Software Engineering Project-Based Learning in an Up-To-Date Technological Context

In this article we present the design and execution of a software engineering course using the Project-Based Learning (PBL) approach in an up-to-date technological context. For the development of the course, a review of the teaching-learning objectives was carried out, considering not only technical knowledge, but also transversal skills. For the selection of techniques and tools, the state of technological practice in industry was considered. Although our initial focus was on educational redesign, the course started at the same time of the COVID-19 pandemic. We found that some of the software engineering and teamwork technological platforms were also suitable for the online modality. The use of Project-Based Learning in an updated technological context allowed to increase the engagement of the students and the relationship of the learning with the professional practice. In this article we present the rationale for the course educational redesign and lessons learned regarding the interrelation of pedagogical framework and technology context from a software engineering education perspective.