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Pre-Project Training Module
X-Culture Pre-Project Training
Pre-Project Readiness Test ............................................................................................................................................ 3
X-Culture Overview .......................................................................................................................................................... 3
The Task ............................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Performance Evaluation and Grading/Marking ............................................................................................................ 3
Teams ................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Changing Teams .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Exclusion for Free-Riding ................................................................................................................................................ 4
Additional Team Members .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Alternative Team Arrangements .................................................................................................................................... 4
Workload Distribution and Team Member Roles......................................................................................................... 5
Team Leadership ............................................................................................................................................................. 5
Communication ................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Surveys .............................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Plagiarism .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Known Challenges and Best Practices ......................................................................................................................... 6
Time-Zone Differences ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Not being able to schedule a teleconference ........................................................................................................... 6
Email overload .............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Conflicting copies of the document in email attachments ...................................................................................... 7
Calendar differences .................................................................................................................................................... 7
Language proficiency differences .............................................................................................................................. 7
Cultural and Other Differences ................................................................................................................................... 7
Lack of leadership, difficulties with workload distribution and team coordination: ............................................. 7
Lack of commitment from some team members, "Free-Riders": .......................................................................... 8
Poor quality of work from some team members: ..................................................................................................... 8
Plagiarism ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Failing to harness the power of team ........................................................................................................................ 9
Google Translate ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
Doodle .............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Dropbox ........................................................................................................................................................................... 12
MS Word "Track Changes" Function ........................................................................................................................... 17
Google Docs ................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Video Conferencing ....................................................................................................................................................... 24
Skype ........................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Google+ ....................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Facebook Groups ....................................................................................................................................................... 25
Whatsapp......................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Viber ................................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Basecamp........................................................................................................................................................................ 26
X-Culture Overview The main purpose of the X-Culture project is to provide trainees with an opportunity to experience first-hand challenges and learn the best practices of international collaboration. and about 500 trainees from seven countries participated in the first season.Proper use of external sources and references. The Task You can find a detailed description of the task in the Challenge Instructions file. The exact weight of the project and specific team and individual evaluation criteria are set by each instructor and may vary from university to university. formatting quality. you will receive an email with a link to the X-Culture Pre-Project Readiness Test. surveys completed by each team member individually. visual appeal.Pre-project Readiness Test (must pass to participate in the project).Feasibility of the suggested market entry mode and staffing policies. The quality of the team report accounts for 40-60% of the project grade/mark. readability. Performance Evaluation and Grading/Marking The project typically comprises 20-30 percent of the course grade. .org/training/ You will be tested on your readiness for the project.Post-project survey (must be completed to receive a grade/mark for the project).Accuracy and thoroughness of the company analysis. Peer evaluations: Every week you will be evaluated by your teammates in terms of your: . making the project a very realistic preview of work in corporate global virtual teams.Feasibility and originality of the product. The project requires a considerable investment of time and skills. so if students cannot fully commit to the project or do not have the necessary skills. A few days before the project starts. . . grammar.Quality of the market opportunity analysis. including the feasibility of the success criteria .Quality of the arguments in support of the recommendations provided in the report (clarity. Members of all teams that successfully complete the project receive X-Culture Global Collaboration Certificates.Clarity of presentation. . Undergraduate and Master's students participate in the project. including: . . . The task and the format of each team. they are usually offered an alternative project to complete that doesn't require global collaboration. The project was launched in 2010. the teams have two choices: (1) develop a market entry proposal for a company of the team's choice or (2) develop a solution to a business challenge presented by X-Culture corporate partners.3 PART I: INFORMATION ABOUT X-CULTURE Pre-Project Readiness Test Please start with reviewing X-Culture materials here: http://x-culture. The following individual and team performance indicators are taken into account: 1.Accuracy and thoroughness of the market analysis. The project is also used as a research platform. many of them with extensive prior international and business experience. Additionally. . Working in cross-cultural teams for several weeks. The number of participants has grown every semester. approaching 4. Briefly. Only those who pass the test will be allowed to take part in X-Culture. 3. The results of the research will be shared with all participating trainees to further enhance learning and idea exchange. Ability to meet deadlines: There are a number of deadlines that trainees must meet individually or as a team. trainees develop a business proposal for an international company.000 trainees from 100 universities in 40 countries on six continents in 2015. The following aspects of the report will be evaluated: .Weekly deadlines and progress report surveys: decision made by the team. Members of the best teams are invited to present their work at an X-Culture Symposium.Feasibility and creativity of the marketing strategy. . . . We are trying to find out why some teams perform better than others and what can be done to improve individual and team performance when collaborating internationally. are reminiscent of those used in the modern workplace.Effort and commitment. 2. strength and feasibility of the arguments – essentially how well you explain your decisions). as well as the collaboration tools used by the teams. Quality of the team report: Your team report will be evaluated by at least four different instructors. a sizable group of non-student participants (professionals seeking international business experience) takes part in the X-Culture project.
It is likely that the excluded team members will be replaced with trainees from countries where the semester starts later and who will be joining X-Culture with a bit of a delay.4 . Reality: In the real workplace. Specifically. These include the pre-project training test. deal with the complaints and questions that follow. If the majority of the team votes to exclude a team member for a lack of effort (free-riding). deal with additional questions and confusion that arises later (another 10 min). If after the first week or two you feel your team needs more team members. inform every student on the new team (about 10 min).Intellectual contribution. make updates in all our databases. your grade primarily depends on your personal performance. If it is confirmed that the trainee in question is indeed not actively participating in the project. reporting your team progress in weekly surveys. Additional Team Members Your initial team size will be 5-6 students. Teams Trainees are assigned to teams on a random basis. On the first day of the project. 2. Work: it takes a tremendous amount of work: read the message. we always end up with one happy and half a dozen unhappy people.Help with coordinating team efforts. as well as what peer evaluations you receive from your teammates. Disruption and negative net effect: While the student who gets moved may be left more satisfied with the project. We don't come to our bosses and demand that somebody be fired from the team because we don't like them or that we be moved to a different department just because we don't like the people. we will not be able to move you to a different team. If X-Culture is part of a course you are taking at your university and you do not want to or cannot be part . Once teams are formed. we don't get to choose our co-workers. Peer evaluations account for 20-30% of the project grade. you can submit your request in the weekly progress report. It's just not good for the project as a whole. 3.and (2) do not get upset if some of your team members are not performing well. . Changing Teams We always get requests to move students to "another team. don't like their countries. If I responded to all requests to move students to new teams (and I get about 200 of them every semester). This means that even though you will be working in a team. you will receive the names of your team members in a personal email. More team members may be added to the team in the first weeks of the project. We work with whoever happens to be in our department or taskforce. We just don't have the resources to make accommodations. both from students and from their instructors – and they always do (another 10 min). Exclusion for Free-Riding Each week. It is likely (although not guaranteed) that we will be able to add more people to your team. We can NOT move students to other teams. accommodating individual requests for team composition is simply impossible. but also due to the psychological factors. look into the case. Literally. inform every student on the old team. This means that (1) you cannot expect your team members to do the work for you – most of it you will have to do on your own . Please note that most of the performance indicators are individual. check for errors (about 10 min)." People don't like their team members. unless it's a case of sexual harassment or bullying and the move is needed to protect a student. the case will be reviewed. it is up to you and only you whether or not you complete fully and on time the tasks at hand. the other affected parties are always left less satisfied. One of the questions in the weekly report will ask if any of the team members are not actively participating. . With so many trainees involved in the project. move the student. like someone on another team and want to work with them. The only project components where your grade may also be influenced by your team members' performance (or a lack of thereof) is the overall quality of the team report. X-Culture participants complete a progress report. There are three reasons for that: 1. and completing the postproject survey.Work ethics. It is my obligation to keep as many people happy as possible and when I give in and move someone. the trainee will be excluded from the project. Alternative Team Arrangements X-Culture is a voluntary project and only those who are truly interested in gaining international experience should participate in it. as the lack of their effort and commitment will not have a major effect on your individual grade/mark. me and my staff won't have time left for anything else. both due to the disruption such a move creates. reasons like this. reporting on progress with establishing contact with teammates.
We also often form geographically dispersed culturally homogeneous teams. then team members work largely independently on their sections. and those individual sections are simply merged into a final report at the end of the project. Having a team leader is not a requirement and your team may do well without one. If no leader emerges in your team naturally in the first few days of the project. but at different universities. Please note. Communication It is up to your team to decide how you will communicate with each other. etc. but you will write the entire report on your own. Some teams work using only emails and document attachments. the team can be culturally diverse even though all team members are located in the same city. Usually. and it will be up to the team to decide how to distribute the workload and coordinate the efforts of the team members. and Doodle. you will have a host of free and effective communication tools available to you to discuss ideas and co-edit the team report. Our research shows that the teams that tend to perform better are the teams that either formally elect a team coordinator or have an informal team leader who does the coordination. these teams are culturally homogeneous (all team members are the same nationality). you can choose work on the same task alone. you will be using the same instructions (excluding the team parts). This must be approved by your instructor first. Once contact is established. Teams like this also tend to distribute workload by function. You can use any or all of these tools. don't wait for someone else to tell you what to do. This allows the teams to meet face-to-face. Dropbox. another one for searching for information and literature. It works even better if the team coordinator keeps track of workload distribution. They would all brainstorm each question. you can request that you: (1) Complete the project alone. In this case. This must be approved by your instructor first. your team will support that. as it is sometimes the case with All-American teams where all team members are in the U. and does other coordination work. It is uncommon. Each member of your team will simply receive the names and email addresses of the people on the team. write the same report and submit it via TurnItIn as done so by the teams. Teams that have a team coordinator tend to make faster decisions. but they will contain no questions about your team (since you work alone). Be proactive and take initiative. only the questions about the work you completed in a given week. Our research shows that teams that go beyond simple email communication and use more advanced tools such as Skype and Google Docs tend to perform better. You will still have to complete the weekly progress update surveys. There is no bonus for being a team leader and no penalty for not being one. work on the same challenges. Facebook and other chat and conferencing tools. and another one for final copy-editing and submitting the report. personal objections). That is. or you can use none of them. Most problems arise from the delays in making decisions. Much like in the corporate environment. rather than work in a team. A detailed explanation of how each of these tools works is provided at the end of this document. so if you are interested in a particular role. sends reminders. and complete the same weekly progress reports. Most teams also use Skype. lack of language skills. Team Leadership There will be no centrally assigned team leader of your team. chances are. Please note that the tools listed above are the same or similar tools that are used by corporate employees and managers around the world. one team member may be responsible for coordination. though the students lose an opportunity to work with people from other countries. We encourage you to try at least some of them. answer the same questions. but sometimes students choose to work in a co-located team (all team members are students at the same university). though if international students are enrolled in the course and choose this option. that many teams don't have a formal leader and still perform well. Multi-user voice conversations and video . sends out reminders. (2) Work in a one-country team. Usually team members are flexible about who does what. Our research shows that this approach often doesn't work well. you will avoid the hassles of teamwork and online communication.5 of a global virtual team for any reason (busy schedule. A much better approach is when team members collaborate together on each report section. Rather than each team member work on a particular report section. Viber. These arrangements allow the team members to avoid the hassle that can arise from cultural differences (if all team members are the same nationality) and the need to communicate online (if all team members are at the same university). Workload Distribution and Team Member Roles It is up to the team to decide on the roles and tasks for each team member. so you will have to initiate contact via email. Your team will appreciate it. Other popular tools are Google Docs and Google+. however. By working alone. you will receive only the names and emails of your team members. Often team members distribute the workload by assigning each team member to write one or two report sections. check each other's work and provide feedback.S. another one or two for putting it all together.
Even if not all team members can join the teleconference. 6. or Google+. but don't stress out too much about following it precisely – minor deviations from the APA citation style are acceptable. This is known as "collusion" and is bad. 2. Translation from one language to another is not using your own words. You can find a brief summary on how to use it here or a more extended presentation on here (focus on slides 15-23). If you are in the U. 4. Dropbox and Google Docs make co-editing a team report much easier than sending multiple email attachments back and forth. You may use your previous work as a basis for new research but include the original work in your bibliography. Once the project is over. The majority of plagiarism is a result of text manipulation. Using photographs. It works best if teams have occasional real-time conversations via Skype. For example. monitor progress. Not being able to schedule a teleconference: It may be a real hassle for global virtual teams to find a time that works for all team members for a teleconference. so you will not see the reply until two days later even if each team member replies once the message is read. replacing a few select words using a Thesaurus does not constitute original work. 3. It is acceptable to support your answer with references to and short extracts from the work of others. Simply modifying text from any sources is plagiarism. This means that your instructor and team members are guaranteed to know if you plagiarize. and only de-identified data will be used for further research. As summarized in a NMC document. and improve the X-Culture project in the future. Sending emails back and forth takes time and often leads to much confusion.S. When the reply is sent.e. you will be asked to complete weekly on-line progress surveys. ." If the source is not officially acknowledged. Copying and pasting text from on-line or printed sources without acknowledging the author is plagiarism. Scheduling a team meeting using Doodle is very easy. 1. but you must acknowledge the work of others by citing the source. So the team members are rarely able to exchange more than 2-3 messages per week. Facebook. Plagiarism Every team report will be automatically scanned with sophisticated software to detect plagiarism. your name and team number will be recorded. Using another student's work and claiming it as your own. even with permission. Any student found guilty of plagiarism will be handled according to each university's academic code of conduct. you will receive an email with your personalized link to the survey about four days before the deadline. Learning to use these tools will help you in your future career. it is plagiarism.. Using an essay that you wrote for another class/another purpose without getting permission from the teacher/professor of both the current class and the class for which the original work was used is SELFPLAGIARISM and is basis for consequence or penalty. Simply stated. It is recommended that you use APA citation style. The information will be used to evaluate individual and team performance. or audio without permission or acknowledgment is plagiarism. the Research Ethics Committee of the Institutional Review Board at the university hosting the project. is academically unethical and is treated as plagiarism. For each survey. identify and correct problems. Acquiring work from commercial sources is academically unethical and is treated as plagiarism. such an approach speeds things up. plagiarism is using someone's work without giving the appropriate credit. Very bad…. 5. Please note that if you object to the use of the data you provide during the project for research purposes. the person is likely sleeping and will not see your message until your tomorrow. when required). and Google Docs provide an excellent opportunity for an anonymous discussion if you need to discuss a sensitive issue and openness is important. Your feedback and suggestions will be much appreciated! To ensure that your instructor can identify you and you can receive credit for completing the survey. or to vote on an issue. and you send an email to your team member in Japan. your personal information will be deleted. Known Challenges and Best Practices Time-Zone Differences make communication in global virtual teams very slow. you will likely be sleeping.6 conversations provide a much richer communication medium than email. video. you can request that the data be completely deleted once the project is over. One misconception that students have is that rewriting something is not plagiarism because they are "putting it in their own words. Surveys During the project. The data collection has been approved by bodies governing the ethical conduct of research (i. Do you best with respect to the reference style. 7. and equivalent committees in local universities. Copying and pasting actually accounts for only a small percentage of plagiarism.
use brainstorming and discussions whenever possible.com to find a time that works for everybody or to get everyone's vote on an issue. and they may be worried that if they try to assume a leadership role they will be perceived as too aggressive or inconsiderate. You come from different backgrounds. For most of them. This often disrupts teamwork flow and leads to unexpected delays. Language proficiency differences: Your team will likely choose English as the working language. It works best if the team uses Dropbox or Google Docs to co-develop documents. This may lead to communication difficulties. Frustration builds and team members start blaming each other for the problems. and they may have difficulties communicating or are just shy to start a conversation. attitudes. Everyone is waiting for someone else to tell them what needs to be done and how. This way. perform coordination tasks. It works best if the team creates a Facebook. have different knowledge and have different ideas. English will not be their first language. should be assigned to do more writing and possibly final copy editing of the report. English is a foreign language. some teams experience challenges due to a lack of leadership. Most of them don't have prior leadership experience. the more likely you are to have a solution that is the most creative and effective. and your values. Conflicting copies of the document in email attachments: when teams rely on email attachments to co-develop the team report. Calendar differences: Members of global virtual teams come from countries that have different holidays and academic calendars. If nobody knows what needs to be done. Moreover. difficulties with workload distribution and team coordination: With no formally appointed team leader. however. or Google+ group or a Google Docs discussion board. Don't dismiss the ideas of others just because they are different from yours.7 It works best when the team uses Doodle. For most of them. Skype. in turn. there is only one copy of the document stored in the cloud and everyone is working with exactly the same single copy of the file. . For most team members. communicate frequently. The more different ideas you have on the table. For example. traditions. So rather than assigning different report sections to different members and letting them work independently. they can be assigned to search for information and literature. Lack of leadership. this is the first time they have worked in a virtual team and the first time they have worked with foreigners. and possibly write initial drafts of some report sections. Learn from each other. Team members who are more fluent in English. If you see that something is not done right. This way. Your business day may be your team member's holiday. those who are not fluent in English tend to do a poor job if asked to write a complete report section. and no prior experience together. Merging those files may be a real challenge. It works best if the team members who are not fluent in English are assigned tasks that do not require them to produce finished written pieces. It works best if you personally take initiative. so you will likely have different levels of skills and a different understanding of the task. it may be hard to track which attachment is the latest version of the file. You will also be taught and evaluated by different instructors. working and communication styles will be different. Email overload: Often. You all will be coming from different cultural backgrounds. It works best if you find out in advance when each team member will be unavailable and plan your workflow accordingly. It works best if you try to turn those differences into opportunities. Don't be afraid to make the first step. The time is running out. Brainstorming tends to be particularly effective and more creative ideas are generated when team members are different. when teams rely on email-only communication. Some team members come from cultures where modesty is valued. There are a number of reasons your team members may be reluctant to take initiative. just send your team members your vision for how things should be done. submit the reports. they end up with dozens of emails that are difficult to follow and are full of redundancies and conflicting information. It is like you have access to different libraries. Cultural and Other Differences: Your team members will differ in many other ways. the team is not making any progress. Somebody always makes edits in an older version of the file and the team ends up with conflicting copies of the document. all correspondence is permanently saved and it's easy to review the entire conversation.
Use Dropbox or Google Docs to store all your team's work from day one. they do some work but do not meet expectations of their team. family obligations. In most cases. including business teams at top firms. . It works best if you do the following: . Just like in corporate global virtual teams. some never send any messages. It's better to try and fail than to never try. Better yet.Don't wait till the last day and just hope it will be fine.First of all.Every week you will be asked who on your team is not actively participating in the project. and especially in global virtual teams where team members have not met each other in person and have not developed the close social obligations (friendship) that tend to improve participation in traditional collocated teams.If. discuss what each team member expected to do and what happens if they don't." It is a common problem in teams in general. and interesting facts from their lives helps a lot and leads to noticeable improvement in team commitment. It is very likely that just like in real business teams. This happens in all kinds of teams. the "missing" team members turn up toward the end of the project. why don't we do the following…" Your teammates are likely as lost as you are and they will appreciate that someone is finally taking a leading role. a team member may get sick right before the final deadline. . This is called "social loafing" or "free-riding. In cases when nothing helps and the "missing" team member doesn't participate. If after several days you don't hear from a trainee or two. Worst of all. Make sure to provide the names of the "missing" students. Our data shows that in X-Culture. As a result. X-Culture team members vary in terms of their skills and experiences: some have excellent skills and work ethics. Some have received better training than others. and his or her poor performance will be reflected in his or her course grade. at least some team members have a busy work schedule. Check the work of your team members regularly. work experience.Keep sending emails to the "missing" team members every few days even if you never hear from them. Keep sending updates to the "missing" students. Studies report that up to 30% of the members in corporate global virtual teams tend to be free-riders. right at the start of the project. some of your team members will not do a good job. At least one of your team members will prepare a report section that will be so weak that your team will have to redo it if you want to win the completion. give low peer evaluations to the "missing" student. or simply not complete the work for no reason. some team members don't actively participate in the project. others don't. Lack of commitment from some team members. . that is. This way. . develop a Team Charter that clearly states the roles and task of each team member and what the team will do if a team member doesn't do his/her share or work. It works best if you do the following: . The information will be used to identify problems and help. studies. Studies shows that spending only a few minutes on asking team members about their interests. hobbies. they need to get a grade for their course. but less than expected by the team) and about 3% of all trainees (one per 10 teams or so) don't participate at all and have to be excluded from the project. If someone else is trying to manage your team. After all. or get sick. Some may send an email or two first and then disappear. you can always see everybody's work progress and intervene if somebody is underperforming. be supportive. . you will likely learn how poor is the work of some of your team members only a few days before the final deadline when you finally see (or not see) their work. despite your best efforts to get in touch with the student.8 just send your suggestions for who should do what.Don't wait too long. "Free-Riders": In any team. but don't wait too long for them. and the team no longer needs the help of the "missing" team member. It is possible that a team member may not complete his/her work at all. there is 1 team member per team whose participation rate is below expectations (does something. For most of your team members English is not their first language. try to foster close social ties among your team members. . on average. Don't be pushy. . the person will be excluded from X-Culture. That creates even more problems as most of the work is done by then. start working on the project with the trainees who replied to your emails. Just do what you can with the available resources. Poor quality of work from some team members: X-Culture students come from all around the world. you never hear from him or her or his or her input remains very limited.Also. For example. just say "I see we have a problem here.
makes corrections and adds comments and suggestions for further improvement.9 - It is also a good idea to assign two students to each task. . You will be working with people from around the world – don't waste that opportunity to interact and put your minds together. Only after all questions have been brainstormed and initial ideas have been gathered. Additionally. Plagiarism It is common that when the report draft (Milestone 9) is submitted to TurnItIn. and correcting mistakes. Some teams also assign one team member to be a back-up. and instead task them with collecting information or helping with coordination.If there are team members whose English is very poor. you can submit your work and test it for plagiarism only once. and some people just don't know or don't care that plagiarism is serious problem. You can use a different strategy. the team divides the tasks among the team members. some students' English is poor and they feel it's better to copy and paste somebody else's work than to do their own writing. This often happens in corporate virtual global teams. .Discuss your team policies about plagiarism early on so that every team member knows plagiarism will be caught by TurnItIn and will not be tolerated. or using a Google Docs file where all questions are listed in a text document and everyone can write some thoughts and comment on each other's input. 3. One of the biggest mistakes a team can make is to divide the questions among the team members so that each team member answers one or two questions. but will also provide a backup if one of the team members doesn't do his/her work. each team member generates ideas for answering each question. You may have a better way of doing things.Submit your report draft (Milestone 9) early: you can submit your work to TurnItIn at any time. Failing to harness the power of team The value of teamwork is in the exchange of ideas.Check work of your team members regularly to detect the problem early on. The discussion can be open and go on for several days. the team discovers that work of one or more team members contains plagiarism. It works best if you do the following: . 1. it may be a good idea not to assign them to do any writing. . this one is just an example of what has been shown to work. In some countries attitudes towards copyright and intellectual property are rather relaxed. 5.com. It can be done in a teleconference using Skype. 4. checking each other's work. This way. This is only a suggestion for how your team may organize its work process. Each team member's work is stored in Dropbox or Google Docs and everybody is required to regularly read work of everybody else and provide feedback. His/her job is to just stand-by and wait until something goes wrong. This will not only stimulate idea exchange and improve the quality of the work. and the report is submitted without team members reading each other's work. too. The problem is that it is often too late when you learn that part of your team report was plagiarized and your team simply has no time to redo it. including several weeks before the deadline. discussions. Once the final draft of the team report is put together. brainstorming. Experience shows that the best reports are produced when teams rely on collective wisdom. or a different approach may be more suitable for your team. One of the more successful strategies is described below. 2. It works best if a single copy of the document in Dropbox is co-edited by the entire team using MS Word's Track Changes or Google Docs (see instructions at the end of this document for how to use these tools). However. When it does (and something will go wrong). It works best if the team appoints one of the team members as a coordinator who regularly checks work of others and send reminders when needed and one (usually a native English speaker) who does final copy editing. then the answers are just put together. . Once the client organization is selected. or on a Facebook Groups discussion board. all suggested revisions are visible in one document. every team member reads the entire report. this will be the team member who will pick up the slack.
. phones. co-edit files. MS Word "Track Changes" function for tracking what changes have been made and who changed what. so you can see them in real time in your email. Facebook Video Chat.limit 10 with video and audio. or text and voice and video. on-screen guidelines. Microsoft Office SharePoint. Iran). works best if Google Docs Spreadsheets are used. often used in conjunction with a video conference on Skype or Google +. we recommend use Viber or Basecamp instead. You may use none of these tools. keep track of all conversations. but supports up to ten-person video conference.10 PART II: ONLINE COLLABORATION TOOLS This section provides a detailed description of how to use various on-line collaboration tools as well as links to short 13 minute videos that provide additional real-time. "hangout" – equivalent to Skype's conference call. files. and others). even weeks. Google Docs.com/ Facebook Groups Skype conference call. your team members) and exchanging texts. Here is a brief break-down of which tools are optimal for various tasks: Task Translate text to and from English Open discussion. Google Docs. works best if several people need to be editing the file simultaneously. when teams need to discuss a sensitive matter and need to be able to speak freely) Voice only or Voice and Video Conference Anonymous or open voting Scheduling a meeting Document co-editing General project management. store all files in one shared folder in the cloud. these are just suggestions. Google. pictures. http://translate. limit 2 users with video. All written comments will be stored for anyone in the group to review. tables. Below are detailed instructions for how to use each tool. also copies all comments via email. Column A provides original comments. Facebook. up to 10 with audio. or any other digital material. and Twitter do NOT work in some countries (China. Google+ Hangout. up to 10 with video for upgraded (for money) accounts. Please note. Columns B (C and so on) show responses to the comment. $20 per month if you want to continue using for your other projects) Facebook Groups Viber works with computers. one place for all project files and discussions Always-on chat and idea sharing room Optimal On-line Tool (Detailed Instructions Provided Further Below) Google Translate. If you have team members from those countries. Basecamp allows you to create a shared project. and other mobile devices. or you may use other tools that work better for your team (for example Twitter for instant sharing of ideas. or text and voice communication. using text-only. can remain active for the entire group for as long as needed. or review later on the project page (free 60-day trial. works best if you prefer to work with "real" MS Office documents and have multiple documents that you collectively write/edit.google. It allows for creating groups (for example. Skype. limit 2 users with video. Remember. Google Plus. exactly the duration of X-Culture. idea sharing (names of authors of the comments displayed) Anonymous discussion (names not displayed. a co-edited file. Google Docs Forms Doodle Dropbox.
select the languages you want to translate the text from/to and click on "Translate".com.com.com/watch?v=_GdSC1Z1Kzs Google Translate allows instant translation of written text among dozens of languages. click on "Schedule an event". Doodle is a simple tool for scheduling meetings. It is a web-based application. While translation is often not perfect.youtube. it usually conveys the message very well.translate.youtube. and translation is done directly in your web browser. it is easy to see what time works for everyone for the meeting.doodle. You can also listen to the translated text by clicking on the button. and send out invitations to your team members to indicate which of the proposed meeting times work for them. Doodle Video instructions: www. Simply go to www. After everyone responds. . list possible dates for the meeting. provide event description.11 Google Translate Video instructions: www.google.com/watch?v=UK28QKNSj58 Trainees on your team will be on different continents and finding a time for a teleconference that works for all parties may not be an easy task. Simply visit www.
you simply drag and drop them with your mouse as you would with any other folder. However. people would email files to their own email account so they could access them from another computer or send files as email attachments to people they work with. Excel or other programs.com/watch?v=NVKSfBG1jPo A detailed step-by-step tutorial: www. you would need to download a small program. many people can be developing or editing the same MS Word or Excel file as if they were using the same computer. Usually you would get an invitation from a colleague who already uses Dropbox.youtube. And unlike Google Docs that create "not real" MS Office documents. iPad. such as your desktop. save and upload back to Dropbox to make them available to your teammates. laptop. and there is a small fee if you need more. The difference is that the files are actually stored "in the cloud" on a remote server. Getting Dropbox To get Dropbox. edit." . Click on "Save File. and you can access them from any internet-enabled device. That method would create multiple copies of the file which often creates confusion. can access from anywhere.com).youtube. Dropbox works best when each team member is using his/her personal computer or mobile device and can install the software onto it. This way. or your colleagues. Dropbox is a file hosting service that creates a folder on your computer that looks and operates just like any other document folder on your hard-drive. Dropbox takes care of that by essentially creating an extension of your hard drive that you. Dropbox gives you 2GB of storage space for free to start. the latest version becomes automatically available to all people who have access to the folder.dropbox. You can use Dropbox to access your files from multiple computers or to share the documents in the folder with other people. you will be asked if you want to save the file that installs the program. Dropbox can also be used without installing the software onto the computer. Or. Once you click on the link. Dropbox allows you to work on "real" MS Office files or any other type of files. If the team members are relying on shared computers in labs or libraries. open then in MS Word. To copy files into or from the folder.com/watch?v=GJJgAKPEPPo "Dropbox" is the name of software that offers a convenient way to share files across different computers and users. simply follow the link in the email invitation. Every time you make a change in a file or save a new file to the folder. Before Dropbox. you can get it directly from the Dropbox website (www. You can access Dropbox document folders in a web browser. and if that's the case. Google Docs may be a better way to co-edit documents as Google Docs does not require installation of the software onto the computer.12 Dropbox Video instructions: What is Dropbox: www. or iPhone.
. You can also access the folder by clicking on the icon in the lower right corner of your screen. the only choice you will have to make in the process is where the Dropbox folder will be located. From this point on.13 Once the file is saved (by default on your Desktop) simply click on it and follow the installation steps. Once the program is installed. Besides choosing a User Name and Password. Most people choose right on the Desktop or in My Documents. it will look and behave just like a regular folder. you will see the Dropbox folder on your Desktop (or in the other location you've chosen).
Dropbox will be up and running. once the computer or mobile device is on. From that point on. . If you are using a computer that does not have Dropbox installed. install the program on that device (follow the steps described above) and log in using your User Name and Password.14 Right-clicking on the icon will give you a few extra options. All files will be updated automatically. and you will always see the latest files saved to Dropbox. you can access your document by simply going to the Dropbox site and logging in into your account. iPad). If you want to access your files from another device (computer. including changing your preferences or going directly to the Dropbox page.
Go to the Dropbox page and log on to your account. download them and upload new files." You will be taken to an options window where you can specify who you would like to share the folder with. No uninvited people. To invite others to use Dropbox If your partner is not using Dropbox.15 You can see all your files. you can send an invitation. Sharing a Folder If you want to share a folder in your Dropbox with your colleagues. click on "Referrals" under the "Community" column. will have access to your files. Every successful invite gives you an extra 250 MB of storage space. Type in the email(s) of the person(s) you want to invite to share the folder. however. all of you will have access to the file in the folder. etc. Once that person accepts your invitation (clicks on the link sent to him/her via email). . so it's better to use an invitation than to go directly to the Dropbox website to get the program. At the bottom of the page. right-click on the folder and select "Share with.
16 Then. . simply type in email addresses or invite your Facebook or Twitter friends.
Click the Track Changes indicator on the status bar to turn track changes on or off.youtube.youtube. clicking Track Changes in the Tracking group will also turn off the indicator in the status bar. But.com/watch?v=uANGRpCEucg Instructions for older versions of MS Word: http://www. If you customized the status bar to include a track changes indicator. such as MS Word 2003 also have the "Track Changes" function. It's really easy once you try it. and the document looks different from what it was when you worked with it last time.. For example. be sure that all changes are showing. Search through the file menu options to find it or use F1 Help function for directions. what exactly changed. The following seem to offer the most effective instructions: Instructions for MS Word 2007/2010: http://www. Earlier versions. in the Tracking group. deleting. it is off. right-click the status bar and click Track Changes. The best way to learn how the "Track Changes" function works is to switch it on as described below and play with it for a few minutes. 3. To ensure that there are no more tracked changes in your document. To add a track changes indicator to the status bar. simply click on the "Track Changes" icon again. or formatting text or graphics. moving. so your co-authors can see what revisions you made and accept or reject them (go back to the original version) one by one.com/en-us/word-help/track-changes-while-you-editHA001218690. click the Track Changes image. If the icon is highlighted (looks yellow).aspx When multiple people co-edit a text file (e. 2. you receive a document in an email attachment or open one from Dropbox. Turning On/Off Change Tracking To turn on the function. To turn off the function. follow the following steps: 1. then right-click on each change and select Accept or Reject commands for each change in the document. team report). the function is on.microsoft. Turning off change tracking does not eliminate/accept the tracked changes in your document. You can also click on the Accept or Reject options in the Review ribbon or select Accept All or Reject All if you want to deal with all changes at once. Note: The instructions provided here are for the 2007 version of MS Word. one of the biggest challenges is knowing what changes have been made by other co-authors. and who made those changes? "Track Changes" function in MS Word allows for tracking changes you are making. On the Review tab.g. if it is not highlighted (looks grayish). .com/watch?v=2vcOYPnuPms Additional guidelines can be found here: http://office. Open the document that you want to revise. Make the changes that you want by inserting.17 MS Word "Track Changes" Function Video Tutorials There are many video tutorials on the Web for how to install and use the MS Word "Track Changes" function. You can also add comments.
" If you don't want to make any changes but would like to leave a comment on a particular part of the document. To show changes inline. A bubble will appear to the right of the text where you can leave a comment for your co-authors to see. inline instead of inside balloons that appear in the margins of your document. and then click "Show all revisions inline.18 You can change the color and other formatting that Word uses to mark changed text and graphics by clicking the arrow next to Track Changes and then clicking Change Tracking Options. . click Balloons. select the section of the document that you want to comment on (a word or a larger section) and click on "New Comment" in the Review tab to the left from the Track Changes button. Compare "Compare" is another function that you may find useful if you haven't been using "Track Changes" and need to figure out what exactly is different in the new version of the document. You can view all changes." When you click "Show all revisions inline. including deletions. Comments can later be revised or deleted. To prevent you from inadvertently distributing documents that contain tracked changes and comments. in the Tracking group. Comment A related function is "Comment. Word displays tracked changes and comments by default. Final Showing Markup is the default option in the Display for Review box." all of the revisions and comments in the document appear inline. Click on the "Compare" icon in the Review tab to the right of the Track Changes button and follow the instructions to select the two documents that you want to compare.
One of the disadvantages of Google Docs is that the files are displayed in a web browser. you can just sign up for a Google account with an email address of your choice and a password (this type of account does not provide the use of Gmail). go to www. which is a big advantage. drawings. Creating.google. spreadsheet or presentation and to continue accessing Google Docs. If you don't have a Google account. If you do not have a Gmail account. . and you can see in real-time what changes your team members are making. then you can use the same login to access Google Docs. If you don't have access to the Internet. While Google Docs documents are not "real" MS Office documents.19 Google Docs Video tutorial: http://youtu. Dropbox may be a better option for you. In Google Docs. and surveys. users can produce text documents. so you can also use the Gmail and Calendar feature within Google. If two users open a file in Dropbox at the same time. The formats used are compatible with Microsoft Office and Open Office. the program automatically creates multiple copies of the document and merging the two later on may be a hassle. all interactions and files are contained in Google's Internet servers (the cloud) and are accessible from within a web browser window. Multiple users can edit a document at the same time while seeing each other's changes instantaneously. Editing. co-authors can literally co-edit the document at the same time." Fill out the form that comes up next. so you can switch between these programs as needed. you will need to register for a Google account. In Google Docs. That is. they have most of the document editing functions of the MS Office. Note that while it's possible to view a document. If you still prefer to work with the "real" MS Office documents. you cannot access your file unless you downloaded a copy to your hard-drive earlier. If you already have one through Gmail. you'll need to create a Google Account to edit the document. Google Docs also tracks changes. so it is easy to see who made which changes. you will have to sign up for one. spreadsheet or presentation without a Google Account (via an invitation). spreadsheets. Otherwise.be/OBh8bMC7XEU Google Docs is a powerful. but Google Docs allows for simultaneous co-editing. Uploading and Downloading Google Docs files In order to use Google Docs.com and click on "Create an Account Now. real-time collaboration and document co-editing tool. slide presentations.
For the purposes of this tutorial.20 Once a Google account is created. Google Docs will open a new window that will allow you to create a word processed document. 2. Name the document by typing in the file name in the window on the top left. and you can work with it as you normally would. Once the file is created. go to your mailbox and open the message from Google. . Click on New on the Menu bar and select which type of file you would like to create. Once you have created a Google account and are able to access Google Docs. Click on the first link to verify your account. we will be using the Document option. you can begin creating or adding documents to your account: 1. it will look like a regular MS Word or Excel file.
you probably have some sort of organization to storing your documents. You can also choose File on the Menu bar and then Save. 4. 5. you have the same option for organizing your files. To save your document. In Google Docs. To create a new folder simply click on New on the Menu bar and choose Folder. you just need to click on the Upload button on the Menu bar. . 7.21 3. you just need to click on the Save button. On your computer. This usually involves folders and sub folders. In order to upload an existing document. Editing files is very similar to how it is done in MS Office. In either case. Then you will need to click on the Browse button and find the document that you would like to upload. 6. You can also use the Save and Close buttons if you are finished working with the document. . it will save the file using the text at the top of the document as the file name.
The link can be copied directly from the address bar in your web browser. You will be able to see the changes that each person has made to your document. they can only view the document. you will learn how to share your document with others and how to publish the final version. Otherwise. 2. 1. the person you share the document with must have a Google Account. Note: In order to collaborate on a document. . The easiest way to share Google Docs files is to set Sharing Settings so that the file can be edited by anyone with the link and then send the link to your team members. You can also give access to a document where people can collaborate with you by making changes. You can give access to a document where the viewers are only able to read the document and not make any changes.22 Sharing Google Docs A wonderful feature of Google Docs is the ability to share your work with others. You have many options for ways to do this. In this lesson. or you can get it by clicking on the "Share" button.
. You have the option to invite others to be Collaborators or Viewers.23 3. Viewers are only able to view the document. once given this permission. you will need to type in the email addresses of the people with whom you would like to share the document. To successfully add a mailing list. 4. Collaborators are able to view as well as edit any documents that you share using this option. Select which one you would like to share with another person by clicking the checkbox in front of the document. Then click on the More Actions button on the Menu bar and select Share. Please note: If you'd like to allow Collaborators to add and delete other collaborators and/or viewers. After selecting the Collaborator or Viewer option. you must select the "Invitations may be used by others" checkbox (under Advanced permissions at the bottom of the screen). Collaborators. They are not able to make any changes to the document. Then click on the Invite Collaborators/Viewers button. Separate addresses with a comma. A more sophisticated way to share the file includes the following steps. This allows all members of a group to access the document using this one invitation. Click on All Items in your left navigation menu to show all the items that you have in your Google Docs account. can share the document by forwarding their invitation to others. select the checkbox next to "Collaborators may invite others" under Advanced permissions.
you can simply call. Google+ or Facebook Video Chat. talk and then continue working. your Skype account is active. A window will pop up that will ask you to type in a message that will be emailed along with the invitation to access the document. and it is likely your teammates already have accounts. You have the option to CC yourself on the message by making sure the checkbox is selected next to "CC me." as long as your computer is on. or even better. You simply add their names to your address book. Another big advantage of Skype is that it is "always on-line.24 5. Your teammates can see that you are available. All you need is a computer with a microphone and speakers (video optional) or a mobile device such as an iPad or a smart phone. Because Skype is free. use free video-conferencing options such as Skype. and as long as you are logged in. Anyone that receives the invitation can then click on the link within the message to begin viewing and/or editing the document." 6. The huge advantage of Skype is that it already has hundreds of millions of users. . Skype Skype is a popular voice and video conferencing program that allows you to place a call to other Skype users as well as call people on their telephone numbers. Type in your message and click on the Send button. and you can see which of your team members are also on-line. Video Conferencing Experience shows that the teams that have face-to-face interaction tend to perform better. You can keep working on your stuff. Communication is much richer when you go beyond emails and actually talk to your teammates once in a while on the phone. but if you have a question or need to discuss something. This is as if you are working in the same room. some people never log out and effectively always remain connected. you will see when your team members go on-line and can call them when they are available. They will need to log in with their Google Account in order to edit if they are a collaborator.
com/blog. Once you install the software. You can even co-edit and share files in real time. The biggest advantage of Google+ over Skype is that Google+ allows video conferencing (or Hangouts as Google calls it) among up to ten people simultaneously.com/watch?v=K5kdr7N6nPg Text only: http://www. thus you will be able to talk to your teammates (and see them if your computers have video cameras) for free. So. That is.php?post=10150223135777131 Whatsapp Whatsapp is a messaging app that works on iPhone. like . but there is a small fee to place a call to telephone numbers. It is much more powerful than Skype and essentially combines Skype. Like Skype. you will be able to use it in seconds. from PC and Mac. Nokia. instant messaging. but has a bit more functionality. It is important to note that Google Hangouts no longer requires a Google+ account to use. voice.com/Use-Google%2B-Hangouts Since Google+ does much more than just video conferencing. Facebook. and Google Docs in one. you will be able to use it in seconds. It uses the internet to send messages.Skype. you can talk and see ten people at the same time. The video calls are limited. it does use your data plan. so you can now effectively do everything Skype offers. The following links are recommended: Text-only tutorial: http://www. It may not be as powerful as Google+. As long as you have a basic Google account. However. Once you login. finding them and communicating (messages. go to www.be/ioOwpkCYlcg Viber Viber is very similar to Whatsapp. here is a link to a list of tutorials that cover more Google+ features: http://freelancefolder.com/watch?v=Wqx2noZy7CU Google+ Google+ is a new platform that was introduced as recently as the summer of 2011. It's like your entire team is at the table with you.be/mhnFh1MGx4w This link gives instructions on how to add international contacts' numbers correctly: http://www. which means those messages are free. there are many tutorials available on-line. Android. so it may be best to use WiFi to send messages through Whatsapp whenever possible. there are many tutorials available on-line. If you need further instructions. but if you don't.youtube. For the purpose of the X-Culture project.pdf Video tutorial: http://www. and video) with Facebook may take only a few seconds.25 One of the limitations of Skype is that it allows video conferencing only between two users at a time (you can see only two people). to iOS and Android.com/20-of-the-best-google-guides-and-tutorials-to-get-freelancers-up-and-running/ Facebook Groups Facebook recently added a video chat option. though it supports multiple-user audio conferences (only voice). You probably already have a Facebook account and know how to use Facebook for chatting and calling. make phone calls. but with almost a billion users. Viber works on almost any platform and device that is currently popular. you can have access to basic Hangouts features. and video calls.whatsapp.youtube.com . The software is so simple to use that we don't provide further instructions here. it is very likely your team members already have Facebook accounts. The following links are recommended: How to video-conference in Google+ Video tutorial: http://www.facebook.) you are ready to use Google+. and Windows Phones.educationworld. Skype-to-Skype calls (including video) are free.com/faq/en/general/21016748 Here is a comparison of Viber and Whatsapp: http://youtu. This option also has most of the features of Google+. As long as you have a Google account (one that you created for emails or for Google Docs is all you need.com/a_tech/techtorial/techtorial107. Blackberry. it is so extremely easy to use that we don't provide further instructions here. Viber is a free messaging and calling service that allows you to contact other Viber members (including internationally) for free. To download Skype. Here is short video that shows how Whatsapp works: http://youtu. you will likely be using Skype to talk to your teammates who have a computer and are also using Skype. here are links to on-line tutorials that provide very clear instructions: Video and text: http://blog. It integrates right into your contact list and allows you to create groups to send messages and pictures.wikihow. If you need further instructions.
iPhone/iPad.26 Skype. Everything is on the project page – ready for review any time.be/B6refCD6fBc Here is a collection of 1-minute tutorials on each aspect of Basecamp: http://youtu. and through email.be/Fcw0JGFvYUM?list=PL0B869E1B9E6D8FBC .com/watch?v=NEqS5W-KfRw Viber for computers: https://www. see what work needs to be done (and delegate that work if need be). This is a more serious platform for managing complex projects and is extremely popular in the business world. and Viber in one. Here is a short video on how Basecamp works: http://youtu. It is not free. but it gives you a 60-day free trial.youtube. Basecamp allows you to store all your project related files. To get a better idea of how to download and use Viber here are links to two videos: Viber for phones and tablets https://www.com. and keep track of assignments. so that anyone from your team could easily review all the materials and discussions. messages and appointments in one shared space. Mac.youtube.com/watch?v=UAVE8djwnTQ Basecamp Basecamp is a project management app available on PC. Google Docs. By storing all the project materials in one central location you won't have multiple conflicting versions of the same file and nobody on your team will "miss" your email with the attachment. Android. in that you can only video call with one other person at a time. Basecamp allows you to set meetings and deadlines. You can download Viber directly at Viber. which is enough to complete the X-Culture project. It is basically Dropbox.


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Bruised Esophagus Symptoms
Yesterday I swallowed chicken with little bone. Now I couldn't feel any symptom such as pain. Is there any specific symptom could I feel if got stucked in esophagus. I havea gastritis. Differnt sympto?
You would know it's stuck in your throat: If it was stuck in your throat, you would have pain in your throat, and it would feel like something's not going down completely. So that's good. The gastritis may or may not be related to that. Chances are higher if the bone was small enough, and it's in your food, and passes out of your body as stool, you should have no problem. If the gastritis continues however, you need to contact your pcp, and have this examined further. ...Read more
Esophagus (Definition)
This is the muscular structure built like a tube that connects your throat to the stomach though which food ...Read more
My esophagus is sore like a bruise. I don't remember swallowing anything too big though. Whenever I apply pressure to it, it's very uncomfortable.
Need evaluation : Since ou cannot put pressure on your esophagus, its tough to say what is going on. If you think the problem is serious, call andale an appointment with your primary care doctor or pediatrician for a more complete evaluation. Hope this helps! ...Read more
When I press really hard on my chest it hurts very deep inside like tender feeling. I really don't think its costochondritis. Could that be from damage to my esophagus?
No: I agree your description does not suggest costochondritis. Damage to the esophagus would be accompanied by or asociated with other symptoms. It is also important to know whether you have difficulty swallowing, how these symptoms began, or whether you had an acute episode of somiting etc. It is most important that you see your physician to discuss tis further. ...Read more
I was hoarse for a day or two and now I have a cough and no throat pain when I swallow but if I touch my esophagus it's tender what's wrong?
Laryngitis: You cannot touch your esophagus as it is located behind you trachea (windpipe). Take Ibuprofen for pain and stop touching your neck. See ENT if problem persists. ...Read more
30y/o, history of GERD + esophagus tender, take Zantac (ranitidine). Now have dysphagia lump in throat feeling 4 a week+. If I go to ER will they test for cancer?
No: The Emergency Room is for emergencies, such as appendicitis, heart attacks, car accidents, etc... A primary care doctor can look for cancer, and can refer to specialists for help (such as a gastroenterologist who specializes in the stomach and esophagus). ...Read more
I swallowed some large pills recently and I think they have scraped or bruised my esopegus as I have an unconfortable feeling in my chest and also in?
Can you swallow?: A pill or other object can scratch the esophagus and give you a feeling of something still being there. These symptoms generally slowly improve. If you can swallow liquids you're probably ok. If your symptoms are worsening you need to be seen, today. Some pills, like doxycycline, can burn the esophagus and make it quite inflamed. Call your doctor to see if you should stop the pill. ...Read more
How can I convince ER triage to keep me to do a complete mycology/fungus test on me, my kidneys are tender and i have oral&esophageal thrush.
Not a triage test: This is not really something done in an emergency room. You should see your doctor and discuss all of you symptoms and your concerns. ...Read more
What are the symptoms for a herniated esophagus?
I think you are...: Referring to a zenker's diverticulum. This occurs when the lining of the esophagus herniated between constrictor muscles of the throat reducing a sack that extends into the neck. The symptoms usually consist of a fullness in the neck or throat after eating with a regurgitation of chewed foods that relieves the fullness symptoms. This is caused by the food filling the sack. ...Read more
What symptoms make you think of barrett's esophagus?
Don't wait for sxs: Barrett's epithelium occurs as a terminal event in those with chronic gerd, but gerd symptoms may be mild or absent. Don't wait to feel sick since barrett's leads to esophagus cancer. Poorly treated barrett's can progress by replacing more & more of the esophagus lining, & can become dysplastic. Barrett's warrants surveillance endoscopy, aggressive acid suppression, & maybe ablation &/or surgery. ...Read more
What are the symptoms of barretts esophagus?
Maybe none: Maybe chronic heartburn or acid reflux or no symptoms. Barrett's esophagus itself is cell changes seen on a biopsy, and these cell changes would have no symptoms by itself. Only way to watch is by endoscopy & biopsy. ...Read more
So what are the symptoms of barretts esophagus?
Barrett's.: This is a change in the esophagus in response to longstanding reflux. It is a precancerous change which requires frequent surveillance EGDs to make sure cancer is not developing. It does not cause symptoms, but you would have symptoms from longstanding reflux. ...Read more
What are the symptoms of barrett's esophagus?
Heartburn or none: Patient with heartburn tend to have barrett's more commonly but a good portion of patients with barretts are asymptomatic. ...Read more
What are the symptoms of getting cancer of the esophagus?
Depends: Unfortunately, patients with esophageal cancer are often asymptomatic until the disease is advanced. The most common presenting symptom is dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). Patients often describe solid food getting "stuck" on the way down. This is often associated with weight loss. ...Read more
Swallowed a fishbone 5 days ago. How do I know if it's stuck in my esophagus or if it perforates? I'm worried there won't be any symptoms of either
Rare to have problems. If stuck in esophagus, you would likely have swallowing pain. If stuck in bowel, likely abdominal pain. Only thing you can do is see MD if symptoms develop.
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Is it possible to have no symptoms from alcohol induced gastritis or a bleeding esophagus?
Yes: Slow bleeds can occur without many symptoms. However, often there are symptoms of burning, gerd, nausea noted. ...Read more
My symptoms are, food is not passing through my esophagus easily, seems like it gets stuck midway my chest area. No nausea, but increasing discomft??
Blockage: It sounds like there is a blockage in your feeding tube or esophagus. The pain is from food getting stuck on the way to your stomach. I would recommend a liquid diet with yogurt, Ensure and water. A barium swallow x-ray would be helpful to find where food is getting stuck. As we get older, nerves may not work as well and irritation in esophagus can occur. If you are vomiting blood, go to ER. ...Read more
What are the symptoms of cancer of the esophagus or stomach?
Difficulty swallowin: Cardinal sign of esophagus cancer, weight loss. Associated with alcohol and smoking. Stomach cancer can begin as an ulcer, with heart burn, indigestion, belching, unusually vomiting blood, but slow ooze can lead to anemai, fatigue, weight loss. ...Read more
What are the symptoms of candidiasis in your throat or esophagus?
Candidiasis of UGI: A previous question best sums up your answer: "I am having trouble eating & drinking--my throat & stomach burn even my tongue." ask your doctor to consider oral & esophageal thrush if you are medically compromised, using inhaled steroids, & have noticed the development of a cheesy coating in your mouth & throat. Treatment is simple but if question regarding esophageal involvement, endoscopy helps. ...Read more
Can a special diets reduce barrett's esophagus symptoms?
Sort of: Batretts esophagus is an asymptomatic disease caused by reflux. Barretts in itself may reduce reflux symptoms a bit but is a precancerous condition. Dietary modifications which help reflux symptoms include eating smaller meals, avoiding late meals, avoid caffeine, nicotine, peppermint, chocolate, spicy foods, tomatoes and tomato sauce. ...Read more
Symptoms of foreign object stuck in esophagus in nonverbal toddler?
Can't swallow liquid: If the kid refuses to drink or spits up everything they take in including their own spit, they are likely retaining an object in the esophagus. If they drink fluids well but refuse solids, there might be something small but it is less likely. Normal robust eating & drinking means there is nothing there. ...Read more
I've been diagnosed with a Hiatal Hernia and Nutcracker Esophagus. How do I determine which is causing my symptoms?
Probably nutcracker : IF your symptom is chest pain, it's probably the nutcracker. IF you have heartburn and/or regurgitation, it's probably the lower esophageal sphincter. IF the her is large (paraesophageal), the symptoms would be chest pressure and difficulty eating. There is much more info on this, and I hope this helps clarify a couple things or guide your own research. ...Read more
Lost weight, lost GERD symptoms, however, how frequently do I check the esophagus for any problems that could have been created by past reflux?
Depends: I there was no damage to the esophagus and it have no symptoms, no need to check it at all. If there was damage, particularly barrett's esophagus, may need surveillance every 2-5 years. ...Read more
Hey im 17 years old and it feels like there is a lump below my glands either in my trachea and/or esophagus. There are no other persisting symptoms?
Normal node: You either are feeling a normal lymph node or salivary gland. If you have pain, fever or many of them see a doctor. Without any symptoms I suspect you are fine. ...Read more
Metallic sour taste in mouth with barretts esophagus, symptom of what?
Reflux : Ur tasting what ever is coming up from reflux. Other possibility would b side effect of medication. U can call ur pharmacist to run through ur list of medication to c if any of them cause this side effect. ...Read more
I am diagnosed with barrett's esophagus with no dysplasia. Is it a good idea to stay on the prescribed ppis after i no longer have GERD symptoms?
Tough to know: Barrett's is thought to be caused by reflux disease, but its not known if it is the acid or non-acid component of the reflux, or how that reflux actually causes the change. Short segment barretts however has a very low chance to get worse. I would use your own risk/benefit assessment, and discuss with your primary care. Hope this helps! ...Read more
I have been diagnosed with barrett's esophagus with no dysplasia. Is it a good idea to continued with prescribed ppis even after GERD symptoms stop?
Yes: While suppressing the acid component of the reflux is only part of it, if that tesuces injury to the eaophgus, it should help to not aggravate the barrett's. It is also a good idea to have properly performed surveillance endoscopy at regular intervals. ...Read more
I have on and off chest pain not really severe just annoying.no other symptoms besides chest pain more in the middle to right can it be my acid reflux or worse stuff like cancer in my esophagus?
Reflux NOT Cancer.:
If chest pain is worse with movement, with Deep Breathing, with Pressure on the Chest = can be inflammation called CostoChondritis; Rx with Local Heat and Ice application or Anti Inflammatory medicine Ointment.
If Heart burn after eating or sour taste associated with Annoying Chest pain could be from Reflux. Try OTC Pepcid (famotidine) or Omeprazole for 2 to 4 weeks.
See your MD if not better with above Rx ...Read more
Yesterday I swallowed chicken with little bone. Now I couldn't feel any symptom such as pain. Is there any specific symptom could I feel if got stucked in esophagus. I havea gastritis. Differnt sympto?
You would know it's stuck in your throat: If it was stuck in your throat, you would have pain in your throat, and it would feel like something's not going down completely. So that's good. The gastritis may or may not be related to that. Chances are higher if the bone was small enough, and it's in your food, and passes out of your body as stool, you should have no problem. If the gastritis continues however, you need to contact your pcp, and have this examined further. ...Read more
I have barretts esophagus and no GERD symptoms. I have a raspy voice often... Should i be concerned?
Yes, if this is new!: Barretts does not cause any change in the voice but gerd can do so. Have your gastroenterologist help you to resolve this problem which may need an ENT examination especially if the voice change is getting worse. ...Read more
I have barrett esophagus. If i no longer have GERD symptoms (heartburn) do I have to take omeprozole for the rest of my life?
Maybe: You could have a ph study off medication to seteone whether your actually having a symptomatic reflux, and that could help guide your decision. I would say a 48-hour bravo study would be best. This is a small sensor attached to your esophagus that wirelessly sends information about acid reflux to a small pager like device your carry with you. Hope this helps. ...Read more

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Great views, friendly staff, large choice of dishes. So good we returned again the same week. Recommend the Montefulco Sagrantino red if you like a full-bodied red.
our host of the agriturismo Montemenardo sugested this restaurant. it did not dissapoint ! Great pasta, great pizza, good wine, price reasonable. Mostly italians, few tourists ! this is the place in Todi !
We dined here on our visit to Todi. The wait staff was excellent and the food was great! I had the spaghetti with bacon and asparagus and it didn't disappoint! The rest of my family had the pizza and loved it!
My wife and I have visited this restaurant several times. You might walk past it as you go down the hill but please look out for it. The walk down the steps is definitely worth it. Excellent pasta and veal and some of the best...More
A great restaurant with a terrific view. We were there for lunch when the view is a real dra. Good for dinner too!
We've been customers of this restaurant for 14 years, since we own a property in the town. friendly service. It was always good, but recently they'e been extending their menu. Haven't had a disappointing meal there ever.
Happened upon this place, a happy accident. We had the house antipasti to start, a great plate of salamis, mortadella, Parma ham and local cheese. We followed this with pork fillet with balsamico and a mixed grill. Finished with a lemon sorbet and coffees, all...More
We nearly walked past the entrance to the restaurant but so glad we did. the outside terrace had stunning views and the food was great too. we had to rush off to catch a coach but could of wasted a whole afternoon there
Our group of nine wandered in for lunch. We ate on the outdoor terrace that overlooked the valley below Todi. Our pizza was wonderful. We had local wine served in pitchers, and there was a good list of bottled wine. Our server was cordial and...More
This was our first stop during a week in beautiful Todi, and it did not disappoint. The atmosphere was quintessential Italian, the house wine was perfecto, and the thin crust pizza was excellent. It ls located on the left, just up the hill from the...More