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Consolidating EdTech Systems Design

Learning different tech skills was challenging for students who had to learn many different technologies.
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Real-life app prototypes made by real-life college students A network graph on a dark background shows colorful interconnected nodes and lines forming clusters Larger nodes are connected to many smaller ones illustrating relationships in a complex data setProfessor George Wyner of Boston College’s Carroll School of Management sat down to discuss the practice of teaching information systems to a changing student profile perched to experience advanced technologies in the workforce. Dr. Wyner stresses a hands-on approach with applied methods for students to educate themselves as growth occurs — adopting new technologies along the way.

System design courses at Boston College have students producing actual prototypes for real-life clients in the field of app technology. The idea is to take learners out of their academic comfort zones and place them in high stake situations that they will encounter after graduation.

A close up of a mobile phone displaying Python code on its screen with additional Python code overlaid on the left side of the image The background is blurredIn the past, the process was excessively challenging for students who were bogged down having to learn many different technologies to deliver their projects. It took away from the core learning objectives of the course. In response, Professor Wyner decided to team up with Mendix to consolidate all technologies into one, allowing students to deploy a real application on mobile to represent their project output. Wyner is excited to see the results of a tangible, one shop approach that emphasizes applied skills toward a well-defined purpose.

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