Cets 2016 fisher munoz agile project management methods for e learning
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This document discusses how agile project management methods can be applied to eLearning development. Some key benefits of the agile approach include prioritizing individuals and collaboration over processes and tools. The document outlines the scrum framework, including sprints, backlogs, stories and tasks. An example workflow for course development is presented, showing iterations within a sprint. Best practices are provided for designing large blended learning curriculums using agile methods.
Cets 2016 fisher munoz agile project management methods for e learning
- 1. Agile Project Management(PM) Methods for eLearning Angel Fisher, MPM, PMP, Senior Program Manager at the American Society for Clinical Pathology Karisa Munoz, M.Ed., Senior Instructional Designer at the American Society for Clinical Pathology
- 2. Learning Objectives • Describe how Agile is a different way to administer eLearning projects • Recognize methods for adopting an Agile approach for eLearning • Identify best-practices for design of large blended learning curriculums using Agile
- 3. Understanding Agile …a style of working…
- 4. Agile Benefits individuals and interaction over process and tools working products/programs over comprehensive documentation customer collaboration over contract negotiation responding to change over following a plan The Agile Software Development Manifesto©
- 5. Projects Fitted for Agile • Successfully implementing a new LMS. • Any urgent project with significant complexity and novelty.
- 7. Principles of Agile PM An Agile framework for completing complex projects is: SCRUM
- 8. Major Elements of a Sprint SPRINT Backlog (requirements) Stories (use cases) Tasks
- 9. What is discussed? Scrum Planning Daily Scrum Meetings Scrum Review
- 10. Course Development Workflow This is one iteration or a portion or a sprint
- 12. Burndown Chart Effort (resources & hours) Days (length of sprint) # of Tasks Outline topics, initial info and images Major articulate work as a result of SME submission (SME review) other work/additional touches Changes as a result of SME/Stakeholder review Editing and record narration QA including user review
- 13. Example of large curriculum release • Gap Analysis Completed n=1,840 • Launched in 2013 with 7 courses The rest of the courses were released over the course of a year • Stakeholder/SME EDGE meetings • Today LMU has 47 courses, over 13,000 participants and 1,000 graduates
- 14. Agile PM Tools • Trello or Sharepoint • Basecamp or Google docs • Wireframe or branching tools • Virtual meeting rooms Stakeholders SMEs Users
- 15. Project Case • Your team has been charged to develop a self- paced online educational product. • The product should be easy to update and provide a high transfer of learning. • The product should employ a standardized modular course design completed directly working with a subject matter expert (SME). • The product is part of a blended learning curriculum that provides performance support.
- 16. Project Case, cont. Instructions: In table teams, review the project case and participate in this self-directed exercise. Elect a scribe to report on the discussion of the question below. Note 3 key points in your teams discussion. How would you organize your tasks using agile methods to develop this project?
- 17. Summary • Agile is not yet a standard, but is certainly applicable. • Agile approach for eLearning was beneficial. • In development of large blended learning curriculums, using Agile improved the quality of deliverables, improved productivity , and increased return on investment.
- 18. Questions? Learn agile. Think agile. Be agile. Complete the Evaluation using the app. If you don’t have your phone, ask your session monitor for a paper evaluation
- 19. Resources • https://www.thoughtworks.com/insights/blog/7-step-agenda-effective- retrospective • http://blog.capterra.com/10-dilbert-cartoons-that-get-project-management- just-right/ • https://elearningindustry.com/agile-project-management-elearning- development • http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/rational/agile/agile-survey/ • https://elearningindustry.com/agile-project-management-elearning- development • https://elearningindustry.com/adopting-agile-approach-for-elearning- development-organization • http://gsd.guru/category/agile-transition/ • https://www.scrumalliance.org/why-scrum#sthash.BOoXcV30.dpuf • http://blog.daverooney.ca/2011/01/project-suitability-for-agile.html