IDT 5110: Project Management in Instructional Design and Technology Integration
TNU Course Description:
This course examines the project management phase of the instructional design process. Learners will develop a plan and work in teams to complete “real world” projects that will include a template for design of a specific environment.
Instructor: Dr. Tychon Tabernik
Reflection:
In this class we focused on project management from an Agile perspective. We discussed the traditional Waterfall method and considered the differences in its approach to project management as compared to using Agile and Scrum. As a software designer and developer, I had only used the Waterfall method. Having learned about Agile, I appreciate its efficiency and adaptability during a project’s lifecycle. Within the Agile framework it is clear that change is expected throughout the process and people matter. As Saddington (2013) explains, “if you foster an environment of community, collaboration, and caring, you enable members to give feedback on what is working and what is not working…. High performance teams are a community” (p. 15).
Another term that was new to me was kaizen: a change for the better, or “continuous improvement” (Saddington, 2013, p. 16). Watching the “Toyota Kaizen Clip” helped me see this concept in action. Toyota employees were not just encouraged to find improvements, “but were expected to come up with at least two kaizens every month” (Xpertivity Limited, 2016). As I thought about how the small changes made a significant difference in improved efficiency over time, I realized this is true in so many aspects of my life. In CrossFit a small adjustment to hand placement or body position can make a significant difference in technique and efficiency lifting weights or even body weight exercises. With scuba diving, small changes in how I breath can significantly impact my buoyancy and body control. Spiritually, spending a few minutes each day reading the Bible or a devotional and praying changes my perspective and attitude significantly. Commitment, consistency, accountability, and awareness are key in all of these examples.
References:
Saddington, P. (2013). The agile pocket guide: A quick start to making your business agile using Scrum and beyond. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.
Xpertivity Limited. (2016, August 1). Toyota kaizen clip [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wot9DFzFRLU.
Artifacts:
This course examines the project management phase of the instructional design process. Learners will develop a plan and work in teams to complete “real world” projects that will include a template for design of a specific environment.
Instructor: Dr. Tychon Tabernik
Reflection:
In this class we focused on project management from an Agile perspective. We discussed the traditional Waterfall method and considered the differences in its approach to project management as compared to using Agile and Scrum. As a software designer and developer, I had only used the Waterfall method. Having learned about Agile, I appreciate its efficiency and adaptability during a project’s lifecycle. Within the Agile framework it is clear that change is expected throughout the process and people matter. As Saddington (2013) explains, “if you foster an environment of community, collaboration, and caring, you enable members to give feedback on what is working and what is not working…. High performance teams are a community” (p. 15).
Another term that was new to me was kaizen: a change for the better, or “continuous improvement” (Saddington, 2013, p. 16). Watching the “Toyota Kaizen Clip” helped me see this concept in action. Toyota employees were not just encouraged to find improvements, “but were expected to come up with at least two kaizens every month” (Xpertivity Limited, 2016). As I thought about how the small changes made a significant difference in improved efficiency over time, I realized this is true in so many aspects of my life. In CrossFit a small adjustment to hand placement or body position can make a significant difference in technique and efficiency lifting weights or even body weight exercises. With scuba diving, small changes in how I breath can significantly impact my buoyancy and body control. Spiritually, spending a few minutes each day reading the Bible or a devotional and praying changes my perspective and attitude significantly. Commitment, consistency, accountability, and awareness are key in all of these examples.
References:
Saddington, P. (2013). The agile pocket guide: A quick start to making your business agile using Scrum and beyond. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.
Xpertivity Limited. (2016, August 1). Toyota kaizen clip [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wot9DFzFRLU.
Artifacts: