Coming into this course, I was hesitant participating in a group after two extreme different groups last spring. One was high strung and had a lack of team spirit; handled in a dictatorial approach but achieve high quality work and the other was more relaxed but however frustrating near deadlines to coordinate each team member’s responsibilities to an equal level of quality. At this point, I find that team 5 seems to have a comfortable middle ground. There seems to be an understanding for each other’s need for equal balance between personal, professional, and school responsibilities. We were able to successfully put together team governance without any glitches or frustrations. Both of my team member’s I have had in previous classes and only have a high level of respect for which makes me even more excited to work with both of them.
There has been not challenging aspects so far with any teamwork assigned.
Looking back at the technology and instructional strategies learned from this lesson, I find myself once I set up my iGoogle PLE area, becoming more comfortable with all the Web tools. On a daily basis, I do not use as many communication tools such as Google Reader, Twitter, Twitter Search, Delicious, etc. I do use Google Docs, Facebook, email, and other tools but not so many at one time. It is vital to incorporate and utilize technology with the students I work with. Although I am familiar with the tools, I am just a little rusty at this point since last spring. Being comfortable with using Web 2.0 tools on a daily basis is conquered by knowledge and user.
I am sure that we can maintain the middle ground approach I too have been in teams that were either too laid back or wanted to meet twice a week which was just as bad!
ReplyDeleteI think you have a good group. I am sure your group work will be more positive in 647. Please do not hesitate to include me in your group process. OK!? :-)
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