Overview

  • Peggy sent me to see how you've settled in and to gather input now that you've been here for a month and a half
  • She'd like us to discuss the ways technology could be useful to the exchange
  • CME-Mentors: cme-mentors@mit.edu

Tools

Wiki: website that is easy to edit & update

  • Replace Handouts, allow them to be changed instantly (e.g. Guides)
  • Any content you find useful could be placed here for others
    • Travel Tips and Guides
    • Academic Advice
    • Tips Specific to Colleges
    • General Do's/Don'ts
    • Gripes
    • Social Events?
  • Examples

CME-Mentors: cme-mentors@mit.edu

  • A Google Group: email list + web archives
  • A message sent to cme-mentors@mit.edu will go to the CME Administration as well as a group of CME alumni volunteers
  • Questions about travel, lab writeups, final exams, projects, college, etc.

Discussion

  • How could we use online tools to make it easier to settle in/overcome obstacles previously encountered?

Problems with the Wiki

  • login issues, certificates, etc?
  • too cumbersome, mailing lists are simpler and easier?
  • learning curve, confusing to use?

Mailing Lists

  • Social, etc.

Your Job

  • Write a brief journal entry about your first 1.5 months in Cambridge.
    • What have been the Pros/Cons?
    • What obstacles have you dealt with/overcome?
    • What do you WISH YOU HAD KNOWN?
    • How can we inform future CME's?
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