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This paper describes an approach to service-learning in the software engineering classroom that involves a central clearinghouse and maintenance center for service-learning project requests, use of Agile methods, and collaboration with a technical communication course. The paper describes the benefits and drawbacks to service-learning in a software engineering course, rationale behind using Agile, the course layout, specifics of the collaboration, the final feedback of the community partners and students involved, and a discussion of lessons learned.
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Chao, J.T., Brown, J.K. (2009). Empowering Students and the Community through Agile Software Development Service-Learning. In: Abrahamsson, P., Marchesi, M., Maurer, F. (eds) Agile Processes in Software Engineering and Extreme Programming. XP 2009. Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing, vol 31. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-01853-4_13
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