Do you like group activities? what is your opinion?
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Yes and no.  When I am learning I sometimes like working in groups.  Getting ideas from classmates can be really helpful.  They help me think more about my own ideas and thoughts.  In addition, working with classmates provides me with a variety of perspectives.  \n\nNow, as far as from a teacher's persective goes, with having children work in groups in your class, I think it is also a good idea but there are a few issues that one must keep in mind.  Group work in class (I am speaking from the point of view of an elementary school teacher) can be very beneficial for students.  First, it can help improve their social competency (how to interact with people in a positive way and work well with others, etc).  Second, children can learn from their fellow classmates.  When they make mistakes their classmates can correct them and that interaction can help children remember more; that experience makes the learning stronger because it grows from an authentic experience.  Along the same lines, group work usually involves hands-on activities which are almost always better for learning because the learning comes from genuine/authentic experiences.  \n\nFinally, there are a few things to keep in mind when having your students engage in group work.  It has been my experience that it is good to have specific jobs for the kids to do.  This makes sure that everyone has something to do and cuts down on discipline and management issues.  Also, if you are going to have group work be sure to include an opportunity to assess how individual students are doing.  Group work often makes it difficult to assess how individual students are doing because smarter kids could compensate for various weaknesses.   \n\nIn short: Group work is great but it should occur in a controlled environment and have a purpose to it!
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I assume you mean breaking the class into small groups.  Maybe, depending upon the topic being taught.  And depending upon the composition of the small groups.  Some topics lend themselves better to lecture, others to small study groups.  Generally I find it helpful to break up class activities into lecture, small groups, class presentations, etc.  Depends upon the maturity of the class, how motivated the students are.
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I don't know much about it so I wouldn't be good in discussions, but if you already have a group, try posting the link on a forum with people who would be interested.
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hanging out with friends and taking trips
464431
me and a lot of the guys in my dorm have south park parties...we all love south park...and basketball is amazing...we had a big tournament like 2 months ago\n\nwe got really bored and my wrestling coach is the intermurals director so i asked him to sponser it if i organized it!\nit was phenominal
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Under Yahoo! groups there will be a link to "create your own group"  Have fun!
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I've found that incorporating group activities is a good way to break the (sometimes) monotony of a class, and it gives the students a chance to apply the concepts you've been discussing.\n\nYou can also try bringing in outside materials - guest speakers, films, music, etc., that can be used to illustrate whatever you're teaching.\n\nAnother way is to have the students teach particular chapters or concepts; it forces them to learn and sometimes having students teach will keep their peers' attention better!\n\nA straight lecture for an hour or more does no one good. Good luck!
512518
its fun and you can keep in contact with your friends...and you can deck out your page to whatever you want..how can that not be fun
937940
Well, dancing does come to mind, but I can think of another activity that guys and gals can do that is fun for both. It is aerobic, natural and when done correctly very safe.
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I work for a company called Mad Science.  We do bday parties and stuff.  The parties are SO much fun for kids (and me).  It's not like really boring and sciency, its very engaging and visual.  Its kinda like a fun magic show, but you get to find out how everything works.
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I use it sometimes, it's ok. It's a little annoying that you have to have a group leader, and that you have to pay to be a group leader. But, I was able to find people that had the same interest as I did. In that regard, I guess it serves its purpose.
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We are all loonies ......or twoonies in your case :-)!\n\nSeriously there could be all kind of reasons.It is fun and very addictive etc.....I think lots of people are kind of lonely or looking for kicks (looking around the 360s...). Some people might be introverts and prefer communicating anonymously or they have a job at home/stuck in a boring work and don't interact with many people so it is a kind of window into the world.\nSome I think just like the idea of exchanging views/jokes with people across the world and from various backgrounds. Personally I am a bit stuck at the moment and definitely prefer mixing outside with real people.....especially during the summer. I certainly prefer being among people I can see, hear, view their reactions etc.\nSome look for other things....knowledge...inspirations.\nThere could be a multitude of reasons and I would not be judgemental too quickly.
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YES! It's totally natural! How else do you think couples get together?
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What is your group?  What were you told?
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Personally I love it all... However I would rather go out and go to the lake, dirt bike, etc... It's much better outdoors. I think most would agree, why be cooped up while you could be out having fun doing things? I mean just to sit and eat under candle light doesn't sound all that great, only if you want to unwind alittle, and talk alittle... I really think most will go for the outdoors.
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Yeah ive hear d a lto about these parties.  From what I hear they are just getting really big on the east coast but starting to form on the west as well.  From what I know there is no sex allowed and no nake dbodies you must keep clothing on and some of them dont allow anything more than hugging/snuggling. Sounds like fun, if youre lonely and cant find anyone to do it with in private.  Not my cup of tea, but i wouldnt knock it!
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What age level? What education level?\n\nWith children, hands-on activities exploring the foods, crafts, and cultural events of other people are always good.\n\nWith adults, those activities are good too... as well as doing personal space exercises (one of the biggest discomforts between cultures), small-group discussions, personal sharing of one's own differences and similarities, etc.