Content Diagrams & Rube Goldberg
When planning a project, often “content analysis” diagrams are made. This was the case during the implementation of Blackboard at BYU and other large instructional design projects that I’ve worked on. However, every time I look at one of these things, I can’t help thinking of one of Rube Golberg’s drawings…
Image 1 - Typical “content analysis” diagram Image 2 - Invention of Rube Goldberg |
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I realize that these types of analysis are necessary to keep everyone on the same page, especially on larger projects. But if nothing else, perhaps this comparison will make it easier to sit through you next project planning meeting!