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Group Reflection w/ Corporate Training

I read a study about project-based learning in a Web 2.0 environment and, as usual, I found myself wondering about how I could apply that concept to corporate training. In the study, the researchers compared self-guided, peer-led, and instructor-supported group reflections in student teams. Results showed that teams showed more collaborative skills when their feedback was scaffolded through guided questions and timely feedback.

In corporate training, you often create project-based or scenario-based learning opportunities that simulate what scenarios you may encounter on the job. I don't think I've ever seen a lesson that included built-in, structured group reflection. The study makes a strong case for group reflection, and I can imagine the benefits in a corporate training setting. Especially as a means to recap project or scenario-based lessons.

Implementation wouldn't be too difficult since shared digital whiteboards (Miro or Padlet) exist. But the key isn’t the tool that they're using, but the prompting. Just asking “How did that go?” won’t cut it, so we need to lean into better-structured reflection questions like "What did we learn? What assumptions did we challenge? How might we approach this differently?" I think that this could help drive a deeper understanding for learners while also providing some summative feedback about how well the lesson met its goals.

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  1. Content CreatorJuly 1, 2025 at 6:43 AM

    This is an awesome start! You and I are in the same head space when it comes to corporate training! This is a beast of a program to contemplate due to all the moving parts that are outside the general HPT/ID realm

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  2. nickinickelJuly 11, 2025 at 9:24 PM

    I agree that while tools like Padlet or Miro make collaboration easy, it's the quality of the prompts that drives meaningful reflection. Your example questions such as, “What assumptions did we challenge?” get to the heart of critical thinking and could truly elevate scenario-based learning. I’ve noticed that in both educational and professional settings, reflection is often treated as an afterthought. In fact, it can be a powerful component for reinforcing learning. Building it into the design from the start, like you're suggesting, would make the learning stick and encourage teams to apply insights immediately on the job.

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