Lms notes

Project framework discussion

Present - Naomi, Carolyn, Michelle, Irwin
Framework discussion Purpose - ideas for project framework - comments welcome - please use disscussion page
In no particular order ...

• Purpose - big picture vision and connection to TRU strategic goals and priorities - e.g. flexible learning, open learning methods and OER
• Timelines, roles and responsibilties
• Problem statement re status quo
• Environmental scan - LMS futures, textbook publishers, privacy, open educational practices, hardware devices, student trends, open source software
• SWOT analysis e.g. existing strengths and weaknesses of current model of development and delivery (OL, campus)
• High level goals/criteria and priorities
• Needs analysis
• Design approach - early iterations and feedback? Test environment? Decision points to launch larger project? Buy vs build, hybrid? Proprietary vs open? Etc....
• Functional requirements
• Methodology stakeholder engagement - transparency
• Assumptions and constraints e.g. range of options to be considered within scope of study
• Available resources
• Existing/historical resources and efforts
• Stakeholder analysis
• Use cases
• UI design considerations
• Scope of pilot
• Acceptance criteria/testing cycles/reviewers
• Training and support for stakeholders
• Resources for implementation and scaling
• Review of similar processes (e.g. SFU, JIBC, Fishbone - U Calgary D'Arcy Norman
• Project governance/structure (org chart)& decision matrix
• Documentation including GANTT chart, critical path, resources, timelines, milestones