We are trying to simulate what generally goes on in the traditional class face-to-face format where students are encouraged to ask questions, bring up issues for class discussion and also to work together in groups (three to four), primarily, to complete group work projects. Assuming everyone has read the information related to the specific group work exercise ….the actual in class group work activity takes about 30 minutes …at which point each group submits one sheet with the groups response to the assigned group work activity.

If you have never used a message list ...I would encourage you to read the general guidelines on "Using a Message List" available on our CATE system

You have been assigned to a group and should use your specific group discussion areas to introduce yourselves and to discuss the issues related to the ten assigned group work activities...with the intent to provide a brief group response to the projects questions. DO NOT send your final group responses to me but simply post it on your message list...identifying the group work project number as in....Group Work#1 - Window on Organization (CEMEX)/Window on Technology (UPS) - pgs 14 & 17.......!!!

The course schedule provides links to information sheets that detail each group work activity. Please make a special effort to to post your input (or contribution) to the  group activity in your assigned group discussion area in a timely manner. Use the message list for group work only and not for your individual assignments.

Towards the end of the semester....groups may also consider using the group discussion area to help with putting together the final presentations (ie., case study analysis/multi-media project on two specific cases from a selected list of cases).

*for problems with message lists send email to ssarkar@santarosa.edu ....thanks sujan!!!  see prior team effort by Group#3 in Fall'07.**