The facilitator, Dr. T. Grandon Gill, has extensive experience in case method research, as well as in writing cases for classroom use and facilitating case discussions. His MBA and DBA are both from Harvard Business School, where the case method originated. He is author of the book Informing with the Case Method (2011, Informing Science Press) and recently became the founding editor of Journal of Information Technology Education: Discussion Cases, a publication outlet for case studies in the MIS, IT and informing science fields. Interested participants will be encouraged to remain in touch with the facilitator for possible participation in future grant initiatives and workshops.

This workshop will introduce participants to Case Studies and Method by showing the possibilities they generate for the Integration of Academic Activities

A mix of presentation, exercises and discussion, the topics to be covered will include:

- What is the case method?
- Different types of case study and how they are used
- Steps in developing authentic case studies: from recruiting sites to publication
- Facilitating case discussions in the classroom
- Measuring case method learning outcomes
- Publishing case studies
- Opportunities for funding case method projects
- Broader impacts of case method on the individual and institution