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DetailWorking in groups and teamsAI Fluency for Educators
ProviderThe Open UniversityAnthropic
Our rating3.54.3
CostFreeFree
Time8 hoursTime not stated
LevelAdvancedIntermediate
Credentialstatement of participation (free)certificate of completion (free)
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SummaryA university course on how teams work from start to finish: when to use a group or a team, team roles, the team life cycle, team processes and managing conflict. It helps team members and new managers make teams work better, including newer forms of team.Applies Anthropic's 4D AI Fluency framework (Delegation, Description, Discernment, Diligence) to teaching practice and institutional strategy. Built with Prof. Joseph Feller (University College Cork) and Prof. Rick Dakan (Ringling College). It suits teachers, trainers and instructional designers who want to redesign courses, materials and assignments for a world where students use AI.
Objectives
  • Tell the difference between groups and teams and when each fits
  • Explain team composition and team roles
  • Recognise the stages of team development and how to support them
  • Manage team processes and handle conflict
  • Review and evaluate team performance
  • Apply the 4D AI Fluency framework to course design and learning outcomes
  • Redesign learning materials and assignments with AI in mind
  • Set an institutional approach to AI use in teaching
Things to know
  • Separate from OpenLearn's 'Working in teams' course already listed in the directory
  • OpenLearn rates it Level 3 (advanced), though no prerequisites are stated
  • First published 2012 and last updated June 2019, so examples may feel dated
  • No digital badge, statement of participation only
  • Assumes the 4D framework from the foundations course, which is listed separately
  • Duration is not stated on the page
  • Examples lean to higher education rather than school or workplace training
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