Computing capstone courses as preparation for practice: A global survey of instructors

Abstract

Many institutions, like ours (a large metropolitan uni- versity of technology), run some form of undergrad- uate capstone computing course during the final year of study. As computing educators, we have all read research papers on running and designing such courses. These papers often present an ideal model for an ideal world. However, many of us face large cohorts, an industry or research context reluctant or unable to provide suitable capstone opportunities, and a general lack of resources. So, what do our courses really look like and what challenges are encountered in running a capstone project course?