Abstract:

This paper reports on the efforts made to enhance the engagement of IT students in a capstone subject. Through the use of situated and scenario based learning, students undertake collaborative groupwork to produce industry-like outputs.  Results from a series of student satisfaction surveys are discussed in relation to the subject from the aspects of situated learning and collaborative groupwork. The results show that in general, student perceived the learning experience to be valuable through its alignment with industry practice. We also present reflections on engaging student with situated learning and collaboration from the perspective of a Subject Coordinator trying to improve graduate work-readiness within the existing curriculum.