Integrating service learning in a postgraduate IT programme
Other Title(s)
فائدة دمج التعليم الخدمي في برنامج الدراسات العليا لتخصصات تكنولوجيا المعلومات
Joint Authors
Source
Zarqa Journal for Research and Studies in Humanities
Issue
Vol. 15, Issue 2 (30 Aug. 2015), pp.193-198, 6 p.
Publisher
Zarka Private University Deanship of Scientific Research and Graduate Studies
Publication Date
2015-08-30
Country of Publication
Jordan
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Educational Sciences
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
It is necessary for IT students not only to be technically competent, but also to be able to put their skills into practice in a real-world environment.
While case studies and projects go some way to providing this need, working for a “live user” can supply valuable interactions which can not be given in a paper exercise.
One approach in which academics can provide such users is to link with not-for profit groups who do not always have themselves the expertise or resources to exploit IT to their advantage.
This approach is a form of Service Learning which for many institutions provides a valuable link with the local community.
This paper describes the use of Service Learning on a Masters in Information Technology course which not only enables the students to gain valuable experience in the practice of their subject, but also benefits local charities and community groups
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Fawarah, Hamid& Byrne, Pat. 2015. Integrating service learning in a postgraduate IT programme. Zarqa Journal for Research and Studies in Humanities،Vol. 15, no. 2, pp.193-198.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-628443
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Fawarah, Hamid& Byrne, Pat. Integrating service learning in a postgraduate IT programme. Zarqa Journal for Research and Studies in Humanities Vol. 15, no. 2 (2015), pp.193-198.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-628443
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Fawarah, Hamid& Byrne, Pat. Integrating service learning in a postgraduate IT programme. Zarqa Journal for Research and Studies in Humanities. 2015. Vol. 15, no. 2, pp.193-198.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-628443
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 194
Record ID
BIM-628443