CS 227 meeting -*- Outline -*-

* motivation for team homework

	basic idea, will form groups of 3 (or 4) students,
		who will individually start each problem,
		then meet to come up with and debug the best solution
	this should help you learn better, and save time from being stuck.

** cone of learning
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	moral: learn more effectively when you participate in a
		group discussion and problem solving activity

** benefits

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COOPERATIVE LEARNING BENEFITS

+ active learning
+ academic achievement
+ higher-level thinking skills
+ attitudes, motivation
+ teamwork, interpersonal skills
+ communication skills
+ understanding of work environment
+ self-esteem
+ level of anxiety
+ race, gender relations
+ class attendance
+ better questions in class
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	lower level of anxiety because less competition

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 WHY BUSINESSES LIKE GROUP WORK

+ individuals get stuck and give up,
  but groups keep going

+ individuals go with the first solution,
  but groups look at several, pick best.
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