Generations ago knowledge was owned by a few and imparted to the masses by those experts. Our educational system was built on that format. Today, with the help of technology, knowledge is owned collectively and the idea of an expert is less revered.
The workplace today values collaboration. Teams working together have become the norm. Group planning of activities, learning communities and virtual global events are standard in most business environments. Sales teams have meetings from all over the world using Skype or Google Hangouts. Presentations are created in collaborative presentation tools like Google Docs and Microsoft 365. Even the Project Based Learning model revolves around collaboration.
Your challenge is to foster collaboration in your classrooms. Find innovative ways for students to work together on a regular basis. Support their development of skills they will need for future endeavors
