One
concept from the assigned reading this week, that I found very useful, was
Table 15.5 Effective Computer-Mediated Group
Meeting Facilitation. As I was reading through the list of was the group
meeting facilitator should do, I thought to myself, "These are great
points, and I should do these." But I always rush myself when I have a
meeting (Most of the time they are in person). Things like, "ask
appropriate, well-timed questions to encourage thought and participation"
and "help achieve a clear meeting process and outcome," are excellent
concepts to follow by. A problem I have a lot of the time, is that meetings go
by too fast and the group doesn't really participate. Small groups can be very
discouraging for the meeting facilitator when group members are not
"in-tune" for the meeting or ready for it. So information like this
table reassures me that it is possible to have successful meeting, whether F2F
or CMC, as long as you are well prepared for it. It encourages me and motivates
me to prepare for my next meeting.
I really liked how you brought up the points in regards to effective computer-meditated group meeting facilitation. Going through the points myself, I came to the conclusion I should try to hit on some of those effective strategies myself if in the situation of leading a group in a meeting. I do agree with you how small groups can be very discouraging since in my opinion, it is more apparent when a group member is not tuned in or does not even care. It can be hard but hopefully through the points noted in chapter 15, it can help us demand more respect and attentiveness from our fellow group members! As you mentioned, whether CMC or F2F, being prepared beforehand does help. Good blog post overall!
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