Mick WalshProject Management Educator| Swinburne UniversityHawthorn, Victoria, Australia
Hi,
I am preparing the semester 1 delivery of the Diploma of Project Management comprising all PMBoK elements (6e) and two electives - health and safety, and change management. The diploma is delivered online with weekly webinars for each unit. What suggestions do people have to enhance the online learning experience and optimize student engagement?
Deepesh RammoorthyICT Project Manager ( PMP®AgilePM®Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®))| Australian Red Cross Blood ServiceTarneit, Vic, Australia
I am not sure if the Webinar is interactive or not .
But live Interaction sessions, weekly between course participants and the instructor , preferably skype chats where you can see the other participants will be helpful
This will facilitate a conversation and should enable the participants to ask questions to the instructor.
Along with the webinars, weekly quizzes will be helpful on each topic just like Rita's book at the chapter end for example
Also , some mock simulation tests are very helpful to give real life exam practice.
A case study/video presentation could also be helpful to indicate how the various Knowledge areas are incorporated effectively in a project.
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1 reply by Mick Walsh
Jan 16, 2018 6:45 PM
Mick Walsh
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Hi Deepesh,
Many thanks for your prompt response and suggestions. Yes, the webinars are interactive. I will incorporate your suggestions into he course design. I have set up knowledge quizzes to be completed prior to commencing project simulations.
One idea might be to get them interested in a project that is related to their core degree or something from home/hobby, so they can see some material and short term benefit from your course. Also group projects is a good way to lift everyon'e game and interest for fear of appearing to let the team down.
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1 reply by Mick Walsh
Jan 16, 2018 6:48 PM
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Thanks Sante,
I have now designed a personal project around a European family holiday, and following the charter stage introduced scope changes to explore the impacts on other elements of the project. This should assist the students prior to embarking a project simulation.
Regards,
Mick
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Drew CraigSr. Agile & Product Coach| VanguardPhiladelphia, Pa, United States
Interaction, relatable content and exercises,
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1 reply by Mick Walsh
Jan 16, 2018 6:57 PM
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Hi Andrew,
I agree, relatable content will enhance enggement. A number of our students are also concurrent undergradute students from all faculties. The challenge is presenting relatable content to thisdiverse audience. I am trying to build up a collection of PM case studies to assist with this, such as he NY East Side Access Project.
I'd echo Deepesh's recommendation for a case study. In the three day PM foundations course my company teaches, we have a single fictitious case study that we use as the basis for all of our exercises and class discussions.
The exercises as we progress through knowledge areas build upon one another and we have the opportunity to show the iterative nature of processes through the scenario.
It takes effort to create a good case study, especially if you will have students from multiple different industries, but it's well worth it.
I'd also suggest locating some good YouTube videos which humorously illustrate a particular point. For example, I use one called "Kentucky Math" when covering budgeting...
Ask them to visit a PMO or an organization/industry to see the project management processes at work and share their experience. And put them to a small (light and easy) quiz before you deliver the webinar on Guide to PMBOK.
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1 reply by Mick Walsh
Jan 16, 2018 6:51 PM
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Hi Najam,
I particulalry like the PMO suggestion. A challenge has been getting PMOs to accept student visits/placements. However, after your post I have decided to contact our project management alumni to seek their support.
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Deepesh makes a very good point.
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2 replies by Mick Walsh
Jan 16, 2018 6:48 PM
Mick Walsh
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Thanks Rami for reinforing Deepesh's suggestions,
Mick
Jan 16, 2018 6:53 PM
Mick Walsh
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Hi Rami,
Your reinforcement of Deepesh's suggestions is welcome.
Regards,
Mick
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Mick WalshProject Management Educator| Swinburne UniversityHawthorn, Victoria, Australia
Jan 15, 2018 1:06 AM
Replying to Deepesh Rammoorthy
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I am not sure if the Webinar is interactive or not .
But live Interaction sessions, weekly between course participants and the instructor , preferably skype chats where you can see the other participants will be helpful
This will facilitate a conversation and should enable the participants to ask questions to the instructor.
Along with the webinars, weekly quizzes will be helpful on each topic just like Rita's book at the chapter end for example
Also , some mock simulation tests are very helpful to give real life exam practice.
A case study/video presentation could also be helpful to indicate how the various Knowledge areas are incorporated effectively in a project.
Hi Deepesh,
Many thanks for your prompt response and suggestions. Yes, the webinars are interactive. I will incorporate your suggestions into he course design. I have set up knowledge quizzes to be completed prior to commencing project simulations.
Regards,
Mick Saving Changes...
Mick WalshProject Management Educator| Swinburne UniversityHawthorn, Victoria, Australia
Jan 15, 2018 2:58 AM
Replying to Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD
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One idea might be to get them interested in a project that is related to their core degree or something from home/hobby, so they can see some material and short term benefit from your course. Also group projects is a good way to lift everyon'e game and interest for fear of appearing to let the team down.
Thanks Sante,
I have now designed a personal project around a European family holiday, and following the charter stage introduced scope changes to explore the impacts on other elements of the project. This should assist the students prior to embarking a project simulation.
Regards,
Mick Saving Changes...
Mick WalshProject Management Educator| Swinburne UniversityHawthorn, Victoria, Australia
Jan 15, 2018 1:45 PM
Replying to Rami Kaibni
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Deepesh makes a very good point.
Thanks Rami for reinforing Deepesh's suggestions,
Mick Saving Changes...
Mick WalshProject Management Educator| Swinburne UniversityHawthorn, Victoria, Australia
Jan 15, 2018 8:57 AM
Replying to Najam Mumtaz
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Ask them to visit a PMO or an organization/industry to see the project management processes at work and share their experience. And put them to a small (light and easy) quiz before you deliver the webinar on Guide to PMBOK.
Hi Najam,
I particulalry like the PMO suggestion. A challenge has been getting PMOs to accept student visits/placements. However, after your post I have decided to contact our project management alumni to seek their support.
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