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Every project has its own unique set of problems. Internet
failure, local area networks suddenly offline, local natural disasters,
vanishing files, unknown file types are sent, students move...this
list goes on and on. Identifying as many possible problems and solutions
in advance will better your project's success-rate.
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Consider these
Possible Problems & Solutions
- Problem
- Participants send unknown file types to me
- Suggested Solution
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- Clearly state in the project description as well as
in the follow-up communication what software program
to use when gathering, organizing, and sharing the information.
If they said that they used this program, try renaming
the file extension.
- If they said they are using the correct program and
you tried renaming the file extension and the file still
won't open, then ask them what version of software they
are using. They may be using a newer version of that
software. Ask them to save it in an older version.
- Post a Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) page that clearly
describes the process for sending files.
- Purchase software programs that can convert files
so that you can open them (ask your systems operator
for help).
- Problem
- Participants send huge graphic files.
- Suggested Solution
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- Download your email daily so that your email program
doesn't become so full that it refuses more mail.
- Have a graphics software program that can resize images.
- Problem
- Participants dropout or don't send their information on
time.
- Suggested Solution
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- Plan that this will happen. In fact, the more participants
involved with this project, the more likely that this
will occur (Murphy's Law).
- Design your project in such a way that your entire
project will still be a success even if some classes
drop out or are late sending their information.
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