Project Title

EDTech Certificate Project

Project Manager
Brouke Reynolds

Description
The IDT Certificate in Educational Technology is designed for educators who want to
integrate technology with learning in PK-12 schools and institutions of higher learning.
This completely online program is comprised of four courses designed to help educators
meaningfully integrate technology with learning, IDT 7061, 7062, 7063, and 7064, each
of the classes are three credit hours.

Project Need
The IDT faculty would like to update the four courses with a badge system similar to the
IPT EdTech program. The IDT faculty would like the four courses analyzed and aligned
with a badge system so participants may earn different levels of badges based on the
extent of the work they complete. The result will be four redesigned courses using the
badge system with the potential new delivery method of Google Classroom.

Project Description
This project will provide the IDT faculty with four redesigned courses that implement a
badge system using levels based on the progress the participants make in each lesson.
The lessons will be newly created or a modification of existing lessons using newer
instructional models and technologies. The badges created will be original work of the
design team. The courses will be an updated version of what is currently in place.

Project Start Date

August 30, 2016

Project Finish Date

December 5, 2016

Goal and Critical Success Factors

Update and further develop and deliver the modules and resources for IDT 7061, 7062,
7063, & 7064 for the University of Memphis IDT EdTech Certificate program by
integrating newer instructional models, badges, and edTPA components.

Critical Success Factors

This project will be deemed successful when:
Newer instructional modules are effectively integrated into the four courses
instructional components.
Badges for completing specific tasks with various software are implemented into
the four courses.
Course tasks and expectations are aligned with edTPA requirements and rubrics.
Course modules will be aligned with ISTE standards.

Assumptions, Constraints, and Risks

Assumptions
Each learner will have:
Ability to send and receive e-mail (with attachments).
Able to use an Internet browser (e.g. Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari).
Proficiency with word processing (such as Microsoft Word) and at least some
familiarity with slideshow software (such as PowerPoint).
Ability to change basic system configurations and control panels (such as
adjusting audio and screen size).
Ability to download and install software components from the Internet as needed
(such as browser plug-ins for Flash, free evaluation copies of software. etc.)
Ability to troubleshoot basic computer problems (especially those common with
Internet connections).

Constraints
The graphics in this project will be developed using the Adobe Creative Cloud.
This project will utilize an open source badge issuing platform to upload original
badge designs and issue badges.
This project will be developed within Desire2Learn/Google Classroom LMS.
This project will supplement and modify existing course documents, learning
objectives, and resources.

Risks and Obstacles

Obstacles
Five team members collaborating remotely from each other on the project while
coordinating personal schedules.
Time constraints in developing four online courses within one semester.
Risks
Integrating multiple software products and online resources could cause compatibility
issues, especially within the LMS.

Resources
Financial

Role

Cost Breakdown

Total

Project Management

100 hours at $100/hr

$10,000

Analysis and Evaluation

80 hours at $50/hr
- 20 hours per course

$4,000

Instructional Design

120 hours at $75/hr

- 30 hours per course

$9,000

Instructional Development

120 hours at $50/hr

- 30 hours per course

$6,000

Graphic Design

40 hours at $50/hr
- 10 hours per course

$2,000

Total

460 hours

$31,000

Personnel

Two Clients: Dr. Mims & Dr. Townes

One Project Manager: Brouke Reynolds
One Lead Instructional Designer: Anna Carrie Flynt
One Lead eLearning Developer: Travis Krouse
One Lead Evaluator: Melissa Griswold
One Lead Team Site Manager: Dell McAtee

Materials

Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver)

Graphic Design tools - Wacom Intuos Pen and Touch tablet
Google+ Communities
eCourseware
Mozilla Open Badges
Desire2Learn
Reliable Internet access
Google Docs and Microsoft Office Suite
Web 2.0 Tools (Inspiration, Canva, ThingLink, Touchcast, etc.)
Google Classroom

Approach

Date

Project Milestone

September 9, 2016

First phone conversation with clients to understand their

goals and expectations for the project

September 12, 2016

Project Charter

September 26, 2016

Analysis Report

October 3, 2016

SOW

October 10, 2016

Formative Evaluation

October 17, 2016

Content Analysis

October 24, 2016

Instructional Strategy

October 31, 2016

Treatment Description and Rationale

November 7, 2016

Treatment Design and Template

November 7, 2016

Team Member Review

November 14, 2016

Final Treatment Report

November 23, 2016

Project Presentation Video

December 5, 2016

Project Evaluation Report

Roles and Responsibilities

Dr. Mims, Client

Dr. Townes, Client
Brouke Reynolds, Project Manager
Anna Carrie Flynt, Lead Instructional Designer
Travis Krouse, Lead eLearning Developer
Melissa Griswold, Lead Evaluator
Dell McAtee, Lead Team Site Manager

Client Sign Off

_______________________________________ ____________________
Dr. Mims, Client
Date
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Dr. Townes, Client
Date
_______________________________________ ____________________
Dr. Martindale, Project Sponsor
Date
_______________________________________ ____________________
Brouke Reynolds, Project Manager
Date