So part of the social networking tool is working well with your team. The online nature of the class means unlike a live class you will never sit around with a coffee with your fellow classmates in a coffee shop or meat space as real face to face has become called. Doesn't mean that you can't meet people virtually. It means that you need to use collaboration tools such as elluminate the online webcasts, Webex, discussion boards, comments and emails to virtually connect. Even 2nd life, avatars, skype, instant messaging and emails become your coffee chats with your fellow students.
When you consider the nature of collaboration needed in today's workplace and the tools available such as IM, Jabber, chatter, Webex, Slideshare, Slearslide, Rypple etc you see the expansion of collaboration not only in elearning envirobments but also social software in enterprise aka work environments.
From the lecture given by Dr. Ken Haycock we learned that there's different type of teams such as permanent teams, management teams, and temporary teams that are put together to address a specific issue, which also mimics closely what happens in work environments as well as classroom environments. After 20 years in workplace I can attest to successful collaboration being key to successful work environments. His PowerPoint presentation rang very true also to the birth, growth and cycling of team commitments and emotions during project cycles. He also addresses that most important criteria is group goal and individual accountability. Feedback, coaching, accountability and regular performance reviews hold not only for elearning but also at work.
Enid Irwin's presentation deals with team dynamics with humor the issues that arise during the natural day to day interactions with teams. Each person wonders if others are doing their part and like any marriage - most important piece is communication.
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