Combining technology enabled learning and knowledge management is a very promising strategy to systematic competence building in software organizations. In order to set-up a combined learning and knowledge management environment and to support organization members in packaging small chunks of knowledge into courseware modules, Fraunhofer IESE developed the IntView-KM methodology. IntView-KM defines how to provide the organizational, methodological, and technological prerequisites that enable software engineers to produce small courseware modules (contents) as a byproduct of their daily work. This paper presents the two phases of the IntView-KM methodology. Furthermore, tool support for courseware module production is recommended and the existing tool support summarized. Finally, experiences in applying IntView-KM and results of a first evaluation of the tool support for IntView-KM are described

In many disciplines, simulation is known for its advantageous capability of conducting close-to-reality experiments without affecting the real system or even demanding its availability. In software engineering, however, simulation - in particular software process simulation - is not yet widely accepted. One reason is the difficulty of delivering valid simulation models in time and in budget. As simulation models can be considered software, we believe that promising software development techniques such as agile methods and (design) patterns can be utilized to help solve the problem. In this position paper, we present a research plan that aims at enhancing IMMoS, a methodology for systematic simulation model development, by introducing agile techniques and design patterns. In order to illustrate some of our ideas, we provide an example of a design pattern for process simulation modeling. As our research proceeds, we expect that the new method, Agile/P-IMMoS, will help shorten simulation model delivery time and cut down modeling costs without compromising model quality

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Skills, knowledge, and motivation of the software engineering workforce are essential prerequisites for maturing software development. But lack of human resources has become an obstacle for growth of the software industry. The CORONET approach aims at relieving the difficult situation by facilitating an innovative methodology and tool support for web-based collaborative learning at the workplace. This paper describes the most important features of the learning methodology CORONET-Train. An empirical evaluation of learning effectiveness in industrial environments has been planned. Results will soon be available.

Combining technology enabled learning and knowledge management is a very promising strategy to systematic competence building in software organizations. In order to set-up a combined learning and knowledge management environment and to support organization members in packaging small chunks of knowledge into courseware modules, Fraunhofer IESE developed the IntView-KM methodology. IntView-KM defines how to provide the organizational, methodological, and technological prerequisites that enable software engineers to produce small courseware modules (contents) as a byproduct of their daily work. This paper presents the two phases of the IntView-KM methodology. Furthermore, tool support for courseware module production is recommended and the existing tool support summarized. Finally, experiences in applying IntView-KM and results of a first evaluation of the tool support for IntView-KM are described.