I am clear on the difference between simple “group work” and collaboration evidenced by the time when my group was doing a project in class and we each took a different part of the project and worked on it. we also shared idea on what to do with the project.

If there is a disagreement within the group I find it best too take a break from the work. then later come back to the work refreshed. I would also split the group work and work on separate parts on our own.

when the group is not working efficiently I find it helpful to assign different parts. give smaller portions to some of the group members who are not pulling their weight. I find that doing this starts to get the ball rolling again.