1Working in GroupsEDUC275Marshall G. JonesThe first group project: Digital Video First things first: How many of you have worked in a group? How many of you LOVE group work? How many of you are less than enthusiastic about it? WhyWhy groups are good Need for Teams Dept. of Labor’s SCANs report Secretary's (Of Labor) Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills John Seely Brown The practical Equipment issues Need for more hands in complicated projectsIssues in forming groups Principle of “Least Group Size” Heterogeneous Groups Teacher generated BAD: 1,2,3 you’re a group GOOD: Careful consideration of skills and personalities Student selected Friends don’t always work well together Can work out2Why groups fail Expectations Marathoners vs. Sprinter Trust “I have a 4.0, and I don’t trust you not to mess it up.” Communication You didn’t respond to my email within an hourIn your groups… Talk about work styles Are you a sprinter or a marathoner? Trade communication information Phone numbers and email addresses you WANT to be contacted at Establish guidelines How late is too late to call? What is too early? What are reasonable response times?Look at the video assignment Discuss what your project could be Discuss ideas Economic issues? Rapid change of technology? Gender issues? Learning styles? Discuss what you will need Locations Props We will plan today and next
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