7.Group+Charter

**Group Charter**

Members of Virtual Worlds Group: Yan Liu - YL Nic Brett - NB Ian Bell- IB

YL: Sharing, support and fun. NB: Sharing the load collaborating on new ideas. IB:The fact that others have different and often better/interesting ideas to share
 * 1. What I like most about group work**

YL: Logistics can be tricky, especially with everyone already involved in a First Life (excuse the poor attempt at joke) NB: Finding time to meet not being totally in control of the outcome IB:Wondering if I will have enough time to do enough.
 * 2. What I dislike most about group work**

YL: Someone who is flexible, dedicated, responsible and a good listener. Being open-minded is also helpful. NB: Someone who is willing to listen to others views and take them on board if they are valid. To do things when you say you will IB: Someone who tries to incorporate input from other group members and is able to articulate a team goal
 * 3. What makes a good team player (from your perspective)**

YL: Irresponsible, unreliable and/or unmotivated. NB: Someone who does not work. Someone who takes over project and discounts other members ideas and opinions IB: Inability to listen to other viewpoints, being inflexible.
 * 4. What makes a bad team player (from your perspective)**

YL:Anything from credit or above would be great ;) NB:Distinction IB:A good one.
 * 5. What grade are you hoping to achieve for this part of the project?**

YL: think of this in terms of how you can best contribute educational experience, computer competency, research. NB:Think of this in terms of how you can best contribute a good knowledge of Second Life and Second life learning communities and community contacts,Experience using Wiki's and Blogs and experience using story board software. IB: think of this in terms of how you can best contribute Interest, wiling to try things, educational perspective.
 * 6. What are your stengths in relation to this project - think of this in terms of how you can best contribute**

YL:Not very experienced with virtual worlds but I am a quick learner :D NB:Lack of time and Procrastination IB: Inexperience in Virtual Worlds.
 * 7. What are your weaknesses**

YL:General communication online with a couple of f2f to coordinate efforts, address serious concerns/difficulties. NB:Both Online and Face to face at least two times face to face and couple a times a week till the wiki has been completed IB: This Ning is good, I'd love to try a virtual classroom/meeting of some sort. f2f (with coffee) is good. Regular check-ins online.
 * 8. How would you like to arrange meetings - online or f2f - frequency**

YL: Discuss, debate, democracy NB: Consensus IB: By going through the options, suggesting adaptations and eventually, consensus.
 * 9. How do you think the group should make decisions?**

YL: Clearly communicate any issues/concerns as soon as possible. Try and support and guide each other as much as possible. Generally, it might be constructive if everyone tries to remember to focus on the goal and try not to take it too personally. NB: Work with them to get it up to standard IB: Probably by being honest from the beginning. This is a new way to work for most (me, at least) and members, (I), may need up front guidance.
 * 10. What if a group member's work doesn't meet our standards - how do you think we should deal with this?**