“…full knowledge is achieved when the requirement – and the opportunity – exists to communicate this knowledge to others…” (Kaplún)

 

 

Historically, learner-learner interaction has not been a large part of education. Interaction has been limited to learner-content and learner-instructor. Learner-learner interaction can be between one student and another or between several students. This form is intended to promote understanding the learning content and stimulate critical thinking. If learners are allowed to interact with each other, and the teacher, and thus explore the new ideas they are learning about, this will help them to assimilate and understand them. Actually, the teacher can only really interact with one student at a time. If talking to the group, then it is questionable how much true interaction is taking place. It has been found that students who interacted regularly with their instructor and with other students were more motivated and had better learning experiences. It is therefore important to provide opportunities for the learners to interact with each other. Collaborative projects, like eTwinning, are very important as they can promote a sense of a learning community and that leads to greater depth of learning.

 

 

It was found that students in eTwinning projects did not interact among themselves as much as expected. Some times there aren't any collaborative activities designed and therefore students don't collaborate with each other. It is in our hand to create an environment within students can feel socially present. Have you ever used collaborative learning activities that are suggested by eTwinning pedagogical team? Follow the link...

http://www.etwinning.net/en/pub/inspiration/modules.htm