1. Project Management Plan for BFES Pilot Keyboard Computer Course IT 8150

2. Traditional Project Management
Conduct Conditions of Satisfaction
Traditional Project Management
Define Requirements
Project Scoping Meeting
Create Requirements Breakdown Structure
Write POS
Assess completeness of requirements
Classify project in the landscape
Determine best-fit PMLC Model
Write POS
Submit POS

3. Conditions of Satisfaction
Structured conversation between PM, Admin Team and Technology Specialist took place during scoping phase
Requirement changes
Flexible approach to change management

4. Traditional Management Project
Each phase will have specific target dates that the team will observe in order to complete the project by the release date.
Used in order to complete:
Analyzing Phase
Requirements
Design
Implementation

5. Project Overview Statement
Problem/Opportunity:
Create an online keyboard course to be implemented in grades 3rd, 4th, and 5th.
Goal:
The goal is to provide equipment, staffing and flexibility of scheduling
Measure success on online standardized tests

6. Project Overview Statement Continued…
Objectives:
Create a program to incorporate keyboard instruction into the current curriculum
Use existing equipment and purchase new equipment to achieve the objective of students 3rd through 5th receiving weekly instruction
Provide staffing to implement and maintain program
Increase standardized test scores on on-line writing assessments

7. Project Overview Statement Continued…
Success Criteria
Equipment is provided to instruct at least 80% of 3rd through 5th grade classes at least once a week. Twice a week or more would be the ideal scenario.
Provide instruction at least once a week
Staff trained
Program is up and running for at least 6 months
Students to take on-line writing assessments
Show an increase in test scores by 40%

8. Project Overview Statement Continued…
Assumptions, Risks, Obstacles
Assumptions: Implementation of this keyboard course will increase students online tests scores for writing
Risks:
Scheduling conflicts, Online Software, below average test scores, unseen changes
Obstacles:
Maintaining consistent practice
Support at home with online practice

9. Scheduling Short Schedule/short critical path
Installation, scheduling, training – 6 weeks
Unseen Changes
Slack time

10. Project Overview Statement Continued…
Resources
IT Department
FC Assessment Department
Curriculum development
Local School Administration
BFES elementary school to run the pilot program

11. Stakeholders Customers/Users Students Faculty Parents Suppliers
Stakeholders
Customers/Users
Students
Faculty
Parents
Suppliers
FC IT Department
Georgia Milestone Assessments 
Internal Project Delivery
Project Manager
Administration
Technology Specialist
Media Specialist
Team Members/Grade Level Chairs for 3rd, 4th, and 5th
Other
Fulton County Assessment Department

12. Management Team Project Manager
Fulton County Academics and Assessment Department
Technology Specialist, Media Specialist
Hardware/Software
Administrative Team Principal, AP, CST
Curriculum Support
Instructor, 3rd, 4th, and 5th, Grade Level Team Leaders
Training and Implementation

13. Breakdown requirements of team members
Fulton County Academics and Assessment Department
Breakdown requirements of team members
Technology Specialist, Media Specialist
Hardware/Software
Administrative Team Principal, AP, CST
Curriculum Support
Instructor, 3rd, 4th, and 5th, Grade Level Team Leaders
Training and Implementation
Desktop & Laptops operational
Keyboard curriculum design to complement assessment
Train the trainers
Software to implement and complement learning
Schedule classes and organize materials
Begin classes and practice assessments

14. Proposed Work Breakdown Structure Project goal and solution
Keyboarding Course
For Elementary School
Requirement 1
Create content for an on-line keyboarding class
Requirement 2
Provide hardware
to accommodate students
Requirement 3
Staffing and training for course
Administration
LO for course
Evaluate Software
Analyze existing hardware
Decide Staffing need and training
Evaluate method of data collection
Software Selection
Cost analysis of hardware needs
Hire fulltime instructor
Create Content
Licensing requirement
Choose Product
Implement method
Train Instructor
Train homeroom teachers
Rubric creation
FC/Admin Approval
Scheduling
Test
Installation
Create class schedule

15. G2 I4 F2 J H1 A 1 B1 D6 E2 C3 Project Network Diagram (PND) Activity
Description
Dependency
Duration (weeks) A
Project Planning, Needs Analysis 1 B
Identify Goals & Learning Objectives C
Hire Full Time Instructor 3 D
Develop Content of Course/Evaluate Software
B,C 6 E
Assess Hardware Needs 2 F
Purchase Software
A,B G
Training Guide/Select Trainers H
Train the Trainers I
Schedule Classes
A,C,G 4 J
Deliver Keyboard curriculum to students G2 I4 F2 J H1
A 1 B1 D6 E2 C3

16. Budget Activity Estimated Cost Instructor $38,000
Software/Licensing $5,000
Monthly Licensing Fee $900
Training Material $250

17. Communication
Designated Meetings s
Reports

18. Software Proprietary Software
Monthly Licensing fee to cover 400 students
CD provided in the event online system goes down

21. Hardware Computer Lab – 30 Desktop Computers
2nd Classroom with 16 Laptops

22. Mobile Hardware and in Classroom
16 Additional Laptops
5 Desktops in each classroom

23. Closing out the Project
Check List
Computer Classroom up and running with scheduled classes
Each Homeroom Classroom software installed and operations