This was meant to be a response to a request for information on Notion, Trello, or Basecamp as a potential platform for a University Program in Writing and Applied Arts on LinkedIn. Surprising no one, I was too wordy for LinkedIn, so here it is.
tdlr:
Notion is a solid choice. It’s most useful for freelancing and contractors as it is flexible and versatile. Without oversight and planning it can become unwieldy, but it is a tool that students can actively use for their own projects after the class/program ends.
Trello has grown from the basic Kanban board into a fully developed PM platform. It is a good middle-ground between Basecamp and Notion. If built out, onboarding students could be done with ease. It will require planning and administrative work, though. Templates may also require coordination between classes within the program.
Basecamp is the choice if you are looking to mimic the experience inside a company. It is a complete project management platform with all the bells and whistles. It also will require significant administration work and time to manage.