The article discusses design thinking as a process and mindset for collaboratively finding
solutions for wicked problems in a variety of educational settings. Through a systematic …

Software companies have been using Design Thinking (DT) as a user-centered design
approach, putting the user at the center of the software development process. In this article …

This study examines the effects of a design thinking intervention on first-year students'
teamwork skills from a multi-actor perspective. A design thinking course was evaluated …

Software engineering (SE) educators are challenged to balance the scope and depth in their
courses to train students in skills which will fulfill the ever-evolving industry needs. Capstone …

The growth in the tech industry in recent years has increased business major students'
interest in software programming and app development. However, the traditional way of …

The development of systems with different features becomes increasingly challenging, given
the actual context, implying on the search for new approaches for requirements elicitation …

The development of soft skills is essential for future software engineers since the
development process requires creativity, communication and problem-solving skills …

Some researchers are starting to point out the importance of hackathons as an alternative
venue for college students practicing and learning. Many positive aspects were highlighted …

The fields of Software Engineering and Human-Computer Interaction have traditionally
evolved in parallel, with little cross-pollination, both in industry and academia. However …

This paper describes a set of practices, techniques and conceptual tools that were tailored
by combining ideas from Challenge-based Learning, Design Thinking and Lean Startup …