How can you manage educational technology projects in a remote or virtual environment?

2 Choose your tools and platforms

One of the most important aspects of managing educational technology projects in a remote or virtual environment is choosing the right tools and platforms to support your work. You need to consider the functionality, accessibility, compatibility, security, and cost of the tools and platforms that you will use for your project, and how they will fit your goals and scope. For example, you might need tools and platforms for project management, communication, collaboration, content creation, content delivery, content management, assessment, feedback, and evaluation. You should also test your tools and platforms before you use them, and provide training and support to your team and stakeholders if needed.

3 Communicate and collaborate effectively

Communication and collaboration are essential for any project, but especially for educational technology projects in a remote or virtual environment. You need to establish clear and frequent communication channels and protocols with your team and stakeholders, and use them to share information, updates, feedback, and issues. You should also use communication and collaboration tools and platforms that suit your project needs and preferences, such as email, chat, video conferencing, file sharing, document editing, brainstorming, or polling. You should also create a positive and supportive team culture, where everyone feels valued, respected, and engaged, and where conflicts are resolved constructively.

4 Monitor and control your progress

Another key aspect of managing educational technology projects in a remote or virtual environment is monitoring and controlling your progress. You need to track and measure your project performance against your goals, scope, resources, timeline, and quality standards, and identify any deviations or risks that might affect your project success. You should also use monitoring and controlling tools and platforms that help you collect, analyze, and report data on your project progress, such as dashboards, charts, graphs, or reports. You should also communicate your progress to your team and stakeholders regularly, and take corrective actions if needed.

6 Here’s what else to consider

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