Active Blended Learning Model for Teaching IoT Application Development Course: A Case Study

Abstract

Traditional University learning approaches in Software Engineering, focusing on students listening to lecturers, then individually performing tasks is an isolating experience, a long way from the inherently collaborative approach in the workforce. Active learning focuses on student-centered learning in a much more authentic experience. This paper focuses on experiences in developing a course in the transnational education context involving a partnership between Indian and Australian universities. It highlights the design of a technical Software Engineering course for Internet of Things (IoT) application development with blended and active learning strategies and focuses on insights gained from implementing this curriculum for two different cohorts at an Indian university.