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19th Conference on Software Engineering Education & Training (CSEET'06)
Report from the 2nd International Workshop on Software Engineering Course Projects (SWECP 2005)
Turtle Bay, Hawaii
April 19-April 21
ISBN: 0-7695-2557-1
Scott Tilley, Florida Institute of Technology
Kenny Wong, University of Alberta
Shihong Huang, Florida Atlantic University
Spencer Smith, McMaster University
This paper reports on the activities and results from the 2nd International Workshop on Software Engineering Course Projects (SWECP 2005), which was held on October 18, 2005 in Toronto, Canada. Creating software engineering course projects for undergraduate students is a challenging task. The instructor must carefully balance the conflicting goals of academic rigor and industrial relevance. Some of the fundamental characteristics of software engineering projects (e.g., team-based, large-scale, long-lived) are difficult to realize within the constraints of a university course in a single semester. This is particularly true when dealing with young students who may lack the real-world experience needed to appreciate some of the more subtle aspects of software engineering. This workshop explored how educators and industry can work together to develop a more rewarding educational experience for all stakeholders involved. Several key themes emerged from the workshop, including the importance of forming teams that are fair and balanced, the challenges in selecting a project that engages the students and meets the goals of the course, and the need for knowledge transfer amongst instructors.
Index Terms:
software engineering education, course projects, undergraduate students
Citation:
Scott Tilley, Kenny Wong, Shihong Huang, Spencer Smith, "Report from the 2nd International Workshop on Software Engineering Course Projects (SWECP 2005)," cseet, pp.87-94, 19th Conference on Software Engineering Education & Training (CSEET'06), 2006
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