{"id":4203,"date":"2024-04-16T13:23:25","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T13:23:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/10.64.82.68\/ictinov-site\/?page_id=4203"},"modified":"2024-04-16T13:23:25","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T13:23:25","slug":"framework-based-software-design-and-development-course-university-of-malaya","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/10.64.82.68\/ictinov-site\/index.php\/framework-based-software-design-and-development-course-university-of-malaya\/","title":{"rendered":"Framework-Based Software Design and Development course, University of Malaya"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Description of the course<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The course teaches students the fundamental principles of framework-based software design and development. Students gain knowledge and skills in designing framework-based software systems, particularly focusing on website applications using the Django\u00ae framework and Python\u00ae programming language. Moreover, students learn to develop innovative software projects using various programming languages, not limited to Python\u00ae. The curriculum also emphasizes the development of communication skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. By the end of the course, students are well-prepared to excel in the field of software design and development and contribute effectively in professional settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Description of the participants<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This is graduate level course. Participants are enrolled in the Master\u2019s of Software Engineering program. A total of 46 students attended the courses in semester 2 of academic year 2022 – 2023. The course was conducted using a blended approach, consisting of 70% on-line sessions and 30% in-person interactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Description of gamified design thinking activities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

As part of the course assignment, students collaborated in groups to build a website application using an appropriate framework. They selected a topic, planned modules and functions, and documented their decisions while creating a brief user interface design. At the end of the semester, they presented the completed application through a report, source codes, and slides. This assignment fostered teamwork, framework-based application development, and effective communication of project progress and outcomes, integrating design thinking practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students worked in teams of 4 \u2013 5 individuals. A total of 10 teams were formed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Project work was organized around design thinking steps. Students applied design thinking principles within their teams. Specifically, work was organized in the following steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1. Brainstorming and problem discovery.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students participated in a discussion among their group members. They identified a list of potential topics and selected a domain to work on. Subsequently, they designed and delivered an interview for understanding the challenges faced by the target users of their project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2. Empathy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upon understanding the users\u2019 challenges, experiences and motivation resulting from the interviews, students completed an empathy map describing a characteristic user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3. Definition.<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students were encouraged to produce meaningful problem statements. As a result of their previous activities, students synthesized their observations about their users from the Empathize stage. They performed the following activities: <\/p>\n\n\n\n