Module 2 - SLP
IT ORGANIZATIONS, PROJECTS, AND PROJECT LIFE CYCLES
You`ll remember that the general project for this term involves creating an implementation plan for the new TUI learning management system, Desire2learn (D2L). You`ve already had the opportunity to review some project management software; now you`ll have the opportunity to begin to put together an actual plan using it.
The first step is to confirm your choice of software. You probably will want to use the one that you reviewed earlier, but if you found it inadequate or difficult, you may want to shift to a different program.
Now you should review some specifics about D2L. Go to their website (http://www.desire2learn.com/solutions/higher-education/) and review the principal components of their suite. We plan to implement at least the learning environment, learning repository, and analytics modules at this time; we will probably implement the portfolio and mobile modules a bit later on, and perhaps the capture module as well. For now, concentrate on the first three. Get a good feel for what they involve and how complicated they might be to put into practice, considering the nature of our University and our courses.
Now you should use your software to create a basic first stage, high level plan. Consider the project lifecycle stages that were discussed in the case, and try to create a plan using that framework implemented within your software. It doesn`t have to be in great detail at this point, but you should be able to indicate familiarity with the stages involved and the kinds of decisions that will need to be made at each stage. When you have such a plan sketched out, create a report using the program`s reporting facility and save it to a file.
Finally, prepare a brief (2-3 page) report summarizing your activities regarding the previous three steps -- software selection, D2L review, and plan design. Attach your plan report either as a component of the document (not counted against the page requirement). Be as personal and reflective as you can; remember, your aim is to describe what you learned from this process and how it might affect your behavior and your career.
SLP Assignment Expectations
Your paper will be evaluated on the following criteria:
Complete the SLP assignment. Length of 2-3 pages (since a page is about 300 words, this is approximately 600-900 words)

Conducted evaluation and analysis as required.
Precision: the questions asked are answered.
Clarity: Your answers are clear and show your good understanding of the topic.
Breadth and Depth: The scope covered in your paper is directly related to the questions of the assignment and the learning objectives of the module.
Critical thinking: Incorporate YOUR reactions, examples, and applications of the material to business that illustrate your reflective judgment and good understanding of the concepts.
Your paper is well written and the references are properly cited and listed.
How should a software development team approach the prioritization of these tasks and how resources should be allocated to completing them?
How might the prioritization system for helpdesk requests differ from those in a software development project?