Group+Reflection

Wiki PROJECT Group Name: Group 6
 * GROUP EVALUATION FORM**

Group Members: Jessica Long Robert Tatarek Marivel Villa Tiffany Wilson Amanda Yates

Name three things your group did well when working together: 1. Clarifying the project--when Jessica set up the wiki, her impression was that we had to work on each section together. However, Tiffany and Marivel pointed out that didn't seem to be the case. We worked well on understanding the task.

2. Identifying skills--early on, members, like Amanda, identified their levels of comfort with the wiki technology. Other members, like Jessica, knew some people that had used wikis and researched ways to set one up.

3. Chose varied and thoughtful content--early posters, like Marivel and Tiffany, chose technologies that were at different levels and served as models for later posters. They were thoughtful in their reflection, and helped all to see angles and possible approaches to the project.

Name one thing your group could do even better: Probably communication and designation of roles, as well as more frequent communication. Never seeing each member in "real life" was a hindrance to an extent, as finding time in any situation would be. More frequent communication and more clear designation of who could do which task would have probably helped streamline the process overall. As well, perhaps even meeting all at one in an online chat setting (though timing is difficult on different coasts etc) may have also streamlined the process.


 * As a group, identify something each of your group members did that helped the group be effective:**

Jessica Long--created wiki and organized/subdivided categories for group to post work to, invited all members to wiki through the site and through Walden mail, offered to collaborate on sections (when I thought it was the goal), posted and annotated project requirements on the main page, started discussion in discussion section, wrote the common elements of the group reflection

Robert Tatarek--Concluded need to collaboratively design and work together, and built upon basic technology concepts. Surveyed emails and established an understanding of expectation and group member responsibilities.

Marivel Villa--reminded group members about the individual and group evaluations

Tiffany Wilson--clarified the expectations for the project, offered to collaborate with Jessica on a section of the page (when we thought that was the goal), was active on the discussion board

Amanda Yates--asked clarifying questions, identified need to create wiki early in the process


 * On a scale of 1 (low) to 10 (high), our group’s efforts and accomplishments at this meeting were a** 7.5 to 8. We completed the task, but could work more collaboratively. Early contributions looks quality, but some are forthcoming, as the due date requires. Assignment of roles could be stronger, but the overall product is easy to navigate and seems to fulfill requirements.


 * General Comments:**

I found the task challenging, but learned a lot about creating wikis, and the essential nature of teaching the skills needed to work effectively with others (twenty-first century skills).--Jessica

I entered this project with great concern. I was not sure how a group project would work considering we are from different corners of the world. The WIKI served as a great place to discuss, ask questions, and learn from my peers. I am particularly grateful for Marviel and Jessica. Their early posts served as a model, and encouraged me. This experience has required me to step out of my comfort zone, and truly utilize the twenty first century skills I am trying to impart to my students. -Amanda

The task was challenging and overwhelming in the beginning, but I now feel comfortable. I am also grateful for the experience and will continue to use this tool to collaborate with colleagues. - Marivel

I felt uncomfortable about a group project with this form of online class environment, but enjoyed corresponding with several group members on a more personal level. I was also unsure of how to effectively use and add to a wikispace but, with the collaborative efforts, have a greater understanding and appreciation for wiki sites such as this one group 6 collectively created. I hope to use this site to collaborate with my colleagues in the future. -Tiffany

Initially I was confused about the project and our expectations, but as the emails came in and my group led the way, I was able to build my confidence and understanding of the project. Wiki space will become a part of my lessons on a regular basis, next year my school is providing all ninth grade students with laptop computers, and wiki space will be just one of several new tools I will use to build their skills, as well as my own. I enjoyed the colleague collaboration, and without it I know I would have had a difficult time effectively completing the assignment.-Robert