For today's class, we started off by having a discussion on what good group work looks like. We created a web on the board while we discussed important factors that the students brought up.
We moved on to completing a timed challenge call Antiques 2511, where in small groups, the students needed to create an "antique" object from the early 2000s that was found in the year 2511. All students had the same materials and the 20 minute timeline to create their item. Each group was then given 2 minutes to present their antique to the class in an interesting way. Some groups just shared information, others took on more of an infomercial format. The groups created some interesting antiques, including a baby stroller, a watch, a sling-shot and a tablet with headphones.
After the presentations, we came back to the web on the board and added details about what went well and what did not go well. The students were then given time to individually reflect on what working in a group looks like and feels like to them.
Next up.... Group challenge that focuses on listening skills and following directions!
