Group Work

Group work (GW) is a primary element of active learning. Effective design and delivery of group work can potentially foster deep learning, help boost students’ confidence and also their sense of belonging. 

This Group Work DigiGuide by Dr Tya Shaghayegh Asgari & Dr Tunde Varga-Atkins focuses on how online group work can be facilitated using technologies available at the university, it covers:

• Why use group work?
• Tips for effective online group work;
• Brief overview of digital tools to support online group work:
• Canvas for Canvas users, see also separate step-by-step guides;
• MS Teams for Canvas users, see also separate step-by-step guide;
• BuddyCheck, a peer evaluation tool of group work contribution available in Canvas.
• Examples of online group work. 

Watch the video below to learn more about groups in Canvas: