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Podeschi, R. J. – Information Systems Education Journal, 2016
Information systems curricula are increasingly using active learning methodologies to help students learn "through" technology rather than just "about" technology. While one way to achieve this is through the assignment of semester-long projects, previous research suggests that real-world projects provide more meaningful…
Descriptors: Databases, Computer System Design, Information Systems, Active Learning
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Mitri, Michel – Journal of Information Systems Education, 2015
This paper describes the use and benefits of Microsoft's Adventure Works (AW) database to teach advanced database skills in a hands-on, realistic environment. Database management and querying skills are a key element of a robust information systems curriculum, and active learning is an important way to develop these skills. To facilitate active…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Databases, Computer Software, Educational Benefits
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Borges, Jose; Dias, Teresa Galvao; Cunha, Joao Falcao E. – European Journal of Engineering Education, 2009
In BSc/MSc engineering programmes at Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP), the need to provide students with teamwork experiences close to a real world environment was identified as an important issue. A new group-formation method that aims to provide an enriching teamwork experience is proposed. Students are asked to answer a…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Student Projects, Undergraduate Students, Teamwork