Introduction to the course and to PBL and projects

1. Introduction to the course and to PBL and projects

2. Setting expectations 6 question model What Who does What When Where How and Why When Who the course Where Why When something doesn’t live up to the expectations it is very often because of the expectations have not been discussed How

3. Setting expectations (Who)The teacher • Personal • 44 years old, married, one child • Education / Master in humanistic computer science from Aalborg University 1992 • LEGO Company • 9 years of concept development, project management and innovation management • 7 years in Billund / 2 years in London • Vitus Bering / VIA • 9 years at different positions • Project Management, lecturer and manager of the idea workshop • Now development consultantand lecturer • Area of expertise: IT concept development, Project Management, innovation and innovative processes

4. Setting expectations (Who)The teacher

5. Setting expectations (Who) The students Area of interests Country Background …

6. Setting expectations (What)Problem based and project organized study • Problem oriented study • Focus on problem formulation and the students build problem solutions upon relevant empiric studies and theories • You are not limited by obligatory theory • Project organized study • Start/end, goal & resources • The group produces a a project report, and finally an evaluation will be held • Student organized and controlled • The group chooses problem, method, empiric studies & theory etc.. • Together with your supervisor ( interested party nr 1.) • Real world oriented • Problem is often related to a real-world situation

7. Setting expectations (What) Support to your project Your Project 15 weeks ?? ECTS End of semester • Deliveries to the supervisor: • Processreport • Project report • Final projectdescription • Draftprojectdescription • Group charter The PM course 3 ECTS • An introduction and support course to your project • PBL and Groupwork • Problem formulation • Project description • Analysis, planning & evaluation

8. Setting expectations (What)The course description

9. Setting expectations (What) Project framework

10. Setting expectations (When)Plan of lectures

11. Setting expectations (when)Important dates

12. Setting expectations (where) • E303 and Apollo • Virtual location: studienet.viauc.dk • Login: xx & Password: xx • Choose English flag • Choose mechanical engineering • Find our room: • Download material: (Presentations, literature, formal papers etc..) • Upload material: (Student presentations)

13. Setting expectations (How) The project process /phases Project start Problem analysis Project description Problem solving\ Project implementation Conclusion and report Evaluation Milestones/deadlines Time

14. Setting expectations (How) The project description • Background description • Purpose • Problem formulation • Delimitation • Choice of model and method, procedure • Time schedule /plan • Sources, references and literature

15. How Differentways of teaching and learning This is whereyouareheading in order to learn by workingwithyourprojects Student controlled Problem basedprojects Selfstudy Homework In the PM-coursewewillteachyouhow to do problem basedprojects Open problems Projects and excercises Lab-work Workshop Classroom Cases Presentation Teachercontrolled Subjectbased Problem based

16. Setting expectations (How) Study characteristica • “Tell me and I will forgetShow me and I will rememberInvolve me and I will understandStep back and I will act” • Kinesisk ordsprog ”The onewhoworks is the onewholearns

17. Setting expectations (Why) Qualifications • Why are student-projects important parts of the curriculum? • Activating students • Developing professional skills and qualifications • Developing personal and communicational qualifications • Why problem based projects? • Motivation by solving real problems • Developing methodical qualifications • Developing new data, information and knowledge

18. Setting expectations (Why) HS movie clip

19. Working in projectsProject definition A project is a sequence of tasks with a beginning and an end that is bounded by time, resources, and desired results. Results(product, features, quality) Resources Time

20. Working in projects Project characteristics • Task/problem oriented • Complex • Character of development • Cross organizational • Multi-disciplinary • Unique • Timelimited

21. Working in projectsWhy projects? • Flexible and effective • Works across organisational boundaries • Better chance of reaching target • On time, on budget, on quality

22. The quest for the holygrail World Context characteristic? Rules, possibilities and restrictions? Helpers? Who are they? How can we use them? Who are we? How do we work together? Roles, competences etc? What is the goal? Success criteria's? Deliverables? Project challenges? Group challenges? Competences etc.?

23. Project experiences Experienceswith working in groups What do I add to the group? Great personal experiences The ideal group?

24. Project experiences Draw you coat of arms Discuss in minor groups (2 or 3 persons in each group) your coat of arms and your opinions and experiences with working in groups. What have you drawn and why?

25. Working in projects • Different perspectives • Different qualities • Generating a team spirit (challenge & help) • Generating a shared vision • Communication is key • This is most likely the way you are going work when you has finished your education

26. Problem formulationDefining the project goal

27. Problem formulationThe problem directs the project Background and purpose The problem? • The problem directs the rest of your work and the report • Method • Theory • Empiric studies • Conclusion • -----------------------------------------------------------

28. What is a problem? • One or more questions that needs further investigations • something not fully solved • needs more information/knowledge about • use your own personal curiosity, wonder & astonishment • You as a group choose your own • main subject • problem formulation • literature & empirical studies • process (Still according to overall framework) • It is not as easy as it sounds • Use your curiosity and natural wonder • Is the problem exciting (does it turn you on? – and others?) • Ask questions (do not look for answers) • Use different perspectives

29. Problem formulationCharacteristics • Interesting – right in bulls eye • Good argumentation, well structured – A real problem • Follows up in a logical way from project introduction • Formulated in a clear, understandable and precise language • Structured with a main problem/questions and sub questions • Clear delimitation – activities, choices and perspectives • Remember that the question(s) asked in the problem formulation must be answered in the conclusion of your report Use an effective way of lay-out that supports your message

30. Problem formulation Theory Empirical studies Conclusion Problem formulation [Andersen, 2003, p.29]

31. To the next time • Read Guidelines for preparing projects reports • Start thinking about a project, a problem or a subject • Start sharing your thoughts with other students