Executive+Summary,+Project+Overview,+Project+Approach,+and+Communication+Plan

Web 2.0 Site Project CharterIssued by: Nestor Londono Sunday June 6, 2010

** Document Information  ** Document File Name:Web 2.0 Project Charter.doc Issued By:Nestor Londono Issue Date:Sunday June 6, 2010 Status:Draft || **Project Approval** _ PrincipalSignatureDate ||
 * Document Title:Web 2.0 Site Project Charter
 * Cecilia Gonzales

_ InstructionalCoordinator SignatureDate
 * Document Approvals **
 * Olivia Casares

Nestor Londono

Technology CoordinatorSignatureDate ||
 * Table of Contents **
 * Executive Summary--- 4 **


 * Project Overview-- 4 **

Project Purpose-**4** Project Scope ---**4** Project Objectives--**5** Assumptions-**5**
 * Project Approach-- 6 **

Project Deliverables and Quality Objectives---**6** Organization, Responsibilities, and Key Stakeholders---**6** Facilities and Resources- **7** Support Activities- **7** Risks-- **7** Project Schedule---**7** Cost/Benefit Estimate**7**


 * Communication Plan-- 8 **

Project Core Team Meetings---**8** Information Meetings--- **8** Review Meetings--**8**

** Executive Summary ** Web 2.0 Site revolutionized the Web world to a new era of technological innovations with free new features that enables access to many new strategies for teaching and learning. Web 2.0 delivers free new tools such as blogs, wikis, photo sharing, video sharing, and social networks that open many new ways to interact for our students in this new the world. Creating a web site includes all features of Web 2.0 gives students an opportunity to practice and master 21st century skills. Technology changes so rapidly making us being subjects of change constantly. Education system should reform to best fit the changes in order to prepare our students for new challenges.Web 2.0 provides technological needs and critical thinking skills for the 21st century students.The new web features enable students to acquire these skills for their future needs. // Scope Content: // A Web 2.0 site that serves as a means for students to adopt the new technologies for supporting their learning styles. A site that allow students to interact with people around the world who share similar interests through creating social networks; to share the information and work collaboratively with them. // Scope Management:  // In the event of any change of scope during the project implementation, the technology coordinator will be responsible to notify the stakeholders of the project all the changes. The technology coordinator will review the proposed scope changes and then present it to the principal for approval. // Business Objectives:  // Provide a web 2.0 site where students are allowed to define their method of presentation, and customize the technology tools in their interests; students learn because they enjoy the technology. // Information Technology Objectives:  // Research about typical skills that will be needed to create and maintain the web site in long-term. Check all basic prerequisites requirements markup skills such as HTML, XHTML, and CSS on IT people who create the web page. Identify the server-side scripting technologies, i.e. PHP, ASP.NET, and others. The graphic design team members need to be on their proficient level with typical graphics programs, i.e. Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, and Macromedia Freehand. // Project Execution Objectives:  __// Create a realistic schedule with double or triple the time for project’s completion which also includes the unexpected, unplanned events. Set deadlines are essential for delivering the project on time. Determining a budget for a web site involves many factors, not to mention that there is no flexibility in the budget.Therefore, a budget checklist needs to be prepared ahead of time through several sources of research. The project manager and every individual team member need to communicate on any project’s progress through phone conference, person meetings, email updates, or private online chat groups. Keep team members informed for follow up meetings and discussions to minimize any misunderstanding. Documents should always be up-to date, accurate, and accessible to all team members. The project manager and each team member are a true player by being supportive and helpful to each other. Initial Planning Identify the site primary goals and requirements
 * Project Overview **
 * Project Purpose **
 * Project Scope **
 * Project Objectives **
 * Assumptions **
 * Project Approach **
 * Project Deliverables and Quality Objectives **

Content Planning Gathering and itemizing content

Design and Development Planning Design a checklist on managing all the content and deliver it to the Web in a most time-efficient.

Implementation Implement the general web site test on multiple browsers and platforms. Prepare for launch

After the Launch Conduct a post-launch review Discuss data collected and use them to improve the web site. Project Sponsor: The principal Lyons Elementary PTO. Project Functional Lead: Olivia Casares Project Manager: Nestor Londono Project Team Members: Nestor Londono, Cecilia Gonzales, and Olivia Casares Key Stakeholders: Cecilia Gonzales and Ann Marek. Facilities: Lyons Elementary School, and computer lab. Resources: domain registration, web site hosting, hardware, content management, site maintenance, marketing, and etc. Provide professional development as needed. Training staff for website’s ongoing maintenance. Risks regarding project realization, i.e. project budget, project deliverables, and project deadlines. Risks regarding the product or service such as the website’s functionality checking for internal and external broken links. List of issues and timeline for resolved issues. Conduct a soft launch for at least a week to retest the site on August 3, 2010. Web site will be launched during off-peak hours to eliminate exposing errors to numerous of visitors (after midnight August 9, 2010). Finalize all related documents and instructions on August 30, 2010. A handover CD package include all the source files, materials, tools, documentation regarding the web project on August 31, 2010. Domains Cost: $500 Web Hosting: $60 per year Server hardware and software training cost: varies from $500 to $10,000.00 Purchase fonts, typography, logos, and other branding items: $800.00 Cost for paid search directory and search engine submissions: $0.00 since we will use Google free listings Costs of web design and programming software Adobe CS4 suite for school use license:for purchase $399.00, upgrade $199.00 for every new edition Conduct a meeting by Olivia Casares every Thursday to review and update on the tasks’ development. Attendees: Cecilia Gonzales, Olivia Casares, Ann Marek, and Nestor Londono. A meeting is held to report to all stakeholders of the project regarding any development during the project execution. It is set every two weeks to review key landmarks of the project. Attendees: Cecilia Gonzales, Olivia Casares, Ann Marek, and Nestor Londono.
 * Organization, Responsibilities, and Key Stakeholders **
 * Facilities and Resources **
 * Support Activities **
 * Risks **
 * Project Schedule **
 * Cost/Benefit Estimates **
 * Communication Plan **
 * Project Core Team Meetings: **
 * Information Meetings: **
 * Review Meetings: **