Working on Online Group Projects Successfully

As with any group project, there should be an assigned leader of the group. Though some students prefer the term “facilitator” to lessen the burden of becoming the “leader” of the group, as sometimes this tie into doing every single task for the group. In this scenario, however, this leader will be in charge of overseeing each member and assigning them to certain tasks. The meeting for discussing the project should also be scheduled as soon as possible by the leader.

After the leader has assigned every member of the group their tasks, the leader is also in charge of communicating with the group for updates on their share of the projects. They can set up a meeting with the group at least once or twice a week to talk about everyone’s progress. If a member fails to do their responsibilities, it’s also up to the leader to talk with the member and come up with solutions to help the member complete their tasks. They may find that the member may be incompatible with the task given to them. If so, it’s also their responsibility to find that member a share in the project wherein they can be effective.

Make sure the person chosen to be the group leader is friendly and accountable. They should also have a sense of responsibility and a gift of making people be at ease. However, it’s also wrong to force someone into a position. As much as possible, the group as a whole and the individual in question must decide who will serve as the group’s leader.