Small Groups
Adult learners have valuable experience to share with each other. As facilitators we cultivate the environment where that collaborative learning thrives. Small group work can be a vital part of that collaborative learning environment, and you need to know how to create and facilitate those groups. Group work provides both advantages and challenges which facilitators must address.
Reading
- Building Online Learning Communities – pp. 81-84 "Group Size"
- Working with Small Groups
- Managing Groups and Teams: How Do You Manage Global Virtual Teams?: Focus on the pitfalls and solutions for each section
Resources
- When Things Go Wrong: Handling Problems During In-Class Group Work: Although these tips were written for face-to-face classrooms, many are applicable or can be adapted for online groups.
Key Information
Activities
- Activity 4-B-1: Small Groups