Overview
During the 07-08 transition year, the SmartSite team needs a brochure to provide a first point of contact for instructors/TA's who maintain course sites. It should emphasize the collaborative nature of the instructor/TA relationship and how it can be extended, updated, made easier by using SmartSite.
Audience
Faculty and TA's who are not familiar with SmartSite.
Goal
Increase the number of course sites throughout 2007-08
Key Copy Points/Questions to Answer
- What does SmartSite do?
- Why is SmartSite unique/exciting?
- How will SmartSite help to save time/make life easier for teaching?
- What will happen to the tools in MyUCDavis, particularly Gradebook?
- How do I get started/get help quickly?
- What are some of the more in depth training and peer opportunities?
- What has worked for my peers?
Proposed Project Plan
Due Date |
Goal |
Who's Responsible |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
8/10 |
Establish a project and advisory team |
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8/10 |
Brainstorm content ideas/angles, consult previous communications, develop content |
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8/13-17 |
Graphic Artist to develop concepts |
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8/21 |
Share proposed content and graphic mock ups with project team |
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8/21-24 |
Revise content and graphics as needed |
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8/27-8/29 |
Layout a first draft |
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8/30-9/4 |
Circulate draft for comments |
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9/5-9/7 |
Finalize layout |
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9/7 |
Get final approvals |
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9/10 |
Send to press |
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