COLLABORATIVE LEARNING:

• Funded Projects: Effective Teaching Using Collaborative Learning Strategies 2005-2006, Faculty of Community Services
  Faculty of Community Services projects funded by Strategic Investment, including creation of web-based communication technology, conflict management, EduBlogging, and a group contract comparison study.
  
• Other Collaborative Learning Practices from Ryerson Community and Beyond
  Collaborative learning activities conducted by other Ryerson faculty and other universities, including stories, findings, outcomes, lessons learned, and sample of instruments.
  
• Services Available at Ryerson University for Collaborative Learning
  Workshop and seminars offered by the LTO for faculty and Successful Learning Groups organized by the Learning Success Centre for students.
  
• Selected Resources for Faculty and Students Related to Collaborative Learning
  Selected resources, including guidelines, toolkits, strategies, tips, and frequently asked questions with possible solutions on a variety of issues in collaborative learning.
  

Services Available at Ryerson University for Collaborative Learning

For Faculty

• Workshops and Seminars at the Learning and Teaching Office
  The Learning and Teaching Office (LTO) implements a number of specific programs; teaching seminars and workshops, teaching excellence awards, new faculty orientations, a summer institute, an annual teaching conference, a distinguished educator speaker series and the University Teaching Development Program. Some of the topics are on collaborative learning.
  
  Information about all activities of the Learning and Teaching Office is provided regularly on the teachnet listserv. If you subscribe to teachnet, you will receive all notices of programs and activities offered through the LTO.
  
  The Learning and Teaching Office can also direct faculty to a variety of resources related to collaborative learning available at Ryerson Library.
  

For Students

• Register for the Successful Learning Groups at Ryerson University
  Students meet in a group that is facilitated by a Learning Strategist for 90-minute sessions for four weeks. These groups provide the opportunity for you to assess your own learning skills and goals; and have input into the learning topics that are addressed in each meeting. Common topics include note-taking, time management, motivation, procrastination, reading comprehension, test preparation, multiple choice tests, and exam strategies. Each week, you will be able to check in about the learning strategies you are implementing and receive feedback to help you to continue developing your skills.