Digital Competency and Problem-Solving: Skills for Communication and Collaboration

Scenario: A university business school decides to implement a blended learning model for its Project Management course, using a popular online project management 

course available on a leading educational platform. The goal is to combine theoretical knowledge from an online course with instructor-led practical sessions.

Tasks for students:

You are a group of business school faculty members. You need to develop a plan to implement blended learning with your chosen online course.

Questions for analysis and discussion:

1) What selection criteria would you use when choosing an online project management course on one of the leading educational platforms?

2) How can you organise the practical application of the knowledge gained from an online course in classroom classes using a blended learning model? Provide specific examples of tasks.

3) What are some typical problems students may encounter while taking the online portion of a project management course, and how can you, as an instructor, help overcome them?

4) How can I track the learning progress of students taking an online project management course? What tools can be useful for the instructor?

5) Which integration model do you consider to be the most effective for a Project Management course in a blended learning model? Explain your choice.