Year 11 - Computing
Execute your own project
Using IT in project management
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Unit Summary
Project management has numerous transferable skills for pupils, from simple time management to structured project management techniques. In this unit pupils will have the opportunity to develop invaluable skills in using common software tools and systems used for project management.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to create planning documents for a project and then use these plans to create project products.
Key Notes
- Understanding the project scope helps you to define clear boundaries and set realistic goals.
- Understanding the project scope ensures everyone is aligned on what the project will and won't include.
- Using Gantt charts and schedules helps you to visualise the project timeline.
- Gantt charts help you to identify task dependencies and plan your work more efficiently.
- Keeping clear product documentation helps you to record decisions and facilitate future updates.
Vocabulary To Learn
- audience: a group of people for whom the prepared media is intended
- purpose: the reason why something is done or created
- house style: an agreed design that is used to style the content in a consistent way
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- You should use all planning tools (Gantt, PERT and feasibility reports).
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Describe the system or process from this lesson in clear steps.
Understanding the project scope helps you to define clear boundaries and set realistic goals. Understanding the project scope ensures everyone is aligned on what the project will and won't include.
2. Define this computing term and give one practical example. 'audience'
a group of people for whom the prepared media is intended. Add one real device or system example to prove understanding.
3. Correct this common computing misconception.
Mistake: You should use all planning tools (Gantt, PERT and feasibility reports). Correction: You don't need to use all planning tools; select the tools most suitable for a project.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Carrying out a project part I Study Guide
- Carrying out a project part II Study Guide
- Evaluate your project Study Guide
- Evaluating the success of a project Study Guide
- Interpreting project briefs Study Guide
- Introduction to project management Study Guide
- Setting project aims and objectives Study Guide
- Start your own project Study Guide
- Tools for project planning Study Guide
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