Project-based Learning in the University Course and its Effectiveness

Abstract

The effusively theoretical education belongs to the highly important problems within the area of education. Achievement of practical experience within the studied field improves students’ knowledge and skills. This is similarly valid in the field of business informatics, where students can deepen their knowledge by developing a practical project, which is a form of project-based learning. The article aims to present how methods of project-based learning can be implemented in the business informatics university course. The educational process’ effectiveness in the university course is measured using learning gains measures in the available periods. Comparison of the learning gains with project-based learning and without them shows improvement in the effectiveness of the educational process.

Application of Business Simulation Games in Flipped Classrooms to Facilitate Student Engagement and Higher-Order Thinking Skills for Sustainable Learning Practices

“…In higher education, PBL equips students with a varied spectrum of knowledge and essential innovative skills, enabling them to effectively navigate future challenges and achieve success [63]. PBL has the potential to positively influence students' attitudes toward learning, leading to increased positive effects on both student learning effectiveness and engagement [63][64][65][66]. PBL is an inquiry-based, holistic instructional approach grounded in authentic contexts.…”

“…Project-based learning (PBL) closely resembles real-world business scenarios and has been extensively adopted in higher education, particularly in the field of business education for authentic projects with actual corporations. The research presented in [65] implemented PBL in a business informatics university course. In this scenario, students acquire knowledge through practical application during the project elaboration, aligning with the principles of PBL.…”

“…In higher education, PBL enables students to gain a broad spectrum of knowledge and essential innovative skills crucial for addressing future challenges and attaining success [63]. Several studies have highlighted the positive influence of PBL on students' attitudes toward learning, resulting in enhanced effectiveness and engagement [63][64][65][66]. Using PBL to promote teacherstudent interaction and foster students' active problem-solving skills in flipped classrooms necessitates the cultivation of higher-order thinking skills.…”