Ideas+for+using+small+groups


 * Provocative Questions**

1. Given time constraints, we may have to do things to speed up ORIENTATION. How?

Hybrid Team 1 Orientation: -	Very clear direction -	Suggest a format for it -	Create ice breaker -	Give an outside activity -	Introduce yourselves electronically -	Create a group identify -	Use technology, easier to do it this way -	Combine real time along with outside electronic discussions outside of class -	Now we have to evaluate whether we are incorporating VARK, how about incorporating the VARK into the Orientation process. Use it to self determine roles within the group. -	Upload a picture onto SacCT. -	UDL: Offer technology in order for them to talk online. Encourage use of something like Skype. Set up social networks (using Twitter or Facebook)

2. Given the fear of CONFLICT (but the necessity of it) in groups, sometimes we must do things to facilitate conflict to get work done. How?

3. EMERGENCE is a time for creative outcome of group interaction. Sometimes the creative nature of the solutions are not like our expected solutions. How can we ensure rigor and appropriateness of solutions while being flexible?