Digital Project Management SSS 3 Lesson Plan

LESSON PLAN

DIGITAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Lesson Information	Details
Subject	Digital Technologies
Class	SSS 3
Term	Second Term
Week	4
Topic	Digital Project Management
Duration	80 Minutes (Double Period)
Date	________________

Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Explain the meaning of digital project management.
2. Identify and describe project management tools such as Trello and Microsoft Project.
3. Differentiate between task planning and task scheduling.
4. Outline the steps involved in planning and scheduling project tasks.
5. Explain the importance of teamwork and collaboration in digital projects.
6. Prepare a simple task plan and schedule for a digital project.

Previous Knowledge

Students have basic knowledge of digital tools, computer applications and group activities. They can identify simple digital projects such as creating a presentation, designing a website or preparing digital learning materials.

Instructional Materials

• Computer or laptop, where available.
• Whiteboard and markers.
• Charts illustrating project tasks and schedules.
• Sample Trello-style task board.
• Sample project schedule or Gantt chart.
• Project management software or screenshots, where available.

Teaching Methods

Explanation, demonstration, questioning, guided discussion, group work and practical activity.

Presentation Steps

Stage / Time	Teacher's Activities	Students' Activities
1. Introduction 8 minutes	Asks students how they would organise a group project with several tasks and a deadline. Introduces digital project management and states the lesson objectives.	Respond to questions and mention challenges they may face when organising group work.
2. Meaning and Importance 12 minutes	Explains digital project management, its major activities and importance. Gives examples such as website design, CBT development and digital presentations.	Define digital project management, identify examples and explain why projects require planning and monitoring.
3. Project Management Tools 12 minutes	Explains Trello boards, lists and cards. Describes Microsoft Project features, including task scheduling, dependencies and Gantt charts. Compares their uses.	Identify the tools, describe their features and state situations in which each could be useful.
4. Task Planning and Scheduling 15 minutes	Explains the difference between planning and scheduling. Demonstrates how to identify tasks, estimate duration, assign responsibilities, set deadlines and monitor progress.	Differentiate planning from scheduling and suggest tasks and deadlines for a sample digital project.
5. Teamwork and Collaboration 12 minutes	Explains teamwork, collaboration, team roles, communication and shared responsibility. Discusses ways to resolve disagreements and protect shared project information.	Identify team roles and discuss how communication, cooperation and task sharing improve project outcomes.
6. Class Activity 13 minutes	Guides groups to plan a digital noticeboard project. Asks them to list tasks, assign team members, set deadlines and organise tasks into To Do, In Progress and Completed stages.	Work in groups to prepare a simple task board and schedule, then present their plan to the class.
7. Evaluation and Conclusion 8 minutes	Asks oral questions on the lesson, corrects misunderstandings, summarises the key concepts and gives the assignment.	Answer evaluation questions, summarise key ideas and record the assignment.
Total Duration: 80 Minutes

Evaluation

1. What is digital project management?
2. Mention two project management tools and state one use of each.
3. Differentiate between task planning and task scheduling.
4. List four steps involved in planning and scheduling a project.
5. State four benefits of teamwork and collaboration in digital projects.

Assignment

Imagine that you are working with a team to create a digital presentation about internet safety.

1. List five tasks required to complete the project.
2. Assign responsibilities to five team members.
3. Prepare a simple schedule showing when the tasks should be completed.
4. Explain how Trello or Microsoft Project could help organise the work.
5. State four ways team members can collaborate effectively.

References

1. SSS 3 Digital Technologies Scheme of Work, Second Term, Week 4.
2. Digital project management teaching materials and classroom demonstrations.
3. Documentation and learning resources for Trello and Microsoft Project.