Journal of Information Systems Education (JISE)

Volume 18

Volume 18 Number 1, Pages 125-136

Spring 2007


Implementing Service-learning to the Information Systems and Technology Management Program: A study of an Undergraduate Capstone Course


Kangning Wei
Jane Siow

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY 13244, USA

Diana L. Burley
National Science Foundation
Arlington, VA 22230, USA

Abstract: Service-learning has been identified as an extremely valuable educational tool and applied to different disciplines and areas, but literature review on service learning has indicated that service-learning is little used in Information Systems education. This paper presents our design and development of a service-learning capstone course for graduating college seniors enrolled in an Information Systems and Technology Management program. A conceptual model is proposed to guide the implementation of service-learning into such a course. Following this model, we discuss our experiences and reflections on designing the course and particularly, how to assess students' performance.

Keywords: Service-learning, Information systems, Technology management, Capstone course

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Recommended Citation: Wei, K., Siow, J., & Burley, D. L. (2007). Implementing Service-learning to the Information Systems and Technology Management Program: A study of an Undergraduate Capstone Course. Journal of Information Systems Education, 18(1), 125-136.