Group projects can feel pointless when some do all the work and others barely show up, which is why students should be graded individually.

In the working world, most successful ventures are group projects. No car is manufactured by a single person, no airplane is built and flown by one person, and no surgery is performed by a single ...

Virtual group work can be as effective as in-person collaboration when teams set clear goals, communicate consistently, and use technology strategically. With defined roles and tools that enable ...

Dear Reader: If you’re working on a group project, how can you ensure you’re not doing all of the work? Ah, it’s a common conundrum. In an ideal world, you’ll collaborate with colleagues and crush the ...

University group projects can be both rewarding and frustrating, but the right strategies make all the difference. From setting clear roles to using effective communication tools, students can ...

A few years ago, we hired an adjunct professor to teach a three-hour night class. After a few weeks, he came to us in frustration because he couldn’t get the students to discuss the material, and when ...

Some professors resist using teamwork in their classes because they mistakenly believe that team projects are too difficult to grade. One issue is that, as educators, we often only evaluate the team ...