Class Reflection
1. Why are some video games so addictive?
2. Should governments simply ban video games?
3. How can people play video games safely and sensibly?
KEY TO SUCCESSThe team leader allocates responsibilities and motivates the group.
With or Without Leader?
New ideas
Communicative
Listen to others and respect their opinions
Praise good ideas and suggestions
Willing to compromise
Constructive Group Members
Talk too much, listen very little
Bullying in nature
Let other people do all the work
Always complaining and spreading doubts
Destructive Group Members
Sources
http://www.merlinhelpsstudents.com/resourcecentre/studyguide/groupwork.asp
http://suse-step.stanford.edu/sites/default/files/4stage.pdf
1.Discuss in English2.Avoid shouting3.Make notes4.Be brief when reporting5.Pay attention to others’ presentations
5 Golden Rules for Today’s Group Work
Group Work Task
Discuss ideas for a new video game of your own.Your challenge is to make the game interesting, but also as “non-addictive” as possible.
You will report on the following points:
• Type of video game• Theme and characters• Missions/objectives• Non-addictive features of the game
Discussion: 15 minutesReporting: 3 minutes