Practitioner Toolkit – Digital Promise

Practitioner Toolkit

We know that teaching is more than delivering content—it’s about sparking curiosity, encouraging critical thinking, and preparing students to navigate an ever-changing world.

Collaborative learning not only helps students deepen their understanding of academic content, but also equips students with real-world skills like communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. These are the skills that will serve them well beyond the classroom.

Practical Insights for Teachers

Collaborative Learning Toolkit: A Resource for Educators. Image of hands connecting puzzle pieces and Digital Promise logo.Designed by teachers, the practitioner toolkit provides resources for collaborative learning that are flexible, adaptable, and rooted in real teaching experience.

About the Toolkit

This toolkit was created by a community of educators who believe in the power of collaboration. We know that no two classrooms are the same, so we’ve designed these resources to be flexible, adaptable, and rooted in real teaching experience.

Inside, you’ll find:

  • Practical strategies for designing collaborative learning experiences
  • Adaptable tools to support a range of learners and classroom settings
  • Tried and true approaches grounded in both research and classroom practice
  • Actionable steps you can use immediately

Whether you’re new to collaborative learning or looking to refine your approach, this toolkit is here to support you.

At its core, collaborative learning is about connection. We hope this resource not only helps you strengthen collaboration in your classroom, but also connects you with a broader community of educators who are committed to student-centered, engaging, and equitable learning.

We encourage educators to explore the primers and toolkit, reflect on the video examples, and let us know what you think.

Interested in all our resources? Download our practitioner toolkit and all research primers.

What Practitioners Say

It was truly a pleasure to read the primers, and the toolkit was absolutely amazing. As a seasoned educator, I found the content both affirming and enlightening. It provided clear, research-backed strategies that I can not only apply in my current practice but also share with colleagues. I know this will continue to be a helpful resource as I design more intentional collaborative learning experiences for my students.

Delmar Wilson, High school CS/Math teacher and Mentor Coach

The toolkit did a solid job of explaining collaborative learning concepts and strategies, especially in connecting them to research. The strategies felt grounded in real classroom experiences, which made them more relatable.

Delmar Wilson, High school CS/Math teacher and Mentor Coach

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