Working in Groups

Working in Groups

Academic Success Week

Poll

How do you feel about group work?

• I love it

• I hate it

• I tolerate it

Poll

Group work is best done...

• online

• in person

• a combination of online and in person

Poll

Planning your project well at the beginning is...

• necessary

• a waste of time

Poll

When there is conflict within the group it is best to...

• deal with it quickly

• pick a side

• ignore it and move on

Open Ended

Has COVID affected how you work in groups? How so?

What are the benefits of working in groups?

But group projects can be a major headache!

The Early Stages

• Who's taking notes?

• Who organizes meetings?

• Who checks in?

Possible Roles

• Facilitator

• Summarizer

• Note Taker

• Progress Chaser

• Time Keeper

• Presenter

• Mediator

Identify...

• Purpose

• Goals

• Approach

• Tasks...be specific!

TASKS

• Assign based on strengths but be willing to learn a new skill!

• Establish due dates/timeline

• Identify resources that are needed

• Prioritize based on Time & Importance

• Be Realistic and Flexible

Schedule check-in meetings!

Online Collaboration

• Sharing Documents (Dropbox, OneDrive, GoogleDrive, etc.)

• Meetings (ZOOM, GoogleMeets, Microsoft Teams, SKYPE, Facebook meeting rooms, etc.)

• Exchange phone numbers & email addresses

Conflict is INEVITABLE

Conflicts You Might Face

• Conflict of ideas

• Lack of Communication

• Missed Deadlines

Tips on How to Manage Conflict

• Calm

• Patience

• Respect

• Address the issue NOT the person

• Use "I feel" not "you"

• Need a 3rd party?

• Compromise is KEY