Systems Learning Sequence: An Experiential Course Module for Management Information Systems

Abstract

This paper presents a pedagogic instrument, the Systems Learning Sequence (SLS), which provides students with an opportunity to operate and analyze a simple information system. The educational results of the SLS are evaluated using student audit reports of the SLS information system. The evaluation suggests that the SLS experience is an effective tool for communicating management information systems concepts. The SLS presumes no programming experience and functions under the concept that it is not necessary to be a skilled programmer to comprehend MIS technology.