2. Networking and Cooperation

Explain the three level Model

Explain the 6 levels of trust by Baber et al.

What is the 4C Model?

Which of the following procedures is the most appropriate when looking for and attracting collaboration partners?

It is best to turn to people you already know very well and with whom you have an intimate relationship when looking for new partners, as these individuals are most likely to know someone who you do not already know.

It is useful to first look for and join networks that correspond to your own goals and interests because this is where people with similar goals and interests are most likely to be found.

It is of major importance to make sure you get the greatest possible benefit out of a network. It is not useful to think about how you can be of use to others because they may approach you with their agenda anyway.

The easier it is to access a network, the better it is for networking because the ultimate goal is to be networked with as many people as possible. The extent to which the goals of the networks correspond to your own goals and interests does not play a major role here.

Which statement on the creation of sustainable relationships and trust building is correct?

It is important to master “small talk” and stick to general topics at first; questions expressing interest in the other person or their experiences seem too nosey and intrusive if you do not sufficiently know each other.

When a new acquaintance is made through a trusted person, common interests and goals are no longer relevant for relationship building.

It is important for the development of sustainable relationships and trust that you show yourself as a competent and reliable (discussion) partner in multiple (online or analog) meetings and strive for win-win solutions.

The first step towards building sustainable relationships is to introduce yourself in an interesting way and talk a lot about yourself and your own interests, so that the other person knows as quickly as possible the expectations and desires you have for the relationship.

What is the most important prerequisite for building sustainable relationships?

Assertiveness

A wide network of acquaintances

Talent as a solo performer

Interest in other people

How can collaboration be organized appropriately?

When organizing collaboration, clarity of objective is of most importance; everything else is subordinate to the stated objectives.

It is especially important that relationships within a group are sustainable; if people understand and get on well with each other, basically everything else can be easily organized.

For collaboration to work well the factual, structural, relational, and ego levels must be considered in an equal way.

Ultimately, all goals, structures and processes must be clearly stated. Rules can be derived from these, to which everyone is subordinate.

What needs to be considered in order to plan learning processes in a collaborative way?

It is important to choose suitable learning partners (other students, teachers) as well as the appropriate media for communication, learning organization and feedback.

It is important that no teachers (tutors, professors, etc.) are involved in collaborative learning processes because, for instance, one can no longer openly criticize the learning material, talk about learning difficulties, or exchange views on examination topics.

Reflecting on learning progress is not part of collaborative learning because it takes too much time to do it together.

It is important that files are not stored on shared cloud memory, but on students’ individual computers, as everyone ultimately has to prepare and take their examinations on their own.