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- HM Team presented client with a detailed PowerPoint presentation . The PwrPt. defined, described and outlined the research and work to be completed throughout the fall semester.
- Post PowerPoint Discussion : Technical aspects of the presentation were discussed and greater detail surrounding the actual presentation was provided.
- The following Barriers (obstacles) were discussed:
- Access to area students:
- Pat will make contact with schools (middle and high school) for the purpose of involving students in the project and workshops.
- Dr. Cho suggested that current after-school programs in the area would be a good place to observe students, should observation be needed for the learner analysis.
- Access to SME’s (Subject Matter Experts):
- Kevin will be responsible for locating a SME for Math and Science via college contacts. Pat will locate SME’s related to sports.
- The lack of programming expertise in HM team:
- The HM Team will rely on the STAR Media Lab at GMU to assist and support our efforts in the design phase and will work within these constraints.
- Theability to adequately prepare workshops:
- Shelton will be leading the workshops. Content for the workshops has been determined.
- Brochures and advertisement will be distributed to local schools by Pat with an invitation to Science and Math teachers to attend a free lunch at HMSA and Kevin will present the project to the teachers.
- Kevin will add a detailed description of each stage of the process and the fall deliverables for Pat and Joann within his original project proposal.
- The HM Team will move forward with the preparation of the Performance Analysis with a Briefing Report scheduled for Monday, October 23, 2006 , with the client, at GMU.
- The setup of the Computer Lab at HMSA was briefly discussed. Computer equipment is available onsite (laptops) and desk tops are expected in October. Pat would like to structure the lab so that all computer monitors will be facing away from the wall which will allow the instructor to view the students’ computer screens while they are working.
- Adjournment of Meeting:
- Client was encouraged to send feedback/clarifications to the HM Team by Tuesday, October 3, 2006 .
- HM Team was given a tour of HMSA.
- Next Scheduled Meeting:
- Monday, October 23, 2006 at GMU
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