Thursday, October 6, 2011
Week 5- Blog
What impact does technology and multimedia have on online learning environments?
When talking about the online learning environment technology and multimedia are a huge factor. There are several minor factors of each as well. With technology the factors to consider are the skill level of the students, the applications skill level needed, the available technology, and the proper usage of technology. As stated by Boettcher & Conrad using technology properly and meaningful with help with engaging the students. In addition using multimedia and video resources will also create a more engaging environment (Boettcher & Conrad, 2010).
What are the most important considerations an online instructor should make before implementing technology?
Before implementing technology the instructor has to be able to determine the skill level of their students. Asking a beginning student to create a Flash product in their first couple classes is too much to ask for. The degree of technology should be equivalent to the level of the student and the desired level of the program of study. For example if the program is not high in the usage of technology, the level and usage should not be the same as an Instructional Design Technology program. The technology should be selected and used to improve or enhance the learning, not hinder it (Boettcher & Conrad, 2010).
What implications do usability and accessibility of technology tools have for online teaching?
The implications of usability and accessibility of technology tools are huge and extremely important. The accessibility of the technology and tools should be provided for each and every type of technology that is used. Also the requirements that are needed should be stated in the beginning (if not before) of the course/program. The technology tools and program like stated before should mirror the level of the student. In the early stages of the program introduction to technology and tools should be done. Then as the program increases the amount and types of usage increase in difficulty, by the time the student is finished with the program they should be well versed in the usage of the desired technology.
What technology tools are most appealing to you for online teaching as you move forward in your career in instructional design?
The technologies that are most appealing to me are the Web 2.0 tools and the Web 3.0 tools. As newer technologies come out, the older methods have been improved. Discussion boards now can be done on systems such as Blackboard, Edmodo, Fakebook, Edline, Skype, etc. Delivering multimedia online is also becoming easier and more effective. Adding video segments and resources can allow students with different learning styles to grasp the material. With a career in instructional design I will need to constantly learning and using new technology and applications. One of the strong traits that I have is the ability to change and manage changes. For all but 2 years in my teaching career I have always had to teach a new subject. This has allowed me to stay focused and always changing my methods to improve instruction. The 2 years that I taught the same subject, I still went back and changed my lessons to improve my instruction. Change is the only thing that is constant in the world. The better you are equipped to handle change the better you will be in teaching and life.
Source:
Conrad, R., & Donaldson, J. A. (2004). Engaging the online learner: Activities and resources for creative instruction. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Palloff, R., Pratt, K. (2011). Enhancing the Online Experience. Walden Video Library.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Week 3- Try number 3
William Knopf- Blog entry week 3
Getting started in a course that is run in the online environment will be different in many ways then the traditional first days that I have come a custom to. However in other ways the experience will be the same, but with different and new techniques. One important item to consider and know is the technology that is currently being used by the students. This is extremely important due to it sets limits to what you can do. One thing that I think is great about the way Walden does their courses is that you know the technology prerequisites upfront. This way it allows the students to know the minimum amount of technology that they will need to be successful in the courses. Also this has a benefit to the instructor, because they know the students at least have the minimum technology for the course. Additional software, hardware, and accessories can be added later if needed, for example when I had to purchase the CS5 suite for the second course.
Communication is always the key to any healthy and productive relationship. This is true in the traditional classroom as well as the online environment. I major difference that has to be known is that the non-verbal communication will be lost in the online environment due to no face-to-face time. So communication has to be concise and to the point. One concern that I have is that sometimes written items such as emails, can be read with different attitudes. I am always careful to not make the tone of my communication negative or harsh. Vice versa if I read an email and feel upset or angry, I don’t response immediately. I walk away from the communication and come back to it later. This way I can be surer that it was the true tone of the communication and not my “reading” into it.
Variety of instruction is another thing to consider when setting up an online course. Like the authors Boettcher & Conrad (2010) stated that making different group sizes for projects is a good way to vary instruction and peer to peer learning. Another method that I use in my classroom that can be effective is modeling. For certain tasks and projects having an example or even a short tutorial video on how to do it can help the students. Another important thing to consider for setting up a course is to have good discussion questions and limited instructor responses (Boettcher & Conrad, 2010). The learner focused style of instruction allows the peers to help teach each other. In discussions this can be halted or interrupted by too much instructor presence in the discussion boards.
Boettcher, J. V., & Conrad, R. (2010). The online teaching survival guide: simple and practical pedagogical tips. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Getting started in a course that is run in the online environment will be different in many ways then the traditional first days that I have come a custom to. However in other ways the experience will be the same, but with different and new techniques. One important item to consider and know is the technology that is currently being used by the students. This is extremely important due to it sets limits to what you can do. One thing that I think is great about the way Walden does their courses is that you know the technology prerequisites upfront. This way it allows the students to know the minimum amount of technology that they will need to be successful in the courses. Also this has a benefit to the instructor, because they know the students at least have the minimum technology for the course. Additional software, hardware, and accessories can be added later if needed, for example when I had to purchase the CS5 suite for the second course.
Communication is always the key to any healthy and productive relationship. This is true in the traditional classroom as well as the online environment. I major difference that has to be known is that the non-verbal communication will be lost in the online environment due to no face-to-face time. So communication has to be concise and to the point. One concern that I have is that sometimes written items such as emails, can be read with different attitudes. I am always careful to not make the tone of my communication negative or harsh. Vice versa if I read an email and feel upset or angry, I don’t response immediately. I walk away from the communication and come back to it later. This way I can be surer that it was the true tone of the communication and not my “reading” into it.
Variety of instruction is another thing to consider when setting up an online course. Like the authors Boettcher & Conrad (2010) stated that making different group sizes for projects is a good way to vary instruction and peer to peer learning. Another method that I use in my classroom that can be effective is modeling. For certain tasks and projects having an example or even a short tutorial video on how to do it can help the students. Another important thing to consider for setting up a course is to have good discussion questions and limited instructor responses (Boettcher & Conrad, 2010). The learner focused style of instruction allows the peers to help teach each other. In discussions this can be halted or interrupted by too much instructor presence in the discussion boards.
Boettcher, J. V., & Conrad, R. (2010). The online teaching survival guide: simple and practical pedagogical tips. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Week 3
William Knopf- Blog entry week 3
Getting started in a course that is run in the online environment will be different in many ways then the traditional first days that I have come a custom to. However in other ways the experience will be the same, but with different and new techniques. One important item to consider and know is the technology that is currently being used by the students. This is extremely important due to it sets limits to what you can do. One thing that I think is great about the way Walden does their courses is that you know the technology prerequisites upfront. This way it allows the students to know the minimum amount of technology that they will need to be successful in the courses. Also this has a benefit to the instructor, because they know the students at least have the minimum technology for the course. Additional software, hardware, and accessories can be added later if needed, for example when I had to purchase the CS5 suite for the second course.
Communication is always the key to any healthy and productive relationship. This is true in the traditional classroom as well as the online environment. I major difference that has to be known is that the non-verbal communication will be lost in the online environment due to no face-to-face time. So communication has to be concise and to the point. One concern that I have is that sometimes written items such as emails, can be read with different attitudes. I am always careful to not make the tone of my communication negative or harsh. Vice versa if I read an email and feel upset or angry, I don’t response immediately. I walk away from the communication and come back to it later. This way I can be surer that it was the true tone of the communication and not my “reading” into it.
Variety of instruction is another thing to consider when setting up an online course. Like the authors Boettcher & Conrad (2010) stated that making different group sizes for projects is a good way to vary instruction and peer to peer learning. Another method that I use in my classroom that can be effective is modeling. For certain tasks and projects having an example or even a short tutorial video on how to do it can help the students. Another important thing to consider for setting up a course is to have good discussion questions and limited instructor responses (Boettcher & Conrad, 2010). The learner focused style of instruction allows the peers to help teach each other. In discussions this can be halted or interrupted by too much instructor presence in the discussion boards.
Boettcher, J. V., & Conrad, R. (2010). The online teaching survival guide: simple and practical pedagogical tips. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Getting started in a course that is run in the online environment will be different in many ways then the traditional first days that I have come a custom to. However in other ways the experience will be the same, but with different and new techniques. One important item to consider and know is the technology that is currently being used by the students. This is extremely important due to it sets limits to what you can do. One thing that I think is great about the way Walden does their courses is that you know the technology prerequisites upfront. This way it allows the students to know the minimum amount of technology that they will need to be successful in the courses. Also this has a benefit to the instructor, because they know the students at least have the minimum technology for the course. Additional software, hardware, and accessories can be added later if needed, for example when I had to purchase the CS5 suite for the second course.
Communication is always the key to any healthy and productive relationship. This is true in the traditional classroom as well as the online environment. I major difference that has to be known is that the non-verbal communication will be lost in the online environment due to no face-to-face time. So communication has to be concise and to the point. One concern that I have is that sometimes written items such as emails, can be read with different attitudes. I am always careful to not make the tone of my communication negative or harsh. Vice versa if I read an email and feel upset or angry, I don’t response immediately. I walk away from the communication and come back to it later. This way I can be surer that it was the true tone of the communication and not my “reading” into it.
Variety of instruction is another thing to consider when setting up an online course. Like the authors Boettcher & Conrad (2010) stated that making different group sizes for projects is a good way to vary instruction and peer to peer learning. Another method that I use in my classroom that can be effective is modeling. For certain tasks and projects having an example or even a short tutorial video on how to do it can help the students. Another important thing to consider for setting up a course is to have good discussion questions and limited instructor responses (Boettcher & Conrad, 2010). The learner focused style of instruction allows the peers to help teach each other. In discussions this can be halted or interrupted by too much instructor presence in the discussion boards.
Boettcher, J. V., & Conrad, R. (2010). The online teaching survival guide: simple and practical pedagogical tips. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Week 3
William Knopf- Blog entry week 3
Getting started in a course that is run in the online environment will be different in many ways then the traditional first days that I have come a custom to. However in other ways the experience will be the same, but with different and new techniques. One important item to consider and know is the technology that is currently being used by the students. This is extremely important due to it sets limits to what you can do. One thing that I think is great about the way Walden does their courses is that you know the technology prerequisites upfront. This way it allows the students to know the minimum amount of technology that they will need to be successful in the courses. Also this has a benefit to the instructor, because they know the students at least have the minimum technology for the course. Additional software, hardware, and accessories can be added later if needed, for example when I had to purchase the CS5 suite for the second course.
Communication is always the key to any healthy and productive relationship. This is true in the traditional classroom as well as the online environment. I major difference that has to be known is that the non-verbal communication will be lost in the online environment due to no face-to-face time. So communication has to be concise and to the point. One concern that I have is that sometimes written items such as emails, can be read with different attitudes. I am always careful to not make the tone of my communication negative or harsh. Vice versa if I read an email and feel upset or angry, I don’t response immediately. I walk away from the communication and come back to it later. This way I can be surer that it was the true tone of the communication and not my “reading” into it.
Variety of instruction is another thing to consider when setting up an online course. Like the authors Boettcher & Conrad (2010) stated that making different group sizes for projects is a good way to vary instruction and peer to peer learning. Another method that I use in my classroom that can be effective is modeling. For certain tasks and projects having an example or even a short tutorial video on how to do it can help the students. Another important thing to consider for setting up a course is to have good discussion questions and limited instructor responses (Boettcher & Conrad, 2010). The learner focused style of instruction allows the peers to help teach each other. In discussions this can be halted or interrupted by too much instructor presence in the discussion boards.
Boettcher, J. V., & Conrad, R. (2010). The online teaching survival guide: simple and practical pedagogical tips. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Getting started in a course that is run in the online environment will be different in many ways then the traditional first days that I have come a custom to. However in other ways the experience will be the same, but with different and new techniques. One important item to consider and know is the technology that is currently being used by the students. This is extremely important due to it sets limits to what you can do. One thing that I think is great about the way Walden does their courses is that you know the technology prerequisites upfront. This way it allows the students to know the minimum amount of technology that they will need to be successful in the courses. Also this has a benefit to the instructor, because they know the students at least have the minimum technology for the course. Additional software, hardware, and accessories can be added later if needed, for example when I had to purchase the CS5 suite for the second course.
Communication is always the key to any healthy and productive relationship. This is true in the traditional classroom as well as the online environment. I major difference that has to be known is that the non-verbal communication will be lost in the online environment due to no face-to-face time. So communication has to be concise and to the point. One concern that I have is that sometimes written items such as emails, can be read with different attitudes. I am always careful to not make the tone of my communication negative or harsh. Vice versa if I read an email and feel upset or angry, I don’t response immediately. I walk away from the communication and come back to it later. This way I can be surer that it was the true tone of the communication and not my “reading” into it.
Variety of instruction is another thing to consider when setting up an online course. Like the authors Boettcher & Conrad (2010) stated that making different group sizes for projects is a good way to vary instruction and peer to peer learning. Another method that I use in my classroom that can be effective is modeling. For certain tasks and projects having an example or even a short tutorial video on how to do it can help the students. Another important thing to consider for setting up a course is to have good discussion questions and limited instructor responses (Boettcher & Conrad, 2010). The learner focused style of instruction allows the peers to help teach each other. In discussions this can be halted or interrupted by too much instructor presence in the discussion boards.
Boettcher, J. V., & Conrad, R. (2010). The online teaching survival guide: simple and practical pedagogical tips. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Monday, September 12, 2011
EIDT 6510
Online learning is an interesting and challenging concept. One of the things that interested me was the chance to make my classes more interactive when the resources are tight. Looking back at the last course that was taken by me online fit right into the foundations and major concepts that Dr. Pratt and Dr. Palloff (2011) stated; the course was a learning community. The interesting part about the learning community system that is used by Walden was setup and running without me even knowing that was the principle focus. The interaction between the students and instructor was a great experience. The role of the instructor was equal and the learning mostly occurred from peer-peer interaction. The only con from the last course was the time it took the instructor to grade and give feed-back to assignments. Sometimes the next assignment was due before feed-back was given on the previous assignment.
The principles that were aligned in the previous course were the achievement of the course objectives through engaging activities; achievement of developing a learning community (LC) between the learners/instructor; reflection of the knowledge obtained throughout the course; increased learner self-directed focus; and learning was conveyed by the peer-to-peer interaction (Palloff & Pratt, 2011).
The last course was completely converted for the online environment. The course was not just taken from the traditional classroom and placed online. The course was interactive, engaging and student focused. The instruction came from the equal partnership between the learners and the instructor, not a silo-instructed course. Dr. Saba (2011) discussed that when using learning strategies they should be established and backed by supported evidence of success. The theories that are questionable should not be used. The major focus of the course should first be the foundation of the theories, the knowledge of the field (course related), the concepts and principles used (to develop knowledge), and making the instruction effective for the learner (Saba, 2011).
The only improvements that I saw for the previous class would be the decrease in amount of time for graded assignments. The major problem was that you could not improve or correct any problems before the next assignment was due. The interaction between the instructor and the learner with requirements and corrections was a huge factor for me. In the engagement model that was discussed by Conrad (2004) the principles and problem-based learning are essential for a learning community that is engaged. With the previous course the principles and problem-based learning were there, however the maximum learning for me could not occur because of late input by the instructor. I was not able to transfer the needed information missed from each assignment to the next.
Sources:
Conrad, R., & Donaldson, J. A. (2004). Engaging the online learner: Activities and resources for creative instruction. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Palloff, R., Pratt, K. (2011). Online Learning Communities. Walden Video Library.
Saba, F. (2011). Evaluating Distance Learning Theory. Walden Video Library.
The principles that were aligned in the previous course were the achievement of the course objectives through engaging activities; achievement of developing a learning community (LC) between the learners/instructor; reflection of the knowledge obtained throughout the course; increased learner self-directed focus; and learning was conveyed by the peer-to-peer interaction (Palloff & Pratt, 2011).
The last course was completely converted for the online environment. The course was not just taken from the traditional classroom and placed online. The course was interactive, engaging and student focused. The instruction came from the equal partnership between the learners and the instructor, not a silo-instructed course. Dr. Saba (2011) discussed that when using learning strategies they should be established and backed by supported evidence of success. The theories that are questionable should not be used. The major focus of the course should first be the foundation of the theories, the knowledge of the field (course related), the concepts and principles used (to develop knowledge), and making the instruction effective for the learner (Saba, 2011).
The only improvements that I saw for the previous class would be the decrease in amount of time for graded assignments. The major problem was that you could not improve or correct any problems before the next assignment was due. The interaction between the instructor and the learner with requirements and corrections was a huge factor for me. In the engagement model that was discussed by Conrad (2004) the principles and problem-based learning are essential for a learning community that is engaged. With the previous course the principles and problem-based learning were there, however the maximum learning for me could not occur because of late input by the instructor. I was not able to transfer the needed information missed from each assignment to the next.
Sources:
Conrad, R., & Donaldson, J. A. (2004). Engaging the online learner: Activities and resources for creative instruction. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Palloff, R., Pratt, K. (2011). Online Learning Communities. Walden Video Library.
Saba, F. (2011). Evaluating Distance Learning Theory. Walden Video Library.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Week 6 Blog
Week 6-William Knopf
Scope creep, it happens to even the best plans and best PM. Since I am a homeowner, I have to make sure that the house is kept up and looking at its best. My current home (that I have been in for 8 years) was in a serious need of repairs. As other homeowners know once one thing (appliance, fixture, etc) goes up, others do as well. To be a proactive homeowner my wife and I decided to start some renovations. We sat down and looked at the items that we needed to replace/repair and made a list. According to Stolovitch (2010) one way to keep a project on task is to make a list and then prioritize the items. We did the research for the appliances, the paint, and new fixtures. Then we sat down to find people to assist with the renovations. We looked at friends that we knew had some talents, the professionals (from the phone book), and finally used the internet to look at a few others (Portny, 2008). Once we decided on the contractors for the jobs we started the project. The major things that had to be done were:
1) walls and ceilings painted
2) carpet ripped up and replaced
3) appliances replaced with more efficient ones
The project started with the appliances. We decided after making the list that if we installed them before the other jobs it would be easier and less disruptive to the other jobs. So we hired Sears to replace the trash compactor, dish washer, hot water heater, washer and dryer. We were told by Sears that the whole job would take 3 days to complete. Day one went well; the garbage compactor was installed without any problems. The dishwasher was also supposed to be installed. Here was scope creep number 1; the dishwasher that was there previous was a much older model. Since it was an older model the plumbing was out of code and needed to be replaced before the dishwasher could be installed. Since this was outside the scope and purpose of Sears, we had to locate a plumber and setup appointments. This delayed the dishwasher by a week. As we were waiting for the dishwasher, I instructed Sears to continue with the other installs. The hot water heater, dryer, and washer went in according to the original timeline. However due to the plumber working on the kitchen pipes, I had to delay the painter. Well instead of letting this creep set in, I suggested to the painter to work on all the other rooms and finish the kitchen last. As the painter was working on the fourth day, he threw out his back (not sure how, it was only a small roller set). The painting was then delayed for 3 days. All the while, the carpet people were trying to setup the removal and install of the carpet. Similar to the painter, I rearranged the carpet people to the rooms where the painter was finished. Sounded great at the time, however upon removal of the carpet near the French doors, the floor board was not secure enough for the new carpet. Scope creep came in again! I had to call a handy-man to come in and replace a section of the floor (delay 2 days). Finally the dishwasher was installed, the painter finished the rest of the house, and the carpet was installed. The original timeline for the project was 2 weeks, after scope creep it lasted 5 weeks. Throughout the entire process I had to be flexible and communicate all the changes to the other contractors, this was one of the biggest points from Stolovitch (2010).
If the project was setup by me now after learning about timelines, budgeting and keeping staff on task, I would have changed a few things. In the timeline I would have given each contractor a larger window and stretched the project over a longer period of time to allow for problems. Even though the original plan was to get everything done in 2 weeks, a more realistic number was 4 weeks. Luckily we had extra money set aside for the miscellaneous side jobs needed for the installs. However next time I will add a buffer into the budget of the project.
Sources:
• Portny, S. E., Mantel, S. J., Meredith, J. R., Shafer, S. M., Sutton, M. M., & Kramer, B. E. (2008). Project management: Planning, scheduling, and controlling projects. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
• Video Program: “Monitoring Projects”
Dr. Stolovitch discusses how to manage ongoing project activities and overcome challenges as they arise.
• Video Program: “Practitioner Voices: You Can’t Win Them All”
Vince Budrovich shares the experience of a project that wasn’t successful and discusses what he learned from the experience.
Scope creep, it happens to even the best plans and best PM. Since I am a homeowner, I have to make sure that the house is kept up and looking at its best. My current home (that I have been in for 8 years) was in a serious need of repairs. As other homeowners know once one thing (appliance, fixture, etc) goes up, others do as well. To be a proactive homeowner my wife and I decided to start some renovations. We sat down and looked at the items that we needed to replace/repair and made a list. According to Stolovitch (2010) one way to keep a project on task is to make a list and then prioritize the items. We did the research for the appliances, the paint, and new fixtures. Then we sat down to find people to assist with the renovations. We looked at friends that we knew had some talents, the professionals (from the phone book), and finally used the internet to look at a few others (Portny, 2008). Once we decided on the contractors for the jobs we started the project. The major things that had to be done were:
1) walls and ceilings painted
2) carpet ripped up and replaced
3) appliances replaced with more efficient ones
The project started with the appliances. We decided after making the list that if we installed them before the other jobs it would be easier and less disruptive to the other jobs. So we hired Sears to replace the trash compactor, dish washer, hot water heater, washer and dryer. We were told by Sears that the whole job would take 3 days to complete. Day one went well; the garbage compactor was installed without any problems. The dishwasher was also supposed to be installed. Here was scope creep number 1; the dishwasher that was there previous was a much older model. Since it was an older model the plumbing was out of code and needed to be replaced before the dishwasher could be installed. Since this was outside the scope and purpose of Sears, we had to locate a plumber and setup appointments. This delayed the dishwasher by a week. As we were waiting for the dishwasher, I instructed Sears to continue with the other installs. The hot water heater, dryer, and washer went in according to the original timeline. However due to the plumber working on the kitchen pipes, I had to delay the painter. Well instead of letting this creep set in, I suggested to the painter to work on all the other rooms and finish the kitchen last. As the painter was working on the fourth day, he threw out his back (not sure how, it was only a small roller set). The painting was then delayed for 3 days. All the while, the carpet people were trying to setup the removal and install of the carpet. Similar to the painter, I rearranged the carpet people to the rooms where the painter was finished. Sounded great at the time, however upon removal of the carpet near the French doors, the floor board was not secure enough for the new carpet. Scope creep came in again! I had to call a handy-man to come in and replace a section of the floor (delay 2 days). Finally the dishwasher was installed, the painter finished the rest of the house, and the carpet was installed. The original timeline for the project was 2 weeks, after scope creep it lasted 5 weeks. Throughout the entire process I had to be flexible and communicate all the changes to the other contractors, this was one of the biggest points from Stolovitch (2010).
If the project was setup by me now after learning about timelines, budgeting and keeping staff on task, I would have changed a few things. In the timeline I would have given each contractor a larger window and stretched the project over a longer period of time to allow for problems. Even though the original plan was to get everything done in 2 weeks, a more realistic number was 4 weeks. Luckily we had extra money set aside for the miscellaneous side jobs needed for the installs. However next time I will add a buffer into the budget of the project.
Sources:
• Portny, S. E., Mantel, S. J., Meredith, J. R., Shafer, S. M., Sutton, M. M., & Kramer, B. E. (2008). Project management: Planning, scheduling, and controlling projects. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
• Video Program: “Monitoring Projects”
Dr. Stolovitch discusses how to manage ongoing project activities and overcome challenges as they arise.
• Video Program: “Practitioner Voices: You Can’t Win Them All”
Vince Budrovich shares the experience of a project that wasn’t successful and discusses what he learned from the experience.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Estimating Costs-Resources
http://www.bidshop.org/
The first link is a link to help with construction costs. This one is helpful to people like myself that want to do home improvements. I also believe that it could be used professionally to “ball park” some projects with construction. According to our resources this week and last, finding and planning effectively can help projects run smoother (Portny, 2008). If you are well informed, you will be able to make better budgets, timelines, and keep the project moving.
http://ceh.nasa.gov/downloadfiles/Web%20Links/cost_hb_public-6-5.pdf
The next link is actually a brochure or packet. There are several examples of cost estimation and how to effectively make a good budget. There is also a great responsibility chart that breaks down a project. It was a good help when I created my allocation chart. According to Stolovitch (2010) the more organized the planning is the better the flow will be. If you design a project with harsh pivot points, when problems come up they can strangle the project. You have be flexible and have as many resources as possible to help solve the problems that will come up.
The first link is a link to help with construction costs. This one is helpful to people like myself that want to do home improvements. I also believe that it could be used professionally to “ball park” some projects with construction. According to our resources this week and last, finding and planning effectively can help projects run smoother (Portny, 2008). If you are well informed, you will be able to make better budgets, timelines, and keep the project moving.
http://ceh.nasa.gov/downloadfiles/Web%20Links/cost_hb_public-6-5.pdf
The next link is actually a brochure or packet. There are several examples of cost estimation and how to effectively make a good budget. There is also a great responsibility chart that breaks down a project. It was a good help when I created my allocation chart. According to Stolovitch (2010) the more organized the planning is the better the flow will be. If you design a project with harsh pivot points, when problems come up they can strangle the project. You have be flexible and have as many resources as possible to help solve the problems that will come up.
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