Dennis J. Hood
ABSTRACT
It is increasingly recognized that project management is an important aspect of the computing curriculum. Since many students do not have project experience, it is important to provide this in conjunction with project management concepts. This paper describes our experiences with various project simulations. In particular, we developed a LEGO® bridge building project to teach students how to measure progress and manage change.
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