http://tltc.ttu.edu/cs/blogs/etech/default.aspxenCommunityServer 2007 SP2 (Build: 20611.960)http://tltc.ttu.edu/cs/blogs/etech/archive/2008/03/11/the-new-study-group-facebook.aspx#115Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:22:30 GMT4d9299ce-34a7-4813-8f2c-27fe3b84faa4:115theisey<p>If the students are actually learning when they share information, then it's accomplishing mission. &nbsp;On the other hand, if they are simply sharing the answers without gaining the problem-solving skills, then it becomes a problem.</p> <p>The key issue for the professor was probably the loss of control. &nbsp;Small groups sharing means that everyone is probably contributing. &nbsp;Larger groups sharing could mean a fair number skate on by without doing any of the work.</p> <p>Perhaps a better reaction would have been to recruit the student to recreate the FaceBook group in a more controlled environment so the students still share insight, but with enough controls so they don't simply share the answers.</p> <img src="http://tltc.ttu.edu/cs/aggbug.aspx?PostID=115" width="1" height="1">