Taking Collaboration Seriously
This article first appeared in the Teaching Professor on July 17, 2017. © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Like many professors, I use
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Taking Collaboration Seriously
This article first appeared in the Teaching Professor on July 17, 2017. © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Like many professors, I use
From Team Charters to Reflections: Six Steps for a Successful Group Project
I teach a business writing course, and I used to dread assigning group projects. While I valued the lessons teamwork provided, those takeaways were
From Team Charters to Reflections: Six Steps for a Successful Group Project
I teach a business writing course, and I used to dread assigning group projects. While I valued the lessons teamwork provided, those takeaways were
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How to work with others to change our lives
How to work with others to change our lives I belong to a couple of small groups that have been meeting regularly for decades. The men’s group
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Collaborative Projects to Get You to the Break
The few weeks between breaks can be such a tricky time. Of course, you don't want to start a new unit and leave it in the middle, but you also need
Group Work: How to Survive & Even Thrive
The topic of group work has been a frequent one at HLS and since I am embroiled in a lengthy and complicated group project during this fall quarter
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5 Ways to Engage Introverts in the Art Room
One of the best things about being an art teacher is that we get to work with all kinds of students. Students with different interests, abilities,
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Dance as One: 6 Tips to Improve Your Group Work
Dancers often strive to stand out from the ensemble. But dancing together—matching other dancers in movement style, timing and energy—is an
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Expanding Students’ Research Skills with a Virtual Museum Exhibit
Morgan Shahan received her PhD in History from Johns Hopkins University in 2020. While at Hopkins, she received Dean’s Teaching and Prize
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Expanding Students’ Research Skills with a Virtual Museum Exhibit
Morgan Shahan received her PhD in History from Johns Hopkins University in 2020. While at Hopkins, she received Dean’s Teaching and Prize
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Helping Students Find Their Voice in Peer Groups
Performing among peers is never easy. I’ve seen great teachers tremble before a group of colleagues as they speak about an instructional practice
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Leadership in Student Groups
When you use group work—say, for a project or assignment—do you appoint group leaders? André (2011) was under the impression that most of us use
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What kind of school produces hundreds of top African American scientists?
One where educators take responsibility to help students thrive, excel, and be intellectually curious. More than 30 years ago, Dr. Freeman A.
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When trio share works better than pair share
One of the best and simplest ways to build active learning and connection into any meeting is to regularly use pair share. (See Chapter 38 of The