 OBJECTIVES
To explore what it takes to successfully
moderate a class conference discussion
toward specific outcome goals.
To conduct a discussion with your class with
a timeline, evaluation, and final summary of
the event. What is Group Work?
Online "group work" is a rapidly evolving art. Being a good online group worker will
prove to be a very important skill.
Stages in Planning and Conducting a Group Project
The successful planning and completion of an online project will progress through a
number of stages. The role of the facilitator will change from stage to stage.
The Role of the Online Instructor In Facilitating Group Work
The role of the instructor in facilitating an online group project will depend on the
stage of the group work. In the previous section, four stages were considered. The
role of the instructor will be considered within each of these stages.
Advanced Techniques
Large scale, complex group projects might required major brainstorming and
planning. In this case more structure is likely to be needed in order to arrive at
decisions in an equitable but timely fashion. One such structure is know as Delphi.
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