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Year 11 - Computing

Tools for project planning

Using IT in project management

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 Gantt and PERT charts to plan a project and explain the advantages and disadvantages of each tool.

Key Notes

  • Planning tools manage time and tasks in a project by visually organising when and how activities should be completed.
  • A Gantt chart is a timeline-based planning tool.
  • A PERT chart is a network diagram that uses nodes and arrows to show task flow.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • Gantt chart: a planning tool that displays activities against blocks of time
  • PERT chart: a PERT chart (Program Evaluation and Review Technique) is a network diagram that uses nodes and arrows to show task flow

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Gantt charts are better than PERT charts.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Describe the system or process from this lesson in clear steps.

Planning tools manage time and tasks in a project by visually organising when and how activities should be completed. A Gantt chart is a timeline-based planning tool.

2. Define this computing term and give one practical example. 'Gantt chart'

a planning tool that displays activities against blocks of time. Add one real device or system example to prove understanding.

3. Correct this common computing misconception.

Mistake: Gantt charts are better than PERT charts. Correction: Gantt charts may be deemed better than PERT charts in some instances, but not all. The choice of chart can depend on the project and what the team prefers to use.

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