Collaborative intelligence is the next affordance of learning in digital ecologies. Here, Dr. Bill and Dr. Mary discussed the building of a highly collaborative process of learning by utilizing all the different resources and tools as well as the ideas of other people. It opposed the traditional paradigm of individual intelligence. In collective intelligence, it encourages multiple perspectives amongst peers in which continuous revision is made based on the given feedback to make a remarkable outcome. CI or CQ, defines also as a measure of our ability to think with others the way they think, interact, and innovate. (https://www.audible.com/pd/Collaborative-Intelligence-Audiobook/B012HQ6RWY?ds_rl=1262685&ds_rl=1263561&ds_rl=1260658&mkwid=DSAINTTitle_dc&pcrid=239333741494&pmt=b&pkw=&source_code=GO1GBSH07271690CB&cvosrc=ppc%20dynamic%20search.google.634950925&cvo_crid=239333741494&cvo_pid=33581432409&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkrGbueW96gIVUqaWCh1szAFSEAAYASAAEgIWzvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds)

Indeed, I agree that collaborative intelligence is the collection of different inputs from different experiences that produce higher standards and in-depth knowledge resulting to have a community of learners. A highly-evident of this affordance in our curriculum setting is the performance task of students. Example of activity I employed is where students will collaborate as a group by sharing ideas, giving feedback on the planning, structuring, and implementing as well as looking for ways on their sources to produce the output. Their project output constitutes the knowledge understood in the lesson about computer system. A rubric was given as a guide but they are not restricted to how they are going to build nor present it. I can attest that this activity had drawn out the originality and creativity of students. Also, just to let you know that the class invited three (3) teachers to assess their collaborative project.

Finally, I would like to discuss the concept of community and collaboration tools as part of the CI. It is a good thing that there is a shift of the learning environment to digital space in which collaboration allows to work effectively using different educational tools. Collaboration and community tools provide the data and information to be captured, documented, revised, and shared.

Collaboration Tools

With so much technology develop nowadays, looking for the right platform or tool to use in the classroom can present some challenges. Will the tools be beneficial to students, and will it serve the professional growth among teachers? This dilemma must need to be addressed by educators in selecting the appropriate collaborative tools that can be used in education. Thus, as teachers, we must be able to provide an authentic tool that can facilitate global collaboration, promote cultural awareness, and create a meaningful learning experience for learners. (https://www.gettingsmart.com/2020/02/6-collaboration-tools-that-take-learning-beyond-the-classroom/)

Some tools that can be integrated into teaching and learning are blogs, wikis, Edublogs, WordPress, Padlet, Google Classroom, Google docs, Google sheets, and the like. Social media like Facebook and Twitter can also be used in education. These tools allow us to collect and interact with different users by following, re-tweeting, commenting, reacting, revising, editing, and sharing of ideas and information. Below is the Padlet wall I had during my course on digital content. We posted our work and let other comments on it.

Community Tools

In the article of Okoye, Ruth (2019), she mentioned that EdTech tools can be a great way to strengthen connection, participation, and involvement within a school community. It is up to the teachers to make decisions in selecting the best tools that may engage the community. (https://teachersfirst.com/blog/2019/03/lets-talk-about-edtech-tools-for-community-engagement/)

Recommended popular tools that can be used are Pinterest, Instagram, Pearltrees, Scoop.it, and Reminder. But of course, some universities which are using LMS have their own modality for the stakeholder’s participation. The Reminder app is a great tool in scheduling meetings and giving information to parents. Below is my activity for my students using the Instagram application.

References:

Makova, D., and McArthur, A. Collaborative Intelligence. Audible. Retrieved from https://www.audible.com/pd/Collaborative-Intelligence-Audiobook/B012HQ6RWY?ds_rl=1262685&ds_rl=1263561&ds_rl=1260658&mkwid=DSAINTTitle_dc&pcrid=239333741494&pmt=b&pkw=&source_code=GO1GBSH07271690CB&cvosrc=ppc%20dynamic%20search.google.634950925&cvo_crid=239333741494&cvo_pid=33581432409&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkrGbueW96gIVUqaWCh1szAFSEAAYASAAEgIWzvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Poth, RD. (2020). 6 Collaboration Tools That Take The Learning Beyond Classroom. Getting Smart. Retrieved from: https://www.gettingsmart.com/2020/02/6-collaboration-tools-that-take-learning-beyond-the-classroom/

https://teachersfirst.com/blog/2019/03/lets-talk-about-edtech-tools-for-community-engagement/

https://canvas.instructure.com/courses/2103779/assignments/15726434?module_item_id=31997428

https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/how-to-create-great-online-content/5/steps/761550