Team+Roles

Team Roles and Responsibilities
**__Facilitator__:** Post a starter thread for the team’s discussion or set up other technology application, if applicable. Check in with teammates frequently to make sure everyone understands the assignment directions, completes course and teamwork tasks, and grows their knowledge and comprehension of the content. If work tasks are divided among team members, ensure that all parts of the final product are completed at a high level of quality and on time. Work with Reporter to ensure final information is shared or posted in the proper location. **__Reporter__:** Synthesize or summarize team discussions and activities at the end of the session. If directed by session activities, post summaries or team projects in the designated locations. __**Resource Manager**__**:** Help facilitate creative ways to use e-learning tools to support team activities. Locate online resources based on course topics to help increase team members' understanding of the content and ability to complete the activity. Seek to clarify and support ideas, as needed. Be responsible for the organization of ideas, conversations, and resources. __**Wildcard:**__ Only applies to teams of five. In the case that a team member in another role needs assistance, this person can step into the role. Also, a Wildcard can provide other job functions as needed by the team.
 * __Coach__:** Post positive, motivating comments as needed to promote active team participation. Help Facilitator monitor deadlines, and send reminders to teammates as needed. Strive to keep team spirit high and help to resolve miscommunications or conflicts promptly. Encourage team members to maintain team operating standards. Use the H-O-T rating scale (or other format designated by your instructor) to gather input from each team member on how well everyone worked together to complete tasks and maintain productive working relationships.