Deliverables by 9/30/2011:
Consultation as required by AIR
- Initial implementation and user studies of
- Flexible polls and decisions. Multiple, easy to use options for binding and non-binding decision making should be provided. Rules or guidelines should accompany the tools, how to vote, deadlines for voting, help resources - Noam will write text and implement in help button for each decision method; along with user ratings of tool performance.
- Co-visibility of in-text comments and documents. Text and comments should be visible together in the interface, with clear pointing relations and cross-linking.
- Project management tool integrated with discussions . The platform should free users to focus on the content of the issue by managing routine tasks in an automated fashion. Users should be able to create and edit to do items without leaving the deliberation areas. Mike will create "Recently viewed" box on the left pane, which will show all pages the current browser has been to with no duplicates. Only show the 3 most recent pages, with a "more" button that expands to everything using ajax
- Multiple meeting areas per group space. The platform should provide private space for groups and sub-groups. This would mirror normal group structures, such as committees, sub-committees, task forces, specific interest or cohort groups, etc.
- Ability to share meeting areas across groups. When different groups wish to combine or share their spaces and resources, the platform should facilitate this for any length of time needed, within the norms established for the project and by the groups.
- Customizable group website, editable and configurable through the web interface. Existing Deme functionality should be enhanced so that users without programming skills can manage the look and feel, as well as the content, of a group's website.
- Optional sorting methods for discussion items. Discussion items should be labeled and searchable. Users should be able to search for, view and sort threads by subject, item, date, author, group affiliation; and see links to associated To Do items.
- Expandable viewers. Viewing items should be easy and adaptable for all users. Full screen options should be easily invoked. Text size and font options should be available to make for easy reading. Dictionary, thesaurus, and translation options would be accessible via the viewer. Jimmy will add dictionary/thesaurus button and functionality using Answers.com.
Team Meeting 9/26/2011