Agile in Academics: Applying Agile to Instructional Design

Abstract

This paper discusses the challenges and strategies of applying agile methodology in an academic environment. Bothcultural implications and quantitative results are discussed. The journey shared provides insights for non-software industries on how agile is not a set of rules with rigid tools, rather, it is a philosophy with a need to understand the intent of the tools in order to identify the appropriate application for not just effective results, but maximally effective results with a mindset for continued change.