Applying an Agile Approach to Improve the Student Experience and Performance in a Capstone Project
Brandon Olson, Thomas E. Gibbons · 2018
An agile method is applied to increase student learning in the capstone project involving external, real-world projects. Using the agile methodology prevents student procrastination and improves learning through Kolb's theory for experiential learning. The results of an agile adaptation to the capstone project indicate an increase in student engagement and improved understanding of software development and project teams.