Year 11 - Computing
Setting project aims and objectives
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 SMART goals for a project and explain how iteration and interaction between project stages support effective planning.
Key Notes
- Objectives are smaller, manageable tasks that help achieve the overall user requirements of a project.
- SMART goals are used to set clear, focused objectives.
- Iteration refers to repeating stages or refining tasks to improve outcomes.
- Interaction occurs when stages of a project overlap, such as beginning planning while still completing initiation.
Vocabulary To Learn
- SMART goals: a framework for setting goals that are: specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely
- iteration: repeating stages or refining tasks to improve outcomes
- interaction: occurs when stages of a project overlap, such as beginning planning while still completing initiation
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Interaction can only occur between consecutive stages of the project lifecycle.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Describe the system or process from this lesson in clear steps.
Objectives are smaller, manageable tasks that help achieve the overall user requirements of a project. SMART goals are used to set clear, focused objectives.
2. Define this computing term and give one practical example. 'SMART goals'
a framework for setting goals that are: specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely. Add one real device or system example to prove understanding.
3. Correct this common computing misconception.
Mistake: Interaction can only occur between consecutive stages of the project lifecycle. Correction: Interaction can happen across multiple stages of the project lifecycle.
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
- Execute your own project Study Guide
- Interpreting project briefs Study Guide
- Introduction to project management Study Guide
- Start your own project Study Guide
- Tools for project planning Study Guide
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