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VIDA Project - Sprint Updates
Current Status
Current Phase: Phase 1 - Infrastructure & Process Development
Current Sprint: Sprint 6 (June 16-27, 2025)
Overall Project Progress: 45%
Project Phases Overview
Phase 1: Infrastructure & Process Development
Timeline: Sprints 1-6 (April - June 2025)
Status: In Progress - 85% Complete
Phase 1 focuses on establishing the foundational infrastructure, workflows, and initial tools to demonstrate the concept and value proposition. This phase is building the technical foundation that will support all future development, including development environments, AI integration pipelines, and containerization.
Key Deliverables:
- Development environment setup ✅
- Core AI integration pipelines (Claude, OpenAI, Hugging Face) ✅
- Automation scripts for dependency management ✅
- Docker containerization and AWS deployment ✅
- Automated deployment pipeline ✅
- Initial prototypes (Learning Objectives Assistant, Definition Match Game) ✅
- Project onboarding materials for stakeholders 🔄
- DNS/SSL automation for EmTech Cloud 🔄
Phase 2: Tool Dashboard & Resource Hub
Timeline: Sprints 7-10 (July - September 2025)
Status: Planned
Phase 2 will create a centralized platform for accessing tools and resources, expanding the available tool set, and refining the user experience. This phase will develop the user-facing interfaces and grow our collection of educational tools.
Key Deliverables:
- VIDA Dashboard with user authentication
- Expanded tool collection (ALLY Assistant prioritized)
- Resource hub with educational technology resources
- Canvas LMS integration options
- User feedback mechanisms
Phase 3: End-User Tool Creation Platform
Timeline: Sprints 11-14+ (October 2025 - January 2026)
Status: Planned
Phase 3 will empower end users to create their own tools through an intuitive interface, expanding platform capabilities, and creating a sustainable ecosystem. This phase will transform VIDA from a tool collection to a platform where educators can create their own solutions.
Key Deliverables:
- Natural language tool specification interface
- Tool sharing marketplace
- Advanced LMS integrations
- Personal dashboards for users
- Team management features
Sprint Updates by Quarter
2025 Q2 (April - June)
| Sprint Report | Dates | Phase | Focus Area | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprints 1-2 | April 7 - May 2 | Phase 1 | Project Setup & AI Integration | ✅ Completed |
| Sprint 3 | May 5-16 | Phase 1 | Docker & AWS Configuration | ✅ Completed |
| Sprint 4 | May 19-30 | Phase 1 | Infrastructure Completion & Initial Applications | ✅ Completed |
| Sprint 5 | June 2-13 | Phase 1 | Stakeholder Engagement (Infrastructure Paused) | ✅ Completed |
| Sprint 6 | June 16-27 | Phase 1 | Infrastructure Testing & Documentation | 🔄 In Progress |
2025 Q3 (July - September)
| Sprint Report | Dates | Phase | Focus Area | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprint 7 | July 7-18 | Phase 1/2 | Phase 1 Completion & Phase 2 Setup | 📅 Planned |
| Sprint 8 | July 21 - Aug 1 | Phase 2 | Dashboard Development | 📅 Planned |
| Sprint 9 | Aug 4-15 | Phase 2 | Tool Collection Expansion | 📅 Planned |
| Sprint 10 | Aug 18-29 | Phase 2 | Resource Hub & LMS Integration | 📅 Planned |
2025 Q4 (October - December)
| Sprint Report | Dates | Phase | Focus Area | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprint 11 | Oct 6-17 | Phase 2/3 | Phase 2 Completion & Phase 3 Setup | 📅 Planned |
| Sprint 12 | Oct 20-31 | Phase 3 | End-User Tool Creation | 📅 Planned |
| Sprint 13 | Nov 3-14 | Phase 3 | Marketplace Development | 📅 Planned |
| Sprint 14 | Nov 17-28 | Phase 3 | Advanced Integrations | 📅 Planned |
Latest Sprint Highlights: Sprints 5-6 (June 2-27)
Strategic Development Pause & Recovery
- Sprint 5: Infrastructure development paused due to Rick Anderson (Technical Lead) out for workshops
- Sprint 6: Rick returned with focus on testing automation pipeline from GitHub to AWS
- Strategic Focus Shift: Emphasized stakeholder engagement and requirements gathering during infrastructure pause
Key Achievements
- ✅ Stakeholder Engagement - Successful collaboration sessions with instructional designers
- ✅ Agent Prioritization - Established priority order: ALLY Assistant, Learning Objectives, Voice Assistant, HUHY
- ✅ Infrastructure Testing - Rick's primary focus on GitHub to AWS automation pipeline validation
- ✅ Documentation Enhancement - Improved project documentation and knowledge management
- ✅ Team Development - Eric Yang onboarding and team knowledge transfer sessions
Current Sprint 6 Focus Areas
- 🎯 Infrastructure Testing - Rick's primary focus on automation pipeline from GitHub to AWS
- 🎯 Stakeholder Integration - Meeting with IDs for app/feature prioritization
- 🎯 ALLY Assistant Research - Understanding ALLY system for agent design
- 🎯 Learning Objectives Update - Enhancing app to meet instructional designer needs
- 🎯 Security Implementation - DNS integration and SSL certificate automation
Sprint 6 Progress Summary
- Total Active Items: 17
- Current Sprint Items: 15
- In Review: 1 item
- Backlog: 2 items
- Primary Focus: Infrastructure testing and stakeholder engagement
Agent Priority Results from Stakeholder Engagement
Tier 1 Priority:
- ALLY Assistant - Accessibility-focused tool (highest user need)
- Learning Objectives Assistant - Already in development, high faculty value
Tier 2 Priority: 3. Voice Assistant - Enhancing accessibility across tools 4. HUHY (Help Us Help You) - Supporting specialized instructional design needs
Upcoming in Sprint 7
- Complete Phase 1 infrastructure testing and validation
- Finalize DNS/SSL automation for professional system access
- Begin Phase 2 planning with dashboard development
- Launch ALLY Assistant development based on stakeholder requirements
Key Project Resources
- Project Design Document
- User Stories by Implementation Phase
- Development Environment Setup
- GitHub Workflow Process
- Project Guiding Pillars
- Deployment Architecture
- VIDA Project Agents
- ALLY Assistant Overview
Strategic Notes
Development Approach Insights
The strategic pause during Sprint 5 provided valuable insights:
- Stakeholder engagement timing proves crucial for requirements clarification
- Flexible sprint planning allows effective resource reallocation
- Documentation investment enhances team collaboration and development efficiency
Infrastructure Maturity
With Rick's return in Sprint 6, the focus on testing the automation pipeline from GitHub to AWS represents a critical milestone in establishing a reliable, scalable development and deployment framework.
User-Centered Development
The emphasis on stakeholder engagement has resulted in clear agent prioritization based on actual user needs, ensuring development resources focus on highest-impact tools.
Last updated: June 27, 2025
For questions about sprint updates, contact the Project Management team or post in the #uoes-vida Slack channel.