Lesson Plan

• Describe the main categories of project management software and their characteristic features.
• Compare the advantages and limitations of traditional, agile, hybrid, and specialist tools.
• Evaluate criteria to select appropriate software for a given project scenario.
• Apply knowledge by recommending a tool for a school e‑learning platform case study.

• Projector or interactive whiteboard
• Laptop/computer for each student or pair
• Sample screenshots of Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana, Monday.com, ClickUp
• Handout with comparison table and decision checklist
• Whiteboard markers and sticky notes
• Internet access for live demos

Begin with a quick poll: “What tools do you use to keep track of group work?” Connect this to students’ prior experience with task lists and calendars. Explain that today they will explore professional project‑management software and learn how to choose the right one. Success will be measured by their ability to justify a tool selection for a real‑world scenario.

1. Do‑Now (5’) – Short quiz on project‑management phases to activate prior knowledge.
2. Mini‑lecture (10’) – Overview of the four software categories (Traditional, Agile, Hybrid, Specialist) and key features.
3. Guided demo (15’) – Live walk‑through of a waterfall tool (Microsoft Project) and an agile tool (Jira), highlighting Gantt charts, backlogs, and boards.
4. Group activity (15’) – In small teams, analyse the school e‑learning platform scenario and use the decision checklist to select a suitable hybrid tool.
5. Whole‑class discussion (10’) – Teams present their choice, justify based on features, budget, and integration needs.
6. Exit ticket (5’) – Each student writes one distinguishing feature of each software type.

Recap the four software types and the factors that influence tool selection. Collect exit tickets to gauge understanding, and assign a homework task: research a project‑management tool not covered today and prepare a one‑page summary of its fit for a chosen project.