As this is my 9th MET course, I would like to think that I have a good amount of experience to draw from when working on group projects. However, there are always unexpected challenges that arise and it is up to the group as a whole to find solutions.
This project was no stranger to technical difficulties; from half an hour spent trying to get a Google Hangout to connect everybody, to connectivity issues on the due date, and not to mention trying to mesh five different schedules from multiple time zones!
Coming to a consensus first on a choice of LMS and then on a methodology of presentation prompted some great discussions. With all of us coming from different contexts with different requirements (personal, district, and legislative) made me seriously consider our choice of LMS in more depth than I would have in a group with similar requirements.
However, the members of my group did a phenomenal job overcoming these challenges. As with all challenges; patience, understanding and a willingness to help wherever needed made this a positive experience.