Using Backwards Design to Incorporate Technology into a Non-AIS Course.

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to present a prototype using the Backwards Design methodology to enhance a non-AIS course with accounting and technology learning objectives.  The backwards design framework also provides an effective means of documenting that technology learning strategies are being deployed in the curriculum, an important benefit for accreditation purposes. By illustrating backwards design in cost accounting this paper provides a blueprint that can be adapted and applied to other non-AIS courses, a helpful tool for curriculum redesign - especially for those who hesitate to add technology topics to their accounting courses.