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  Case: Microsoft Teams Group Work
A teacher is having issues with his students not being on task when they break up into Microsoft Team Groups. He can't be in each team group at the same time to make sure they are all on task, but he's able to record each group and watch their recordings of group work. When he checks in on groups they quickly get on task if they weren't - he doesn't always catch the group off task. After a few days of group work and checking in with groups some groups are saying they need more time with their groups. He is conflicted about giving more time because he knows these teams that need more time used poor management skills and were goofing off more than others during their group work. What should he do?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
The teacher should remind the students that they will be recorded in their groups and that the teacher will review the recordings. He should give the students a set amount of time to work in the groups, for example 15 minutes, before they have to come back as a whole group so there are no surprises. He can also make the assignment the group is working on due when class ends or by the end of the day. If it is late they will get a point off.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think this is the perfect way to handle this situation. Students will be more likely to stay on task if they know things are due at the ends of class and that the teacher will be watching the recordings. The teacher could also make it clear that if they ask for more time, he will determine the answer after he reviews their work session to see how on task they were.
Rated On: October 12, 2020 2:52 pm
Rated By: aVehaj
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think this is the best response for this situation, the reminder from the teacher that the students are being recorded and will not get a good grade if they slack off in class. The set amount of time would also be beneficial in making sure they know exactly how much time they have and if they do not get on the task they will not complete it.
Rated On: October 13, 2020 2:14 pm
Rated By: vuzuDe
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I would do this
Rated On: October 17, 2020 3:20 pm
Rated By: Dyvuqa
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Yes, I agree this is the best solution. Reminding the students that its recorded and reminding them it will affect their overall grade would stop the extra talking in groups. Also, doing a rotation of groups each time so they are less inclined to have conversations with friends.
Rated On: October 18, 2020 11:45 pm
Rated By: yseHez
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I like this idea. It gives students expectations and they are responsible for their own work.
Rated On: February 27, 2021 7:28 pm
Rated By: Torii Podmokly
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think tailoring the due dates depending on students' work ethic is a good idea. This will help students adjust to being productive in the new virtual format.
Rated On: March 8, 2021 3:27 am
Rated By: Kessid Vonderhaar
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: +1
Rated On: April 3, 2022 4:57 pm
Rated By: uVeneH