Publications
With our publications we cover the most diverse research areas that arise in the field of man, task and technology. In addition to traditional Business Information Systems topics such as knowledge management and business process management, you will also find articles on current topics such as blended learning, cloud computing or smart grids. Use this overview to get an impression of the range and possibilities of research in Business Information Systems at the University of Duisburg-Essen.
Type of Publication: Article in Collected Edition
UML++: Enhancing Student Learning of Object-Oriented Modeling through Executable Objects
- Author(s):
- Maier, Pierre; Schwarz, Tobias
- Title of Anthology:
- MODELS Companion '24: Proceedings of the ACM/IEEE 27th International Conference on Model Driven Engineering Languages and Systems
- pages:
- 107-114
- Publication Date:
- 2024
- Digital Object Identifier (DOI):
- doi:10.1145/3652620.3687777
- Citation:
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Abstract
Motivated by the importance of object-oriented modeling in education, we introduce UML++, an object-modeling language that supports instantiation and execution of object models at run time. UML++ is complemented by a modeling tool, UML-MX©, that aims at improving the learning of object-oriented modeling by making modeling more tangible and engaging for students. We outline eight requirements for UML-MX© and present its core features with a focus on the components tailored to levitate learning experiences. A preliminary evaluation indicates that UML-MX© is able to meet most requirements and may significantly aid students in the appreciation and comprehension of object-oriented modeling. Future work will focus on further evaluating the tool's effectiveness in a course setting, refining current features for broader educational use, and expanding its support to other areas of conceptual modeling.