Academy for Teaching and Learning- Aug 17, 2020
Student collaboration, projects, discussion, and other forms of group work significantly enrich the learning experience. Although many instructors’ notions of group work are tied to the face-to-face class setting, the basic principles of group work apply online. Accounting for the shift in context in online teaching, Laine offers suggestions on making good teams, supporting student working groups, and assessing both group dynamics and students’ products. Includes tips for handling live breakout discussions and asynchronous online discussion groups that support group work.