Assignment deadlines Identify the dates in which team contributions assignments are due. (Include dates for draft submission and final submission) Each team member must have their portions submitted for compilation and draft submission for review by 6 p.m. Sunday evening of the week that the assignment is due. -Jacob If portions are not submitted by this time frame and no communication has been given in which unexpected events do occur that can hinder the deadline being met than the team will be notified as well as the instructor for guidance. Other Considerations Include any other special considerations for this team. Communication will be key throughout the weekly assignments. If a team member is unable to complete their portion for any given reason, please communicate this to the group in a timely manner so this can be addressed and corrected prior to submission. Please meet the deadline given for submission of each members portions to ensure time for draft review and revisions. –Jacob

Communication What modes of communication will we use? Where will we communicate? The best mode of communication for the entire team is through the forum provided each week per assignment. If needed group text messages shall be utilized. -Jacob Provide at least two updated communications through the week in the Forum. If not each individual may be contacted via text by team members. Team contributions What are the expectations for equitable contributions from each team member? Each team member will provide posts to the team forum to give updates and to provide input on any questions or concerns that may occur throughout each assignment. -Jacob Team leads will address contribution issues throughout the week. If these issues are not corrected in a timely fashion than the instructor will be notified.

Ground Rules for Engagement Learning Team Response Steps the Team will Take to Address Unmet Team Expectations Participation How often should team members meet to discuss an assignment deliverable? Team members should give updates to their portion throughout the assignment week, if help is needed express it in a timely fashion on the assignment forum page. -Jacob Updates will be asked for by the team lead by Friday, if team members do not respond than an email will be sent and/or a text message asking for updates. Collaboration How will we work with others to achieve our assignment goals and work through conflict? Each team member is expected to be open in regards to helping with other portions if needed. Participation in this process is crucial to our teams success throughout each assignment. -Jacob Each team member is expected to help throughout each week with particular portions of the assignment. If this is not done and communication is not provided than the instructor will be notified.

Overview A learning team is defined as a group of individuals who work to accomplish mutual goals and output (University of Phoenix, 2014). Throughout your academic journey, you will have an opportunity to engagein learning that will support you in developing skills associated with the University Learning Goals of collaboration, communication, critical thinking and problem solving, information utilization, and competence and professional values. Learning teams involve group participation and discussions; however, the outcome is for the team to submit one deliverable in which every member of the team contributes. While a grade is awarded to each team member, not all team members receive the same grade as grades are awarded based upon the contributions of the team member. Your faculty member will assign learning teams as students will work together to submit Learning Team assignment(s).