Group Roles

 Responsibilities

• Ask every student to share their ideas or questions.

• Make sure everyone's ideas are listened to.

• Invite others to make suggestions on what to do next.

 Sound Bites

• What questions did you have about the problem?

• Where did you get stuck?

• How did you approach the next problem?

• What do you suggest we do next?

 Responsibilities

 Make sure that all group members: 

• Can answer teachers questions.

• Are prepared to present their groups ideas.

• Group has covered all aspects of the task.

• Monitors completion of assignment.

 Sound Bites

• • Can you explain our group's ideas?

  • Do you understand why ______?

  • What if the teacher asks ______?

  • How would you present our groups ideas?

  • Do you think you have covered all aspects of the task?

 Responsibilities

• The only one that can ask the teacher a question.

• The only student who can get out of their seat to get resources and consult with teacher.

• Keeps the group on task.

• Guides the general direction of the project.

 Sound Bites

• Do we have any questions for the teacher that we can't answer ourselves?

• My group wants to know _____?

• Would any resources or tools be helpful for this problem?

• The teacher said ______.

 Responsibilities

• • Challenge each group member to justify and explain their thinking in detail.

  • Question each students approach and ideas.

 Sound Bites

• • Why did you ______?

  • Can you explain why ______?

  • Why does this make sense?

  • How do know that works?

  • Can you represent your ideas in a different way?

 Responsibilities

• Operates the software.

• Addresses technology issues.

  • Seeks the greatest level of professionalism with the technology.

  • Uses tech to launch group potential.

  • Coordinates online communication.

 Sound Bites

• What is the overall goal?

  • What apps/software have you used in the past to accomplish this goal?

  • How can I help you with this tech?

  • What are you trying to do? May I show/teach you how that is done? - Now you try.

 Responsibilities

 Make sure that all group members:

• Select appropriate colors, and layouts.

• Advises on the overall artistic and visual appeal of the project.

• Controls the art projects for the group.

• Is responsible for the look and feel of the project looking professional.

 Sound Bites

• What style do you prefer?

  • What are we going for on this project?

  • Does this look professional?

  • Is it clean, and uncluttered?

  • Are we staying consistent?

 Responsibilities

• • Takes notes for the group.

  • Authors the script for the final presentation.

  • Edits the work of others in the group.

 Sound Bites

• • Can I help you with your rough draft?

  • Lets look for: Spelling, punctuation, clarity of writing.

  • Please revise your work so that it will fit our final draft.

  • Do you need some help with you written work?

 Responsibilities

• Must do all unchosen roles or duties.

• Researcher & Writer

  • Ask themselves: Am I helping the group?

 Sound Bites

• • Does anyone need help?

  • How might I be of service?

  • I am currently free, does anyone need assistance?

  • Any duty overburden and in need of help?

  • How can we make this task great?