Your first and most important group decision must be to unanimously decide upon your topic. To do this you must use the ClassLink Chat facility. Your teacher will organise this within your class.

Having decided upon your topic your group must then divide up the tasks amongst yourselves.

Some tasks may be considered easier, more interesting or more attractive. You must ensure that each group member is satisfied with their allocated tasks and that no-one feels treated unfairly. Any disputes that you are unable to resolve within the group must be emailed to your teacher for a decision.

• When your group is ready to chat electronically about the project, notify your teacher and they will set up a private chat between you and your group members.

• By referring to the project description, divide the tasks fairly between group members.

• Copy and complete the following table in your jotter.

Answer the following questions in your jotter.

1. How could chat rooms be used in other school subjects?

2. Why are private chats a useful facility?

3. How have chat room capabilities been improved upon?

4. What are two advantages of online chat over telephone calls?

5. Why is it sometimes necessary to compromise when working in a group?

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