If you missed the 2nd synchronous session, you may earn the points for the attendance by doing the following by the end of this week. This is not an alternative for the group assignment. Your grade for group assignment is based on your contribution in your group and the presentation rather your attendance.

Watch the recording of the synchronous session: http://carmenconnect.osu.edu/p91rb6md7hy/

Create a Voicethread free account if you don't have one. Login and answer the questions asked in the this Voicethread (https://voicethread.com/share/8183771/). This Voicethread contains the alternative assignment and the instructors' slides used during the CarmenConnect session. Each of your answers will be given by making voice/video comments on the corresponding slide. Each comment should be between 30 seconds to 2 minutes. If you can't see the Voicethread below, click the link to watch it on the external website.

Answer the questions below in Voicethread:

1. What three technology tools (be specific) do you believe were used most by the groups to collaborate on this group project? Why were these three tools chosen most often?

2. All groups mentioned some very good solutions to the problems in Sarah's case study. Which three of the solutions mentioned by any of the groups would you choose if you were in a group that had similar problems? Briefly describe the reasons you think each of your three solutions would be the best choice.

3. Have you read through all the ePortfolio checkpoints and final presentation instruction? What are you most looking forward to regarding the creation of your ePortfolio? What are you most concerned about with regard to your ePortolio project in this course?

Getting started in VoiceThread:

Go to https://voicethread.com/ and click Register. Create a free account. View the short tutorial videos here (https://voicethread.com/myvoice/#tutorials) to learn to use VoiceThread.