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E-learning in project management using simulation models: a case study based on the replication of an experiment

Rodriguez, Daniel ; Sicilia, Miguel A. ; Cuadrado, Juan José and Pfahl, Dietmar LU (2006) In IEEE Transactions on Education 49(4). p.451-463
Abstract
Current e-learning systems are increasing their importance in higher education. However, the state of the art of e-learning applications, besides the state of the practice, does not achieve the level of interactivity that current learning theories advocate. In this paper, the possibility of enhancing e-learning systems to achieve deep learning has been studied by replicating an experiment in which students had to learn basic software engineering principles. One group learned these principles using a static approach, while the other group learned the same principles using a system-dynamics-based approach, which provided interactivity and feedback. The results show that, quantitatively, the latter group achieved a better understanding of the... (More)
Current e-learning systems are increasing their importance in higher education. However, the state of the art of e-learning applications, besides the state of the practice, does not achieve the level of interactivity that current learning theories advocate. In this paper, the possibility of enhancing e-learning systems to achieve deep learning has been studied by replicating an experiment in which students had to learn basic software engineering principles. One group learned these principles using a static approach, while the other group learned the same principles using a system-dynamics-based approach, which provided interactivity and feedback. The results show that, quantitatively, the latter group achieved a better understanding of the principles; furthermore, qualitatively, they enjoyed the learning experience. (Less)
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management education, software engineering education, education, system dynamics, simulation software, student experiments, SoTL
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Higher Education
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IEEE Transactions on Education
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49
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4
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451 - 463
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IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
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0018-9359
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10.1109/TE.2006.882367
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English
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  series       = {{IEEE Transactions on Education}},
  title        = {{E-learning in project management using simulation models: a case study based on the replication of an experiment}},
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  doi          = {{10.1109/TE.2006.882367}},
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