Abstract
We use per-student virtual machines to allow new students to configure servers, thus enabling them to develop an understanding of the complex eStadium system. The outcomes include: student learning as the per-student virtual machines progress into software development and production machines supporting the eStadium game-day environment; the teamwork and leadership skills that evolve as students progress from initial learning to leadership roles in the creation of sophisticated applications; guidelines for instructors mentoring students through the process of building and maintaining a working production system; and, parallels with best-practice software and system development in industry. The use of peer-evaluations and social-network studies enable us to determine how the students interact with and learn from each other across years (sophomores through seniors). This cross year, cross experience-level learning process is essential for maintaining the technical and team continuity of the project. It also prepares students in a very realistic way for the software-development process in industry.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 2011 FRONTIERS IN EDUCATION CONFERENCE (FIE) |
Pages | T3F-1-T3F-7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 41st Annual Frontiers in Education Conference - Rapid City, United States Duration: 12 Oct 2011 → 15 Oct 2011 Conference number: 41 https://www.tib.eu/en/search/id/TIBKAT%3A89451959X/ |
Publication series
Name | Proceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE |
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ISSN (Print) | 1539-4565 |
Conference
Conference | 41st Annual Frontiers in Education Conference |
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Abbreviated title | FIE 2011 |
Country/Territory | United States |
City | Rapid City |
Period | 12/10/11 → 15/10/11 |
Other | Celebrating 41 Years of Monumental Innovations from Around the World. |
Internet address |
Keywords*
- peer-based learning
- project-based learning
- software development
- virtual machines
- VIP program
Field of Science*
- 5.9 Other social sciences
- 5.3 Educational sciences
Publication Type*
- 3.1. Articles or chapters in proceedings/scientific books indexed in Web of Science and/or Scopus database