Project Planning: Even More Important with Web 2.0

Tom LaughnerJo CannonCarlson

Evolving Educational Technology(pre-1980s)

Evolving Educational Technology

Evolving Educational Technology

Evolving Educational Technology

Why Develop a Process?

•Quick response to emerging technologies•Snapshot of ongoing projects•Resource management

Guiding Principles

•Process that doesn’t stifle creativity•Inclusive process•Ongoing need for excellent customer

service

Project Management at Smith College: Our Process•Step 1: Define project levels and flow•Step 2: Develop schema to collect data•Step 3: Create tracking mechanism•Step 4: Develop process for evaluating

emerging technologies•Step 5: Develop assessment strategies

Step 5: Develop assessment strategies

•Three prong approach▫What services are being used?▫What do our customers think?▫How is technology impacting teaching and

learning?