@inproceedings{e8d5e10251dd4b9f822b6a0d99e82e9b,
title = "Team-based software/system development in a vertically-integrated project-based course",
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.",
keywords = "peer-based learning, project-based learning, software development, virtual machines, VIP program",
author = "Randal Abler and Ed Coyle and Agrita Kiopa and Julia Melkers",
year = "2011",
doi = "10.1109/FIE.2011.6142974",
language = "English",
isbn = "9781612844671",
series = "Proceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE",
pages = "T3F--1--T3F--7",
booktitle = "2011 FRONTIERS IN EDUCATION CONFERENCE (FIE)",
note = "41st Annual Frontiers in Education Conference : Celebrating 41 Years of Monumental Innovations from Around the World, FIE 2011 ; Conference date: 12-10-2011 Through 15-10-2011",
}