Problem Based Learning In The AIS Course

Abstract

This paper first introduces the reader to problem based learning and builds a case for implementing it in accounting. A problem suitable for introducing this approach in the AIS course is then presented. Two possible solutions to the problem are then presented using the MS Office Desktop. The first solution involves the use of dynamic data exchange (DDE) between Word and Excel and the second solution utilizes the reporting capabilities of Access. This is a very modest attempt at introducing this instructional approach in that it is introduced as part of a course rather than a redesign of a complete course or curriculum.