Definition+of+Roles

· Group facilitator: moderates discussions, keeps the group on task, assures work is done by all, and makes sure all have opportunity to participate and learn. · Timekeeper: monitors time and moves group along so that they complete the task in the available time, keeps area clean, assumes role of any missing group member if there is no wildcard member. · Recorder: takes notes of the group's discussion and prepares a written conclusion. · Checker: makes sure that all group members understand the concepts and the group's conclusions. · Summarizer: restates the group's conclusions or answers. · Research-Runner: gets needed materials and is the liaison between groups and between their group and the instructor.