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'''THIS IS CRITICAL TO FOLLOW EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED. THESE WALL REQUIREMENTS ARE UNUSUAL, BUT MUST BE MET. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL MEAN THE WORKSHOP MUST BE POSTPONED BECAUSE THESE WALL AREAS ARE A KEY TOOL OF THE WORKSHOP.'''
 
'''THIS IS CRITICAL TO FOLLOW EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED. THESE WALL REQUIREMENTS ARE UNUSUAL, BUT MUST BE MET. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL MEAN THE WORKSHOP MUST BE POSTPONED BECAUSE THESE WALL AREAS ARE A KEY TOOL OF THE WORKSHOP.'''
  
  
This is a hands-on workshop in which students spend significant time in small teams of 3 or 4 at LARGE “whiteboard” areas, doing agile modeling work. e.g., if 16 students, 4 teams.
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This is a hands-on workshop in which students spend significant time in small teams of 4 at LARGE “whiteboard areas", doing agile modeling work. e.g., if 16 students, 4 teams of 4 people, each at a large whiteboard area.
 
Thus, a prime need is a room with these qualities:
 
Thus, a prime need is a room with these qualities:
  
  
Very large “whiteboard” areas as described below. THIS IS NOT AN OPTION; THE WORKSHOP CAN’T RUN UNLESS THIS IS SATISFIED.
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Very large “whiteboard-like Cling Sheet” areas as described below.  
 
 
  
Either:
 
* '''For each team''', TWO very large (each is approximately 1 meter x 3-4 meter; 4 foot x 8+ foot) ''contiguous'' whiteboards or '''whiteboard areas''' (see next). i.e., 6-8 meters (16-18 feet) for each team. Therefore, if 16 people (4 teams of 4), then a total of 24-32 meters (52-70 feet) of whiteboard-like space.
 
  
* '''WARNING''': the whiteboards or whiteboard areas can '''NOT''' be smaller than this. NO REDUCTION in size is possible, and the course will be canceled or delayed if this is not met.
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THIS IS NOT AN OPTION; THE WORKSHOP CAN’T RUN UNLESS THIS IS SATISFIED.  
  
* '''Whiteboard areas''': ''(This solution is the most common solution)'' If the TWO very large (see above) contiguous ''whiteboards'' for each team are not available, THEN... the solution is equivalent-sized open wall space to cover the walls with “whiteboard-like  cling sheets” that create a temporary whiteboard (see ''Purchasing Whiteboard-like Cling Sheets'' below for details). These special thin plastic sheets have a static cling that makes them stick to walls (and glass) and can be used to wallpaper large areas, creating temporary “whiteboards”.
 
  
* Or, a combination of the above to achieve the goal; e.g., 1 large whiteboard + 8 feet of wall space with cling sheets for each team.
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=== Ensure the room has the following "Whiteboard-like Cling Sheet" Areas ===
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* '''For each team''', a very large clear, smooth wall area (no art or pictures on the wall, and no "cloth wallpaper" that does not support static cling sheets), '''at least''' 1.5 meters high by 5 meters for each team, NOT LESS. The wall CANNOT be made of '''cloth''' "wallpaper", which prevents clinging of the cling sheets; but, normal smooth-painted walls, etc, are OK. Also, very large GLASS windows that can be covered with the cling sheets is ok.
  
  
Since the walls are of prime importance, a room with many tables touching the walls (making wall access awkward) or un-removable art or posters is not suitable.
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'''Each wall area MUST be at least 1.5 meters high by 5 meters for each team, NOT LESS, otherwise the course will be cancelled or delayed until these areas are provided.'''
  
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The walls may be unadorned plain paint, wallpaper or glass, but not cloth, so that the cling sheets (if there are not giant whiteboard) will cling and can be written upon.
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=== Purchase the following Whiteboard-like Cling Sheets ===
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'''THESE MAY TAKE AWHILE TO RECEIVE, SO BUY EARLY.'''
  
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'''THESE MUST BE PROVIDED WITHOUT SUBSTITUTION.'''
  
The room needs to be relatively large; each team is using lots of wall space.
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Buy 2 packages of the following, for each group of 4 people (e.g., 8 packages if 16 people)... here are the best brands to buy:
Rooms with large glass windows representing a wall are OK, as the cling sheets can cling to glass.
 
  
  
== Purchasing Whiteboard-like Cling Sheets ==
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'''* (BEST option) Wall Wizard *Refill* Rolls 40 ft. -- no need to buy the original box. http://wizardwall.com'''. Probably the best place to buy them is online at Amazon. Do a search for "wizard wall"
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'''* (ok option - Europe) Magic Whiteboard. http://www.magicwhiteboard.co.uk'''
  
If insufficient whiteboards that do not meet the minimum size requirements, or no whiteboards, THEN... '''4 packages''' of "whiteboard-like cling sheets."
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'''* (ok option - North & South America) Magic Whiteboard. http://www.magicwhiteboardproducts.com'''
  
first, read this: [[Whiteboard-like Sheets for Agile Modeling On Walls]]
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'''* (ok option - North & South America) Smart Sheets. http://www.smart-sheets.com/'''
  
here is the very best brand to buy:
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'''* (ok option - Asia) Easy Citi. http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=6747230658'''
'''* (best option) Magic Whiteboard. http://www.magicwhiteboard.co.uk'''
 
  
 
if that is not possible, other options (all very inferior to the above):  
 
if that is not possible, other options (all very inferior to the above):  
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* EasyFlip by Leitz
 
* EasyFlip by Leitz
  
These are available at various office supply stores, or can be ordered over the Web.  
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These are available at various office supply stores, or can be ordered over the Web.
 
 
If insufficient whiteboards, then please pay attention to getting the Cling Sheets.
 
THESE MAY TAKE AWHILE TO FIND, SO SEARCH EARLY.
 
 
 
Purchase one package of Cling-Sheets for each team (for example, for a 16 student class, buy 4 packages).
 
 
 
[[Whiteboard-like Sheets for Agile Modeling On Walls]]
 
  
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== Drawing Tools ==
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=== Related Drawing/Wall Tools ===
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'''THESE MUST BE PROVIDED WITHOUT SUBSTITUTION.'''
  
 
The students spend a considerable amount of time drawing design diagrams on the whiteboards. They will need:
 
The students spend a considerable amount of time drawing design diagrams on the whiteboards. They will need:
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* 1 roll of "masking" tape or "painters" tape that won't strip the paint off the walls when removed; this will be used to securely fasten the whiteboard clingsheets
 
* 16 (total) ''NEW BLACK'' dry erase markers for whiteboards. NOT other colors, ONLY black.
 
* 16 (total) ''NEW BLACK'' dry erase markers for whiteboards. NOT other colors, ONLY black.
 
* 4 whiteboard erasers (total)
 
* 4 whiteboard erasers (total)
* 1 roll of paper towels for wiping
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* 2 rolls of paper towels for wiping
  
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== Picture of Large Wall Spaces and Cling Sheets for Agile Modeling ==
 
== Picture of Large Wall Spaces and Cling Sheets for Agile Modeling ==
 
[[Image:Course room - modeling.jpg | 680px| ]]
 
[[Image:Course room - modeling.jpg | 680px| ]]

Latest revision as of 18:18, 12 August 2015



THIS IS CRITICAL TO FOLLOW EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED. THESE WALL REQUIREMENTS ARE UNUSUAL, BUT MUST BE MET. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL MEAN THE WORKSHOP MUST BE POSTPONED BECAUSE THESE WALL AREAS ARE A KEY TOOL OF THE WORKSHOP.


This is a hands-on workshop in which students spend significant time in small teams of 4 at LARGE “whiteboard areas", doing agile modeling work. e.g., if 16 students, 4 teams of 4 people, each at a large whiteboard area. Thus, a prime need is a room with these qualities:


Very large “whiteboard-like Cling Sheet” areas as described below.


THIS IS NOT AN OPTION; THE WORKSHOP CAN’T RUN UNLESS THIS IS SATISFIED.


Ensure the room has the following "Whiteboard-like Cling Sheet" Areas

  • For each team, a very large clear, smooth wall area (no art or pictures on the wall, and no "cloth wallpaper" that does not support static cling sheets), at least 1.5 meters high by 5 meters for each team, NOT LESS. The wall CANNOT be made of cloth "wallpaper", which prevents clinging of the cling sheets; but, normal smooth-painted walls, etc, are OK. Also, very large GLASS windows that can be covered with the cling sheets is ok.


Each wall area MUST be at least 1.5 meters high by 5 meters for each team, NOT LESS, otherwise the course will be cancelled or delayed until these areas are provided.



Purchase the following Whiteboard-like Cling Sheets

THESE MAY TAKE AWHILE TO RECEIVE, SO BUY EARLY.

THESE MUST BE PROVIDED WITHOUT SUBSTITUTION.

Buy 2 packages of the following, for each group of 4 people (e.g., 8 packages if 16 people)... here are the best brands to buy:


* (BEST option) Wall Wizard *Refill* Rolls 40 ft. -- no need to buy the original box. http://wizardwall.com. Probably the best place to buy them is online at Amazon. Do a search for "wizard wall"

* (ok option - Europe) Magic Whiteboard. http://www.magicwhiteboard.co.uk

* (ok option - North & South America) Magic Whiteboard. http://www.magicwhiteboardproducts.com

* (ok option - North & South America) Smart Sheets. http://www.smart-sheets.com/

* (ok option - Asia) Easy Citi. http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=6747230658

if that is not possible, other options (all very inferior to the above):

  • Write-On Cling Sheets, by Avery or National Brand
  • Magic-Chart by LegaMaster
  • EasyFlip by Leitz

These are available at various office supply stores, or can be ordered over the Web.



Related Drawing/Wall Tools

THESE MUST BE PROVIDED WITHOUT SUBSTITUTION.

The students spend a considerable amount of time drawing design diagrams on the whiteboards. They will need:

  • 1 roll of "masking" tape or "painters" tape that won't strip the paint off the walls when removed; this will be used to securely fasten the whiteboard clingsheets
  • 16 (total) NEW BLACK dry erase markers for whiteboards. NOT other colors, ONLY black.
  • 4 whiteboard erasers (total)
  • 2 rolls of paper towels for wiping



Picture of Large Wall Spaces and Cling Sheets for Agile Modeling

Course room - modeling.jpg