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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!)
Part of schooling for kids is the social interaction and unfortunately, virtual learning and restrictions on social gatherings are restricting a lot of this interaction for students. This is undoubtedly a difficult time for students and teachers alike. However, I think this need for social interaction should be met somehow. I would suggest having small social group time built into the day too so they are able to have this type of social interaction that they are craving, but also clearly distinguish the social group time from the working group time. Make the expectations during group time clear and have students share their progress at the conclusion of each group session so that there is accountability for productivity during this time. Explain that they will be recorded and that requests for extra time on group work will only be granted if the time spent in groups is productive and on task. These expectations need to be clear early and often. Finally, if some group compositions are having significant trouble staying on task, I would suggest altering the groups so that students are working with others whom they are able to be productive with. |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
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| The suggested solution is original |
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| Comments: I like the idea of having designated social time in a virtual setting. It lets students get that energy out and pay attention to class. |
| Rated On: February 27, 2021 7:30 pm |
| Rated By: Torii Podmokly |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| Comments: I think this is a great explanation of how the world is today and unfortunately, there are only a few ways of navigating these issues. I like how the rewards for social time are integrated and I think that will give them a great chance to work and also socialize. |
| Rated On: September 29, 2021 2:06 pm |
| Rated By: vuzuDe |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is original |
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| Comments: agreed |
| Rated On: October 28, 2021 8:21 pm |
| Rated By: TyNede |
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