Working in Virtual teams can be very convenient, because you can do it anywhere you want. It is nice not to have to run to campus to finish all the necessary work, but I also have a hard time working from home. I have too many distractions like laundry, e-mails, and my roommate for example. My group decided to work from the same computer lab for the first time just incase we ran into problems. I do realize that this isn't always possible, but at least that way we would be able to put a face with name, which makes it more real and personable. I thought breeze was a fairly easy way to communicate, and having the presenter options was a cool benefit. I learned that communication is a little more difficult if you are not used to it, but the added convince is well worth it.
Posted by at October 20, 2005 12:57 PMBlake - I am conjuring this laughable image of your team working side-by-side in a computer lab to experience what it is like to be part of a virtual team. Very ironic. From a teaching perspective, I felt I needed to give you a hands-on experience with virtual teams. I felt I would not be doing my job as an instructor if we simply talked about the pros and cons of a virtual environment when I can help you experience it. Although your team was there face-to-face, I'm delighted that you seemed able to look beyond that fact (and not cursing me =) and think more about what communication might be like in a virtual environment as well as other benefits and issues.
Posted by: Aimee at November 30, 2005 11:47 AM