[When unsure how to give constructive criticism, there is the option of 'two likes and a wish'.]

[Conflict of opinions and considering a diversity of perspectives can create stronger learning opportunities than homogenous thinking.]

[Collaborative learning can support joint attention, listening, sharing, coordinating, and perspective taking by: paying attention to what participants need; ensuring everyone has been given due attention; explaining how instead of doing for; giving a chance for everyone to speak; finding out what others think; providing reasons for ideas; having a plan.]

[Develop behavioural norms for cooperation before the learning activity, not simultaneously.]

[It can help to define roles within the group such as: a facilitator to enforce behavioural norms; a recorder to capture discussion; a resource manager to acquire any physical and informational materials needed; a reporter to synthesize and present findings. Having the roles may not improve discussion if it doesn't solve a problem or if participants don't have adequate experience performing them.]

[A group-worthy task should be something no individual could complete alone withing the given period.]

[Important outcomes for adult hobbyists: see the fruits of one's labour; learn strategies and methods; overcome new challenges; do something for its own sake; share your making; customize; read about an interest; express oneself; have clear goals and feedback; help others appreciate or participate; learn about tools; find or create something new or rare; nurture until it's ready; feel control; do something not known to others.]

[Productive agency cycle in five steps: 1) make; 2) see the fruits of your labour; 3) share it; 4) overcome new challenges; 5) learn strategies and methods.]

How can one design a feedback loop to push themselves into a productive cycle like that one?