Use of Methods and Techniques for the Development of Educational Software in Brazilian Universities

• Danilo L. Dalmon USP
• Anarosa A. F. Brandão USP
• Leônidas O. Brandão USP

Abstract

Educational software can provide many benefits to teachers and students. However, the experience of our research group shows that problems on software quality can disturb desired benefits and lead to difficulties in tasks such as software maintenance and evolution. These problems are usually caused by the adoption of ad-hoc development techniques, instead of those based on Software Engineering theories and practices. This paper presents the challenge faced by research groups in Technology Enhanced Learning in Brazil to adopt development techniques and methods, analyzing their contexts and possible solutions.

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