Teaching UML using umple: Applying model-oriented programming in the classroom

Lethbridge, Timothy C.; Mussbacher, Gunter; Forward, Andrew; Badreddin, Omar

doi:10.1109/cseet.2011.5876118

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“…VI. As mentioned before, some authors maintain that industry-grade tools are not suitable for the classroom [7] and can prove too cumbersome for novice modellers [2]. This argument is a major motivation for many of the simplified educational modeling tools (e.g.…”

Section: Modelling Tools In Industry and Educationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Industry-grade tools, i.e., tools that are flexible and scalable enough to be used in industry, in particular have been described as "unwieldy" [7] and cumbersome for novice modellers [2], and have consequently been replaced by simplified tools targeted at education, e.g. in [10], [11], [12].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Reflecting the current practice in industry [4], [5], UML is commonly used as the modelling language of choice, e.g. in [6], [7], [8].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Impact of the Use of Industrial Modelling Tools on Modelling Education

Liebel

Heldal

Steghöfer

2016

2016 IEEE 29th International Conference on Software Engineering Education and Training (CSEET)

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It has been stated that industrial-grade modelling tools are unsuitable for teaching modelling. We assume, however, that the experiences of the teachers and the students is strongly connected to the support available. In this paper, we present our experience with a university course on software modelling. In the first year of the course, we used a commercial modelling tool, in the second year the open-source alternative Papyrus. Our quantitative analysis shows that the industrial-grade modelling tools with all their complexity did not have a negative impact on the students' experience of modelling. We analyse why our experience differs from published accounts and conclude that the availability of a tool champion and tailored instruction material is key. From this, we derive lessons learned and give recommendations on how to successfully use industrial-strength modelling tools in the classroom.

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Section: Modelling Tools In Industry and Educationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Impact of the Use of Industrial Modelling Tools on Modelling Education

Liebel

Heldal

Steghöfer

2016

2016 IEEE 29th International Conference on Software Engineering Education and Training (CSEET)

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“…Modeling ensures good quality and productivity during software engineering [5]. Thus, software development is shifting from manual programming to model-driven development (MDD) [6].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Development of a modeling education program for novices using model-driven development

Akayama

Kuboaki²,

Hisazumi

et al. 2012

Proceedings of the Workshop on Embedded and Cyber-Physical Systems Education

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Modeling education is necessary for software engineers because object-oriented modeling is used widely in the computing industry. However, there may be problems in terms of the "necessity of models," "modeling methodology," and "model refinement" when learning about modeling.Model-driven development (MDD) can verify the accuracy of models and generate the source code, which allows a programmer to reduce the development time required to check the software so he or she can focus on the modeling process. Thus, modeling should be taught with MDD because it allows students to acquire modeling skills in a short period of time.We developed an education program using MDD for novices. The first concept used by this program is "software modeling education using MDD," which allows students to repeat model refinement in a short period of time. The second concept used by this program is "spiral education in the fundamental techniques and development experience," which allows students to learn fundamental techniques and understand methods that utilize these fundamental techniques.We conducted a trial course in a college, and the results confirmed improvement of modeling skills and reduction in the above-stated problems.

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“…state machines) and makes them available in the language itself [7]. Umple [8,9,10], the technology developed by our laboratory at the University of Ottawa, is a model-oriented language where modeling abstractions are embedded in code. Other textual modeling approaches includes MetaUML [11], yUML [12], TextUML [13], State Machine Compiler (SMC) [14], AsmL [15], and Executable UML [16].…”

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confidence: 99%

Combining experiments and grounded theory to evaluate a research prototype: Lessons from the umple model-oriented programming technology

Badreddin¹,

Lethbridge²

2012

2012 First International Workshop on User Evaluation for Software Engineering Researchers (USER)

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Research prototypes typically lack the level of quality and readiness required for industrial deployment. Hence, conducting realistic experimentation with professional users that reflect real life tasks is challenging. Experimentation with toy examples and tasks suffers from significant threats to external validity. Consequently, results from such experiments fail to gain confidence or mitigate risks, a prerequisite for industrial adoption. This paper presents two empirical studies conducted to evaluate a model-oriented programming language called Umple; a grounded theory study and a controlled experiment of comprehension. Evaluations of model-oriented programming is particularly challenging. First, there is a need to provide for highly sophisticated development environments for realistic evaluation. Second, the scarcity of experienced users poses additional challenges. In this paper we discuss our experiences, lessons learned, and future considerations in the evaluation of a research prototype tool.

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Teaching UML using umple: Applying model-oriented programming in the classroom

Cited by 28 publications

References 4 publications

Impact of the Use of Industrial Modelling Tools on Modelling Education

Impact of the Use of Industrial Modelling Tools on Modelling Education

Development of a modeling education program for novices using model-driven development

Combining experiments and grounded theory to evaluate a research prototype: Lessons from the umple model-oriented programming technology

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