SCRUM as a strategy for collaborative learning through projects. Didactic proposal for implementation in the university classroom

Abstract

This article aims to show how Scrum can be a new strategy teamwork. It was used only in companies creating software, but currently it being implemented as a teaching tool in schools, colleges and universities around the world. Under this type of agile methodology can be created environments and collaborative group work. It is necessary the guidance of teachers who have to help students to develop high quality projects. The students are more motivated and improve their critical thinking skills, develop their communication skills and make more innovative and attractive proposals. This article will describe what it is scrum, what are its features and benefits as well as their differences regarding work on traditional equipment. Also we will justify their use in university classrooms as a tool for the development of basic skills for each race and as such offer an experience with students from the faculty of education.