The document discusses readiness for study groups, including time orientation, communication styles, learning approaches, and IT learning tools. It recommends scheduling activities and keeping track of deadlines to stay on task. Clear and direct email communication is advised, along with respecting group ground rules. Learning happens through active involvement, making sense of concepts, explaining ideas to others, and self-awareness. IT tools that could help study groups include real-time platforms, collaborative workspaces, screen sharing, screen recording, and video portals.

1. STUDY GROUP READINESS
TRAINING WRAP-UP
Mar 27, 2013

2. Participants

4. Facilitator’s Views

5. Time orientation

6. Communication Styles

7. Study Group Time Orientation
 Schedule study group activities
 Keep track of deadlines
 Focus promptness on task
 Be punctual & meet deadlines
 Commit to the job
 Respect for privacy

8. Study Group Communication Style
 Rely on timely email communication
 Use direct & clear messages
 Stick to group ground rules
 Focus on rational solutions
 Monochronic
 Be courteous & respectful

9. Learning Approaches

10. Learning happens when
learners …
... are involved in active learning
... make sense of your own learning
... convey your learning to others
... try to explain things you don’t understand
… are aware of their own learning process

11. Learning Cycle
Disorientation
Exploration
Reorientation
Equilibrium

12. Active Learners
 Have clear study goals
 Manage your study time
 Develop your own study system
 Use effective study skills
 Self-evaluate your progress

13. IT Learning Tools

14. IT Learning Tools
 Real-time platform:WizIQ
 Collaborative online workspace: PBWorks
 Screen ShareTool: Join Me
 ScreenVideoTool: Jing
 Video Portal: ScreenCast