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=Hey All -=

= I created this because I wanted to fool around with a wiki. But I also thought it might be a good way to centralize and manage our weekly group activities. The ELC discussion page felt like it might become cramped if we continued to build threads and responses. We can have our weekly discussions here under each week's discussion page; each person can post a message that suits their role there as well (see example under Week 1 page). See what you think. You can also look at another group's example that Donna provided for us. I think this type of site provides a lot of opportunity for us; but if no one wants to use it, don't worry, my feelings won't be hurt. **Hey I notoppooo** =

**Team Roles Schedule**

 * ~ ** Course Session ** ||~ ** Dates ** ||~ ** Facilitator ** ||~ ** Reporter ** ||~ ** Coach ** ||~ ** Resource Manager ** ||~ Wild Card ||
 * ~ ** Week 1 ** ||= 1/25 - 1/31 ||= Marnelyn ||= Tom ||= Matthew ||= Wendy ||=  ||
 * ~ ** Week 2 ** ||= 2/1 - 2/7 ||= Wendy ||= Marnelyn ||= Tom ||= Matthew ||= Ola ||
 * ~ ** Week 3 ** ||= 2/8 - 2/14 ||= Ola ||= Wendy ||= Marnelyn ||= Tom ||= Matthew ||
 * ~ ** Week 4 ** ||= 2/15 - 2/21 ||= Matthew ||= Ola ||= Wendy ||= Marnelyn ||= Tom ||
 * ~ ** Week 5 ** ||= 2/22 - 2/28 ||= Tom ||= Matthew ||= Ola ||= Wendy ||= Marnelyn ||
 * ~ ** Week 6 ** ||= 3/1 - 3/7 ||= Marnelyn ||= Tom ||= Matthew ||= Ola ||= Wendy ||
 * ~ ** Week 7 ** ||= 3/8 - 3/14 ||= Wendy ||= Marnelyn ||= Tom ||= Matthew ||= Ola ||
 * ~ ** Week 8 ** ||= 3/15 - 3/21 ||= Ola ||= Wendy ||= Marnelyn ||= Tom ||= Matthew ||
 * ~ ** Week 9 ** ||= 3/22 - 3/28 ||= Matthew ||= Ola ||= Wendy ||= Marnelyn ||= Tom ||
 * ~ ** Week 10 ** ||= 4/1 - 4/7 ||= Tom ||= Matthew ||= Ola ||= Wendy ||= Marnelyn ||

Team Roles Defined

 * **__ Facilitator __**** : ** Post a starter thread for the team’s discussion or set up other technology application, if applicable. Check in with teammates frequently to make sure everyone understands the assignment directions, completes course and teamwork tasks, and grows their knowledge and comprehension of the content. If work tasks are divided among team members, ensure that all parts of the final product are completed at a high level of quality and on time. Work with Reporter to ensure final information is shared or posted in the proper location.
 * **__ Coach __**** : ** Post positive, motivating comments as needed to promote active team participation. Help Facilitator monitor deadlines, and send reminders to teammates as needed. Strive to keep team spirit high and help to resolve miscommunications or conflicts promptly. Encourage team members to maintain team operating standards. Use the H-O-T rating scale (or other format designated by your instructor) to gather input from each team member on how well everyone worked together to complete tasks and maintain productive working relationships.
 * **__ Reporter __**** : ** Synthesize or summarize team discussions and activities at the end of the session. If directed by session activities, post summaries or team projects in the designated locations.
 * **__ Resource Manager __**** : ** Help facilitate creative ways to use e-learning tools to support team activities. Locate online resources based on course topics to help increase team members' understanding of the content and ability to complete the activity. Seek to clarify and support ideas, as needed. Be responsible for the organization of ideas, conversations, and resources.
 * **__ Wildcard: __** Only applies to teams of five. In the case that a team member in another role needs assistance, this person can step into the role. Also, a Wildcard can provide other job functions as needed by the team.

**Team Operating Standards**

 * 1) ** Inform the group if you won't be able to meet a deadline **
 * 2) ** Ask questions if you do not undertand the group assignments **
 * 3) ** Rotate team members' responsibilities/roles weekly **
 * 4) ** Check ELC group discussion forum regularly **