Question: What are the challenges associated with being in a virtual learning team? How can you respond to these challenges?
Hint: Focus on the six "Tips for Students" on p.6 in the Online Learning Team Handbook.
In the case of a non-contributing member, the Learning Team may issue a warning expressing their concerns and asking for specific improvements. If improvement in participation or contribution levels to team projects does not occur, the Learning Team may choose to evict the team member. Note that this can be done only for reasons of consistent lack of participation or contribution to team projects.
ON LINE CAMPUS LEARNING TEAM TIPS FOR STUDENTS:
Below is a list of tips and best practices for successful Learning Teams at the Online Campus:
1. Use threading with appropriate subject lines in Learning Team newsgroups.
2. Check into Learning Team newsgroups regularly for updates and announcements regarding Learning Team projects.
3. Post all correspondence and contributions to Learning Team projects in the Learning Team newsgroup. If email is used to communicate with Learning Team members, copy those messages into the Learning Team newsgroup.
4. Establish early deadlines to accommodate any problems or miscommunications that might affect the timing of project completion.
5. Ask questions of your teammates if something is unclear and respond to questions from your teammates within 24 hours.
6. Use respectful and professional language and tone in the Learning Team newsgroups.
TEAM LEARNING:
Through the process of working on teams, students have the opportunity to reflect on the learning that has taken place from their interaction and collaboration with their teammates. The University encourages instructors and students to reflect back on the Learning Team’s process. We hope that students will ask themselves (individually and as teams) such questions as these: What have I learned by being a member of this team in this course about being a better team leader or team member at work? What did we do that was particularly effective? What could we have done differently to improve the process/task? By consistently asking these questions, University of Phoenix graduates will demonstrate the ability to work effectively as members and leaders of teams—a core competency employers expect of leaders and managers.