Time is a crucial aspect of successful projects.
Prior to beginning telecollaborative projects, teachers need to plan well in advance. Soliciting participants can be a time-consuming task in itself, and extends well beyond a brief email call for participation. Once initial contacts are made, a host of other issues must then be addressed. And, ideally, student input regarding the path the project follows should also be solicited and considered. Allowing two or more months lead time will reduce stress and frustration levels and enable time for all parties to develop comfort and confidence with the plan.