Making Groupwork the Norm: Evolved Strategies for Deeper Collaboration - Collaborative Learning in STEM Classes *IN PERSON* facilitated by Philip Dituri, Ph.D.-8:30-2:30pm

Having students to work collaboratively isn't just something you do with your students in isolated moments - it's a culture you cultivate over time. In this newly updated and expanded version of the popular Making Groupwork the Norm workshop, we'll dive deeper into the classroom structures, routines, and mindsets that help collaborative learning thrive in middle and high school classrooms. Whether you're new to collaborative learning or building on what you learned in the original workshop, this session offers fresh insights grounded in real classroom practice. You'll leave with: -A refined set of groupwork norms that boost student independence and peer-to-peer accountability -New strategies for designing tasks that foster true collaboration - not just cooperation -Tools for formative assessment that track individual understanding within group contexts -Clear guidance on managing equity, voice, and shared responsibility -Ways to use groupwork as a lever for differentiation and deeper learning We'll also address persistent myths about groupwork, explore common implementation challenges, and share field-tested solutions that work across content areas. Join us to transform groupwork from an occasional structure into a powerful, everyday practice - and reimagine what students can do when they learn together. BYOD-Bring your own device. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GlEv7ZZa21ohJ_TUjbpgOzxJh2_yKykB/view?usp=sharing Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13208&I=5394761