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admg374_-_welcome_week.pptxADMG374 – IT Project Management
Welcome Week
Attendance
SCREENS OFF!
Hi!
Moved here from So Cal
Married to a great guy – 37 years
Spent 35 years in industry and finished my career with Boeing
Network Administrator
Web Application Developer
Systems Analyst/Project Manager/Business Analyst
BS in Org Management
MA in Educational Technology
PhD in Applied Management and Decision Systems
Research interests include:
Emotional intelligence and IT
Disruptive change in the organization
Knowledge management
About the Class
This class is a Hybrid class
We will meet three times per week – T, W, and TH on campus
The rest of the time we meet online in Canvas
This class is a “Flipped” class
I don’t lecture! (You need to read the material BEFORE class)
In class, we will work on assignments, case studies, and class projects
There are Individual assignments and Group Assignments
We will have In-Class assignments – up to 10 points per week
The Class Project – A Real Project! (More Tomorrow!)
Syllabus
The syllabus can be found in the Canvas classroom
The syllabus is the contract which we will use throughout this course
There is a syllabus quiz that must be completed by Friday and passed at 80%!
I reserve the right to change the syllabus as needed. PLENTY of notice will be provided!
Textbook and Software
The textbook is: Information Technology Project Management, 8th edition, by Kathy Schwalbe. Published by Course Technology Cengage Learning. You won’t be able to get through the class without it.
Software - MS Project 2013/2016
Can obtain from Dreamspark
No MAC version
Some but not all campus labs have MS Project installed
You *MAY* have the 7th Edition! Don’t sweat it. We can work around any page number problems. Just let me know.
DreamSpark
You can obtain a free copy of MS Project 2013/2016 from DreamSpark
DreamSpark is a website, not a tool
If you do not have an account, contact Libby Gibson.
However, she just setup a number of accounts, so check your email
Follow the instructions provided in the Introduction module
Used with permission Information Technology Project Management, Seventh Edition
Modules
One module per week, 10 modules. Module 1 begins next week. Plus finals week!
Do not rely on the Course Calendar for your information!
Blackboard Collaborate
From time to time, we *MAY* need to meet online
If necessary, we will use Blackboard Collaborate
There is a link in the Left Nav bar
Setup and test your system now, in preparation
There is a Test Session ready
YOU WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ATTENDING CLASSES HELD IN BBC. Be sure you know how to use the tech before needed.
Course Content
Reading
In-Class Assignments – in groups (20% of grade)
Individual Assignments (35% of grade)
Quizzes (10% of grade)
Final Team Project (35% of grade)
Policies
The syllabus covers the following policies:
Communication –
Read Announcements
Configure your Canvas email preferences
Be professional!
Be ready to use BBC if needed
Email and FERPA
Skype = DrJackieKrause
APA – written work should follow APA formatting for citations and references
Policies
Attendance
Missing 5 classes *may* result in being dropped from the class, with or without warning
Late attendance (more than 10 minutes) or leaving early may result in no attendance recorded for the class
My attendance sheet is what counts
If in doubt, check in
Policies
Late work
I accept late work under the following criteria:
Late assignments may be submitted up to 3 days late.
There will be a 10% penalty deduction for each day late.
No assignment will be accepted more than three days late.
Quizzes, exams, and in-class assignments must be completed during the week assigned and cannot be made up.
Re-grading
I will re-grade assignment only if you provide evidence to support your position
Waiting until the last minute and then experiencing technology problems is no excuse for submitting work late.
Policies
Cheating
DON’T
You MAY FAIL the class and an academic violation will be filed
Plagiarism
DON’T
You MAY FAIL the class and an academic violation will be filed
See the syllabus for a complete description of what constitutes cheating or plagiarism. However, these are only guidelines.
Policies
Original Work
You may not recycle papers from other classes
All work for this class must be original and may not be copied and pasted from any other source
Changes to the schedule or important information
I prefer to post announcements in Canvas
However, I *MIGHT* send an email if it is very important.
I might do BOTH
Be sure your preferences are up to date
Saying “I did not know” is not acceptable!
You must be In Class to get credit for In Class assignments!
Additional Policies of Interest
No video or audio recording of classes is permitted.
No assignments are accepted via email. Please do not ask.
No assignments are accepted via Zip or compressed format.
You will be asked to resubmit the assignment and if late, points will be deducted.
All assignments are run through TurnItIn.
Professionalism
Consider our time in class as an opportunity to practice important job skills
I expect students to come to class prepared to behave as they would in the workplace
This include on time
Communicating in a proper manner both in writing and verbally
Engaged and participating in the class discussions
Disrupting Class
Disrupting behavior will not be tolerated
This includes inappropriate language, websites, or any behavior that distracts the class from our activities
Arriving late
Inappropriate use of lab computers (distracting)
Doing your “own thing” rather than participating in class discussions/group activities
Depending on the violation, an academic integrity charge may be filed
How I will grade Individual Contributions to the team projects
As I have mentioned, I take teamwork seriously.
I expect everyone to contribute to the success of the team by completing their portions of the assignments on time and with high quality, participating in team meetings as required, responding to emails or discussion posts within the team room in a timely manner, and by being present and ready to assist in the overall success of the team. In general, everyone is expected to work hard to assure a successful team project.
In order for me to understand your individual contributions to the team and to assure that these standards are met, you will be asked to provide a peer review for each team member at the completion of Labs 1, 2, and 3. You will rate each team member in three areas: Timeliness (delivering work on time, as agreed), Quality (delivering a quality product that requires minimal revisions and meets all expected goals), and Support/Reliability/Commitment (stays in communication with the team and assists where needed to assure team success).
How I will grade Individual Contributions to the team projects
You will score each team member on a scale of 0 – 5 where 0 is non-existent and 5 is Exemplary. I will compile the scores from all team member ratings into an average composite score that will be used to assign you points for the lab activity.
The maximum score for each category is 5 points with a total possible of 15 for all three categories combined.
Scores between 10 – 15 points will receive 100% of the points earned for the lab assignment. If the total points earned were 40, then your score for the lab will be 40 points. Scores between 8 – 9 points will receive 80% of the points earned (or in this scenario, 32 points). For totals between 6 – 7 points, you will receive 60% (or 24 points), a total of 5 points will receive 50% (or 20 points), and scores below 5 points will receive 0 for the lab.
If you have any questions regarding this process, please be sure to ask.
Individual Feedback Form
Enter each team member’s name. Rate each member in each category on a scale of 0 to 5 where 0 is non-existent and 5 is exemplary. Scores will be averaged among all team members to form a composite average score. Totals from 10-15 will earn 100% of the possible points for the lab. Totals from 8 – 9 will earn 80% of the possible points, totals from 6 - 7 will earn 60%, 5 will earn 50%, and totals below 5 points will earn 0 points for the lab.
Timeliness refers to the team member’s delivery of their portion of work on time as expected by the project manager. Quality refers to the quality of their contributions. Support, Reliability, and Commitment refers to the team member’s overall commitment to the success of the team. This manifests in a commitment to maintain communication with the team, assisting when needed, and assuring that all deliverables are met as required.
How to contact me
Office Hours:
T and TH from 1:00 – 2:00 PM in Shaw-Smyser, 223 room 230
Skype (by appointment) DrJackieKrause
Phone: 509-293-9480
Email: [email protected]
I will usually respond to your email within 24 hours. However, I usually reserve time on the weekends for family. Expect a longer turnaround time. Do not wait until the last minute to ask questions!
Class Makeup
On Tuesday we will:
Review the weeks reading. Usually will spend 20 minutes or so
I don’t lecture! I simply provide a review of what to look for/what to pay attention to when reading
Review the assignments for the week
Break up into groups to begin work on in-class assignment
On Wednesday we will:
Finish working on the in-class assignment and present your findings!
Answer any questions regarding ANY of the work for the week
On Thursday we will:
Team Time
Answer any questions regarding ANY of the work for the week
What Success Looks Like
I want all of my students to earn an A. However, that is up to you.
I believe in high standards.
An A is Excellent, not Average!
I appreciate effort, I really do, but I must grade based on results.
Practice workplace skills. Submit work at a quality level that you would expect to submit in the workplace.
Finally, Some Schedule Notes for Fall
Week 8 - I will be attending a conference November 14 – 18
This will be an opportunity to practice virtual class meetings
Our class will meet online using Blackboard Collaborate on Tuesday, November 15th at our regular time, 12 Noon. Attendance will be recorded.
For Wednesday and Thursday, the classroom will be open. There will be an in-class assignment to complete. Attendance will not be taken.
I encourage you to meet in class on Wednesday and Thursday to complete the in-class assignment, work on your class project, AND work your Week 9 project deliverables.
Week 9 – Thanksgiving
Class meets on Tuesday, November 22
No Class on Wednesday or Thursday
However, this is Week 9 – there is a major deliverable due on Sunday!
SCREENS ON
Questions?
Thursday
Attendance
What is a project?
Team Discussion and Presentation
What is a project?
A project is “a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result” (PMBOK® Guide, Fifth Edition, 2012)
How are projects different from ongoing operations?
What are some projects you can think of?
In your table teams –
Take a few minutes to view the following website:
http://www.maxwideman.com/guests/metrics/failures.htm
In your teams, choose one project among those listed to discuss.
Answer the following questions:
Knowing little about PM, what do you feel was the reason for the failure?
Was the failure time, budget, or scope, as best as you can tell?
Research if necessary and decide what could have been done differently to assure a different outcome.
We will go around the room to each team for a brief discussion.
