scholarly journals Cross-Departmental Collaboration for the Community: Technical Communicators in a Service-Learning Software Engineering Course

10.28945/3292 ◽  
2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph Chao ◽  
Jennifer Brown
Keyword(s):  
Software Engineering ◽  
Service Learning ◽  
Real World ◽  
Technical Communication ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Student Survey ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Non Profit Organizations ◽  
Survey Responses

This paper discusses a collaborative service-learning approach to a software engineering course that involved partnering with local non-profit organizations and collaborating with a technical communication class. The main goals of the collaboration with the technical communication class were to provide the students with a real-world project that gave them experience with a crossdepartmental team collaboration and to improve the documentation accompanying the software that was developed for the non-profit organizations. Another goal was to, in turn, reduce the burden on the computer science instructor to provide technical support for the software after the end of the semester. We describe the courses involved, the goals for and method of collaboration, limitations, student survey responses, and lessons learned from this collaboration. As expected with a first attempt at a cross-departmental collaborative project, student survey results showed both positive and negative impressions of the collaboration. With further transforming of the curriculum, we believe this type collaboration holds value as an effective method of providing real-world experience, not only with developing software and working with a client, but also with collaborating with team members from other disciplines.

A SERVICE-LEARNING PROJECT WITH PHYSIOTHERAPY STUDENTS IN NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolina Jiménez-Sánchez ◽  
Sara Pérez-Palomares ◽  
Almudena Buesa-Estéllez ◽  
Marina Francín-Gallego ◽  
Rocío Fortún-Rabadán ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Service Learning ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Non Profit Organizations ◽  
Physiotherapy Students

scholarly journals Balanced Scorecard in the practice of management at an academic laboratory

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 127-138
Author(s):  
Miriam Magdala Pinto ◽  
Bruno Mannato Angius
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Management ◽  
Performance Measurement ◽  
Balanced Scorecard ◽  
Management System ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
The Balanced Scorecard ◽  
Results Reporting ◽  
Non Profit Organizations ◽  
Academic Laboratory

The Balanced Scorecard (BSC), when it reaches its maximum potential, is a strategic management system mainly usedby companies. However, with some adjustments, it can be used by Non-profit Organizations (NPO). Its use, in this case,needs to be further investigated. The article reports the experience and lessons learned from using BSC in an academiclab for sixteen months. The process included initial planning, three rounds of performance measurement and a finalplanning review. Entrepreneurial BSC, with some adjustments, was adequate for strengthening laboratory’s identity,for performance measurement and results reporting, although not reaching, during the experiment period, the maturityof a strategic management system.

Aspect-Oriented Programming (AOP) Support on RIAs Development

2018 ◽  
pp. 709-726
Author(s):  
Giner Alor-Hernández ◽  
Viviana Yarel Rosales-Morales ◽  
Luis Omar Colombo-Mendoza
Keyword(s):  
Software Engineering ◽  
Software Development ◽  
Real World ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Development Projects ◽  
Aspect Oriented Programming ◽  
Success Stories ◽  
World Development

This chapter emphasizes the importance of employing Aspect-Oriented Programming (AOP) on software development, especially in software engineering. Some advantages in the development of RIAs by using AOP are Maintainability, Extensibility, and Reusability. This chapter presents a review of several success stories of AOP implementation in real world development projects and discusses the lessons learned in these projects. The works analyzed in the state-of-the-art are classified by Web development, Usability Engineering, and other related perspectives. Finally, the chapter also addresses AOP support between JavaScript-based RIA frameworks and non-JavaScript-based RIA frameworks providing either native or third-party AOP facilities. Some code snippets depicting the use of these facilities for implementing AOP concepts are also presented.

Cross-cultural Service Learning: American and Russian Students Learn Applied Organizational Communication

2001 ◽  
Vol 64 (3) ◽  
pp. 59-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Betsy Stevens
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Home ◽  
Service Learning ◽  
Public Relations ◽  
Organizational Communication ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
The Press ◽  
American Students ◽  
Cultural Service ◽  
Non Profit Organizations

In an unusual cross-cultural endeavor, American and Russian students engaged in service learning as part of an organizational communication class in which they applied their skills to assist non-profit organizations. American students worked with a nursing home to plan a public relations event and the Russian students gave a party for children at an orphanage in Tomsk, Russia. Students worked in teams and accomplished assigned responsibilities. Both groups produced a public relations event and each contacted the press seeking news cover age. The Americans surveyed stakeholders about the effectiveness of the organiza tion's ability to communicate with its constituents. The Russians went about their project differently (they participated in the course online) .

Aspect-Oriented Programming (AOP) Support on RIAs Development

2014 ◽  
pp. 102-117
Keyword(s):  
Software Engineering ◽  
Software Development ◽  
Real World ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Development Projects ◽  
Aspect Oriented Programming ◽  
Success Stories ◽  
World Development

Chapter 6 emphasizes the importance of employing Aspect-Oriented Programming (AOP) on software development, especially in software engineering. Some advantages in the development of RIAs by using AOP are Maintainability, Extensibility, and Reusability. This chapter presents a review of several success stories of AOP implementation in real world development projects and discusses the lessons learned in these projects. The works analyzed in the state-of-the-art are classified by Web development, Usability Engineering, and other related perspectives. Finally, the chapter also addresses AOP support between JavaScript-based RIA frameworks and non-JavaScript-based RIA frameworks providing either native or third-party AOP facilities. Some code snippets depicting the use of these facilities for implementing AOP concepts are also presented.

scholarly journals Empowering Indigenous Youth: Perspectives from a National Service Learning Program in Taiwan

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Leemen Lee ◽  
Peiying Chen
Keyword(s):  
Service Learning ◽  
Government Policies ◽  
National Service ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Indigenous Youth ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Regulatory Policies ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Non Profit Organizations

Issues related to Indigenous higher education have received more attention in recent years. An important aspect has been the adjustment and development of more inclusive regulatory policies. This study explores the policy-enhancing role of non-profit organizations (NPOs) in empowering Indigenous college students through an analysis of a nationwide service learning program initiated by a NPO based in Taiwan. The findings revealed the important role of NPOs in enhancing government policies by leveraging their knowledge base and resource networking in order to develop a service learning program for Indigenous youth, which aimed to develop their self-confidence and strengthen their ethnic identity. The article identified four themes that are essential for non-profit organizations in designing and implementing empowerment-based programs for Indigenous participants: developing resource networking partnerships, emphasizing responsibility, building effective mutual trust, and sustaining endeavors.

scholarly journals Rising to the Challenge of COVID-19: Pivoting to Online and Project-Based Physiotherapy Student Placements in Contemporary Professional Settings

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 21-38
Author(s):  
Vidya Lawton ◽  
Rebecca Vaughan ◽  
Taryn M. Jones ◽  
Verity Pacey
Keyword(s):  
Student Performance ◽  
Real World ◽  
Student Assessment ◽  
Hybrid Approach ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Student Survey ◽  
Physiotherapy Student ◽  
Assessment Performance ◽  
Survey Responses ◽  
Student Placements

Online and project-based student placements in sport and corporate settings were incorporated within the Macquarie University Doctor of Physiotherapy following the restriction of face-to-face delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study explores student and educator perceptions of these placements, and analyses student performance results to provide future recommendations. The mixed-methods design included a student survey, semi-structured educator interviews and quantitative analysis of student assessment performance comparing 2020 to 2018/2019 cohorts. Quantitative survey data were described, with proportional differences between groups analysed. Open-ended survey responses and interview transcripts were thematically analysed, and integration of all results was performed. Themes derived from 24 student surveys highlighted that the learning experiences and skills required for online and project-based placements were varied and valuable. Analysis of 176 students’ performance showed differences between performance and applicability of assessment items in 2020 placements in comparison to previous years, although all students met performance requirements. Analysis of eight educator interviews identified that online and project-based placements changed experiences for all stakeholders and highlighted the need for enhanced educator and student communication and organisation for the placement to be successful. Online and project-based placements were considered a better reflection of contemporary work practices, producing valuable deliverables to the business. Three final integrated themes were identified regarding online and project-based elements of placements: learning experiences of students differed, skills for students and educators differed, and placements were representative of real-world work. A hybrid approach that incorporates both online and onsite placement time and includes a project-based component is recommended for future placements. Project-based and online elements provide genuine and valuable learning opportunities for physiotherapy students in preparation for real-world work.

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