Faculty, staff, and students all have to support one another's efforts to provide the best learning environment possible. We must remain flexible. Instructional computing operates in such a state of flux, that we must learn to expect the unexpected and we must be able to adapt. We try to mitigate the hazards of change by minimizing change once the semester has started. It helps to have a sense of humor.
Communication is vital.
Because of our cooperative approach, any change affecting instructional computing has potential ramifications for us all. We need to practice mutual respect. When working with technology, frustration is not uncommon. As problems arise, it is tempting to look for a scapegoat. Needless to say, this is seldom productive.