Interactive Learning Activities¶
In-class activities are designed to reinforce lecture concepts through hands-on practice, group collaboration, and real-world problem solving. These activities promote active learning and peer interaction.
📋 Activity Categories¶
💻 Coding Workshops
- Live coding sessions
- Pair programming exercises
- Code review practices
- Debugging challenges
🤝 Team Exercises
- Scrum simulations
- Requirements gathering workshops
- Design thinking sessions
- Problem-solving competitions
🎨 Design Activities
- UI/UX prototyping sessions
- Architecture design workshops
- Wireframing exercises
- User journey mapping
Analysis Tasks
- Case study evaluations
- Technology comparisons
- Process improvement workshops
- Metrics and measurement exercises
Weekly Activity Schedule¶
Table 1:Activity Calendar
| Week | Lecture Topic | Activity Type | Activity Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to SWE | Ice Breaker | Team formation and course expectations |
| 2 | Version Control | Hands-on Workshop | Git collaboration exercise |
| 3 | SDLC | Group Analysis | SDLC methodology comparison |
| 4 | Agile Scrum | Simulation | Sprint planning and execution |
| 5 | Requirements | Workshop | User story writing and estimation |
| 6 | UI Design | Design Session | Wireframing and prototyping |
| 7 | Architecture | Design Workshop | System architecture modeling |
| 8 | Design Principles | Code Review | SOLID principles application |
| 9 | Design Patterns | Implementation | Pattern recognition and coding |
| 10 | Testing | TDD Workshop | Test-driven development practice |
| 11 | Refactoring | Code Clinic | Refactoring techniques application |
| 12 | Kanban | Board Setup | Kanban workflow optimization |
Participation and Assessment¶
Participation Guidelines¶
- Attendance: Required for all in-class activities
- Engagement: Active participation in discussions and exercises
- Collaboration: Respectful and productive teamwork
- Preparation: Come ready to engage with the material
Assessment Criteria¶
Participation Rubric
| Level | Description | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Excellent | Highly engaged, leads discussions, helps others | 4 |
| Good | Actively participates, contributes meaningfully | 3 |
| Satisfactory | Present and engaged, basic participation | 2 |
| Needs Improvement | Minimal participation or engagement | 1 |
| Absent | Not present or not participating | 0 |
🛠️ Activity Resources¶
Required Materials¶
- Laptop/Computer: For all coding and design activities
- Software: Development tools installed and configured
- Notebooks: For brainstorming and sketching
- Internet Access: For research and online tools
Collaborative Tools¶
- Shared Documents: Google Docs, GitHub wikis
- Whiteboarding: Miro, Figma, or physical whiteboards
- Communication: Discord, Slack for team coordination
- Project Management: Trello, GitHub Projects for activity tracking
Activity Formats¶
Individual Activities¶
- Reflection Exercises: Personal learning assessments
- Skill Challenges: Individual coding or design tasks
- Research Tasks: Investigating tools or techniques
- Self-Assessment: Evaluating personal progress
Pair Activities¶
- Pair Programming: Collaborative coding sessions
- Peer Review: Code and design critiques
- Problem Solving: Working through challenges together
- Knowledge Sharing: Teaching concepts to each other
Team Activities¶
- Group Projects: Multi-person development tasks
- Simulations: Role-playing software development scenarios
- Competitions: Friendly contests to solve problems
- Presentations: Sharing findings and solutions
Class-wide Activities¶
- Debates: Discussing pros/cons of approaches
- Showcases: Demonstrating work to the entire class
- Workshops: Learning new tools or techniques together
- Guest Sessions: Industry professionals sharing experiences
📈 Learning Outcomes¶
Through in-class activities, students will develop:
- Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with tools and technologies
- Collaboration Skills: Effective teamwork and communication
- Problem-Solving: Analytical thinking and creative solutions
- Professional Skills: Industry practices and methodologies
Ready to engage and learn? Check your schedule for the next activity!