The jigsaw method of teaching that allows the students to get information without having to sit and listen to a boring lecture for an hour. Also, it lets students interact with each other, and to utilize technology in their learning. If you have a limited number of computers, say five, each group of 'experts' can use a single computer to do their research, then take back the information to their group.
Advantages of using the jigsaw method is that students are less likely to get bored and zone out in class, and they are forced to pay attention to the information presented by their peers because of the ending test.
Disadvantages are that students are more likely to simply goof off rather than do their assigned research. Also, some students may be more likely to sit back and let the others do the work for them, them take credit for the research that is done.
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