Exploring Student Project Management and Evaluation Strategies in Undergraduate Universities

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Leslie Peters , Rachael Solomon


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The adoption of "Project Based" Learning in undergraduate universities has increased in recent years, highlighting the importance of project management and evaluation in the curriculum. Students gain valuable skills and knowledge through project-based learning, making it crucial for them to learn how to plan, assign, and distribute workloads effectively, while maintaining proper supervision from their lecturers both on-site and remotely. The evaluation and grading of projects also play a significant role in determining a student's overall grade.Unfortunately, there are few high-quality websites or applications available that can be used by both lecturers and students to manage and evaluate projects. Often, a suite of applications needs to be used to achieve both management and evaluation aspects. This issue prompted a survey paper that aims to compile various applications available for project management and evaluation for undergraduate university projects.The survey paper discusses the different features provided by the applications and the other set of features required for project management and evaluation. It also explores the challenges faced by students and lecturers in implementing project management and evaluation techniques effectively.According to a survey conducted by the Project Management Institute (PMI), 71% of organizations in the United States use project management methodologies to complete their projects. This indicates the importance of project management and evaluation skills for undergraduate students to prepare them for the workforce. Furthermore, a study conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) revealed that project-based learning increased students' academic achievement, engagement, and motivation.In conclusion, this survey paper provides valuable insights into the various applications available for project management and evaluation in undergraduate universities. It highlights the need for effective project management and evaluation techniques and their significance in preparing students for the workforce..


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Student Project Management, Evaluation Strategies



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