tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670676318700919748.post2011272597539636432..comments2020-11-25T01:50:58.767-06:00Comments on Lesley Johnson's Blog: Live, Love, LEARN!: Interdisciplinary Project "Post-mortem"Lesleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00377798919762286653noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670676318700919748.post-1505061874462489352013-11-10T22:32:45.516-06:002013-11-10T22:32:45.516-06:00Hi Lesley,
I see where the project failed. As I ...Hi Lesley,<br /><br />I see where the project failed. As I read in your blog " the Achilles' heel of the project was the fact that I didn't understand databases". What have you done as the PM to prevent this from happening? Had you known that this training was going to be so data intensive, would you have participated? Thank you for your posting.<br /><br />Maria.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10683019466046310685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670676318700919748.post-45232143034341143182013-11-10T21:03:22.422-06:002013-11-10T21:03:22.422-06:00Lesley,
My background is computers ... programmin...Lesley,<br /><br />My background is computers ... programming & web designing, so I guess you can say I am very computer literate. To have the computer teacher not show you what or how to use a database or even have a database program was not very professional on her part. She should have had a little lesson or demonstration available & prepared to show you. If the computer teacher had the proper tools & you had some training, all would have worked out. You cannot just throw two people together from 2 different subjects & expect to create something good without the tools & knowledge. Sorry to hear this was a disaster.<br /><br />CherylAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03327781182887476429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670676318700919748.post-85117308113069156072013-11-09T20:14:53.883-06:002013-11-09T20:14:53.883-06:00Lesley,
Great example! I feel as though as Instruc...Lesley,<br />Great example! I feel as though as Instructional Designers and Project Managers, there may be times where we do not fully understand the content, but, working with a SME makes the process easier. The SME and the Project Manager must make time to complete the necessary steps, such as the ones you suggested. I think your project could have been a success even if you weren't well versed in databases, if you had time to plan! If you were to do this again, would you come to the initial meeting with some ideas of your own?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02191346866346609510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670676318700919748.post-62794809514176512162013-11-09T17:59:47.117-06:002013-11-09T17:59:47.117-06:00Thanks, Robin. I really thought Computers and Engl...Thanks, Robin. I really thought Computers and English could work, but that was before I learned that I only had one option: databases. That's when I should have run the other way. Haha! But you're right: If I had known more about databases, I think it could have been more successful. As it is, though, I didn't really even understand the final product. Yikes! At least the principal was happy. Ha!<br />Cheers,<br />LesleyLesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00377798919762286653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670676318700919748.post-87621010089733683642013-11-09T17:56:15.852-06:002013-11-09T17:56:15.852-06:00Hi, Sky (right?)! Honestly, I don't think the ...Hi, Sky (right?)! Honestly, I don't think the students got much out of it. It turned out to be such a nightmare that I kind of stopped caring... I could tell what they were learning was minimal and if it was just my class, I would have revamped the activity; however, since I was working with someone else, I merely kept pushing through it. It was awful! But I put on a smile and tried my best to keep the kiddos motivated. At least my principal was happy about our collaboration, even though it was definitely not successful! Nonetheless, I learned a lot and will think twice before working with someone who is so rigid about her curriculum!<br />Cheers,<br />LesleyLesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00377798919762286653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670676318700919748.post-78672155133134209652013-11-08T14:01:34.436-06:002013-11-08T14:01:34.436-06:00Lesley,
Your experience and project description w...Lesley,<br /><br />Your experience and project description was like apples and oranges, (English / Computers). Sorry for this analogy, however, I could not help but conjure up images of a Charlie Brown reference, where he is sitting in a classroom listening to the wonky voice of the teacher that we never saw!<br /><br />Although you tried to keep the communication open, it must have been hard to mesh these two areas of study together. I agree with your suggestion of the computer teacher providing a brief overview of databases through visual aids. Although you were pressed for time, had you obtained the basic knowledge of databases, you would have added value to the project in the long run.<br /><br />Robin BockAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670676318700919748.post-64367875876216295842013-11-08T13:04:25.664-06:002013-11-08T13:04:25.664-06:00Geez, Lesley...this was a difficult project. Your ...Geez, Lesley...this was a difficult project. Your description had me trying to understand what seemed to be un-understandable. So much analysis needed to be done prior to kicking off a project like this to be certain the project could be done and whether the project should even have been done! (Portney et al., 2008) It seemed the stakeholders were really just the principal in demanding this project take place. Did the students get much out of the project? I feel your pain on this one...and, equally felt your need for the information we have received in our resources to tackle projects in the future with knowledge and confidence. It is so hard to move forward when you are not certain what the plan is. But, sounds like you gave it your best effort. <br />Hey! I love the blog...the bookshelves are so you, in an English Major kinda way. Have enjoyed the information you share with the class. Good luck in future project planning!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com