Weekly Course Schedule – Fall 2017

IS 590PM - O (Meets Wednesday Evenings Online)

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Week 3 (September 10 – September 16)



Wednesday, September 13   (6:30 P.M. – 9:00 P.M., Blackboard Collaborate)
Class Session 3
Topics
  • Team Formation (Week 3 of 5)
  • Agile Project Management (Week 3 of 5)
  • Discuss Readings
  • Discuss Projects
Required Readings
  • Layton: Chapter 4 (The Talent and the Timing)
  • Layton: Chapter 5 (Release and Sprint Planning)
Class Participation Assignments Due (Forum Posts)
  • Team Formation - Part 3 of 5
    Description: During this 3rd week of team formation, continue to post in the Team Formation Forum to express your interest and commitment.
    Submit to: Team Formation Forum


Thursday, September 14   (7:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M., Blackboard Collaborate)
Optional Session
Online Office Hours / Lab Session
Every Thursday evening I will be holding an Online Office Hours / Lab Session using the Drop In Room on the Blackboard Collaborate platform. You are invited to join us to discuss team formation, project direction, agile project management issues, or any other topic of interest. After connecting to the Drop In Room on Blackboard Collaborate, join the Kevin Trainor Office Hours breakout room. When joining our session, please use a headset. If you have difficulty finding the Drop In Room, please contact the iSchool Help Desk for assistance at 217-244-4903 or 800-377-1892. Meetings on other days and times may be arranged by contacting me via email.