Leading Multicultural Virtual TeamsLaajuus (2 cr)
Code: MS00CJ95
Credits
2 op
Objective
After completing the course, the student
-knows how to choose appropriate media for effective communication and collaboration in VTs
-recognizes the unique dynamics of a virtual team
-understands key factors of a successful virtual team
Content
-IMGD by Wheelan
-Media choice for communication:
· Conflict management in virtual teams
· Diversity in virtual teams
· Trust in virtual teams
This course is for Masters´ students.
Enrollment
02.05.2024 - 31.05.2025
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.07.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 100
Teachers
- Mervi Varhelahti
Teacher in charge
Mervi Varhelahti
Groups
-
VAVY2425
Objective
After completing the course, the student
-knows how to choose appropriate media for effective communication and collaboration in VTs
-recognizes the unique dynamics of a virtual team
-understands key factors of a successful virtual team
Content
-IMGD by Wheelan
-Media choice for communication:
· Conflict management in virtual teams
· Diversity in virtual teams
· Trust in virtual teams
This course is for Masters´ students.
Materials
"How to lead virtual teams" interactive guide
Scientific articles
Video lectures
Teaching methods
There is no teacher on the course this is a self-paced course, 100% online
Learning takes place in an e-learning environment through self-learning. Students work independently, regardless of time and place
International connections
Although you complete this course completely independently, “Leading virtual teams” course offers you an experience of working virtually in multicultural and interdisciplinary teams!
You will proceed through 4 team development stages (IMGD) using an interactive virtual guide published in Thinglink.
To show your learning you have to complete a test after each stage in ITSlearning environment
Student workload
The course is available on the itslearning online learning environment, where you will complete assignments independently, according to your own schedule. The course materials are available until 31 JULY.
There is no teacher on the course this is a self-paced course, 100% online
Learning takes place in an e-learning environment through self-learning. Students work independently, regardless of time and place.
Although you complete this course completely independently, “Leading virtual teams” course offers you an experience of working virtually in multicultural and interdisciplinary teams!
You will proceed through 4 team development stages (IMGD) using an interactive virtual guide published in Thinglink.
The guide will
- introduce you team leader´s and members´ experiences through a case study
- share knowledge on theories related to the virtual teams (asynchronous video lectures)
- offer you tools for working virtually
- challenge you with further readings (8 scientific articles)
To show your learning you have to complete a test after each stage in ITSlearning. environment (4 tests)
2ects
Content scheduling
There is no teacher on the course this is a self-paced course
Timeline when the course can be completed 1.9.-31.7.2024
• IMGD by Wheelan
• Media choice for communication
• Conflict management in virtual teams
• Diversity in virtual teams
• Trust in virtual teams
This course is for Masters´ students.
Further information
This course is for Masters´ students.
Course completion support requests: Mervi Varhelahti (@turkuamk.fi).
The course is open until 31.7.2025
To get credits, remember to inform Mervi Varhelahti (@turkuamk.fi) when you have completed the course.
Evaluation scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
Assessment methods and criteria
The course is graded on a passed - not passed scale. A passing grade is awarded for successful completion of all tests included on the course.
You have to pass 4 multiple choice tests during this course.
In those tests you will show your learning related to
• IMGD by Wheelan
• Media choice for communication
• Conflict management in virtual teams
• Diversity in virtual teams
• Trust in virtual teams
Enrollment
02.04.2023 - 01.03.2024
Timing
01.09.2023 - 30.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Engineering and Business
Teaching languages
- English
Teachers
- Mervi Varhelahti
Groups
-
VAVY2324
Objective
After completing the course, the student
-knows how to choose appropriate media for effective communication and collaboration in VTs
-recognizes the unique dynamics of a virtual team
-understands key factors of a successful virtual team
Content
-IMGD by Wheelan
-Media choice for communication:
· Conflict management in virtual teams
· Diversity in virtual teams
· Trust in virtual teams
This course is for Masters´ students.
Materials
"How to lead virtual teams" interactive guide
Scientific articles
Video lectures
Teaching methods
There is no teacher on the course this is a self-paced course, 100% online
Learning takes place in an e-learning environment through self-learning. Students work independently, regardless of time and place
International connections
Although you complete this course completely independently, “Leading virtual teams” course offers you an experience of working virtually in multicultural and interdisciplinary teams!
You will proceed through 4 team development stages (IMGD) using an interactive virtual guide published in Thinglink.
To show your learning you have to complete a test after each stage in ITSlearning environment
Student workload
The course is available on the itslearning online learning environment, where you will complete assignments independently, according to your own schedule. The course materials are available until 31 JULY.
There is no teacher on the course this is a self-paced course, 100% online
Learning takes place in an e-learning environment through self-learning. Students work independently, regardless of time and place.
Although you complete this course completely independently, “Leading virtual teams” course offers you an experience of working virtually in multicultural and interdisciplinary teams!
You will proceed through 4 team development stages (IMGD) using an interactive virtual guide published in Thinglink.
The guide will
- introduce you team leader´s and members´ experiences through a case study
- share knowledge on theories related to the virtual teams (asynchronous video lectures)
- offer you tools for working virtually
- challenge you with further readings (8 scientific articles)
To show your learning you have to complete a test after each stage in ITSlearning. environment (4 tests)
2ects
Content scheduling
There is no teacher on the course this is a self-paced course
Timeline when the course can be completed 1.9.-31.7.2024
• IMGD by Wheelan
• Media choice for communication
• Conflict management in virtual teams
• Diversity in virtual teams
• Trust in virtual teams
This course is for Masters´ students.
Further information
This course is for Masters´ students.
Course completion support requests: Mervi Varhelahti (@turkuamk.fi).
The course is open until 31.7.2024
To get credits, remember to inform Mervi Varhelahti (@turkuamk.fi) when you have completed the course.
Evaluation scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
Assessment methods and criteria
The course is graded on a passed - not passed scale. A passing grade is awarded for successful completion of all tests included on the course.
You have to pass 4 multiple choice tests during this course.
In those tests you will show your learning related to
• IMGD by Wheelan
• Media choice for communication
• Conflict management in virtual teams
• Diversity in virtual teams
• Trust in virtual teams
Enrollment
01.12.2022 - 30.06.2023
Timing
01.01.2023 - 31.07.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Engineering and Business
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Joint Elective Studies
Teachers
- Mervi Varhelahti
Scheduling groups
- Vain avoimen AMK:n opiskelijoille (Tutkinto-opiskelija ilmoittaudu joka tapauksessa, toteutus ei ole vain avoimen opiskelijoille) (Size: 500. Open UAS: 500.)
Groups
-
VAVY2223
Small groups
- For Open UAS students only
Objective
After completing the course, the student
-knows how to choose appropriate media for effective communication and collaboration in VTs
-recognizes the unique dynamics of a virtual team
-understands key factors of a successful virtual team
Content
-IMGD by Wheelan
-Media choice for communication:
· Conflict management in virtual teams
· Diversity in virtual teams
· Trust in virtual teams
This course is for Masters´ students.
Materials
"How to lead virtual teams" interactive guide
Scientific articles
Video lectures
Teaching methods
Nonstop, student-paced, 100% online
Learning takes place in an e-learning environment through self-learning. Students work independently, regardless of time and place
International connections
Although you complete this course completely independently, “Leading virtual teams” course offers you an experience of working virtually in multicultural and interdisciplinary teams!
You will proceed through 4 team development stages (IMGD) using an interactive virtual guide published in Thinglink.
To show your learning you have to complete a test after each stage in ITSlearning environment
Student workload
The course is available on the itslearning online learning environment, where you will complete assignments independently, according to your own schedule. The course materials are available until 31 July. If you have any questions concerning the course, please get in touch with us at avoinamk@turkuamk.fi.
Nonstop, student-paced, 100% online
Learning takes place in an e-learning environment through self-learning. Students work independently, regardless of time and place.
Although you complete this course completely independently, “Leading virtual teams” course offers you an experience of working virtually in multicultural and interdisciplinary teams!
You will proceed through 4 team development stages (IMGD) using an interactive virtual guide published in Thinglink.
The guide will
- introduce you team leader´s and members´ experiences through a case study
- share knowledge on theories related to the virtual teams (asynchronous videolectures)
- offer you tools for working virtually
- challenge you with further readings (8 scientific articles)
To show your learning you have to complete a test after each stage in ITSlearning. environment (4 tests)
2ects
Content scheduling
Nonstop, student-paced
• IMGD by Wheelan
• Media choice for communication
• Conflict management in virtual teams
• Diversity in virtual teams
• Trust in virtual teams
This course is for Masters´ students.
Further information
This course is for Masters´ students.
More information for students of the Turku UAS Open Studies https://www.turkuamk.fi/fi/tutkinnot-ja-opiskelu/avoin-amk/avoin-ammattikorkeakoulu/. Course completion support requests: avoinamk@turkuamk.fi.
The course is open until 31.7.2023
Evaluation scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
Assessment methods and criteria
The course is graded on a passed - not passed scale. A passing grade is awarded for successful completion of all tests included on the course.
You have to pass 4 multiple choice tests during this course.
In those tests you will show your learning related to
• IMGD by Wheelan
• Media choice for communication
• Conflict management in virtual teams
• Diversity in virtual teams
• Trust in virtual teams