Planning and Organisation Practice Activity

Plan and produce a collaborative blog

Scenario

Wales faces several challenges now and in the future. To tackle these, we all need to work together to address the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act. One of their goals is to develop the cultural well-being of Wales, ensuring a vibrant culture and thriving Welsh language. This goal aims for a society that promotes and protects culture, heritage, and the Welsh language. This could include the arts, sport, and recreation.

A globally responsible Wales

A Wales of vibrant culture and thriving Welsh language

A Wales of cohesive communities

A prosperous Wales

A resilient Wales

A healthier Wales

A more equal Wales

In this activity, you will be working collaboratively, in a group of 3–6 members, to plan and produce a blog on promoting the cultural well-being of Wales . Blogs are used to explore new ideas or to showcase topics the author is passionate about. A blog will typically include both written and visual elements presented in an easy-to-read format.

Your blog must:

• be dynamic and engaging

• have a variety of content, from different collaborators

• include images and/or videos.

The aim is to provoke a response and encourage interaction. Follow the link below and take a look at some of the blogs.

BBC Media Action – Blog

To be successful at this task, you will need to demonstrate effective planning and organisation skills.

Testing Specific Skills

1.4 – Schedule activities and tasks.

1.5 – Select and utilise appropriate project management techniques and/or tools.

1.7 – Monitor progress against project plan.

1.8 – Manage resources, timescales and  potential risks.

Task 2

Task 3

Task 4

Task 4/5

Criteria

There are conditions to your blog that will make it more visually appealing.

a. Give your blog a name that is clear and simple.

b. Use subheadings to break up your content.

c. Use informative and engaging content.

d. Include images to illustrate your points.

Tasks

1. As a group, consider themes for the blog and decide what the topic will be.

2. Produce a project plan of how you are going to create the blog. This should include what activities/tasks are needed. What resources will you need? What are your timescales? Who is responsible for what tasks?

3. Select and utilise appropriate project management techniques and/or tools to help you manage your resources, the deadlines, and potential risks.

How about looking at some planning and digital tools that could prove useful?

4. Monitor your progress against the milestones and deadlines within your plan as you create your blog.

5. Manage your resources and timescales to create your blog. Share with other learners to gain feedback.