What is the difference between an "I" versus a "You" statement?
An "I" statement involves shifting the focus to yourself and how you feel and a "You" statement places the blame/focus all on the other person.
What is one reason why group work can become difficult?
1.) Assumptions- We assume everyone knows what to do, but we never actually define it in writing.
2.) Invisible Work- One person ends up doing more because the roles weren't assigned on Day 1.
3.) Late Starts- We assume everyone knows what to do, but we never actually define it in writing.
What is ONE thing that was difficult about the "Co-Op Cup Challenge"?
1.) Not touching the cup
2.) Everyone working together
3.) The cups getting knocked down
What is Perspective?
Perspective means a point of view, a way of understanding things.
Dogs navigate the world mostly by smell, but this flying mammal navigates in complete darkness using echolocation.
A Bat
If possible, which should you use in an argument, an "I" or a "You" statement?
An "I" statement
What is a "Group Blueprint?"
The "Blueprint" is a one-page agreement your group signs before starting work. It removes personal bias from the project.
What is Active Listening?
Great teams don't just wait for their turn to speak. They pay close attention to non-verbal cues, tone, and overall group dynamics to keep everyone aligned.
What is The Key Takeaway of Perspective?
You don't have to agree with someone else's perspective to accept that their point of view exists. Combining both angles is the fastest way to solve problems and work as a team!
Octopuses don't just have eight arms; they also have this many hearts and this color of blood.
3 hearts and blue blood
What is the 3-Part Communication Formula?
I feel... EMOTION
When...EVENT
Because...IMPACT
How many Group Leaders "Facilitators" should you have in an effective group?
1.) As many as there wants to be
2.) One
3.) None
2.) One
What is Adaptive Planning?
When tasks shift or plans collapse, strong groups adapt quickly. They support each other's ideas and construct iterative revisions peacefully.
What are the two images that you see in this optical illusion?
BOTH a Old Lady and a Young Woman.
These marine animals are the only male creatures on Earth known to give birth.
Seahorse
Research shows that when individuals use objective language and I-statements, the likelihood of a defensive reaction drops by nearly WHAT PERCENTAGE?
1.) 60%
2.) 70%
3.) 90%
What is the 3rd component of the "3-Step Reset Script?"
1.) The FACTS
2.) The Question
3.)
The Choice
What makes an effective team?
Working together successfully, good communication, not letting emotions get in the way.
What are the two images that you see in this optical illusion?
A duck and a rabbit.
These tall mammals have purple/black tongues that can stretch up to 20 inches long to avoid plant thorns.
Giraffe
What are the FACTS of this situation?
Sarah walked past Maya in the hallway, rolled her eyes, and whispered to someone else. Maya immediately felt angry and thought Sarah was talking about her new haircut.
- Sarah Walked past Maya in the Hallway.
- Sarah Rolled her eyes and whispered to someone else.
Is the below statement, 1.) The Fact, 2.) The Question, or 3.) The Choice ?
"Is there a roadblock? Do you need help with the sources or the rubric?"
2.) The Question
What can make a team fall apart?
Bad communication skills, peer conflict, not working together, all of the work falling on one person.
Is water wet ?
Yes: If you touch something that is wet, it feels wet. If you touch water it feels wet.
No: Whatever is filled with water is wet but water itself is not wet.
This ocean predator can detect a single drop of blood in an Olympic-sized swimming pool from hundreds of yards away.
A Shark