Play Ball: Bringing Scrum into the Classroom

Authors

Jeffrey May, James Madison University
Jim York, FoxHedge Ltd.
Diane Lending, James Madison University

Abstract

Scrum has become a widely-used framework for technology development in both private industry and the government. As a result, Information Systems recruiters and executives have recently been placing a focus on students with Scrum knowledge. Unfortunately, current System Analysis and Design textbooks provide cursory attention to Scrum. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to suggest a starting point for teaching Scrum at the university level by presenting a classroom exercise (Ball Game) that can be used as a means for learning Scrum in more detail. This tip accomplishes three things: (1) introduces students to Scrum concepts with an engaging and memorable exercise, (2) provides a means for teaching students about estimation, and (3) offers an approach that allows students to witness firsthand how self-organized teams inspect, adapt, and evolve.

Recommended Citation

May, Jeffrey; York, Jim; and Lending, Diane (2016) "Play Ball: Bringing Scrum into the Classroom," Journal of Information Systems Education: Vol. 27 : Iss. 2 , 87-92.
Available at: https://aisel.aisnet.org/jise/vol27/iss2/1