Annex B:  Project Evaluation Criteria
 [This annex may be modified by a majority vote of
 the SAB members responding approve/disapprove in a
 30 day electronic ballot.]

 The following criteria shall be considered by CS
 sponsors when evaluating project proposals.  These may
 be a basis for denial of sponsorship, but projects that
 do not meet these may be approved for sponsorship after
 due consideration.

 1. Broad market potential
     consider: broad set(s) of applications
     multiple suppliers, and users
 Schools, employers and training managers need to be able to define, track
 and exchange competency data, using a standard format with common
 assumptions. Competency data includes data that describes or identifies
 learning objectives, skills and general competencies.
 Large potential market exists for selling learning management systems that
 exploit competency data to these schools, employers and training managers.

 2. Compatibility with related standards
         Complements IEEE 1484.12 learning objects metadata in the sense that
 metadata can reference competencies defined using IEEE 1484.20
         Complements IEEE 1484.2 Learner Model by in the sense that learner
 model data can reference competencies defined using IEEE 1484.20

 3. Distinct identity
     consider: substantially different from other projects
     unique solution for scope/purpose
     easy for document reader to select relevant specification

 Covers a data model area not covered in other IEEE 1484 projects; also
 provides a missing link that can be  referenced by multiple other projects
 such as 1484.12 learning objects metadata and IEEE 1484.2 Learner Model, and
 1484.11 Computer Managed Instruction.

 4. Technical feasibility
     consider: demonstrated feasibility
     proven technology
     confidence in reliability

 Relies on proven, simple data modeling techniques also used in other IEEE
 1484 projects such as IEEE.12 learning object metadata

 5. Viable volunteer leadership & participation
     consider: identified project leader,
     project editor
     employer support
     sufficient active participants

 Claude Ostyn is project leader and has support from his employer click2learn.com, inc.
(formerly Asymetrix Learning Systems. Inc.)

 Claude Ostyn is project editor.

 Membership will draw from existing IEEE 1484 members, several of which have
 already expressed interest in participating and are directly involved in
 work related to this standard. Expected participation: at least 8
 participants from commercial, academic, and user organizations.

 6. Realistic objectives
     consider: scope of work and focus
     timeframe for completion
     potential for "subdivision" into deliverables

 Work may be extended and improved through revisions over the years.
 However, first release of standard will concentrate on a mimimal set
 that meets the needs of commercial vendors.

 This standard will concentrate on a minimum data model for practical,
 economically implementable systems. Deliverables may include a data model
 specification and a separate binding specification.

 7. Opportunity to establish new areas of expertise within the
     Computer Society
     consider: emerging technology
     providing a focal point for diverse interests
     avoiding conflict with other standards development groups

 Should attract technically-oriented educators. Will focus on a solution
 based on proven technical standards for a problem that is becoming more
 obvious with ongoing progress on the other learning technology standards.
 No conflicts foreseen with other groups.