This week in class we discussed the overall objectives of this engineering section. Basically, over the course of 10 weeks we will learn about structure and design a bridge to withstand certain variables. In class we also learned about West Point Bridge Designer. We saw how certain designs could never provide a stable bridge. We also learned about tension and compression within a bridge. at the end of class I met with my teammates and
we put together our blog that will chart our weekly progress.
A major topic of discussion in this class is teamwork. Teamwork is essential to success in any group tasks. Good effective teamwork entails all 3 of the group members including myself working well together. I believe the biggest issues that my team will face that can effect our teamwork skills, are making decisions and arranging meeting times. Due to our busy schedules and extracurricular activities it may be hard to find times to get together during the week. This problem can easily be solved by arranging meeting times during the weekend. Another issue that will be faced is making a group decision about the project. Everyone has different ideas and it may be hard to agree on a solution. This problem can be avoided by always speaking calmly when arguing a point. If someone has an idea everyone must listen and acknowledge the positive aspects of the idea. If a team member does not see eye to eye on an idea they can calmly state the positive aspects about the idea and then state the reasons why the idea may not work. All these strategies will result in good teamwork.
Overall I feel that between the 3 of us we will have a strong team and good teamwork skills. We all get along in normal situations so, I do not see how this would be any different. I am very excited for this project and I cannot wait to get started!
A major topic of discussion in this class is teamwork. Teamwork is essential to success in any group tasks. Good effective teamwork entails all 3 of the group members including myself working well together. I believe the biggest issues that my team will face that can effect our teamwork skills, are making decisions and arranging meeting times. Due to our busy schedules and extracurricular activities it may be hard to find times to get together during the week. This problem can easily be solved by arranging meeting times during the weekend. Another issue that will be faced is making a group decision about the project. Everyone has different ideas and it may be hard to agree on a solution. This problem can be avoided by always speaking calmly when arguing a point. If someone has an idea everyone must listen and acknowledge the positive aspects of the idea. If a team member does not see eye to eye on an idea they can calmly state the positive aspects about the idea and then state the reasons why the idea may not work. All these strategies will result in good teamwork.
Overall I feel that between the 3 of us we will have a strong team and good teamwork skills. We all get along in normal situations so, I do not see how this would be any different. I am very excited for this project and I cannot wait to get started!
~C. Melissa Mercado
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