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Project Objectives

Objective 1: Working in the Online Environment

You have experienced some of the difficulties of communication and timely interaction. This project will continue to be a challenge in working in this media. While the advantage of adding different skill sets of the various group members is positive, coordinating the efforts takes some organizing. As an upper-level course, this is a chance to apply some of the skills discussed in some of the earlier managerial courses (such as planning, organizing, leading, and controlling).

You may open up the chat feature of D2L if your group wishes to use this area for some of your communication.

Objective 2: The Methodology

In a related attachment, I have included a format of the paper with a methodology which is similar to the traditional System Development Life Cycle (SDLC). This format is a standard format which I am suggesting that you use on this project. This methodology should be transferable to almost any assignment that you may encounter in the workplace.

Objective 3: Submitted Products

As I mentioned above, the paper is a vehicle to achieve the learning outcomes just mentioned. To facilitate the construction of an actual paper, I have included some very specific references to appropriate components of the paper. You may include additional information which fits into your topic, but I will be looking for the paper to include elements from the text which illustrate an understanding and application of the course material. I am not looking for a great idea. I am looking for a well structured, compliant paper that demonstrates an application of the material covered in the course.

The project paper and related PowerPoint slides are similar to what would be expected from an in-class presentation except that the students do not have to get up in front of our 'virtual classroom' or submit a video. There are no set requirements for the presentation in terms of number of slides, format, or amount of data on the screen, but the PowerPoint slides should correspond to the written Group Case Project paper. That being said, here are some specific elements of a useful set of PowerPoint slides:

They should include a title page and list of the members of the group.

They should have a table of contents/outline of what is going to be covered.

Their sequence should track with a verbal presentation (in our case paper) just like would be done in an in-seat class or virtual delivery as a supporting component of the presentation (paper).

The slides may vary from bullet format to animation. I recommend using whatever you would normally include in an in-class presentation in a presentation to supplement your PowerPoint.

They should use a font similar to what would be used in a classroom which would show up for classroom viewing.

One set of slides is submitted per group.

Concluding Remarks

I want this course and this project to be a learning experience for you that has some relevance and application for you after this term is completed. Please let me know if there is anything that I may do to assist you or your group. I am always available for any extra assistance that is needed.