Agile development spikes applied to computer science education

Clinton J. Woodward; James Montgomery; Rajesh Vasa; Andrew Cain

doi:10.1109/TALE.2013.6654527

Agile development spikes applied to computer science education

Clinton J. Woodward, James Montgomery, Rajesh Vasa, Andrew Cain

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Abstract

Spikes are an agile software development technique used by software teams to investigate, close gaps and reduce risk. Computer science education can benefit from the application of agile techniques. In this paper we document our definition of spikes, adapted from agile software development practice, applied to computer science education across a number of different units. Our view is that spikes align well with many educational objectives. We also reflect on our educational experiences to present guidance on how and why spikes might be applied, including specific benefits, limitations and drawbacks.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of 2013 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2013
Pages	699-704
Number of pages	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/TALE.2013.6654527
Publication status	Published - 2013
Event	2013 2nd IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2013 - Kuta, Indonesia Duration: 26 Aug 2013 → 29 Aug 2013

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Name	Proceedings of 2013 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2013

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Conference	2013 2nd IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2013
Country/Territory	Indonesia
City	Kuta
Period	26/08/13 → 29/08/13

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Woodward, C. J., Montgomery, J., Vasa, R., & Cain, A. (2013). Agile development spikes applied to computer science education. In Proceedings of 2013 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2013 (pp. 699-704). Article 6654527 (Proceedings of 2013 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2013). https://doi.org/10.1109/TALE.2013.6654527

Woodward, Clinton J. ; Montgomery, James ; Vasa, Rajesh et al. / Agile development spikes applied to computer science education. Proceedings of 2013 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2013. 2013. pp. 699-704 (Proceedings of 2013 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2013).

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Woodward, CJ, Montgomery, J, Vasa, R & Cain, A 2013, Agile development spikes applied to computer science education. in Proceedings of 2013 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2013., 6654527, Proceedings of 2013 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2013, pp. 699-704, 2013 2nd IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2013, Kuta, Indonesia, 26/08/13. https://doi.org/10.1109/TALE.2013.6654527

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Woodward CJ, Montgomery J, Vasa R, Cain A. Agile development spikes applied to computer science education. In Proceedings of 2013 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2013. 2013. p. 699-704. 6654527. (Proceedings of 2013 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2013). doi: 10.1109/TALE.2013.6654527

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