Ever wish you, your classmates, or your students were able to contribute more in a group setting?

Take an active approach to learning - hold an electronic discussion that allows every person in attendance to voice his or her opinions, ideas, and questions while remaining completely anonymous. Don't let the outspoken ones run the class or group projects. Every person can contribute equally through simultaneous interactions with groups both large and small. Electronic meetings also provide great tools such as voting and rating, to a better understand everyone's feelings on certain ideas. With all of these benefits, it is much easier to have group meetings and get the results you want. Plus, the GDC subsidizes on-campus projects to allow the use of these basic services for free! *

*See our cost page for more information

Why do GDC electronic meetings work?

In traditional meetings, status and personalities frequently obstruct the purpose of the meeting--jealousy and fear of "power plays" are counter-productive. Progress also can be blocked when participants have to wait for their turn to contribute.

Benefits of Electronic Meetings: Anonymity Simultaneous participation Equal voices A criticism-free discussion Efficient and effective use of time and resources

Uses of Electronic Meetings: Class Discussions Every student can have an equal voice. Anonymous and simultaneous discussion enhances student engagement. Focus Groups Gather information and opinions from a demographic or specialized group. Data is automatically compiled and easily compared against other groups. Project Brainstorming Electronic Discussions can help relieve awkward group dynamics and encourage equal group participation. Student Organizations Open up discussions to all members and increase amount of ideas for fundraisers, events, etc. Complete the all-important officer elections through an anonymous, electronic means. Electronic Voting Get a class or student organization members’ opinions on a given topic, make important decisions, or elect officers. All anonymously and electronically! Group Feedback Give/get more accurate feedback for class groups. Anonymous feedback will improve group performance and member assessment. Program Evaluation Enable students or faculty/staff members to give an accurate, anonymous evaluation of a program or event at NDSU.

The GDC provides your organization with a fully-facilitated meeting environment including:

• Pre-planning session
• Meeting session led by a trained facilitator
• Review session
• Electronic and paper record of all ideas and decisions

Electronic Meetings Comments:

NDSU Administration Comments:
Worked well to generate ideas.

It seems as though with the GDC, we can be honest about our ideas and work from there.

Great way to find strength in diversity.

NDSU Student's Comments:
It confirmed I was not the only one thinking the way I did.

Ideas came to mind faster. We can build off other's ideas.

I'm glad I could share my thoughts and found that others have similar opinions for sure.

 

Confidentiality Statement - All meetings and surveys are the property of the meeting/survey owners. If you have any request for meeting information please contact the meeting/survey owners directly.

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E-Mail: ndsu.gdc@ndsu.edu
www.ndsu.edu/gdc
NDSU Group Decision Center
320 Family Life Center
Department 2030
P.O. Box 6050
Fargo, ND 58108-6050
Phone: 701.231.6414