the project trap
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The LDT MA project trap
Mike Griffin 20100211
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The LDT MA project trap
Mike Griffin 20100211
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Or, how I learned to stop polishing and start iterating
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Learning
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Technology
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Learning
Design
Technology
Let’s make something amazing.
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Learning
Design
Technology
Let’s make something that makes change.
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Let’s make something that makes change.
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Understand something about the world.
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Understand Intervene
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Introduce a ‘thing’ you’d expect to make a difference.
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See if you’ve move the needle.
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Understand Intervene Measure
Learning research literature
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Surveys
New reports
Personal experience
Field research
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Understand Intervene Measure
Flash prototype
Web sites
Paper prototypes
Complete applications
Curriculum plans
Hardware
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User study
Learner study
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Heuristics
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Strategic goals
Value for learners
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Value for learners
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Demonstrating skills for degree and career
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Curriculum design
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Is this a good idea?
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Hypothesis Paper prototypes
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Quick and dirty
Out in the real world
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Strategic goals
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Demonstrating skills for degree and career
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Strategic goals
Value
Special thanks to Jay Dautcher and Ron Conescu for their helpful comments!
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