The Management and Coordination of Virtual Teams in Large Classes: Facilitating Experiential Learning

Autor/inn/en	O'Connor, Christina; Mullane, Kenneth; Luethge, Denise
Titel	The Management and Coordination of Virtual Teams in Large Classes: Facilitating Experiential Learning
Quelle	In: Journal of Management Education, 45 (2021) 5, S.739-759 (21 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (O'Connor, Christina) ORCID (Mullane, Kenneth)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1052-5629
DOI	10.1177/1052562921995550
Schlagwörter	Cooperative Learning; Electronic Learning; Large Group Instruction; Experiential Learning; Grouping (Instructional Purposes); Learner Engagement; Business Administration Education; Foreign Countries; Intercultural Communication; Computer Mediated Communication; College Students; Ireland; United States + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Kooperatives Lernen; Experiental learning; Erfahrungsorientiertes Lernen; Grouping; Gruppenbildung; Ausland; Interkulturelle Kommunikation; Computerkonferenz; Collegestudent; Irland; USA
Abstract	The management and coordination of classroom teaching continues to be a challenge, particularly as enrollment trends suggest that class sizes are growing. In the past, many faculty have divided their large classes into smaller groups to incorporate experiential exercises. In this article, we discuss the challenges of managing an experiential exercise featuring a large number of teams in a virtual setting. These challenges include (a) coordinating class communication with a large number of teams, (b) managing teams and facilitating team communication and trust, (c) managing virtual team performance and instructor feedback throughout the experiential exercise, and (d) managing and evaluating student engagement. We also provide practical suggestions for management educators on how to address each challenge based on insight gleaned from our years of experience using virtual teams in large classes. Finally, we highlight avenues for future research in the area of virtual teams and large class size teaching. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01