Computing Capstone Courses as Preparation for Practice: A Global Survey of Instructors

Capstone Courses in Computing: Global Survey of Instructors Featured in ACM Inroads

A groundbreaking article titled "Computing Capstone Courses as Preparation for Practice: A Global Survey of Instructors" has been published in ACM Inroads and is featured as the cover story!

Capstone courses serve as a vital link between academic education and industry, offering students a chance to face real-world challenges before graduation. However, instructors often grapple with managing large student cohorts, limited industry engagement, and resource constraints, making it difficult to execute effective capstone projects. So, what are these courses like in practice? What challenges do educators encounter, and how do they overcome them?

This article presents key insights from a comprehensive global survey of instructors, revealing the realities behind capstone courses—their successes, common struggles and the innovative strategies educators employ to navigate these challenges.

The research working group behind this important study includes Associate Professor Tony Clear, Asanthika Imbulpitiya, and Professor Jacqui Whalley. Their combined expertise and dedication have been instrumental in bringing this project to fruition.