Study Guide

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)

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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