Supporting Creativity in Software Development

Abstract

This chapter examines the potential of the application of an individual creativity-enhancing technique (called SoloBrainstorming, or SBS) to improve the level of creativity of Information Technology (IT) students in performing information system (IS) requirements determination. Requirements determination, in the context of software development, involves gaining an understanding of the underlying issues related to a business problem, and also considering potential solutions. The chapter begins with a definition of creativity, followed by an overview of strategies suggested to enhance creativity. The SBS technique is then introduced, followed by a report of empirical results from its application. Finally, we offer advice for IT education in terms of incorporating creativity-enhancing techniques into the IT course curriculum.

Value Development at Online Distance Learning University

“…The focus is on relations not on transaction of buying or selling educational services, although breaking the psychological contract can have economic consequences. Students expect a transfer of knowledge, a valuation of knowledge and opportunities to create trust and ensuring persuasion that they will succeed in education process [5], [36]. On the other side, teaching staff expects that students will behave according to pre-specified rules and that they will be creative in cognitive educational processes.…”