matthewgross.bsky.social
@matthewgross.bsky.social
Co-flounder & CEO of Grouper.school. Founder and former CEO of Newsela. Edtech, education, small-group learning, corporate L&D, sea creatures. I heard its really cool when tech execs jump.
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Why Students Hate Group Work (And How to Fix It)

Many students dislike group work due to uneven workload, social conflicts, and unclear roles.

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Why Students Hate Group Work (And How to Fix It)
Group work frustrates students when roles are unclear and workloads are uneven. Grouper can help make it more effective.
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March 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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#teachers: we need your help🙏 We're planning a "Roles" feature, where you can add student roles to groups like Facilitator, Note-taker, Researcher, Presenter, etc. We'd love to hear about the roles YOU use in your small groups or pairs. Please add your comments! 🔊
March 5, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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NEW on the blog today #EduSky!

📚 Grouping students can be tricky, but the right tool makes all the difference.

🎯 Grouper creates small groups based on skills, leadership, and more!

🚀 I'm excited to partner w @groupercooper.bsky.social to share this free tool!

🔗 classtechtips.com/2025/02/13/g...
How to Group Students Quickly and Strategically - Class Tech Tips
Group students quickly and strategically with Grouper! Save time, create customized groups, and support learning in any subject.
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February 13, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Super excited about this functionality for streamlining the creation and rotation of groups!
ROTATE! Now teachers using have an easy way to assign stations AND show students which station they should go to next. Special thanks to @catlintucker.com for her awesome guidance on supporting station rotation. We're excited to do more. What else would you like Grouper to do?
February 9, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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New: Grouper syncs with Google Classroom rosters 🎉🎉🎉

Sign up today and start splitting your Google Classroom classes into random, customized and data-driven small groups in seconds.🚀
January 21, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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My weekly #EdTech newsletter is out: mailchi.mp/controlaltac...

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#EduSky
January 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Charlie Day. Makes me laugh every time. Thanks, @jakemilleredu.bsky.social
Feel like you need a conspiracy board to group students?

🐟 Meet Grouper: the #edtech tool that forms teams in a click — randomized, customized, or by attributes like proficiency & interests. ⚡

🧵 Small Groups, Made Simple! 🎯

Let me know if you've tried it!

🔗 grouper.school

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Create groups and stay on track during small-group learning. Sign up for free and get started in seconds.
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January 6, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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🌊 Welcome aboard the #EdTechCruise!

Today, we’re setting sail to explore 5 Creative Ways to Use Google Slides.

This versatile tool is perfect for engaging students in innovative ways.

Grab your life jackets and let’s dive in! ⛵️
January 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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I'm a huge fan of making flexible groups of students. I've been doing it with a spreadsheet for years, but grouper.school makes that so much easier. Blog post on this awesome new tool coming soon. #Edusky #teachers #Grouping
December 10, 2024 at 7:01 PM
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Making Student Groups Just Got Easier

Looking for a FREE and easy way to make groups?
How about BETTER ways to group based on attributes you assign?
Prevent certain students from being in a grouped?
Try grouper.school

https://alicekeeler.com/2024/12/09/making-student-groups-just-got-easier/
December 9, 2024 at 10:12 PM
Hi, teachers and admins. So excited to see everyone moving to #bsky. Can't wait to mix it up with the #EduSky community and make teaching easier, more effective and funnerer.
November 21, 2024 at 2:37 PM