The Power of Groups That Learn™
Engaged and getting things done. Learning new things together. Brainstorming. Solving problems. Working together to build communities. People trusting each other enough to risk their best and brightest ideas. These are the kinds of groups we envision — in our workplaces, our homes, our schools, and in our families.
Group work is hard work, but if we don't emphasize working in groups as an essential part of the educational experience, students will not be prepared for the high-level teamwork that is vital in our global marketplace. To some, it may seem an inconsequential thing to rely on the "one-to-many" approach that has dominated classrooms, lecture halls, and workplaces for more than a century. But today's world demands, more than ever, that we learn how to work in diverse groups to solve problems and tackle challenges unprecedented in complexity and scope.
Young people and adults who want to succeed in the 21st century will need to understand how to work in highly effective groups, mediated by technology as well as communicating face to face. We design materials and tools that help teachers and learners discover the untapped potential of Groups That Learn™.