Agile learning: Use of Eduscrum in higher education

  • Eduscrum is a methodology that applies agile project management principles to the field of education. The Scrum methodology is an established approach in software development, where iterative product development is carried out by a small development team in work cycles. Originally, Scrum was an agile framework that originated in software development but has since been adapted to various industries, including education. The idea behind Eduscrum is to apply agile project management principles to education, aiming to be more flexible in addressing the needs of learners, fostering collaboration, and enabling continuous feedback. Eduscrum organizes the learning process into sprints, which are time-boxed periods typically lasting one to four weeks. During each sprint, students and teachers work collaboratively to achieve specific learning objectives. Scrum defines roles which are sometimes difficult to adapt to the educational context. The role of the product owner is often taken on by the teacher, who defines the learning goals andEduscrum is a methodology that applies agile project management principles to the field of education. The Scrum methodology is an established approach in software development, where iterative product development is carried out by a small development team in work cycles. Originally, Scrum was an agile framework that originated in software development but has since been adapted to various industries, including education. The idea behind Eduscrum is to apply agile project management principles to education, aiming to be more flexible in addressing the needs of learners, fostering collaboration, and enabling continuous feedback. Eduscrum organizes the learning process into sprints, which are time-boxed periods typically lasting one to four weeks. During each sprint, students and teachers work collaboratively to achieve specific learning objectives. Scrum defines roles which are sometimes difficult to adapt to the educational context. The role of the product owner is often taken on by the teacher, who defines the learning goals and prioritizes the content. The Scrum master moderates the learning process, removes obstacles, and ensures that the Scrum framework is followed effectively. Students take on the role of the development team. Regular meetings, often referred to as "stand-ups" or "Scrum meetings,"are held to discuss progress and challenges. These meetings provide a platform for students and teachers to collaborate, share insights, and identify any impediments. The Scrum process includes artifacts, like a backlog to prioritize tasks and charts which track the progress of the sprints. One of the key principles of Eduscrum is flexibility. It allows for adjustments based on student needs, enabling a dynamic and responsive learning environment. Eduscrum promotes regular feedback loops between students and teachers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Collaboration is a central theme in Eduscrum. Students work together on projects, share ideas, and contribute to the overall learning experience. The paper describes how the methodology is used in a master’s level class for computer science. Content of the course subject is social network analysis. The students work together in small groups. They perform together a self-chosen project and write a research paper together. Every process step is accompanied by the professor and an assistant, in accordance with Eduscrum. Each project group gets constant feedback. The students are guided step by step through the whole process. In the course evaluation, the students state their high learning outcomes, but they find that the projects are a lot of work.show moreshow less

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Author:Heidi Schuhbauer, Patricia BrockmannORCiD, Sebastian Schötteler
DOI:https://doi.org/10.36315/2024v2end034
ISBN:78-989-35728-0-1
ISSN:2184-1489
Parent Title (English):Education and New Developments 2024 – Volume 2
Publisher:inScience Press
Document Type:conference proceeding (article)
Language:English
Reviewed:Begutachtet/Reviewed
Release Date:2024/11/15
Tag:Agile learning, Eduscrum, higher education, science education, social network analysis
institutes:Fakultät Informatik
Research Themes:Digitalisierung & Künstliche Intelligenz
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