15/5 for Week 1

Betty Houston

Team-assigned tasks for Jan. 16-22	Degree task was accomplished	Time spent on task
Read / research client proposal & client	100% complete	3 hours
Initial meeting with client	100% complete	15 minutes
Assist lead team site manager in developing team site	100% complete	30 minutes
Create individual website / blog	100% complete	1 hour
Facilitate the assignment of roles for the group	100% complete	30 minutes
Establish weekly time for team meeting	100% complete	30 minutes
Begin development of the Project Charter	50% complete	3 hours

REFLECTION

Bloom's Remembering:

The first week our team was to study the client proposals, discuss the proposals and determined role assignments. This was accomplished during our first team meeting prior to our first class. In addition, members were to meet with the client and decide which proposal to select. We did this during class. Members were to create individual websites or blogs. I created my blog with Blogger which was easy. As team manager, I helped establish a time for our teams weekly meeting and began development of the Project Charter. Each member was to post 4 tweets. This was completed by mid-week.

Bloom's Understanding:

Establishing team roles and clarifying tasks is important for the team to run smoothly. As team manager, I could have done better job of clarifying tasks. The lead team site manager agreed to create the team website and post team information on the site, but some team members did not under this and posted their own information leading to the members’ pictures not being uniform in size and format which would provide a more polish look for the site. This will be addressed next week. I suggested the pictures be reformatted and volunteered to help. Presenting a polished face to the public gives credibility to prospective clients.

Bloom's Application:

Developing websites that allow you to interact with the public should be attractive and easy to navigate. Prior classes in the IDT program required this and so does my current job.

Bloom's Analysis:

The strategies, skills and procedures I used for this assignment were effective and can be applied to the task of technology facilitator at my current job at a secondary school. Assisting teachers as they integrate technology into classroom instruction requires understanding the needs, communicating clearing, and being sensitive to time requirements.

Bloom's Evaluation:

I feel I was able to accomplish what was required of me in a timely manner. How effectively I communicate my learning to others is still to be determined. I believe my strengths lie in identifying a problem and developing a solution to remediate it. I am learning how to identify the roles in a project and to understand those roles.

Bloom's Creation:

As the semester progresses, I need to continue to study my role as Project Manager and assist my team in staying on task and completing their assignments. Staying teachable and approachable will keep communication with peers open which is one of the most important skills a person can have.