Question 1:
1a. Citing evidence from this week’s background materials, explore the group related concepts and dynamics that are responsible for increased performance inherent in groups when compared with individuals performing the same task.
1b. Elaborate on how cultural background of group members can affect group dynamics or team performance
1c. Elaborate on a previous experience where your own performance on a task was enhanced because of group interaction and guidance
Cite your sources and reply to at least one other student’s post.
Question 2:
2a. Based on the background materials, explore the concept of problem-based learning or project-based learning and its current applications.
2b. Elaborate on the advantages and limitations of problem-based learning or project-based learning
2c. Provide examples of how problem-based learning or project-based learning that can be implemented in your current organization, profession or community.
Cite your sources
Required Reading:
Hwang, M. I. (2018). Relationship between teamwork and team performance: Experiences from an ERPsim competition. Journal of Information Systems Education, 29(3), 157-167. Retrieved from Proquest Central from the Touro Library
Maes, J. D., PhD., & Weldy, T. G., PhD. (2018). Building effective virtual teams: Expanding OD research and practice. Organization Development Journal, 36(3), 83-90. Retrieved from Proquest Central from the Touro Library
TEDx Talks (2017). Teamwork Reimagined | Kevin Cahill | TEDxSunValley [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwsMogSQmYI (13:53)
TED (2018). How to turn a group of strangers into a team | Amy Edmondson [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3boKz0Exros (13:07)
Optional Materials
Buchanan, L. (2015). Teams versus Groups [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uG-FLOi4OOU (3:10)
Threaded discussion 2 Materials
Osmosis (2018) Problem-based learning [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbH7-Qa9xaU (5:11)
Pear Tree Education Inc. (2017). Project vs Problem-Based Learning (21st Century Education) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pPriKf1f2o (5:55)
Thakur, P., Dutt, S., & Chauhan, A. (2018). Problem based learning strategy for development of skills – A review. I-Manager’s Journal of Educational Technology, 15(1), 53-62. Retrieved from Proquest Central from the Touro Library
Ting-Ting, W., Yueh-Min, H., Chen-Ying, S., Chang, L., & Yi, C. L. (2018). Application and analysis of a mobile E-book system based on project-based learning in community health nursing practice courses. Journal of Educational Technology & Society, 21(4), 143-156. Retrieved from Proquest Central from the Touro Library
