Situation

I don't know the status of others. I feel that we are still on
formulation of ideas, hypothesis for our research team. I think it is a
new way of doing things from what I was trained to do.

Expectation

I am expecting that at this time we all have clear objective on our research agenda and start some actual work on the project.

Interpretation

I see only Clint working hard in the group. I feel that the others
are also somehow confused like me and they contribute little so far.

These are good thoughts to share Temtim. I
think the feelings of isolation are perhaps magnified for you because
you were not able to participate in the first conference call, and hear
everyone's voice and relative enthusiasm.
Also, because I am not there in person, I'm not sure what part of the
research space you are able to view or not. If you are loged on and
then on the right hand side of the page under "Group Name" you click on
"Cross-Cultural Research" then you will go to the following page, where
you will see everyone's online contributions: http://www.whatiamlearning.com/drupaled/group/189

But the heart of what you are saying, the expectations and the
resulting confusion - thank you so much for sharing that. I imagine it
will happen more times during our research together, and the more that
people recognize those moments, and post them, I think the richer our
experience together will be!