Team Dynamics and Conflict Resolution
Team C
Communication in learning is very essential to how the team accomplishes assignments and tasks. It is very important to establish good lines of communication between team members, and to be upfront with what each member expects from the team. Some conflicts that may arise while working in a team environment include but are no limited to; different time's students are on line, writing styles, and when to set deadlines for certain projects. In past experiences a team environment can be very helpful, but at the same time it can be very damaging. If team members are on the same page, or have a similar understanding on how they want to handle issues, it could end up hurting the team, and effect grades. Communication can essentially make or break a team.
Going to school in an online environment takes a lot to get used to. Communicating online is even harder. Making sure that you are online everyday, maybe five times a day can get very monotonous and stressful, especially if you are working full time and taking care of a family. One of the great things about online classes is the fact that they are online. You do not have to be on at any giving time; however this can cause a problem between team members, especially when it comes to team assignments. Not every one can post at the same time or even same day. This makes it very challenging to formulate a foolproof plan so you can avoid miscommunications between members. The idea to have deadlines and guidelines seems so simple, but it is just as hard to implement those. When a student does start taking charge and "guiding" the team, it has to be done very carefully. Verbal communication is very easily readable. You can tell how a person is feeli ...