Is there a PDF version or is it a do it yourself project ?

Might want to also consider PRINCE2 from OGC to complement what seems to be a PMBOK orientation.

The book "Project Management for Instructional Designers" is largely based on the Project Managment Institute's (PMI) "knowledge areas" approach to managing project and there is nothing wrong with that. Yes, you could take an approach building on the "principles" based PRINCE2, however if a course in educational program development were to adopt an approach, it should adopt one or the other, not both.

I do not recommend this text for an AU course. Although it does a fair job at condensing the generic project management process, it fails on several key points that, in my mind, are critical to teaching project management in the educational context. First, PMI's "A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge" (PMBoK) is an ANSI standard; it is not a comprehensive methodology. The work (big work) of adapting the PMBoK to an organization's systems is significantly understated. Second, the pivotal role of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is understated. The authors reinforce the WBS as a tool to create the schedule. It is far more imporant than the schedule. Third, risk managment is explained in the context of unknowns and things going wrong. It is preferred to explain risk in terms of uncertainty leading to opoortunity AND threat. Last, the book described early discussions of project management as a profession. Which ever side of the fence you may come down on regarding this issue, most would agree that it is a discipline and the process of project managment requires discipline. This is seriously undersatated in the book.

In teaching project management, I use the PMBoK, as well as other text, and assign projects that help students create their own PM methodology. That would generate much more value for them and for their employers. 

You are welcome to view a presentation on project management in educational program development: Challenges in E-Learning Program Development with Distributed Project Teams.

Jason,

Although I can not be in Toronto for this special event, I would interested in viewing it. Are there any plans for a simulcast via skype etc.

Thank you for the invite,

Ken from Kamloops

- Ken MacGillivray

That's a smart answer to a dicufiflt question.
- Xandy

This is explained by Cormac Herley's great paper - http://research.microsoft.com/pubs/167719/whyfromnigeria.pdf - which suggests such blatant scams are obvious because that filters out potential targets who are not sufficiently credulous to be defrauded. Clever really. 

Huh. Spam explained with math! Neat. 

I notice that Terry's email features antagonists from "Arab Republic of Yemen" and not Nigeria. I wonder if the growth of Islamophobia as a specific mobilization of racism in the US has changed the factors that can best identify the most gullible targets. 

I also wonder why my spammers aren't trying harder. "...or we'll assassinate you" is way better than the standard "you have won the UK lottery" emails I always get. 

Excellent use of the victim's own prejudice as a weapon!

The Nigerian scam is not dead but it is evolving. I was quite amused to discover this recent recursive effort in my inbox...

Important information about Nigerian scams:

The preponderance of Advance Fee Fraud (419) has had severe negative consequences on Nigeria, including decreased Foreign Direct Investments in the country and tainting of Nigeria's national image. The menace of these crimes and the recognition of the magnitude and gravity of the situation led to an emergency meeting between the President, the Vice-president and other members of the Federal Executive Council. It was concluded that all fees and charges sent to Nigeria by scam victims will be sent back to every victim FREE OF CHARGE.

If you have sent fees or charges of any kind to fraudsters in Nigeria, forward your NAME and ADDRESS to Outlook Restitution Managers International through their email address stated below for verification.

I got my subscription in early 2011 and agree. It is well worth the $25 for the wealth of information on the DERN site.

Having issues viewing Landing on mobile. Is there a mobile version?

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- Salma Damani

Welcome to the Landing, Clova!

There's a great group on accessibility that is worth joining if you are interested in disability services. It may be a useful way to connect with others who share that interest at AU, and maybe share some ideas and concerns with them.

Jon

That's awesome Jon.  I will check that out.

Thanks,

Clova

I am quite confused about this landing aspect. Can't we just do the work and move on? Some of us may be in exreme pain and/or sponsored and just want to learn and go with their own plans. I beleive I would benifit greatly from a friendly guide of sorts to help me finish this course properly, as I tend to just do the work and not think about the social aspect. I would prefer facebook or email for communication rather than here. 

trykndll@gmail.com 0r Facebook - Troy Kendall. 

Just say comp266 and I will gladly accept the friend invite. Thank you and I hope to hear from someone soon. 

Cheers

I am a MAIS student and this is my first time on the landing. I want to join the  Jane Place group which I found but I see nothing posted - but I know she has posted someting for me to respond to. I thought the probelm might be that I am not logged in and although the log in instuctions tell me to log in at top right hand side , I only see "log out" and no where to sign in and enter my ID.  Can you help please?

thanks

Devon

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Hi Devon, I added you as someone I follow. Hope that helps.

Jane

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