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Design science research for learning software engineering and computational thinking: Four cases
Author(s) -
Apiola Mikko,
Sutinen Erkki
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
computer applications in engineering education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.478
H-Index - 29
eISSN - 1099-0542
pISSN - 1061-3773
DOI - 10.1002/cae.22291
Subject(s) - creativity , curriculum , the arts , computer science , computational thinking , software , design science research , mathematics education , software engineering , engineering , artificial intelligence , pedagogy , sociology , mathematics , psychology , social psychology , electrical engineering , political science , information system , law , programming language
This study proposes design science research (DSR) as a relevant framework for computational thinking, software engineering, and science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics integration in higher education. We present four concrete case examples, where DSR has been applied in projects that consist of interdisciplinary teams, which learn by designing solutions for pressing real‐world problems. Our results show that DSR is a potent framework for learning to tackle pressing and wicked problems, and connecting technology projects with research methodology and knowledge from other fields. Our results also show multiple learning gains, including creativity, communication, critical thinking and collaboration. Based on our case analysis, we recommend more extensive use of DSR in future technology curricula.