TBL in 300 that’s exciting!!! ################# I have heard people refer to sponge activities on this list…that give teams something to do when they are finish the RAT or application activity early…..I don't know much about them….but could imagine passing out a newspaper article on the topic for the quick groups….or an activity where they write the Readiness Assurance question that should have been asked…… Anyone out there with sponge activities suggestion? ################### With team going to 5 from 6-7….I don't think it will likely be a problem…..if it went lower than that I would worry (3-4) I wouldn't worry about this till a team asks….and would not be surprised if none do You probably could pitch the more efficient communication in a smaller group offsetting the additional work intellectual work….I am not sure that smaller group communication is more efficient….depends what one means by efficient….if it is deeper learning and a richer conversation….you could probably pitch it either way Good luck….give me updates….I would love to hear how it is working out in 300 jim -- Jim Sibley Director Centre for Instructional Support Faculty of Applied Science University of British Columbia 2205-6250 Applied Science Lane Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z4 Phone 604.822.9241 Fax 604.822.7006 Email: [log in to unmask]<applewebdata:[log in to unmask]> Check out http://<http://cis.apsc.ubc.ca/>www.teambasedlearning.org © Copyright 2012, Jim Sibley, All rights reserved The information contained in this e-mail message and any attachments (collectively "message") is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient (or recipients) named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this message in error and that any review, use, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail, and delete the meesage. From: Jenny Morris <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> Reply-To: Jenny Morris <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2012 10:29:57 +0000 To: <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> Subject: Group Size and Completion of Team Questions Hello We have had our first TBL session with a group of 300 students divided in teams of 6-7 in groups of around 60 students per group each facilitated by two academics. We had a practice day which went well and the first ‘official’ day was last week after which it became clear that some students had dropped out from the course. This meant that some groups had 5 students and others 6-7. We cannot change the teams around as they have completed the first of the four units. In the event that we might get comments from students now in teams of 5 who feel disadvantaged compared to those in teams of 6-7, what would be the best response? Secondly we had to build in extra time for the tests for students with dyslexia and other related disabilities (as per University regulations) and during the team tests it was clear that some teams finished much earlier than others. I’d be grateful for advice about how others handle this. Best wishes Jenny Dr Jenny Morris Associate Professor (Senior Lecturer) in Health Studies Faculty of Health, Education and Society University of Plymouth Knowledge Spa Treliske Truro TR1 3HD Cornwall Tel: 01872 256461 Web: http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/faculties/health ‘High quality education for high quality care’ [cid:image001.png@01CDBB40.8067CDC0]