--- title: Collaborative Learning | Gordon Vanstone description: I love to talk about how to leverage technology to enhance learning in schools --- [![Collaborative Learning | Teamie](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/hs-fs/hubfs/collobrativelearning_logo_w-160.png?width=160&name=collobrativelearning_logo_w-160.png "Collaborative Learning | Teamie")](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/) - [Teamie Updates](https://updates.theteamie.com) - [Schedule a Demo](https://theteamie.com/contact/4) - [Home](https://theteamie.com/) ## Author: Gordon Vanstone [![](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/hubfs/Improved%20Analytics%20and%20Better%20Learning%20Feedback/Group%20of%20students%20studying%20together%20at%20the%20library.jpeg)](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/developing-students-self-and-peer-assessment-skills-by-leveraging-a-virtual-learning-environment-0-0) ## [Developing Peer-and Self-Assessment Skills by Leveraging a VLE](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/developing-students-self-and-peer-assessment-skills-by-leveraging-a-virtual-learning-environment-0-0) ** [October 11, 2018](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/developing-students-self-and-peer-assessment-skills-by-leveraging-a-virtual-learning-environment-0-0) ** [Gordon Vanstone](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/author/gordon-vanstone) ** [Leave a comment](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/developing-students-self-and-peer-assessment-skills-by-leveraging-a-virtual-learning-environment-0-0#comments-listing) At [Teamie](http://theteamie.com) we are always pleased to hear feedback on how our technology can be leveraged to enhance learning. Learning is, of course, a complex process with many facets and conditions which act to enhance or impede the process. We are thankful that\[...\] [Read More](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/developing-students-self-and-peer-assessment-skills-by-leveraging-a-virtual-learning-environment-0-0) [![](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/hubfs/Improved%20Analytics%20and%20Better%20Learning%20Feedback/Image%20of%20businessman%20holding%20tablet%20in%20hands.jpeg)](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/improved-analytics-and-better-learning-feedback) ## [Improved Learning Analytics and Feedback in 21st Century Learning](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/improved-analytics-and-better-learning-feedback) ** [August 29, 2018](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/improved-analytics-and-better-learning-feedback) ** [Gordon Vanstone](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/author/gordon-vanstone) ** [Leave a comment](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/improved-analytics-and-better-learning-feedback#comments-listing) # Align curriculum standards and assess Mastery with standards-based grading features in your LMS One of the most important functions of any learning environment is assisting learners in meeting their goals. Much of this is achieved through\[...\] [Read More](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/improved-analytics-and-better-learning-feedback) [![](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/hubfs/5%20Steps%20To%20Utilise%20Your%20Learning%20Management%20System%20for%20Improved%20Knowledge%20Management/5%20Steps%20To%20Utilise%20Your%20Learning%20Management%20System%20for%20Improved%20Knowledge%20Management.jpg)](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/improve-knowledge-management-by-leveraging-your-lms) ## [5 Steps To Improve Knowledge Management By Leveraging Your LMS](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/improve-knowledge-management-by-leveraging-your-lms) ** [April 13, 2018](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/improve-knowledge-management-by-leveraging-your-lms) ** [Gordon Vanstone](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/author/gordon-vanstone) ** [Leave a comment](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/improve-knowledge-management-by-leveraging-your-lms#comments-listing) We live in a world which is rich with information and where data and knowledge are powerful resources. With technological advancements, such as, the internet, smartphones and untold sources disseminating information, knowledge management has never\[...\] [Read More](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/improve-knowledge-management-by-leveraging-your-lms) [![](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/hubfs/9%20Ways%20to%20Promote%20Personalised%20Learning/9%20Ways%20to%20Promote%20Personalised%20Learning%20%26%20Differentiated%20Instruction%20Through%20Your%20LMS.jpg)](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/9-ways-to-promote-personalised-learning-and-differentiated-instruction-through-your-lms) ## [9 Ways to Promote Personalised Learning and Differentiated Instruction Through Your LMS](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/9-ways-to-promote-personalised-learning-and-differentiated-instruction-through-your-lms) ** [November 24, 2017](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/9-ways-to-promote-personalised-learning-and-differentiated-instruction-through-your-lms) ** [Gordon Vanstone](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/author/gordon-vanstone) ** [Leave a comment](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/9-ways-to-promote-personalised-learning-and-differentiated-instruction-through-your-lms#comments-listing) Differentiation is a way of teaching or recognising the necessity for many ways of teaching; it’s not a program or package of worksheets. To differentiate teachers must have deep insight into their students’ abilities and learning dispositions so\[...\] [Read More](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/9-ways-to-promote-personalised-learning-and-differentiated-instruction-through-your-lms) [![](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/hubfs/Strengthening%20%20Home-to-School%20Connection%20Through%20LMS%20Implementation/Cover%20photo.jpg)](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/strengthening-home-to-school-connections-through-lms-implementation) ## [Strengthening Home-to-School Connections Through LMS Implementation](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/strengthening-home-to-school-connections-through-lms-implementation) ** [November 17, 2017](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/strengthening-home-to-school-connections-through-lms-implementation) ** [Gordon Vanstone](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/author/gordon-vanstone) ** [Leave a comment](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/strengthening-home-to-school-connections-through-lms-implementation#comments-listing) When you build a strong connection between home and school, everybody wins. Research shows that when these two worlds are properly connected, students will do better in school, teachers gain self assurance through parental feedback, and parents are\[...\] [Read More](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/strengthening-home-to-school-connections-through-lms-implementation) [![](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/hubfs/Engage%20your%20Millennial%20Employees/Cover_EngageYourMillennialEmployees.jpg)](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/engage-your-millennial-employees) ## [5 LMS Features To Engage Your Millennial Employees](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/engage-your-millennial-employees) ** [September 01, 2017](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/engage-your-millennial-employees) ** [Gordon Vanstone](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/author/gordon-vanstone) ** [Leave a comment](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/engage-your-millennial-employees#comments-listing) According to recent reports there exists a global epidemic facing companies and employers worldwide. Low employee engagement is showing signs of spreading to industries globally and this is correlated with and compounded by organizations having\[...\] [Read More](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/engage-your-millennial-employees) [![](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/hubfs/Teamie%20video%20blogpost_Cover_Final.png)](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/teamie-lms-virtual-tour-video) ## [Teamie LMS Virtual Tour Video](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/teamie-lms-virtual-tour-video) ** [August 24, 2017](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/teamie-lms-virtual-tour-video) ** [Gordon Vanstone](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/author/gordon-vanstone) ** [Leave a comment](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/teamie-lms-virtual-tour-video#comments-listing) *‘Roll up! Roll up for the magical mystery tour! Step right this way!’*(Paul McCartney) [Read More](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/teamie-lms-virtual-tour-video) [![](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/hubfs/9%20Must%20Have%20Features%20and%20Capabilities%20of%20Contemporary%20Learning%20Management%20Systems/iStock-500183134.jpg)](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/9-must-have-features-of-an-lms) ## [9 Must Have Features of an LMS](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/9-must-have-features-of-an-lms) ** [August 15, 2017](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/9-must-have-features-of-an-lms) ** [Gordon Vanstone](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/author/gordon-vanstone) ** [Leave a comment](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/9-must-have-features-of-an-lms#comments-listing) What are the emerging trends in the field of Learning Management Systems? How can these be evaluated and applied for their importance or usefulness to your institution? In this blog post we will look at some of the key features of a [LMS](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/best-practices-for-implementing-an-lms) that you\[...\] [Read More](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/9-must-have-features-of-an-lms) [![](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/hubfs/Best%20practices%20for%20implementing%20an%20LMS/iStock-512605601.jpg)](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/best-practices-in-building-an-online-social-learning-program) ## [Best Practices in Building an Online Social Learning Program](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/best-practices-in-building-an-online-social-learning-program) ** [July 28, 2017](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/best-practices-in-building-an-online-social-learning-program) ** [Gordon Vanstone](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/author/gordon-vanstone) ** [Leave a comment](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/best-practices-in-building-an-online-social-learning-program#comments-listing) “*Learning would be exceedingly laborious, not to mention hazardous, if people had to rely solely on the effects of their own actions to inform them what to do. Fortunately, most human behavior is learned observationally through modeling: from\[...\]* [Read More](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/best-practices-in-building-an-online-social-learning-program) [![](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/hubfs/Creating%20a%20Culture%20of%20Collaboration%20Through%20Technology%20Integration/eLearning%20Technology%20and%20Classrooms.jpg)](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/how-to-use-technology-to-enhance-and-demonstrate-student-collaboration) ## [How to use technology to enhance and demonstrate student collaboration](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/how-to-use-technology-to-enhance-and-demonstrate-student-collaboration) ** [June 19, 2017](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/how-to-use-technology-to-enhance-and-demonstrate-student-collaboration) ** [Gordon Vanstone](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/author/gordon-vanstone) ** [Leave a comment](https://collaborative-learning.theteamie.com/blog/how-to-use-technology-to-enhance-and-demonstrate-student-collaboration#comments-listing) There was a time when technology was taught as an isolated subject matter, when word processing, spreadsheets and powerpoint presentations were the scope of the curriculum. 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