FAQ

Frequently asked questions about SocraClass.

1) What is the difference between Google Classroom and SocraClass?

2) What theories is SocraClass based on?

3) SocraClass relies heavily on peer assessment. Can we truly trust the objectivity of young students when evaluating their peers?

4) Doesn’t the collaborative learning emphasized by SocraClass allow underachieving students to hold back high-achieving ones?

5) Is organizing “Class Organs” (learning groups) a prerequisite in SocraClass? Can we skip this step and proceed directly to learning activities?

6) Can SocraClass’s class organization handle students transferring in or out mid-semester?

7) Is it possible to combine or run SocraClass alongside traditional teaching?

8) How are grades processed in this case? Also, is it easy to switch between traditional classes and SocraClass sessions?

9) Does every student need a laptop for SocraClass? Is a dedicated classroom with high-capacity network infrastructure required?

10) Which subjects are suitable for SocraClass sessions?

11) What is the required range of student numbers for organizing SocraClass groups? Please provide examples of how Pairs, Groups, and Teams are structured.

12) Isn’t the process of organizing learning groups complicated and time-consuming?

13) What are the differences between Pair, Group, and Team learning activities?

14) What is the ideal frequency for changing the “Class Organ”?

15) How does adopting SocraClass reduce the burden on teachers? Wouldn’t introducing a new method increase workload?

16) What kind of textbooks or materials are required to conduct SocraClass classes?