Collaborative planning is defined as the teaming of teachers, library media specialists, and technology specialists to create exciting learning experiences that take advantage of the information-rich and technology-rich environment of the school. Research shows that learning increases when this collaboration is present.

Collaborative lessons currently used in Indiana schools provide examples that can be used or modified by teacher/media/technology specialist teams to plan and evaluate their collaboration.

Sample 1 - Reading for Meaning: A Collaborative Learning Unit for ENL HS Students Lawrence North High School Team Members: Karen Hewett, Media Specialist Pamela Allen, ESOL Teacher Mary Cruz Olvera, ESOL Instructional Assistant Robert Smith, Technology Coordinator

Sample 1 - Reading for Meaning: A Collaborative Learning Unit for ENL HS Students (html web page)

Sample 1 - Reading for Meaning: A Collaborative Learning Unit for ENL HS Students (zip file download)