The Max Labs Project
Bringing "Intro to Systems" to life for the iGeneration
experiential
hands-on learning
no hassle • no coding • almost free
and now...
self-contained, self-grading, & self-supporting!
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No platform (Salesforce) knowledge/exp needed for students or instructors: built-in self-grading, self-support allows focus on conceptual learning
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Innovative “storified” approach engages iGen students w/humor & good story-telling (AIS Best Conference Paper on IS Education, 2016)
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Concretizes core concepts: Database, Process Automation, Enterprise, User Experience, Analytics, Mobile, CRM, Social Business, Cloud,…
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Non-tech students build apps with no coding on Salesforce’s leading enterprise platform (Forbes - #1 Most Innovative)
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Students work in the cloud anywhere using any browser/device anytime (totally online-friendly)
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Six exercise/episodes: each fits into one class (75 min) or assign as homework
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Great for both F2F and online courses
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Easy to administer: self-contained PDFs include everything—students manage their own logins/pws
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Smart grader app gives students instant feedback & explains fixes for any snags
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Almost free: students pay just $19.99 thru PayPal. All online. No bookstore hassle.
“The Max Labs are a great avenue for students to gain hands-on experience on important MIS topics such as data management, business processes, and customer relationship management. The labs are developed in an interesting and engaging way. Unlike many hands-on assignments, Max Labs describe the rationale behind every step; thus enabling students to learn “why” they do what they are asked to do.”
Sepideh Ebrahimi