I found a very simple, but still compelling slideshow/video on the benefits of cooperative learning. What do you think? Is cooperative learning as simple as just working in groups? I would argue that this presentation oversimplifies the process, but I still find the message endearing.

As we continue to explore ways to make crowd-sourcing an effective news-gathering and dissemination tool, I would argue that our education system should start listening in as well. Clearly a top-down approach doesn’t work for the media, and it doesn’t always work for our kids either.

To find out more about cooperative education and to get some ideas on how to get started, visit www.EnTeam.org