SenseMaker® Signification

Overview: A 4 week on-line Facilitator guided course to SenseMaker® Signification design. Covers prompting question design, Signifier design and considerations for setting up Collector. Assignments handed out with feedback provided. You will also learn from and collaborate online with other participants. There are no specific class times scheduled, but there will be the option to attend two live chat sessions.

Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this Facilitator guided online class, you:

1. Will understand how to successfully design the objectives of a Narrative Fragment capture activity in the broader context of a project (and its goals) and the impact this can have on the broader project
2. Will, based on the broader project objectives, able to design Story Prompts, Signifiers and associated instruments to gather narrative fragments successfully
3. Will understand the relationship between signifier design and fragment capture

Effort: Participants should expect to allocate between 3 to 5 hours a week to complete the course in a timely manner.
Pre-requisites:

1. Completion of SenseMaker® Workshop, Introduction to the SenseMaker Environment (online self paced) or some prior  knowledge while not strictly required, will make it easier
2. Basic computer understanding and usage (Mac or PC), OR, have access to someone who can help you as needed. You’ll need to be  able to upload and download files to/from the Internet. You’ll also need a Broadband or DSL Internet connection

Requirements:

1. You’ll need one of the following browsers: Internet Explorer 7; Firefox 3; Safari 4; Chrome 4 or newer. All of these will need to be  able to play video
2. We are using the latest version of Skype (free download at www.skype.com) for small group discussions

Audience: Anyone who wants/needs to learn the basics of SenseMaker® and Cognitive Edge’s approach?
Wants to complete a pre-requisite prior to attending one of the other SenseMaker® online courses. 

Max Class Size: 35