This video is from YouTube and talks about how to improve teamwork. The author of the video goes through seven approaches to improvement, which are ownership, dependability, trust, structure, shared vision, fun and candor.
From this advice list, students need to build confidence in the project beginning and be able to solve problems and come up with ideas. Create a to-do list and set up an endurance with a clear deadline for the project. As a group, trust is a crucial element for teamwork, which believe each member and listen to the ideas of others. Meanwhile, introducing a structure enhances collaboration at team work. Each group member can share their vision, and define the clear goals that everyone can work toward together. Eventually, be open and honest with each member and say what you really think as well as enjoy the pleasant atmosphere.
After watching the video, I would like to advise students to form groups (4-5 students of group) and each group can discuss and make a presentation around any topic that they interest in. This method will test whether students master teamwork skills. Any portable devices are available to record the ideas of group members such as laptops and Ipad and eventually organize and merge into PowerPoint.
I will use a questionnaire to distribute to each student. They will be asked to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each member (including themselves) and I will grade the students’ teamwork by the score at the end of the course.
This work is good for management because the presentation and the questionnaire allow me to see both the final project of teams and the ability of cooperation of each student. These two aspects give a fair picture of whether students have mastered teamwork or not.
John Spencer. 2017, (September 17). The 7 Keys to Creative Collaboration [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DmFFS0dqQc
mumenismail says:
Hi Rick,
“After watching the video, I would like to advise students to form groups (4-5 students of group) and each group can discuss and make a presentation around any topic that they interest in.”
I agree with the teaching style you provided in your blog post I believe that group work can give students the ability to express their ideas clearly, listen to others, and interact together to achieve common objectives, group work in the classroom promotes active engagement, communication, and collaboration skills. A sense of community and belonging can be developed by group projects and discussions, which also promote a positive learning environment where students can benefit from one another’s perspectives and experiences. Additionally, it promotes a positive and inclusive environment.
July 8, 2023 — 2:46 pm
rickkuang says:
Hi Mumenismail, thank you leave a comment on my blog. Cooperative learning is essential for students. It’s not only useful in school but also in the workplace. There are various situations that students need to have cooperative awareness. I hope this video can give some ideas for them.
July 16, 2023 — 12:00 pm
Julia says:
Hi Rick, I agree that having students form groups and try to create a team presentation is a great way to put their teamwork skills to the test! I wonder how we can ensure this activity is inclusive for students who might not have access to those devices or are not as comfortable using Powerpoint. Is this perhaps another test for teamwork, seeing how the group can find different ways for everyone to contribute?
Another point I wonder is if the student’s peer evaluation can capture the real teamwork experience, as sometimes students are not as open to giving critiques. Is there a way how you can encourage more open feedback or another method that instructors can observe their students’ collaboration?
July 8, 2023 — 10:05 pm
zhongbaoji says:
Hi Rick thanks for sharing this great post with us. I love the videos you uploaded, not only because your videos share a lot of similarities with mine, but also because your videos complement some of the concepts that are missing from my videos . By the way, my video discusses how to turn a group of strangers into a team. The core concept in my video is humility and mutual understanding and respect. More details, don’t treat your teammates like competitors. I think your topic which is collaboration ability is the same as mine, if you have spare time you can check out my blog.
July 9, 2023 — 7:49 pm
stephanie says:
Hi,Rick! I agree with you that you not only provided a detailed process of how it works, but also combined our EDCI 335 course with your points. I think the questionnaire is a great idea.
July 10, 2023 — 12:25 pm
rickkuang says:
Hello Stephanie, I am glad to hear you also like the idea of the questionnaire. It truly helps people clarify whether each group member joins all the work together. After students review the results of the questionnaire they will know which section needs to be improved.
July 16, 2023 — 11:44 am
Anastassiya says:
Hey Rick! I just wanted to say thanks for sharing that video on enhancing teamwork. There were so many great ideas in there! I actually came across another tip that I thought might be helpful. Have you ever considered creating a group contract? It’s essentially a document that outlines the expectations and responsibilities of each member within the group. I found this template online that might be helpful – https://cns.utexas.edu/sites/default/files/uploads/documents/2023-03/Examplegroupcontract.pdf.
July 13, 2023 — 12:22 pm
rickkuang says:
Hi Dr. Anastassiya, thanks for reading my blog post and sharing this resource. I totally agree with students using group contracts to engage in working efficiency. Once there is a clear division of work, every group member will know their role and responsibility, which significantly enhances group work. It’s very useful advice, thank you!
July 16, 2023 — 11:44 am
jennadickie says:
Hi Rick! I loved reading this post! I think this is a great way to build teamwork skills. I think that for this activity, you could try to ensure that all the group members start with equal knowledge of the presentation topic to ensure the division of work is equal. Personally, for my ILD group, I find myself sometimes struggling as I am very unfamiliar with our target audience and topic, yet some of my group members are very familiar with the audience and the topic. Thanks – Jenna 🙂
July 23, 2023 — 12:24 pm