Definitions of Controversy
Controversy: Good or Bad?
GroupThink
Virtual Context
Miscellaneous
100
There are four different types of controversy. Name one.
Constructive, Structured, Structured Academic, or Decision.
100
This is the main way that controversy can be avoided.
Makes rules and laws that make everyone equal
100
Name one aspect of a well-structured team.
Diverse, Members are willing and able to act independently, Decentralized, Utilize individual intelligence of each member
100
This is the overuse of internet in the work place for users other than work.
Cyber Slacking
100
Checking your online banking while at work is an example of this.
cyber slacking
200
This exists when one person’s ideas, information, conclusions, theories, and opinions, are incompatible with those of another, and the two seek to reach for an agreement.
Constructive Controversy.
200
Name one of three places that controversy occurs most.
School, work, or media.
200
Playing this role helps diffuse groupthink and controversy.
Devil's advocate
200
Obscene or hate emails are an example of this.
Cyberbullying or harassment.
200
Using this form of controversy will help students gain a deep understanding of all positions related to a controversial topic or issue.
Structured
300
This is a type of cooperative learning strategy in which small teams of students learn about a controversial issue from multiple perspectives.
Structured Academic Controversy
300
Name one way controversy is important to group problem solving.
provides insight to other's perspectives or stimulates brainstorming or allows for more positive feelings
300
This is said to be the reason why intelligent and knowledgeable people make disastrous decisions.
Groupthink
300
This is a set of rules for proper internet usage typically within a workplace.
Netiquette
300
A reluctance to quit failing courses of action is a key attribute of this concept that was discussed.
Groupthink
400
This type of controversy is a procedure that enables groups to make a well-considered, well-understood, realistic choice among actions aimed at goals every member wishes to achieve.
Decision Controversy
400
Name one of the controversial topics discussed:
pledge of alleigence, obamas speech, holidays in public areas, searching thru backpacks
400
This space shuttle's disaster was a prime example of groupthink.
The Challenger
400
Minding your manners and watching your tone are both examples of this type of netiquette.
Email
400
Give an example of one reason why controversy can be a good thing for group problem solving.
Provides insight to other’s perspectives, Debate among group members stimulates more brainstorming,Allows for more positive feelings among group members in the end
500
This occurs when a co-operative learning activity is organized and students, working in small groups, argue one side of an issue in Round 1 and then another side of the same issue in Round 2.
Structured Controversy
500
Name at least two of the four steps to group problem solving:
1-identify nature of problem 2-frame the problem 3-resolve problem 4-re-address problem
500
This aspect of controversy can create better group decisions and promote productivity.
Conflict
500
Hiding Andy's phone was a prime example of the disruption of Dunder Mifflin's _________ in the workplace.
Productivity
500
Give one example of why controversy is avoided.
Fear of confrontation, fear of going against the majority, etc.