This monthly status report is to share progress each month for the the Findability Project and to outline plans for the coming month.
Overview
This section will be highlights from the last month. High level budget info. Can include a video snapshot of features for example.
In July, the development team continued to work on the open textbook site while also working on development of the open online course repository. Work has started on the front-end of the website for the open online courses which will ultimately be the front-end for the open site as well.
More information about previous activity and timelines for the project can be found on the Findability Project Charter Wiki page. As the project is using an AGILE software development approach , project timelines and deliverables fluctuate based on identified needs and testing results.
The project continues to be within budget despite the change in scope with the addition of the open online course project.
Activity Last Month
Goals that were met, decisions made, sprint outcomes, milestones met, etc.
The development team hosted an information session on July 28th demonstrating the prototype and work done in June/July.
The following goals have been met by the Findability team:
- Prototype of back-end and display for front-end of the site
- Prototype was tested with the open team
- Completed file format investigation
This month the following work was completed by the Findability team:
- Course data entry form developed
- Added ability to add OERs to a course
- Created ability to outline learning objectives and organize content by unit
- Site architecture, map and wireframes developed
- Testing
- The website front-end development started. This will be the front-end for the new open site.
- Testing of wireframes for search results, home page, search terms
- Variation test (in-progress with 10 completed)
- Goal is to improve findability for textbooks as well
Planned Activity
Goals for next month – what we’re looking forward to/excited about. Includes development, meetings, communication, etc.
The following activities are planned for July:
- Page content for the open site to be added (About and help)
- Functionality for adding courses and OERs
- Continue front-end development, including search
- Continue form creation
Risks and Issues
Table of risks/issues, mitigation
Risk/Issue | Level | Mitigation |
---|---|---|
Open online courses project introduces new requirements that will take time to consider, design for, and test. | Medium | Monitor resource allocation and increase capacity if required. |
Technology chosen will not support undiscovered user activities or new requirements. | Medium | Testing and stakeholder engagement at all decision points |
Timelines for open online course project are very tight | High | New team member (Declan) joined to assist with the project. Will continue to monitor progress. |
Lessons Learned
List of things that went well and what improvements could be made.
With the introduction of the requirements for the open online courses the team is actively investigating and learning technologies including modern JavaScript, Gutenberg and looking at new infrastructure. The challenge at the moment is waiting for courses, OER and content generally to set up, test and populate the site.
Links and Resources
Include links to useful/related info such as slides from an update meeting, related projects or other resources of interest.