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About this Section
The Managing Teams section of this Web site will give some tips on how to adminster team work more efficiently for both students and faculty. This section will also include hints on how technology can help both faculty and students with team course work.
The Questions
ANGEL - What tools does ANGEL have to help me manage teams?
Tools include team roster assignment, file space, bulletin boards and others.
Communication - What communication tips can I give students?
Many teams have the most problems with communication. Here are some tips for instructors and students.
Conflicts - How can I help teams resolve conflicts?
First, help students resolve their own conflicts. But if you need to step in, make sure you listen to all sides.
Defining Projct - How do I define a good student team goals?
Students teams need specific goals to help them succeed.
Get Started - How can I help students get started?
Teaching students about teams and letting them acquainted will give teams a good start.
Grading - How should team grading and individual grading be balanced?
Most recommend spliting a group assignment grade into an individual component and a group component. There are a number of strategies available to help you assess individual contribututions to the group.
Grouping - How should students be grouped into teams?
Most experts suggest teams be between 2-7 members. Determining the right mix of talent and ability is more complex.
Technology Options - What technologies can help teams communicate and instructors manage teams
Options include tools in ANGEL, Breeze (Adobe Connect), PASS file space and the U Drive.
Tracking - How can I make sure students teams stay on track?
Giving students some infrastructure and guidance on assignment goals will help teams stay on track.
Virtual Teams - What about virtual teams?
These are some tips for teams who cannot always meet face to face.
Links - Is there any other information out there?
Yes, there are lots of Web sites and references geared towards helping instructors implement student team projects.
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