Tasks are represented as „cards“ on a digital board and are moved between columns based on their status\u2014for example, moving from To Do<\/strong> \u2192 In Progress<\/strong> \u2192 Done<\/strong>. This allows every team member to see at a glance which tasks are pending, which are underway, and which have been completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Kanban method originated in the 1950s as part of the Toyota Production System. Its primary goal was to make workflows transparent and ensure that materials or tasks were available exactly when needed (Sugimori 2003). Today, this principle is used far beyond the industrial sector and is an excellent fit for modern teaching and learning at universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wekan is versatile and can be applied to a wide range of academic scenarios. Here are a few examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A Wekan board consists of three basic elements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wekan facilitates seamless collaboration by allowing all participants to work on a shared board. To invite others, ensure they have logged into Wekan at least once. Team members can simply drag and drop cards between columns to update their status, providing a continuous overview of the project. Columns can be customized to mirror your specific workflow or logic; when using swimlanes, the column headers apply to all lanes on the board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Advanced features<\/strong>: To keep projects organized, cards can be assigned to specific individuals and enhanced with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For further organization, you can categorize tasks using labels<\/strong> or create templates<\/strong> for recurring tasks. Additionally, customizable roles and permissions ensure that boards are shared securely and managed effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wekan complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the data protection requirements of Universit\u00e4t Bremen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Universit\u00e4t Bremen provides Wekan as a web-based tool for all students and staff. You can log in using your university account. Click here for more information and to access the tool:<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat is Kanban?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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