What about using a project management Agile methodology supported by online platforms in the classroom

Project-based Learning (PBL) is one of the most heard buzzwords within academic discourses in the last decade. It represents a shift in the way the study of engineering is conducted in undergraduate and even graduate programs. However, despite its popularity, the application of PBL is specific to each engineering area and subject. In this paper, we present our experience in applying PBL to two subjects of computer science: Software Engineering and Distributed Systems. We describe how we use online platforms to implement PBL principles and discuss the impact of our approach on the learning performance of students. The automation of work assignments along with the adoption of an Agile methodology from the software industry for collaboration between students, allowed us to implement a continuous evaluation framework that promotes the motivation and the continuous work of students.