo randomly assign students to groups.
Step Three - Explain the process to the groups: The teacher will use PowerPoint to explain instructions.
Step Four - Identify, Explain, and Practice Social Skill:  The teacher would show a YouTube video on being respectful to others ideas.
Step Five - Distribute Materials:  The teacher will demonstrate the distribution of materials by showing the correct way to answer questions in Answer Garden.
Step Six - Groups Answer Questions: Students will type in answers.
Step Seven - Groups Process Responses to Questions: Students will get together and create a one sentence summary on a student's blog.
Step Eight - Share Information: Students will present the blog response as a group to the class.
Step Nine - Measure Group and Individual Accountability: Students will use google survey to assess their peers.
Step Ten - Assess Learning: The teacher will assess blogs, Answer Garden, and google surveys.

Lesson Three - Math

In this lesson, students will discover ways in which angles are found in the world.  Students will be creating a video summary.  The teacher will use google survey, PowerPoint, Safari Montage, and Microsoft Excel.

Step One - Prepare Graffiti Questions: The teacher will questions to direct students understanding to the ways in which different angles can be found in real-life situations. The teacher will use large sticky note pads that stick to the wall.
Step Two - Divide Students into Groups: The teacher will use Excel to distribute students into groups and display groups on the SmartBoard.
Step Three - Explain the process to the groups: The teacher will use PowerPoint to give students instruction on the lesson.
Step Four - Identify, Explain, and Practice Social Skill: The teacher will show a video on Safari Montage that teaches respectful listening.
Step Five - Distribute Materials: The teacher will pass out markers to each group.
Step Six - Groups Answer Questions: Students will rotate around the room.
Step Seven - Groups Process Responses to Questions: Students will create a video using Ipads to summarize their learning.
Step Eight - Share Information: Students will upload the video to Kid Blog or to a class YouTube site to share.
Step Nine - Measure Group and Individual Accountability: Students will take a google survey on their teammates participation.
Step Ten - Assess Learning. The teacher will evaluate student videos, posters, and surveys.

Lesson Four - Just for fun, a quick jigsaw idea:

The thought came to me that an iPad would be an excellent technology tool for this model.  As students are placed into groups, the iPad could be the navigator for their learning.  As they become experts in a subject, they will be able to use the iPads to present information and direct discussion.  There are numerous apps and online programs for learning and presenting available on an iPad.