Project Kickoff Task List
This page provides a task list when starting a CommCare project, and these tasks are derived from the implementation plan included in the scope of work. For each task, there is a sub task and relevant artifacts. NOTE: These artifacts/link/documents are templates & references only and specific project documentation created from these resources should be moved to the "Project Documentation" section of the project space.
Primary Tasks | Sub Tasks | Artifacts, Links, or Relevant Information (Templates & References ONLY) |
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1.Review CommCare background materials | Review CommCareHQ.org website | Reference: www.commcarehq.org/home |
| Watch CommCare demo videos | Reference Videos: |
| Briefly review the CommCare FAQ | Reference: CommCare FAQs |
| Sign up for CommCare - Users free, ongoing support group comprised of other implementers | Reference: CommCare Users Forum |
| Orientation meeting |
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2.Design application content & translation (in Excel) | Review any paper artifacts or relevant health content for the CommCare application |
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| Create high level diagram of application structure |
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| Review excel template with example for describing health content of CommCare module - prior to call | Application Content Excel (Template); Reference: EXAMPLE Safe Pregnancy Excel Content |
| Understand all language requirements (local languages) |
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| Schedule a call to discuss CommCare, process for specing and iterating on prototype, and next steps |
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| Schedule a 1-3 day session of remote collaboration to spec out application. Output is completed excel spec. |
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| Create 1st version of prototype application for demo |
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| SHOWCASE 1: Schedule demo of application to relevant stakeholders | For J2ME, Nokia Emulator For CCODK, Android Screen Capture |
| Incorporate feedback of demo and make adjustments to application and protocol documentation |
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| Export "Bulk Translations" file from CCHQ |
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| Send application content to translator |
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| Create final draft of application prototype demo |
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| SHOWCASE 2: Schedule demo of application to relevant stakeholders | For J2ME, Nokia Emulator For CCODK, Android Screen Capture |
| Incorporate feedback into final application prototype (application prototype ready for refinement & iteration stage) |
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3. Procure phones and SIM cards | ||
| Identify phone procurement plan (searching the 'commcare-fellows' googlegroup is a good place to learn about phone recommendations and limitations) | Reference: Mobile Device Selection |
| Understand need for SD cards. |
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| Place order for phones and related accessories (e.g. SD cards) |
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| Identify network provider |
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| Coordinate purchase of SIM Cards |
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| Phones on the ground (at each site) before on-site application iteration |
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4. Understand the Multimedia requirement and design | ||
| Review our strategy for how we want to use multimedia | Reference: Selecting Mobile Devices |
| If images are to be used, then come up with list of needed images. |
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| If audio is to be used, then come up with list of needed audio images. |
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5. Identify refinement group of CHWs | ||
| Identify 2-3 CHWs to participate in the application refinement and iteration phase |
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