Experiences of Introducing Group Projects to Computing Degrees

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Author
Shepperd, Martin
Jayal, Ambikesh
Date
2010-06-30Acceptance date
2010
Type
Conference proceedings
Publisher
IUT
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As a result of restructuring our computing undergraduate programmes, we introduced group projects as an integrating central spine for Levels 1 and 2. The task includes requirements discovery, software development, team working, negotiation and project management. We found careful team formation and fostering of close staff-group relationships to be invaluable. The outcome has been an improved sense of engagement for both students and staff plus improved student technical skills arising from the experiential learning.
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35th International Conference on Improving University Teaching (IUT), Washington D.C., USA, June 30, 2010;
Citation
Shepperd, M.J. and Jayal, A. (2010) 'Experiences of Introducing Group Projects to Computing Degrees', 35th International Conference on Improving University Teaching (IUT), Washington D.C., USA, 30 June.
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Conference proceedings published in 35th International Conference on Improving University Teaching (IUT), 30 June 2010.