OGL 320 Project Plan: Products

OGL 320 Project Plan
Products
Agreement to Adhere to the Academic Integrity Rules
Task: Read Academic Integrity Policy in its entirety

Task: Submit read-date via text box on assignment page
Course Structure Conversation Contributions
Task: Read assigned material

Task: Engage with material, classmates, and instructor
Subtask: Read all comments posted by all contributors

Subtask: Post questions when meaning is unclear
Subtask: Answer other contributors’ questions when able
Subtask: Submit initial thoughts/opinions as way to gauge baseline understanding
Subtask: Post personal experiences and discuss how they relate to the text
Task: Acquire knowledge beyond the readings
Subtask: View/read all additional source material linked by Dr. Chandler

Subtask: Capture screenshots of interesting tables/charts/graphs for later review
Submissions that demonstrate engagement with the concepts in O'Connell (2011) Intro, Ch. 1 & Ch. 2



Submissions that demonstrate engagement with the concepts in Wiefling (2007) Kickoff, Ch. 1 & Ch. 2

Submissions that demonstrate understanding of concepts in Project Management Terminology Video Quiz
Task: Actively watch and listen to content
Task: Enter answers as questions appear

Submissions that demonstrate understanding of concepts in Conversation with a PM - Part 1 Video Quiz

Submissions that demonstrate understanding of concepts in Baseline Assessment Video Quiz

Baseline Assessment
Task: Write script for video

Subtask: Summarize work history
Subtask: Explain past project management experience
Subtask: Identify personal learning outcomes for the class

Subtask: Discuss undesirable course components
Task: Record video

Subtask: Delete recordings with speech mistakes
Subtask: View and listen to error-free video once obtained
Subtask: Crop beginning and end of video to improve aesthetics

Task: Upload video to correct class forum area
Submissions that demonstrate engagement with the concepts in Wiefling (2007) Ch. 10 & Ch. 11





Submissions that demonstrate engagement with the concepts in What is Quality Assurance?



Submissions that demonstrate understanding of concepts in Product Specifications and Quality Criteria Video Quiz

Submissions that demonstrate understanding of concepts in Rubrics Video Quiz

Submissions that demonstrate engagement with the concepts in De Reyck (2010) - Effective Project Planning
Task: Read assigned Material



Submissions that demonstrate understanding of concepts in Project Planning Video Quiz

Submissions that demonstrate understanding of concepts in Planning for Contingencies Video Quiz

Documentation of Participation in Jan 23rd Open Session
Task: Attend Zoom open session meeting
Subtask: Interact with classmates and professor via microphone and chat
Subtask: Write notes during meeting of topics covered and questions answered
Task: Produce documentation of attendance and participation
Subtask: Summarize audio from beginning to end of open session

Subtask: Record post-session thoughts as a supplement to summary
Submissions that demonstrate engagement with the concepts in Work Break Down Structure (WBS)



Products, Tasks, and Subtasks

Task: Brainstorm products I’ve had repeated success creating
Task: Choose a product that is easily broken into tasks and subtasks
Task: Create outline of major and minor steps (tasks and subtasks) used to create the product
Task: Produce the product mentally and record each step of the process as a task or subtask
Initial Project Plan
Task: Read and familiarize with project plan specifications and quality criteria
Task: View exemplars and search Google Images for project plan template ideas
Task: Choose format for project plan

Task: Build framework for Project Plan in Excel
Task: Enter data to complete assignment
Subtask: Search links on grade sheet to find submission dates for products
Subtask: Calculate time spent on each reading, annotation, quiz, and written assignment
Subtask: Break products into measurable tasks and subtasks

Subtask: Assign tentative start and end dates and time requirements to each product
Task: Ensure all applicable Project Plan fields are complete

Task: Update Project Plan each time work is done on any product
Peer Reviews of Colleagues' Project Plans
Task: Re-read assignment specifications and quality criteria to ensure accurate evaluation
Task: Read 4 classmates' project plans in their entirety

Task: Assign scores for each of four rubric categories to each of four colleagues' project plan
MORE Peer Feedback on Initial Project Plans

Task: Post my initial project plan in the designated community area
Task: Gather comments from peers and make a list of improvements to add to my project plan
Task: Review the entirety of the project plan of each person who provides feedback on my project plan
Task: Post feedback of peers' project plans in the appropriate area of the community forum
Submissions that demonstrate engagement with the concepts in Halvorson and Rock (2015) and with Desjardins (2018



Submissions that demonstrate understanding of concepts in Biases Video Quiz

Submissions that demonstrate understanding of concepts in Habits Video Quiz


Submissions that demonstrate engagement with the concepts in Cottrell (2011) - Critical Thinking




Submissions that demonstrate understanding of concepts in Critical Thinking Video Quiz

Submissions that demonstrate engagement with the concepts in Wiefling (2007) Ch. 7 & Ch. 8



Submissions that demonstrate engagement with the concepts in PMBOK 6th edition (2017) - PM Overview and PM Pro



Submissions that demonstrate understanding of concepts in PM Processes in Case Study - 1 Video Quiz



Submissions that demonstrate engagement with the concepts in O'Connell (2011) Ch. 4, Ch. 5, & Ch. 6




Updated and Improved Project Plan
Task: Update project plan daily after initial submission

Task: Apply all instructor and peer feedback from initial project plan to the Excel file
Subtask: Evaluate project plan against original rubric to ensure solid foundation for improvement
Task: Read and familiarize with assignment specifications and quality criteria for improved project plan
Task: Add New components to the Excel file
Subtask: Compose active planning paragraphs

Subtask: Analyze differences between planned/actual start/end dates and time estimates
Task: Evaluate updated project plan against rubric to ensure all requirements are met
Peer Reviews of Colleagues' Updated Project Plans

Task: Re-read assignment specifications and quality criteria to ensure accurate evaluation
Task: Read 4 classmates' project plans in their entirety

Task: Assign scores for each of four rubric categories to each of four colleagues' project plan
Submissions that demonstrate engagement with the concepts in Why People Fail to Recognize their own Incompetenc




Submissions that demonstrate understanding of concepts in Conversation with a PM - Part 2 Video Quiz

Culminating Project Review
Task: Compile all written and video submissions for the class
Subtask: Reread and rewatch all submissions

Task: Review all terminology and key points from reading assignments
Subtask: Make notes that apply to class performance
Task: Compose discussion post that addresses all assignment specifications
Project Management Activities

Daily PM Practices
Check email for class updates in the morning, afternoon, and evening
Follow up on Perusall notifications
Check course community forums and assess new topics, commenting when appropriate
Save links and files recommended by Dr. Chandler
Check modules to ensure all regular and extra credit assignment submissions are up-to-date
Review Grades to ensure assignments were submitted properly

Update product sections in Project Plan as assignments are started and completed
Look for ways to apply newly acquired PM knowledge and skills in day-to-day activities
Weekly PM Practices
Have a discussion/Q&A session with PM relative to synthesize material and expand comprehension
Make necessary additions or format changes to Project Plan
Review material from previous weeks when something is not easily recalled
Remove redundant tasks an subtasks from the Project Plan
Add newly discovered tasks and subtasks to the Project Plan
Listen to/read/watch additional source material on PM profession to add richness to annotations and discussions
Contingency & Risk Planning

The following items have been identified as possible contingencies that may affect the timing or outcome of this project: severe
have planned to combat these project threats in the various ways. To reduce the chances of turning assignments in late due to
end dates a few days prior to the actual deadlines will allow me to deal with weather emergencies, or take extra care of the chil
as the others in my household, are taking precautions to avoid getting sick. Flu shots, hand-washing, and healthy diets are my
My spouse will be traveling for work before the end of this class session, so I have set many of the Planned Start dates well in a
the risk of falling behind at the end of the term due to needing to be extra present to take care of the children, pets, and home.
The following items have been identified as risks to my project: computer hardware damage and poor time management. I hav
and damage the power supply cord. If the damage had been extensive, I would have been unable to work for the number of da
different, safer location. To mitigate the risk of poor time management, I am setting myself up to work ahead in this class. Alm
extra assistance in taking care of the house and children so that I can spend an adequate amount of time on my project. All list
Due to the ever-changing evening schedules of household members' extracurricular activities, I have needed to alter my sleep
uninterrupted time to complete assignments. I have occasionally had to call on the teenaged children to babysit the youngest c
original Project Plan.
Active Planning
I began active planning for this class before the official start date of the term. As soon as the course was available to view in C
see what kinds of activities we would be doing. For each Module, before I started working on the products, I was keeping a wri
phrases such as "read x," "write y," and "submit z." This method was working well until we got to Module 2 and started the Initia
me to see more detail about how to effectively get the work done. Thinking through all the possible steps of an assignment lea
product, and I was filling in the spaces, it was easy to recognize gaps in my work and to see where I was being redundant. L
to the Project Plan allowed me to create better work, and prevented me from forgetting important steps. I was able to avoid mis
Project Plan submission and the Updated/Improved Project Plan submission, I reviewed all products, tasks, and subtasks for th
relevant and covered all work being done. An example of a task that needed to be added is "Read assigned material." In the f
that show Engagement, but forgot the most important one. An example of a task that needed to be deleted was "Rewatch vide
Before creating the Initial Project Plan, I didn't put much thought into how long each task would take me to complete. It didn't s
or minutes that it would take to complete a task, I much prefer having that sort of guideline to look at and work off of. Before I c
Most readings were shorter than expected, and my Actual Hours column reflects this. I was consistently spending less time tha
actually needed was with the video quizzes. I assumed that each would take an hour at first. After completing several, I began
products take less time to finish. My Planned Time fell short for the Initial Project Plan. By the time I turned in that assignment
undertaking than I realized, and it wasn't until I was several hours in that I realized the error in my estimate. The class is made
assignment and then applied those estimates to every like product. Changes were made to individual lines when an anomaly p
and Planned End dates up to 10 days ahead of the deadline. This proved to be an overly ambitious goal. I was not meeting m
to reflect a realistic expectation of completion. At the end of the course, I want to be able to determine what percentage of my
Project Plan. Assigning estimated times to each task allows for better time planning throughout the week. Going back and upd
planning easier still. It becomes more realistic.
The dependencies in my Project Plan are shown by the chronological hierarchy I used to list the products, tasks, and subtasks.
before related assignments. Within individual products, tasks and subtasks are arranged in a sensible order so that each items
comments, and I read peer comments before making my own. This allows me to ensure that I'm not restating the same though
but there are also opportunities to work on more than one item at once. For example, all readings within a Module can be start
Initial Project Plan and the Updated/Improved Project Plans were able to be worked on concurrently with other assignments. I
to get daily and weekly assignments done, and it also made updating and improving the Project Plan nearly effortless. At times
observable with the Peer Reviews assignments. I am unable to complete that on my end until all student in my group submit th
contingency. My initial list was reflected in my Initial Project Plan. As the course progressed, I became aware of other risks tha
factors became reality - my spouse will be traveling for work before the end of the term - so I had to adjust Planned Start and P
on trying to finish all products by the last day of February. The Project Plan will continue receiving updates until all products are
Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual
Progress Deadline Status
Start Start End End Hours Hours
Complete 1/13/20 1/13/20 1/13/20 1/15/20 1/14/20 Late 0.25 0.25
Complete 1/13/20 1/13/20 1/13/20 1/13/20 1/14/20 On Time 10min 10min

Complete 1/13/20 1/13/20 1/13/20 1/15/20 1/14/20 Late 5min 5min
Complete 1/11/20 1/11/20 1/12/20 1/12/20 1/14/20 Early 2.50 2.50
Complete 1/11/20 1/11/20 1/11/20 1/12/20 1/14/20 Early 30min 30min

Complete 1/11/20 1/11/20 1/12/20 1/12/20 1/14/20 Early ~~ ~~


Complete 1/11/20 1/11/20 1/12/20 1/12/20 1/14/20 Early ~~ ~~

Complete 1/12/20 1/14/20 1/13/20 1/15/20 1/15/20 On Time 4.00 4.00

Complete 1/12/20 1/14/20 1/13/20 1/15/20 1/15/20 On Time ~~ ~~


Complete 1/12/20 1/14/20 1/13/20 1/15/20 1/15/20 On Time ~~ ~~

Complete 1/12/20 1/14/20 1/13/20 1/15/20 1/15/20 On Time 5 min 5 min
Complete 1/13/20 1/13/20 1/14/20 1/14/20 1/16/20 Early 4.00 4.00

Complete 1/13/20 1/13/20 1/14/20 1/14/20 1/16/20 Early ~~ ~~


Complete 1/13/20 1/13/20 1/14/20 1/14/20 1/16/20 Early ~~ ~~
Complete 1/13/20 1/13/20 1/14/20 1/14/20 1/16/20 Early 5 min 5 min
Complete 1/15/20 1/15/20 1/15/20 1/15/20 1/16/20 Early 0.50 0.25


Complete 1/15/20 1/15/20 1/15/20 1/15/20 1/17/20 Early 0.50 0.50

Complete 1/15/20 1/15/20 1/15/20 1/15/20 1/17/20 Early 5 min 5min
Complete 1/15/20 1/15/20 1/15/20 1/15/20 1/18/20 Early 0.50 0.25

Complete 1/15/20 1/15/20 1/15/20 1/15/20 1/18/20 Early 10min 5 min
Complete 1/18/20 1/18/20 1/18/20 1/18/20 1/18/20 On Time 3.00 2.50




Complete 1/19/20 1/20/20 1/19/20 1/20/20 1/20/20 On Time 4.00 4.00

Complete 1/19/20 1/20/20 1/19/20 1/20/20 1/20/20 On Time ~~ ~~


Complete 1/19/20 1/20/20 1/19/20 1/20/20 1/20/20 On Time ~~ ~~

Complete 1/19/20 1/20/20 1/19/20 1/20/20 1/20/20 On Time 5 min 5 min

Complete 1/20/20 1/21/20 1/21/20 1/21/20 1/21/20 On Time 2.00 2.00
Complete 1/20/20 1/21/20 1/21/20 1/21/20 1/21/20 On Time ~~ ~~



Complete 1/20/20 1/21/20 1/21/20 1/21/20 1/21/20 On Time ~~ ~~

Complete 1/21/20 1/21/20 1/21/20 1/21/20 1/21/20 On Time 0.50 0.25

Complete 1/21/20 1/21/20 1/21/20 1/21/20 1/22/20 Early 0.50 0.25

Complete 1/23/20 1/23/20 1/23/20 1/23/20 1/23/20 On Time 2.00 2.00

Complete 1/23/20 1/23/20 1/23/20 1/23/20 1/23/20 On Time ~~ ~~


Complete 1/23/20 1/23/20 1/23/20 1/23/20 1/23/20 On Time ~~ ~~

Complete 1/23/20 1/23/20 1/23/20 1/23/20 1/23/20 On Time 0.50 0.25

Complete 1/25/20 1/25/20 1/25/20 1/25/20 1/25/20 On Time 0.50 0.25


Complete 1/23/20 1/23/20 1/23/20 1/27/20 1/27/20 On Time 3.00 3.00

Complete 1/27/20 1/27/20 1/27/20 1/27/20 1/27/20 On Time ~~ ~~

Complete 1/25/20 1/25/20 1/25/20 1/25/20 1/28/20 Early 2.00 2.00

Complete 1/25/20 1/25/20 1/25/20 1/25/20 1/28/20 Early ~~ ~~


Complete 1/25/20 1/25/20 1/25/20 1/25/20 1/28/20 Early ~~ ~~

Complete 1/28/20 1/29/20 1/29/20 1/29/20 1/29/20 On Time 1.00 1.25


Complete 1/23/20 1/27/20 1/30/20 1/30/20 1/30/20 On Time 10.00 20.00


Complete 1/23/20 1/27/20 1/30/20 1/30/20 1/30/20 On Time ~~ ~~



Complete 1/31/20 1/31/20 1/31/20 2/1/20 2/1/20 On Time 2.00 0.75

Complete 2/1/20 2/1/20 2/1/20 2/1/20 2/1/20 On Time 1.00 2.50


Complete 2/1/20 2/3/20 2/3/20 2/3/20 2/3/20 On Time 2.00 2.00

Complete 2/1/20 2/3/20 2/3/20 2/3/20 2/3/20 On Time ~~ ~~


Complete 2/1/20 2/3/20 2/3/20 2/3/20 2/3/20 On Time ~~ ~~

Complete 2/3/20 2/3/20 2/3/20 2/3/20 2/3/20 On Time 0.50 0.25

Complete 2/3/20 2/4/20 2/4/20 2/4/20 2/4/20 On Time 0.50 0.25


Complete 2/4/20 2/4/20 2/5/20 2/5/20 2/5/20 On Time 2.00 2.00
Complete 2/4/20 2/4/20 2/5/20 2/5/20 2/5/20 On Time ~~ ~~



Complete 2/4/20 2/4/20 2/5/20 2/5/20 2/5/20 On Time ~~ ~~

Complete 2/4/20 2/4/20 2/4/20 2/4/20 2/5/20 Early 0.50 0.25

Complete 2/4/20 2/5/20 2/5/20 2/5/20 2/6/20 Early 4.00 4.00

Complete 2/4/20 2/5/20 2/5/20 2/5/20 2/6/20 Early ~~ ~~


Complete 2/4/20 2/5/20 2/5/20 2/5/20 2/6/20 Early ~~ ~~

Complete 2/4/20 2/5/20 2/5/20 2/5/20 2/6/20 Early 5 min 5 min
Complete 2/5/20 2/6/20 2/6/20 2/7/20 2/8/20 Early 2.00 2.00

Complete 2/5/20 2/6/20 2/6/20 2/7/20 2/8/20 Early ~~ ~~


Complete 2/5/20 2/6/20 2/6/20 2/7/20 2/8/20 Early ~~ ~~

Complete 2/7/20 2/11/20 2/11/20 2/11/20 2/11/20 On Time 0.50 0.50


Complete 2/11/20 2/11/20 2/11/20 2/11/20 2/11/20 On Time 0.50 0.75

Complete 2/11/20 2/11/20 2/11/20 2/11/20 2/13/20 Early 0.50 0.25

Incomplete 2/12/20 2/14/20 2/15/20 ~~ 2/15/20 Missing 4.00 1.00
Incomplete 2/12/20 2/14/20 2/15/20 ~~ 2/15/20 Missing 90min 30min

Incomplete 2/12/20 2/14/20 2/15/20 ~~ 2/15/20 Missing ~~ ~~

Incomplete 2/12/20 2/14/20 2/15/20 ~~ 2/15/20 Missing 10min ~~

Incomplete 2/12/20 2/14/20 2/15/20 ~~ 2/15/20 Missing ~~ ~~

Incomplete 2/12/20 2/14/20 2/15/20 ~~ 2/15/20 Missing 5 min ~~
Complete 2/2/20 1/27/20 2/20/20 2/20/20 2/20/20 On Time 8.00 10.00



Complete 2/21/20 2/21/20 2/21/20 2/21/20 2/22/20 Early 1.50

Complete 2/21/20 2/21/20 2/21/20 2/21/20 2/22/20 Early 15min

Complete 2/22/20 2/20/20 2/22/20 2/24/20 2/25/20 Early 2.00 2.00

Complete 2/22/20 2/20/20 2/22/20 2/24/20 2/25/20 Early ~~ ~~


Complete 2/22/20 2/20/20 2/22/20 2/24/20 2/25/20 Early ~~ ~~

Complete 2/24/20 2/24/20 2/23/20 2/24/20 2/27/20 Early 0.50 0.50


Not Started 2/29/20 2/29/20 2/26/20 2/29/20 2/29/20 On Time 5.00 1.50
Not Started 2/29/20 2/29/20 2/26/20 2/29/20 2/29/20 On Time 60min 5min

In Progress 1/13/20 1/11/20 2/28/20 3/4/20 On Time 4.00
In Progress 1/13/20 1/11/20 2/28/20 3/4/20 On Time 30min




ere winter weather, my spouse being called to travel for work, and sickness for myself or a family member. I
e to severe winter weather or my spouse traveling, I will be operating ahead of schedule. Setting my planned
hildren and house in the absence of my partner. To mitigate the risk of illnesses impacting my work, I, as well
my deterrents. All listed contingencies apply equally to all phases and products within the Project Plan.
n advance of the due dates. It is my goal to finish all of the coursework before he departs, so that I don't run
e. This possibility was accounted for in the original Contingency and Risk planning exercise.
ave recently realized that I was not keeping my computer in a safe place. One of my dogs was able to reach
days that it would take to receive a replacement. To avoid this risk in the future, I m storing my computer in a
lmost every tentative end date is set before the actual deadline for each product. I am calling on my partner for
listed risks apply equally to all phases and products within the Project Plan.
ep schedule in order to get coursework done on time. There have been challenges with creating enough
st child so that I could attend Zoom meetings and complete other activities. This risk was overlooked in the
Canvas, I read all course materials in Module 1/2 in order, and then looked through the rest of the Modules to
written list in a notebook of what do to complete the assignments. These to-do list items were written as verb
nitial Project Plan. At this point, I began breaking the products down into tasks and subtasks. This allowed
leads to a clearer understanding. Once the Project Plan contained a list of tasks and subtasks for each
Listing the quality criteria and product specifications for each assignment, and then reviewing them as I added
missing points because everything I needed to do was easily looked up in one place. Between the Initial
the course. I made additions and deletions to ensure that the tasks and subtasks shown were the most
e first Project Plan, I listed all the other steps for creating annotations in Perusall to complete the Submissions
deo and re-submit quiz answers." I did not find a need to retake any quizzes.
t seem necessary to know that level of detail. After working on the Project Plan and attaching estimated hours
I completed many of the reading assignments, I assumed that each set of annotations would take 6 hours.
than anticipated on reading and annotating in Perusall. Another area where I estimated more time than was
an to believe that all would be relatively short, and so I changed the Planned Hours to reflect that those
ent, I had spent more than two times as many hours as I originally intended to. The Plan was a much larger
de up of several iterations of the same type of products, so I figured out what it takes to complete each type of
y presented itself. I intended to consistently work ahead in this class and initially set all of my Planned Start
most of my Planned Start Dates, so I went back to the Project Plan and recalculated new Planned Start Dates
my work was done early and what percentage was done on time. I added a column to denote this in my
updating the Project Plan with the actual amount of hours or minutes spent per task makes subsequent
ks. The products are listed in order of first to last due. Readings come before quizzes and quizzes come
ms builds off of what was completed in the one that comes before it. I read chapters before I read peer
ghts and questions that have already been presented. There are many dependencies within the product list,
arted simultaneously, as long as they are completed before any quizzes or other assignments are started. The
I found that keeping my Project Plan open at all times when I am performing work for the class made it easier
mes, my ability to complete a task or subtask is dependent upon other students completing their work. This is
t their Project Plans. At the beginning of the Project/Course, we were told to brainstorm risks and to plan for
that were not initially recorded. Those have been added to the updated version. One of my contingency
Planned End dates to reflect the challenges his absence will present at the end of the session. I have settled
are turned in and a final grade for the course is received.
Project Management Activities
Daily PM Practices
Check email for class updates in the morning, afternoon, and evening
Follow up on Perusall notifications
Check course community forums and assess new topics, commenting when appropriate
Save links and files recommended by Dr. Chandler

Check modules to ensure all regular and extra credit assignment submissions are up-to-date
Review Grades to ensure assignments were submitted properly

Update product sections in Project Plan as assignments are started and completed
Look for ways to apply newly acquired PM knowledge and skills in day-to-day activities
Weekly PM Practices
Have a discussion/Q&A session with PM relative to synthesize material and expand comprehension
Make necessary additions or format changes to Project Plan
Review material from previous weeks when something is not easily recalled
Remove redundant tasks an subtasks from the Project Plan
Add newly discovered tasks and subtasks to the Project Plan

Listen to/read/watch additional source material on PM profession to add richness to annotations and discussions






Contingency & Risk Planning
The following items have been identified as possible contingencies that may affect the timing or outcome of this project: severe
for myself or a family member. I have planned to combat these project threats in the various ways. To reduce the chances of t
traveling, I will be operating ahead of schedule. Setting my planned end dates a few days prior to the actual deadlines will allow
and house in the absence of my partner. To mitigate the risk of illnesses impacting my work, I, as well as the others in my hous
washing, and healthy diets are my deterrents. All listed contingencies apply equally to all phases and products within the
UPDATE: My spouse will be traveling for work before the end of this class session, so I have set many of the Planned Start da
coursework before he departs, so that I don't run the risk of falling behind at the end of the term due to needing to be extra pres
accounted for in the original Contingency and Risk planning exercise.
The following items have been identified as risks to my project: computer hardware damage and poor time management. I hav
One of my dogs was able to reach and damage the power supply cord. If the damage had been extensive, I would have been
replacement. To avoid this risk in the future, I m storing my computer in a different, safer location. To mitigate the risk of poor t
Almost every tentative end date is set before the actual deadline for each product. I am calling on my partner for extra assistan
adequate amount of time on my project. All listed risks apply equally to all phases and products within the Project Plan.
UPDATE: Due to the ever-changing evening schedules of household members' extracurricular activities, I have needed to alte
before my youngest child wakes up. There have been challenges with creating enough uninterrupted time to complete assignm
the youngest child so that I could attend Zoom meetings. This Risk was overlooked in original Plan.
Active Planning
I began active planning for this class before the official start date of the term. As soon as the course was a
then looked through the rest of the Modules to see what kinds of activities we would be doing. For each M
notebook of what do to complete the assignments. These to-do list items were written as verb phrases su
to Module 2 and started the Initial Project Plan. At this point, I began breaking the products down into task
the work done. Thinking through all the possible steps of an assignment leads to a clearer understanding
and I was filling in the spaces, it was easy to recognize gaps in my work and to see where I was being re
and then reviewing them as I added to the Project Plan allowed me to create better work, and prevented m
everything I needed to do was easily looked up in one place. Between the Initial Project Plan submission a
and subtasks for the course. I made additions and deletions to ensure that the tasks and subtasks shown
needed to be added is "Read assigned material." In the first Project Plan, I listed all the other steps for cre
but forgot the most important one. An example of a task that needed to be deleted was "Rewatch video an
Before creating the Initial Project Plan, I didn't put much thought into how long each task would take me to
the Project Plan and attaching estimated hours or minutes that it would take to complete a task, I much pre
many of the reading assignments, I assumed that each set of annotations would take 6 hours. Most readin
consistently spending less time than anticipated on reading and annotating in Perusall. Another area wher
assumed that each would take an hour at first. After completing several, I began to believe that all would b
products take less time to finish. My Planned Time fell short for the Initial Project Plan. By the time I turne
intended to. The Plan was a much larger undertaking than I realized, and it wasn't until I was several hour
iterations of the same type of products, so I figured out what it takes to complete each type of assignment a
individual lines when an anomaly presented itself. I intended to consistently work ahead in this class and i
the deadline. This proved to be an overly ambitious goal. I was not meeting most of my Planned Start Da
reflect a realistic expectation of completion. At the end of the course, I want to be able to determine what
added a column to denote this in my Project Plan. Assigning estimated times to each task allows for bette
with the actual amount of hours or minutes spent per task makes subsequent planning easier still. It becom
The dependencies in my Project Plan are shown by the chronological hierarchy I used to list the products,
come before quizzes and quizzes come before related assignments. Within individual products, tasks and
completed in the one that comes before it. I read chapters before I read peer comments, and I read peer c
the same thoughts and questions that have already been presented. There are many dependencies within
once. For example, all readings within a Module can be started simultaneously, as long as they are compl
and the Updated/Improved Project Plans were able to be worked on concurrently with other assignments.
for the class made it easier to get daily and weekly assignments done, and it also made updating and impr
subtask is dependent upon other students completing their work. This is observable with the Peer Review
group submit their Project Plans. At the beginning of the Project/Course, we were told to brainstorm risks
As the course progressed, I became aware of other risks that were not initially recorded. Those have been
spouse will be traveling for work before the end of the term - so I had to adjust Planned Start and Planned
session. I have settled on trying to finish all products by the last day of February.
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anning for this class before the official start date of the term. As soon as the course was available to view in Canvas
ugh the rest of the Modules to see what kinds of activities we would be doing. For each Module, before I started wor
t do to complete the assignments. These to-do list items were written as verb phrases such as "read x," "write y," a
started the Initial Project Plan. At this point, I began breaking the products down into tasks and subtasks. This allo
Thinking through all the possible steps of an assignment leads to a clearer understanding. Once the Project Plan co
n the spaces, it was easy to recognize gaps in my work and to see where I was being redundant. Listing the quali
ng them as I added to the Project Plan allowed me to create better work, and prevented me from forgetting importan
ded to do was easily looked up in one place. Between the Initial Project Plan submission and the Updated/Improved
the course. I made additions and deletions to ensure that the tasks and subtasks shown were the most relevant an
ded is "Read assigned material." In the first Project Plan, I listed all the other steps for creating annotations in Perus
ost important one. An example of a task that needed to be deleted was "Rewatch video and re-submit quiz answers.
he Initial Project Plan, I didn't put much thought into how long each task would take me to complete. It didn't seem n
and attaching estimated hours or minutes that it would take to complete a task, I much prefer having that sort of guid
ding assignments, I assumed that each set of annotations would take 6 hours. Most readings were shorter than expe
nding less time than anticipated on reading and annotating in Perusall. Another area where I estimated more time th
ach would take an hour at first. After completing several, I began to believe that all would be relatively short, and so I
ss time to finish. My Planned Time fell short for the Initial Project Plan. By the time I turned in that assignment, I had
e Plan was a much larger undertaking than I realized, and it wasn't until I was several hours in that I realized the erro
same type of products, so I figured out what it takes to complete each type of assignment and then applied those est
when an anomaly presented itself. I intended to consistently work ahead in this class and initially set all of my Planne
his proved to be an overly ambitious goal. I was not meeting most of my Planned Start Dates, so I went back to the P
expectation of completion. At the end of the course, I want to be able to determine what percentage of my work wa
to denote this in my Project Plan. Assigning estimated times to each task allows for better time planning throughout
mount of hours or minutes spent per task makes subsequent planning easier still. It becomes more realistic.
es in my Project Plan are shown by the chronological hierarchy I used to list the products, tasks, and subtasks. The
zzes and quizzes come before related assignments. Within individual products, tasks and subtasks are arranged in
one that comes before it. I read chapters before I read peer comments, and I read peer comments before making m
hts and questions that have already been presented. There are many dependencies within the product list, but there
ple, all readings within a Module can be started simultaneously, as long as they are completed before any quizzes or
d/Improved Project Plans were able to be worked on concurrently with other assignments. I found that keeping my P
de it easier to get daily and weekly assignments done, and it also made updating and improving the Project Plan nea
ndent upon other students completing their work. This is observable with the Peer Reviews assignments. I am unab
eir Project Plans. At the beginning of the Project/Course, we were told to brainstorm risks and to plan for contingency
ogressed, I became aware of other risks that were not initially recorded. Those have been added to the updated ver
aveling for work before the end of the term - so I had to adjust Planned Start and Planned End dates to reflect the ch
settled on trying to finish all products by the last day of February.
Prior Feedback
Assigned Peer Review
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This is very detailed, and I like the way it looks. Easy to follow. I like the time you took in the contingency p
Wow! You did an amazing job! I loved your plan and your tasks and subtasks. I had a hard time thinking of
products are similar. Great work!
The products, tasks, and subtasks were very well-done and well-worded. There was no confusion as to wh
specification.
The products, tasks, and subtasks were very well-done and well-worded. There was no confusion as to wh
specification.
This is an awesome project plan! I love your layout. This super easy to read and provides all the needed fo
what you've done. Great job! I'm definite going to utilize some of what you've done on my next project plan
Shana your my last discussion extra credit review! I finally finished reviewing all of our colleagues! I know t
but it's a living, breathing document that will essentially require constant updating until the end of the proje
mitigation practices throughout your project if possible. I loved the explanation at the end of the document
for it's potential applicable contingency. Thank you for posting, great job so far!
Your layout is different than most other ones I've seen...it looks good. You tasks and subtasks look good.
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Task: Read Academic Integrity Policy in its entirety

Task: Read assigned material

Subtask: Read all comments posted by all contributors

Subtask: Submit initial thoughts/opinions as way to gauge baseline understanding

Subtask: View/read all additional source material linked by Dr. Chandler

Subtask: Read all comments posted by all contributors

Subtask: Answer other contributors’ questions when able

Subtask: Submit initial thoughts/opinions as way to gauge baseline understanding

Subtask: View/read all additional source material linked by Dr. Chandler

Subtask: Read all comments posted by all contributors

Subtask: Post questions when meaning is unclear

Subtask: Capture screenshots of interesting tables/charts/graphs for later review

Task: Enter answers as questions appear

Task: Actively watch and listen to content

Task: Actively watch and listen to content

Task: Write script for video

Subtask: Identify personal learning outcomes for the class

Task: Record video

Subtask: Crop beginning and end of video to improve aesthetics

Task: Read assigned material

Subtask: Read all comments posted by all contributors

Subtask: Submit initial thoughts/opinions as way to gauge baseline understanding

Task: Acquire knowledge beyond the readings

Subtask: Capture screenshots of interesting tables/charts/graphs for later review

Task: Engage with material, classmates, and instructor

Subtask: Read all comments posted by all contributors

Subtask: Answer other contributors’ questions when able

Subtask: Capture screenshots of interesting tables/charts/graphs for later review

Task: Actively watch and listen to content

Task: Enter answers as questions appear

Task: Enter answers as questions appear

Task: Read assigned Material

Subtask: Post questions when meaning is unclear

Subtask: View/read all additional source material linked by Dr. Chandler

Task: Actively watch and listen to content

Task: Enter answers as questions appear

Subtask: Summarize audio from beginning to end of open session

Subtask: Read all comments posted by all contributors

Subtask: Answer other contributors’ questions when able

Subtask: Submit initial thoughts/opinions as way to gauge baseline understanding

Subtask: View/read all additional source material linked by Dr. Chandler

Products, Tasks, and Subtasks

Task: Choose format for project plan

Subtask: Break products into measurable tasks and subtasks

Task: Ensure all applicable Project Plan fields are complete

Task: Read 4 classmates' project plans in their entirety

MORE Peer Feedback on Initial Project Plans

Task: Engage with material, classmates, and instructor

Subtask: Read all comments posted by all contributors

Subtask: Submit initial thoughts/opinions as way to gauge baseline understanding

Task: Acquire knowledge beyond the readings

Submissions that demonstrate understanding of concepts in Biases Video Quiz

Submissions that demonstrate understanding of concepts in Habits Video Quiz

Task: Enter answers as questions appear

Task: Engage with material, classmates, and instructor

Subtask: Post questions when meaning is unclear

Subtask: Submit initial thoughts/opinions as way to gauge baseline understanding

Subtask: View/read all additional source material linked by Dr. Chandler

Subtask: Capture screenshots of interesting tables/charts/graphs for later review

Task: Actively watch and listen to content

Subtask: Read all comments posted by all contributors

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