“It Was a Self-Taught Course”: The Redesign of an Undergraduate MIS Core Course

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Published: Dec 11, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14434/ijdl.v16i2.40209
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Kent Sandoe
California State University Chico
Joanna C. Dunlap
University of Colorado Denver
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0556-5150
Parand Mansouri-Rad
California State University Chico
Arash Negahban
California State University Chico
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5707-2687

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The transition to fully asynchronous teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic created substantial challenges in engaging and satisfying students in undergraduate Management Information Systems courses. This redesign case emphasizes increasing students’ engagement and hands-on experience while offering a greater instructor presence. The new version of the course exposes students to a variety of enterprise software such as SAP, Salesforce, and Tableau. In addition, the use of Slack and changing the assessment format led to an increase in student satisfaction. We analyzed student feedback before and after the redesign and found that learners significantly improved their perception of their instructor’s social presence. This improvement enhanced engagement and strengthened students’ preparation for the real-world experiences.

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Sandoe, K., Dunlap, J. C., Mansouri-Rad, P., & Negahban, A. (2025). “It Was a Self-Taught Course”: The Redesign of an Undergraduate MIS Core Course. International Journal of Designs for Learning, 16(2), 14–33. https://doi.org/10.14434/ijdl.v16i2.40209
Author Biographies

Kent Sandoe, California State University Chico

Kent Sandoe is a Professor of Information Systems at California State University, Chico. His research interests include information technology and the choreography of self-regulated learning.

Joanna C. Dunlap, University of Colorado Denver

Joanna (Joni) Dunlap is a Professor of Learning Design & Technology at the University of Colorado Denver. Her research and teaching focus on postsecondary pedagogy and learner-centered instructional design.

Parand Mansouri-Rad, California State University Chico

Parand Mansouri-Rad is an Associate Professor of Information Systems at the California State University Chico. Her research and teaching focus is on adopting new technology, healthcare and supply chain management.

Arash Negahban, California State University Chico

Arash Negahban is an Associate Professor of Information Systems at California State University Chico. His research interests include the societal impacts of information systems, technology addiction, and adoption.

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