Standing Pose
Standing Pose
Adora Sitting
These images will eventually find themselves into an eCourse: Learning how-to pose for Vintage PinUp photographs. Right now they need to be put into the editing process and finalized for production into the eCourse and other areas over on Vintage PinUp Clothing
The overall project plan support, and are, supported by the Instructional Design [ID] documents as they are constructed in much the same way. Similar to a couple riding a bicycle built for two the overall project plan balances with the ID design document as both work in tandem moving the project forward.
While the design document is composed of learning objectives, key points of content and concepts along with processes and activities. The project plan works with the design document via the initiating and planning stages [creating project charter & identifying stakeholders].
Both ‘riders’ of the tandem bicycle might take turns riding in the front or back of the bicycle or even propelling the bicycle solo, for short periods of time. Yet, a bicycle built for two arrives at its destination [the specified project stages of completion], fastest and in best form, when both riders are working in unison.
The instructional design process is similar to the project management process in that both spend a vast portion of their life span in the analysis and planning stages. Just as one may ‘plan and plot’ the path for a long bike ride, adjustments to the bike, changes in weather, and even detours can cause riders to change course and make adjustments yet the bicycle [and riders] do arrive.
The similarities are that it is all about the journey, not the destination. Both the Instructional Designer and Project Manager are headed to the same destination-project completion.
As I have mentioned, I am currently in an Online Project Management course, whereas we are working in groups on solving a project management issue [ours is partially real and some what fabricated-which is fine with our professor].One task last week was to choose our Project Management Roles. I am the Idea Developer for our group.
If you want to read some really interesting role titles, check out Automattic This is the startup group who are best known for a little project called WordPress. It is worth a quick scroll to read some of these titles.
My favorites:
Makes you want to re-think your title doesn’t it?
Over the last 3 months I have been working with The Hampshire Educational Collaborative [HEC] developing a new Online Algebra course geared towards high school students looking to recover credit for Algebra. This is a pilot program, we are currently working with Western Massachusetts School Districts to test this course.
This is not the Algebra I remember, in fact had I had this type of interactivity available when I was learning Algebra, I firmly believe I would now remember more of my Algebra. It is amazing how the Algebra is presented….and all online.
I also worked on creating an eLearning Coaches online course, whereas learning coaches [some of whom are Algebra teachers, some specialist teachers-all of whom have enormous amounts of patience] were taught [and refreshed] in learning skills. To assist the Algebra students in learning approaches to studying, problem-solving and sometimes basic time management skills. All fabulous skills & habits for the 21st Century.
Additionally, I maintain a blog which is where I also lodge other pertinent research.
Another group I am happy & proud to be working with is The Institute for Digital Media Arts [IDMA]. I am creating a Web Design Diploma for them.
Fun and exciting times, online.
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The learning curves have been steep, over the past couple of weeks. I have been introduced to a few more free tools I wanted to share.
All and all, these freebies are worth a look. Let me know what you think.
Today over @ the blog Presentation Zen, there was a link to Jamie Oliver, whose antics I have followed for some time. To say Jamie Oliver, chef and slight comedian- is active is a gross understatement, but that’s a whole other post.
Jamie is on a new campaign….fighting obesity-something near and dear to my own heart-as I have relatives who are obese.
I bring this subject up for 2 reasons:
The wish
“I wish for your help to create a strong, sustainable movement to educate every child about food, inspire families to cook again and empower people everywhere to fight obesity.” — Jamie Oliver