Operational Forecasting

   Project Leader: Dr. A. Dale Flowers
   Date Started:
Fall 2001
   Category:
Teaching
   Web Address:
In development  
   Funding:
Cleveland Foundation
   Documentation:  Flow Chart
   

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Description:

The Operational Forecasting project is series of “learning modules” about business forecasting for MBA students and potentially for business/industry practioners as well. About two to three weeks of Dr. Flower’s MBA course material is covered in these modules.

The modules will be designed to meet different user’s learning habits, such as reading, classroom lecture, audio, video, etc. Group projects, small exercises, case studies, bulletin board discussions, online chats, etc will be involved. Emphasis will be on promoting an active learning community.

Other possible features of the learning modules:

1. Instructor can track user’s activity
2. Online testing & survey
3. Grade book
4. Content area with file attachment feature
5. SAP/ ERP system might be considered
6. Announcement area
7. Bulletin Board
8. Chat Room
9. Group discussion area (for group projects)
10. Possible multimedia area for audio/video