introduction to the course and to pbl and projects
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Introduction to the course and to PBL and projects. Setting expectations 6 question model. What. Who does What When Where How and Why. When. Who. the course. Where. Why. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Introduction to the course and to PBL and projects
Setting expectations 6 question model
WhodoesWhatWhenWhereHowandWhy the course
Why
What
Where
When
How
Who
When something doesn’t live
up to the expectations it is
very often because of the
expectations have not been
discussed
Setting expectations (Who)The teacher
• Personal– 44 years old, married, one child– Education / Master in humanistic computer science from Aalborg
University 1992
• LEGO Company– 9 years of concept development, project management and innovation
management– 7 years in Billund / 2 years in London
• Vitus Bering / VIA– 9 years at different positions– Project Management, lecturer and manager of the idea workshop– Now development consultant and lecturer– Area of expertise: IT concept development, Project Management,
innovation and innovative processes
Setting expectations (Who)The teacher
Setting expectations (Who) The students
Area of interestsCountryBackground…
Setting expectations (What)Problem based and project organized study
• Problem oriented study– Focus on problem formulation and the students build problem solutions
upon relevant empiric studies and theories – You are not limited by obligatory theory
• Project organized study – Start/end, goal & resources– The group produces a a project report, and finally an evaluation will be
held
• Student organized and controlled– The group chooses problem, method, empiric studies & theory etc..– Together with your supervisor ( interested party nr 1.)
• Real world oriented– Problem is often related to a real-world situation
Your Project 15 weeks?? ECTS
The PM course 3 ECTS
End of semester
An introduction and support course to your project
• PBL and Groupwork• Problem formulation• Project description• Analysis, planning &
evaluation
Deliveries to the supervisor:
• Process report• Project report
• Final project description• Draft project description• Group charter
Setting expectations (What)
Support to your project
Setting expectations (What)The course description
Setting expectations (What) Project framework
Setting expectations (When)Plan of lectures
Setting expectations (when)Important dates
Setting expectations (where)
• E303 and Apollo• Virtual location: studienet.viauc.dk
– Login: xx & Password: xx– Choose English flag– Choose mechanical engineering– Find our room:– Download material: (Presentations, literature, formal papers etc..)– Upload material: (Student presentations)
Setting expectations (How) The project process /phases
Time
Project start
Problem analysis
Project description
Problem solving \ Project implementation
Conclusion and report
EvaluationMilestones/deadlines
Setting expectations (How) The project description
1. Background description2. Purpose3. Problem formulation4. Delimitation5. Choice of model and method, procedure6. Time schedule /plan7. Sources, references and literature
HowDifferent ways of teaching and learning
Student controlled
Teacher controlled
Subject based
Problem based
Presentation
Classroom
Workshop
Projects and excercises
Homework
Selfstudy
Cases
Open problems
Lab-work
Problem based
projects
In the PM-course we will teach you how to do problem
based projects
This is where you are heading in order to learn
by working with your projects
“Tell me and I will forgetShow me and I will rememberInvolve me and I will understandStep back and I will act”
Kinesisk ordsprog
”The one who works is the one who learns
Setting expectations (How) Study characteristica
Setting expectations (Why) Qualifications
• Why are student-projects important parts of the curriculum? • Activating students• Developing professional skills and qualifications• Developing personal and communicational qualifications
• Why problem based projects?• Motivation by solving real problems• Developing methodical qualifications• Developing new data, information and knowledge
Setting expectations (Why)
• HS movie clip
Working in projectsProject definition
A project is a sequence of tasks with a beginning and an end that is bounded by time, resources, and desired results.
Results (product, features, quality)
TimeResources
Working in projects Project characteristics
• Task/problem oriented• Complex• Character of development• Cross organizational• Multi-disciplinary• Unique• Timelimited
Working in projectsWhy projects?
• Flexible and effective• Works across organisational boundaries• Better chance of reaching target
– On time, on budget, on quality
The quest for the holy grail
Who are we?How do we work together?Roles, competences etc?
What is the goal?Success criteria's?Deliverables?
Context characteristic?Rules, possibilities and restrictions?
Project challenges?Group challenges?Competences etc.?
Helpers?Who are they?How can we use them?
World
Project experiences
What do I add to the group?
Experiences withworking in groups
The ideal group?
Great personal experiences
Project experiences
Draw you coat of arms
Discuss in minor groups (2 or 3 persons in each group) your coat of arms and your opinions and experiences with working in groups.
What have you drawn and why?
Working in projects
• Different perspectives• Different qualities• Generating a team spirit (challenge & help)• Generating a shared vision• Communication is key• This is most likely the way you are going work when you has finished your
education
Problem formulationDefining the project goal
Problem formulationThe problem directs the project
Background and purpose
The problem?
The problem directs the rest of your work and the reportMethodTheory
Empiric studiesConclusion
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What is a problem?• One or more questions that needs further investigations
– something not fully solved– needs more information/knowledge about– use your own personal curiosity, wonder & astonishment
• You as a group choose your own – main subject – problem formulation– literature & empirical studies– process (Still according to overall framework)
• It is not as easy as it sounds– Use your curiosity and natural wonder– Is the problem exciting (does it turn you on? – and others?)– Ask questions (do not look for answers)– Use different perspectives
Problem formulationCharacteristics
• Interesting – right in bulls eye
• Good argumentation, well structured – A real problem
• Follows up in a logical way from project introduction
• Formulated in a clear, understandable and precise language
• Structured with a main problem/questions and sub questions
• Clear delimitation – activities, choices and perspectives• Remember that the question(s) asked in the problem formulation must be
answered in the conclusion of your report
Use an effective way of lay-out that supports your message
Problem formulation
Problem formulation
Conclusion
Empirical studiesTheory
[Andersen, 2003, p.29]
To the next time
• Read Guidelines for preparing projects reports
• Start thinking about a project, a problem or a subject
• Start sharing your thoughts with other students