Trello
Description
Trello is a simple-to-use web and mobile task tracking application that allows users to easily collaborate on projects. The free version provides robust functionality, with additional features available to paying users. Trello also offers educational institutions a 30% pricing discount on paid subscriptions.
Leveraging the Kanban board concept of the Agile Project Management methodology, Trello allows users to create separate task lists or “boards”, which include three default lists inside – To Do, Doing, and Done. Users can add tasks within these default lists; add custom lists; assign task due dates, categories, and responsibilities; and track task progress.
Leveraging the Kanban board concept of the Agile Project Management methodology, Trello allows users to create separate task lists or “boards”, which include three default lists inside – To Do, Doing, and Done. Users can add tasks within these default lists; add custom lists; assign task due dates, categories, and responsibilities; and track task progress.
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Justification for Using this Tool
Trello provides an elegant online collaboration interface for project-based learning. Users can break a large assignment into individual tasks, assign responsibilities and due dates, and manage progress in real-time. Trello’s visual Kanban boards allow users to view the overall project status at glance and also attach files or have discussions concerning individual tasks. This visual overview also promotes accountability within group projects.
Strategies for Use
Trello for Group Projects
- Create project boards or implement one of Trello's pre-existing templates to get started
- Customize task lists to suit project requirements
- Assign task responsibilities
- Create sub-tasks
- Add due dates
- Attach related files
- Manage task and project progress
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Time and Task Management for Students
- Use Trello to get a single view of all assignments and their status
- Enter all assignments at the start of a semester
- Create task lists for each course
- Enter all due dates
- Manage assignment progress
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Helpful Resources
What is Kanban?
- The origins of Kanban boards and their use in project management
- LinkedIn Learning tutorial outlining Trello features including setup, task management, user administration, progress tracking, and integration with third-party applications such as cloud storage services and calendars
- A student perspective on using Trello both for specific projects as well as general task management at school
- How teachers can integrate Trello into their learning environments
- Suggested usages at each level from elementary school through higher education.
References
Chen, L., & Chen, X. (2017). How to manage library projects with trello. Computers in Libraries, 37(4), 19-23. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.uproxy.library.dc-uoit.ca/docview/1906364770?accountid=14694
Ray, N. (2016). Prioritize, plan, and maintain motivation with trello. The Agricultural Education Magazine, 88(6), 16-17. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.uproxy.library.dc-uoit.ca/docview/1813882728?accountid=14694
Ruiz-Gallardo, J., González-Geraldo, J. L., & Castaño, S. (2016). What are our students doing? Workload, time allocation and time management in PBL instruction. A case study in science education. Teaching and Teacher Education, 53, 51-62. doi:http://dx.doi.org.uproxy.library.dc-uoit.ca/10.1016/j.tate.2015.10.005
Wijnen, M., Loyens, S. M. M., Smeets, G., Kroeze, M., & van der Molen, H. (2017). Comparing problem-based learning students to students in a lecture-based curriculum: Learning strategies and the relation with self-study time. European Journal of Psychology of Education, 32(3), 431-447. doi:http://dx.doi.org.uproxy.library.dc-uoit.ca/10.1007/s10212-016-0296-7
Ray, N. (2016). Prioritize, plan, and maintain motivation with trello. The Agricultural Education Magazine, 88(6), 16-17. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.uproxy.library.dc-uoit.ca/docview/1813882728?accountid=14694
Ruiz-Gallardo, J., González-Geraldo, J. L., & Castaño, S. (2016). What are our students doing? Workload, time allocation and time management in PBL instruction. A case study in science education. Teaching and Teacher Education, 53, 51-62. doi:http://dx.doi.org.uproxy.library.dc-uoit.ca/10.1016/j.tate.2015.10.005
Wijnen, M., Loyens, S. M. M., Smeets, G., Kroeze, M., & van der Molen, H. (2017). Comparing problem-based learning students to students in a lecture-based curriculum: Learning strategies and the relation with self-study time. European Journal of Psychology of Education, 32(3), 431-447. doi:http://dx.doi.org.uproxy.library.dc-uoit.ca/10.1007/s10212-016-0296-7
Contributor
Submitted by: Rich Freeman
Email: [email protected]
Bio: Rich Freeman is a Professor of Computer Studies at Georgian College in Barrie, Ontario and a Master of Education candidate at Ontario Tech University.
Email: [email protected]
Bio: Rich Freeman is a Professor of Computer Studies at Georgian College in Barrie, Ontario and a Master of Education candidate at Ontario Tech University.