Group the following goals in groups of 3 or 4. Describe how they align with one another by creating at rationale.

1. Mastery: Demonstrate a mastery of the academic and professional content associated with their chosen field of study.
2. Job-Seeking Skills: Develop job-seeking skills in order to take advantage of workplace opportunities and adapt to changing needs of local, national, and international economies.
3. Synthesis: Integrate and apply learning across general and specialized studies.
4. Communication: Communicate effectively in a variety of contexts..
5. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Evaluate and solve complex issues or problems.
6. Ethics and Civic Awareness: Articulate ethical issues and the values that inform them to be able to act with integrity within academia and in the wider world with appreciation for how decisions made by individuals and groups can have local, national and global impacts.
7. Lifelong Learning: Develop skills and capacity for lifelong learning.

Rationale example:

When working in a collaborative environment, it is essential to communicate effectively with those around you. Technology is the primary tool to facilitate communication, especially when working with a team that is geographically dispersed. Being able to determine which technology tools are available and most useful to the team allows for more efficient communication and better outcomes.