Workshop Overview

Introduction

This workshop is designed to help educators improve their use of group projects as a tool for developing essential workforce skills in students. Participants will engage in discussions about the benefits and challenges of course-based group projects, and explore practical strategies for structuring, facilitating, and assessing them. Through hands-on activities and small-group discussions, you'll learn how to map student skill development to group projects and create an actionable plan to integrate these tools into your own teaching. By the end of the workshop, you'll have the resources and knowledge needed to effectively manage group projects, set expectations, and support students through the process—from setting up groups to handling conflict and evaluating outcomes.

Workshop Goals

By the end of this workshop, participants will:

  • Discuss the benefits and challenges of course-based group projects
  • Explore tools and strategies for effectively structuring, facilitating, and assessing group projects
  • Map student skill development to group projects and create a plan to integrate workshop tools into participants' own courses

Dates and Times

  • Online via Zoom (zoom link will be shared after registration)
  • Wednesdays in January (22nd and 29th) and February 5th, 2025
  • 10 am - 12 pm PT | 11 am - 1 pm MT | 12 - 2 pm CT | 1 - 3 pm ET
  • Registration deadline: Wednesday, January 15th, 2025

Session Overview

  • January 22 - Session I: Introduction and setting up groups
  • January 29 - Session II: Outlining structure and keeping groups on track
  • February 5 - Session III: Assessing group projects and managing conflict

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Cost

NAGT Members: $120 - Join NAGT now to get the member discount!

Non-members: $175

Please note: Once you submit your registration and payment, arrangements will be made that have associated real costs even if you later withdraw from the workshop. Refunds will not be given except in cases of extreme personal hardship, at the discretion of the workshop leaders.

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Expectations

By registering for and participating in the workshop, participants agree to do the following:

  • Prepare in advance for the workshop via readings, writings, discussion, or other activities as requested by the workshop leaders.
  • Participate fully in the entire workshop and attend all workshop sessions. Participants may be invited to make presentations or serve as discussion or working group leaders at the workshop.
  • Review and follow NAGT's code of conduct, which applies in all venues, events, and on-line forums associated with NAGT. Please read the full NAGT Code of Conduct Policy and review the complete list of NAGT Policies.