Collaborate with Colleagues

THI offers group collaboration as an option for teachers to share knowledge, perspectives, and experiences. Our intention is to help you maximize productivity and success by engaging in the material together and having powerful discussions that promote deeper learning. Our courses are designed to move you forward in the learning process from beginning to end, and you are expected to work together sequentially. It is a shared accountability for the success of the group.

Expectations:

• Work together to enhance their learning experience.
• Communicate effectively.
• Discuss each collaborative assignment.
• Share ownership for collaborative assignment.
• The group will designate a leader and notetaker.

Download this PDF document for more information.

• The Group Leader is required to be the first to register.
• ​A unique email will be sent to each member, inviting them to join the group.
• Verify that each member has registered within two weeks from the group leader's registration date.
• Online courses: The group leader must input a minimum of four (4) group meeting dates and times.
• Email courses: The group leader must complete and input at least 4 scheduled meetings in the Group Collaboration documentation form. Upon completing the course by all participants, the group leader must send the completed Group Collaboration Documentation Form to the instructor and the registrar@hol.edu.
• Must distribute assignments equally among the group participants.
• Discuss Group Collaboration Guidelines.

For email courses: Download a copy of the Group Collaboration Documentation Form here.

Download this PDF document for additional information on the group leader's responsibilities.

• The notetaker records the times, dates, and attendees for the meeting.
• Takes notes throughout the session on what was discussed.
• Share the notes with group members addressing topics, outcomes, and actions that will be taken.
• The notetaker can be divided among group members.
• The group member’s designated assignment can be the notetaker for that assignment.  Or, the group can select a notetaker for the entire course.

• Participants must register at either the 400 or 500 level.
• Clock Hours, PDUs, CEUs, or Act 48 levels are not permitted.
• The group leader must register first.
• All group members must register within two (2) weeks from the group leader's registration date using the unique invite link.
• Groups are limited to four (4) total participants.
• You may join up to (3) three collaborations per calendar year.

Download this PDF document for additional information on the registration process for group collaboration.

• Each group member must read and comply with the Group Collaboration Guidelines.
• Participants must read all assignments and required materials: texts, journals, articles, videos, podcasts, etc.,
• Attend all group meetings during which the assignments, readings, videos, etc., are discussed.
• All group members are responsible for independently authoring and completing assignments marked “ALL.”
• Assignments must be completed sequentially.
• Meetings can be conducted via teleconference or live.
• Each participant must attend at least 75% of the group meetings. 

Online Courses:

• Prior to the group meetings, each participant must read the assignments and the required reading materials, view all videos, and listen to all audio.
• The person authoring an assignment leads the group discussion.
• Group members are responsible for submitting/uploading their designated assignment into the response box.
• Assignments must be completed sequentially.
   
• Section A: Information Acquisition assignments are divided equally among group members unless marked as “All” and Assignment #1 – The Introduction. All participants must complete the introduction before moving on to other assignments.
• Section B: Learning Application assignments are divided equally among group members, except for Lesson Plans or class implementation (putting into practice) assignments, or marked “All.”
• Section C: The Integration Paper must be authored and completed by all group members.
  
   
• ​Group members remain active, and all members must complete the course simultaneously.
• Grades are awarded when all assignments are completed by all group participants.

Download this PDF document for additional information on assignment protocol.

Email Courses:

• Before starting: The group leader will complete the Group Collaboration Document Form showing the group members’ names, the course title, scheduled meeting dates, and who is responsible for each assignment. Then, email the document to the instructor. Click here to download a copy of the document.
• Prior to the group meetings, each participant must read the assignments and the required reading materials, view all videos, and listen to all audio.
• For each assignment, the person authoring the assignment leads the group discussion
• Assignments must be completed sequentially.
   

• Section A: Information Acquisition assignments are divided equally among group members, except for Assignment marked “All” and Assignment #1 - The introduction, which all participants must complete before moving on to other assignments.
• Section B: Learning Application assignments are divided equally among group members, except for Lesson Plans or class implementation (putting into practice) assignments, or marked “All.”
• Section C: The Integration Paper must be authored and completed by all group members.
   

• Group members remain active, and all members must complete the course simultaneously.
• Grades will be awarded when all assignments are completed by all group participants.

Download this PDF document for additional information on assignment protocol for email courses.

• Should a complaint be lodged against a group member, the group has the right to vote the non-compliant member out.
• A group member will notify registrar@hol.edu and the instructor.
• The non-compliant member will have to complete the course independently.
• The remaining group members will distribute the assignments and may not use the non-compliant member’s completed work.

• All group members must apply for an extension a minimum of one month prior to the due date.
  *  To request an extension, contact registrar@hol.edu
• Extension granted:
  *   Once all members have paid their $20 extension fee, the course due date will be
       updated for an additional 6 months.
  *   If you choose to drop out of the course, the full tuition fee will be forfeited after the 30-day
      cancelation period.

Download this PDF document for additional information on group collaboration extensions.

• Group participant grades will only be awarded to those who have completed their Integration Paper and all group assignments are completed.

• Instructors may alter these guidelines.
• Some instructors may be open to your suggestions regarding changes.
• Please connect with your instructor if you wish to have something altered
  and give a logical and reasonable explanation.

You may download a brief synopsis of the Group Guidelines as a quick reference.  However, it is your responsibility to read and adhere to the rules. Click here to download a brief outline of the Group Collaboration Guidelines. 

• Please view the following video tutorials, which will assist new students and returning students to become familiar with navigating our re-designed online course space. 

• For all group participants
• For the group leader