G9 Tech Class #10

Today we will start working on Plan!

The main idea in the Plan stage is that you can organize yourselves on what will be done (building your bridge!), when and with what resources. The Plan stage needs to:

1. make a detailed step by step list of tasks/instructions on how your chosen Design will be created/built (think as if someone else will built/create your product based on these instructions)
2. show a timeline of tasks and resources that will guide you through the next stage: Create. Use the Gantt and CPM (Critical Path Method usually used together with PERT) concepts we talked about in class: simultaneously, overlapping and sequence.
3. Include evidence of planning for materials and resources usage
4. Make any modifications you considered needed to your chosen design

A couple suggested tools for Plan stage can be the following:

• TODOIST :Todoist is a task manager that's useful, fast and easy to use. You can manage a lot of to-dos ... :-)
• TOM'S PLANNER: Tom's Planner allows you to create, collaborate and share Gantt Charts online with drag and drop simplicity. It's extremely intuitive and easy-to-use.
• Take the Tour @ Tom's Planner Quick Tour
• CPM and PERT Charts resource: Mind Tools
• GANTT chart resources:
• Mind Tools (sequencial and parallel activities)
• The Research Whisperer
• Using MS Excel
• Daily Dose of Excel
• Bright Hub

WA Expansion reports - Timeline examples:

Remember that you can always use the Design Folder Checklist to make sure your stage is complete.

Don't forget to check the G9 Due Dates to stay on task. Plan is due today and record your progress in your Process Journal. 


Please review my comments regarding your submitted assignments and see me if you have anything missing. You can submit Design today for 50% of the grade. Thanks!