Increasing retention in first-year systems analysis through student collaboration using real world examples

Mark Bruce Freeman, Holly Tootell, Madeleine R.H. Roberts

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Abstract

It is important in teaching Systems Analysis to maintain currency with industry trends, and for teachers of these subjects to maintain close relationships with students' potential employers. This study presents a qualitative analysis of text responses from IS/IT students to open-ended questions concerning the introduction of a scaffolded small group problem based learning (PBL) task and the introduction of guest lectures. The results indicate that both of these enhancements to the subject have improved the learning experiences of students. These methods can be applied in other ISD subjects; and it is envisaged that enhanced student experiences will also be obtained through such applications.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInformation Systems Development
Subtitle of host publicationTransforming Organisations and Society Through Information Systems - Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference on Information Systems Development, ISD 2014
EditorsHenry Linger, Neven Vrcek, Michael Lang, Chris Barry, Christoph Schneider, Dijana Plantak Vukovac, Vjeran Strahonja
PublisherUniversity of Zagreb, Faculty of Organization and Informatics Varazdin
Pages103-111
Number of pages9
ISBN (Electronic)9789536071432
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event23rd International Conference on Information Systems Development, ISD 2014 - Varazdin, Croatia
Duration: 2 Sept 20144 Sept 2014

Publication series

NameInformation Systems Development: Transforming Organisations and Society Through Information Systems - Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference on Information Systems Development, ISD 2014

Conference

Conference23rd International Conference on Information Systems Development, ISD 2014
Country/TerritoryCroatia
CityVarazdin
Period2/09/144/09/14

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