Buildreflectioninto thetaskTeach theskills neededfor groupwork.Build positiveinterdependenceinto the taskBreak thegroup workinto smallertasks ormilestonesAddresslikely issuesbefore theyoccur.AllocaterolesWork withstudents tosolve anyproblems theyare having intheir group.An expectationthat the groupproduct will bepresented to thewider class.Provide studentswith the option to“divorce”a group member ifthey aren’t pullingtheir weight.Makegroups of3-4studentsEnsuregroupssit in closeproximityMake surethegroup work ispitched at theright levelDon’t be afraidto changethe task orgroup structureif things aren’tworkingDon’t askstudents towork at home,keep groupwork schoolbased.Give groupstasks that areopen anddiscoverybasedMake surethatinstructionsfor the groupwork are clearMake thetask relevantto the livesof thestudentsProvidesomestructureto the taskEstablish groupnorms andaddress likelyissues beforethey occurCreategroupspurposefullyUsetechnologyto supportgroup work.Make surestudents arecomfortablein their groupSurvey groupsfor howeffectivethey are being.Ensure thereis a level ofindividualaccountabilityBuildreflectioninto thetaskTeach theskills neededfor groupwork.Build positiveinterdependenceinto the taskBreak thegroup workinto smallertasks ormilestonesAddresslikely issuesbefore theyoccur.AllocaterolesWork withstudents tosolve anyproblems theyare having intheir group.An expectationthat the groupproduct will bepresented to thewider class.Provide studentswith the option to“divorce”a group member ifthey aren’t pullingtheir weight.Makegroups of3-4studentsEnsuregroupssit in closeproximityMake surethegroup work ispitched at theright levelDon’t be afraidto changethe task orgroup structureif things aren’tworkingDon’t askstudents towork at home,keep groupwork schoolbased.Give groupstasks that areopen anddiscoverybasedMake surethatinstructionsfor the groupwork are clearMake thetask relevantto the livesof thestudentsProvidesomestructureto the taskEstablish groupnorms andaddress likelyissues beforethey occurCreategroupspurposefullyUsetechnologyto supportgroup work.Make surestudents arecomfortablein their groupSurvey groupsfor howeffectivethey are being.Ensure thereis a level ofindividualaccountability

Collaborative Learning - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Build reflection into the task
  2. Teach the skills needed for group work.
  3. Build positive interdependence into the task
  4. Break the group work into smaller tasks or milestones
  5. Address likely issues before they occur.
  6. Allocate roles
  7. Work with students to solve any problems they are having in their group.
  8. An expectation that the group product will be presented to the wider class.
  9. Provide students with the option to “divorce” a group member if they aren’t pulling their weight.
  10. Make groups of 3-4 students
  11. Ensure groups sit in close proximity
  12. Make sure the group work is pitched at the right level
  13. Don’t be afraid to change the task or group structure if things aren’t working
  14. Don’t ask students to work at home, keep group work school based.
  15. Give groups tasks that are open and discovery based
  16. Make sure that instructions for the group work are clear
  17. Make the task relevant to the lives of the students
  18. Provide some structure to the task
  19. Establish group norms and address likely issues before they occur
  20. Create groups purposefully
  21. Use technology to support group work.
  22. Make sure students are comfortable in their group
  23. Survey groups for how effective they are being.
  24. Ensure there is a level of individual accountability