Working in groups or teams will be a part of your educational experience. It will also be a part of your work experience. It is important to equip yourself with the knowledge and skills you will need to have a successful experience in a team.
Listen to the following presentation. Take notes--you'll be taking a short quiz on the content.
Listen to the following three videos in which faculty member Vicki Steiner discusses the developmental phases of teams and clarifies the causes of typical team problems and their solutions.
PART 1: Why teamwork? (12 minutes)
PART 2: Fears about Teamwork and Keys to Success (25 minutes)
PART 3: Stages of team development (16 minutes)
You've now had the opportunity to learn about what research has shown regarding successful online teamwork. Did any of the things you learned remind you of your own experience in working with a group? How will you incorporate these ideas in your own teamwork?
Click "Next" to take a short quiz on this lecture.