How Long Does it Take? Estimation Methods for Developing E-Learning
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3 minute screencast tutorial on making a Gantt chart in Excel. I've never seen this technique before; it's very well done.
Question your work - (37signals)
8 questions to ask yourself while working on projects, including "Why are we doing this?" and "Is this actually useful?"
eLearn: In Depth Tutorials - Designing and Developing E-learning Projects: A Three-Tiered Approach
Breaks e-learning development into three categories according to complexity: bronze, silver, and platinum. Bronze projects are simple tasks like revisions that can often be done with rapid development. Silver projects might be converting face-to-face content to online or compliance training. Platinum projects are high-impact, resource-intensive projects, including academic courses.
How long does it take to create learning? | Bryan Chapman
Basic ratios for developing learning content, from 34:1 for ILT to 750:1 for simulations. (That's 34 hours of development for 1 hour of instructor-led training.) Compiled from multiple Brandon Hall research reports.
Challenge 2000 Multimedia Project - Topics
Collection of resources for project-based learning with multimedia, including planning, implementation, and assessment
Projity
OpenProj is an open source project management desktop application
Custom E-Learning Solutions - Kineo - Four technology tips for e-learning project managers
Project management tips for developing e-learning. Includes some "horror stories" of projects gone bad.
How Long Does it Take to Create Learning?
Bryan Chapman's updated research survey results on how long it takes to develop ILT and e-learning
Project Management for Instructional Designers
Students in David Wiley's Project Management class remixed a textbook with an open license to customize it for instructional designers. They added new examples, photos, video interviews, and assessments. See the blog post for information on the project: http://opencontent.org/blog/archives/2119
Moved to http://pm4id.org/
Tip 10: The scope's the thing | Elearning Tips
Tips on how to determine the scope of an e-learning project
Trello
Free tool for organizing projects. This isn't a standard project management tool, but you could use it to assign and manage tasks in a team.
Five free Microsoft Project alternatives - TechRepublic
Free options for managing projects. Some are open source. I've had mixed results with GanttProject in the past, but I may try some of these others.
Gantter - web-based project scheduling made easy
Web-based project management tool. Can import/export to MS Project. Integrated with Google Drive.
E-Learning Estimates Made Easy: Start With a Blueprint
Ideas for more accurate estimates for e-learning by meeting with stakeholders and creating a content map
Top 10 Apps for Scheduling a Meeting Online - ReadWrite
Scheduling tools to avoid the endless email threads asking everyone what time works best
Cushion - Peace of mind for freelancers
Time management, analysis, and planning for freelancers.
Estimating time to develop training – Part 2
How to estimate the time to develop training if you don't have your own past data to draw from. Use industry benchmarks and adjust based on factors. I especially like the breakdown of adding percentages for different factors such as multitasking and content expertise.
Sendtask Features
Free tool to assign tasks via email even if people don't have an account.
The PLExD Toolkit | Promethean Learning Experience Design
A collection of free and open source tools for project management, graphic design, collaboration, audio, video, and other utilities.
The 57 Best Project Management Software in 2020
An extensive list of project management software options, many of which have a free tier. Note that the list was compiled by nTask, who conveniently put their own tool on the top of the list. The feature comparisons and pricing summaries are still useful though.