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A Longitudinal Study of the Use of Computer Supported Collaborative Learning in Promoting Lifelong Learning Skills
Authors: Wai Wing MA Ada
Published: October 2017

To survive and thrive in the challenging context of the 21st century, education must keep abreast of global trends, including the priority of developing in learners the capability of lifelong learning for enhanced cooperation, care, reflective abilities, critical capacities and creativity. As a potential approach to achieve this goal, Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) is receiving increasing attention, as it revolutionizes the way of learning. The ultimate success of CSCL, however, often depends upon resolving the question of how it can be assessed in ways that are credible and reliable and how the technology-driven environment can enhance learning. Little guidance is found in the literature on the assessment of CSCL prompts the researcher to re-examine the role of assessment in learning and attempt to devise a peer assessment design in a technology-enhanced environment as part of the learning activities for full-time teacher-educators. In the three studies of this project, the creation of assessment rubrics, the submission of intra-group reflective journals, which formed the basis of the group’s growth (learning process), and the intergroup review, which gained from peers’ feedback to their project presentation and report (learning product) were incorporated as the assessment measures. It was encouraging to witness that learners of the same cohort had improved their lifelong learning skills progressively over the period of three years by engaging in peer assessment tasks. The findings of these studies indicated that skills fostered through peer assessment were highly relevant to their workplace as teachers when teamwork, interpersonal skills and the ability of self-reflection were emphasised. This study has demonstrated some good practice that supports student-centered learning, prepares students to be lifelong learners and which is suitable for adaption to suit other contexts.
Name-display Feature for Self-disclosure in an Instant Messenger Program: A Qualitative Study in Taiwan
Authors: Chou Pao-Nan , Chen Wei-Fan
Published: October 2017

In Taiwan, instant messenger usage has become the third most frequently engaged online activity following web cyberspace’s web surfing and e-mail. Among different kinds of instant messengers, Windows Live Messenger (WLM) is the most popular software program. The purpose of this study is to explore users’ name-display behaviors on WLM from a self-disclosure perspective. The study employs phenomenological methodology to elicit lived experiences of using the name-display feature in the WLM. Twelve subjects, 3 women and 9 men, participated in this study. From 12 verbatim transcripts, after identifying significant statements, clustering the formulated meanings resulted in 9 themes. The key findings are: (1) Self-disclosure behavior exists in the name-display feature in the instant messenger; (2) Participants revealed disclosure topics to achieve self-expression purpose; (3) Social support occurred when participants identified other online users’ nicknames; (4) Participants revealed their nicknames for social validation; (5) Self-disclosures would not reveal messages that provoke threats; (6) In order to create a certain desired impression, participants would manipulate the disclosure messages; and (7) Silent self-disclosure with verbal forms is participants’ preference in cyberspace.
SMS Based Wireless Home Appliance Control System (HACS) for Automating Appliances and Security
Authors: Sikander Hayat Khiyal Malik , Khan Aihab , Shehzadi Erum
Published: October 2017

This paper mainly focuses on the controlling of home appliances remotely and providing security when the user is away from the place. The system is SMS based and uses wireless technology to revolutionize the standards of living. This system provides ideal solution to the problems faced by home owners in daily life. The system is wireless therefore more adaptable and cost-effective. The HACS system provides security against intrusion as well as automates various home appliances using SMS. The system uses GSM technology thus providing ubiquitous access to the system for security and automated appliance control.
The Information Society Development Strategy on a Regional Level
Authors: Olszak Celina , Ziemba Ewa
Published: October 2017

The article refers to issues related to creating the information society in a region. The most important results of research carried out to analyze the information society development in Silesia are presented in the background of the information society idea and all activities that are undertaken with reference to the information society in the European Union and Poland. Methodology and obtained results of work undertaken to create the information society strategy for Silesia are presented. Much attention is paid to the SWOT analysis of the region in the context of information society strategies and to some analysis of the most important strategic objectives that make up the foundations of the information society in the region in question. Moreover, the methodology and outcome of work on identification of the information society strategy for the Silesian region are presented. Basic directions and projects related to the pursuit of the strategic goals of the information society development are shown. According to the Authors, it appears that the methodology outlined and the results achieved may prove helpful for other regions and public administration bodies, which are willing to walk the path towards the information society.
Managing Information Systems Textbooks: Assessing their Orientation toward Potential General Managers
Authors: Rosenthal Paul , Jane Park L
Published: October 2017

This paper is an assessment of the topical coverage of current Managing Information Systems (MIS) textbooks. The MIS course is normally required of all undergraduate and graduate business majors , and therefore is their primary education in the use of IS/IT in the modern technology-oriented organization. However, the MIS textbooks researched do not attempt IS/IT management fluency. They do not even fully answer the questions normally asked by management and users during the justification and implementation of modern technology-oriented enterprise applications. The primary author has been teaching IS/IT courses for IS professionals and for users and managers for almost fifty tears. What has changed since that time? Not as much as should have happened in the education of line and staff personnel who work in organizations with critically important IS/IT enterprise applications. Early courses for users and managers were remarkably similar to our current MIS courses. This paper, therefore, suggests a significant change in content of MIS texts from primarily encompassing technology sections covering personal productivity applications, systems development methods, and infrastructure to presenting much more detail on user and management topics including modern enterprise level applications (e.g. transaction processing systems), privacy and security, feasibility studies, and the justification of IS/IT systems.
The Efficacy of a Web-Based Instruction and Remediation Program on Student Learning
Authors: Buzzetto-More Nicole , Ukoha Ojiabo
Published: October 2017

Faculty today are challenged to meet the individualized learning needs of what is frequently a disparate student population while engaging in meaningful assessment of student learning outcomes. Learning styles and levels of preparation vary among students especially in the area of mathematics and the ability to diagnosis deficiencies and remedy needs can increase student success. Computerized homework and test management systems complete with interactive tutorials and targeted remediation exercises are being presented as a means of meeting the individual instructional needs of learners while assisting faculty through the automation of assessment. In particular, a number of studies have indicated positive student learning outcomes results when these programs are implemented into mathematics instruction (Butler & Zerr, 2005; Kennedy, Ellis, Ojen, & Benoit, 2007; Zerr, 2007). The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a Historically Black University that primarily serves first generation, low income, and minority learners. Over the years, the number of students requiring remedial mathematics instruction has increased dramatically. In order to increase student learning outcomes success, as well as the persistence rates of students, an online homework and assessment system was implemented into all sections of remedial mathematics. Features of the system utilized include interactive tutorial exercises, an online tutoring center, an e-book, sample problems and answers, diagnostic analysis, targeted exercises, online assignments and quizzes, and an online grade book. This paper presents the findings of study that examined student satisfaction and perception of value with respect to the usage of this system as well as impact on student persistence and performance. The results of this study were mixed and marked by high levels of neutrality; however, the findings did indicate that most students felt that the system was easy to use, a valuable learning tool, successful at having helped them to learn course concepts, and an aide that helped them to perform better on their assignments. At the same time, most student responded that they were not satisfied the system. The analysis of the student performance data noted a significant decrease in student withdrawal rates and a marked increase in pass rates for the course under consideration.
Distance Education Accessibility and Quality Assurance
Authors: David Alicia
Published: October 2017

This presentation will discuss some of the current statistics regarding distance education in the United States. It will also address how student disabilities (and their associated accommodations) are and should be impacting these online course offerings. According to a recent government study, 66% of US colleges currently offer some form of for-credit distance education (National Center for Education Statistics [NCES], 2008). In 2007 more than 20% of higher education students were enrolled in at least one online course, and the 2007 online enrollments were 245% that of the online enrollment seen in 2002 (Allen & Seaman, 2008). These educational studies have revealed what most educators already knew: online education is becoming increasingly important to colleges nationwide. The number of online courses continues to increase, and larger numbers of students are taking significant portions of their coursework online. Students reporting disabilities (and requesting accommodation) have also been increasing. Eleven percent of undergraduates have reported or registered as having a disability (NCES, 2006). The 11% statistic suggests that at least 2.2% of the online student population are also students with disabilities, and that 2.2% is likely to be too low because the flexibly offered by online courses is likely to appeal to students with disabilities. Ensuring accessibility in online courses, therefore, is clearly a practical consideration. Education studies have also revealed that some schools aren’t doing all that they can or should to ensure accessibility. Schools were asked how commonly they received requests for academic accommodation. Nearly a quarter of the schools responding didn’t know whether or not requests of this type were ever received (NCES, 2008). Another study tracked how closely accessibility guidelines for online course web sites were followed. Nearly half of the schools reported only moderate to minor application of the guidelines while over one-third of the schools either didn’t follow any of the guidelines or were unaware if guidelines were being followed (NCES, 2003).
The Need to Balance the Blend: Online versus Face-to-Face Teaching in an Introductory Accounting Subject
Authors: Wong Lily , Tatnall Arthur
Published: October 2017

To remain globally competitive, there is increasing pressure for universities to incorporate a greater use of technology and innovation into their curriculum. In response, many higher education institutions have adopted a blended learning approach, which combines traditional face-to-face delivery with online teaching resources, to deliver course content. This paper documents the implementation of online resources in a first-year accounting unit, outlines subsequent changes and monitors its impact on learning outcomes. Whilst in its early stages, this preliminary work on action research will form the basis of determining an optimal blend of traditional and online learning environments for introductory accounting students. This research will endeavour to improve the structure of the curriculum and to positively impact on student learning outcomes.
The Impact of Inaccurate Color on Customer Retention and CRM
Authors: Parker Kevin , Nitse Philip , Tay Albert
Published: October 2017

The number of Internet purchases continues to increase, making customer relationship management even more critical in today’s Internet marketplace. Keeping existing customers satisfied is much more cost effective than acquiring new customers. However, the Internet has been plagued by inaccurate color representation since the advent of e-commerce. Color inaccuracy has many negative consequences, the most important of which is customer defections. This paper communicates the findings of a survey conducted to assess consumer opinions about Internet purchases. Results indicate that consumers are aware of color inaccuracies and that their reactions will negatively impact the marketer. Over 55% of the consumers surveyed indicate that they will not make future purchases from an online merchant that delivered an item in a color that did not match their expectations. With customer retention being one of the goals of customer relationship management, it is apparent that this issue must be acknowledged and acted upon.
Introducing Peer Review and Assessment within a Project Based Learning Framework to Account for Difficulty
Authors: Kurzel Frank
Published: October 2017

In this paper, we report on a longitudinal study into instruction in a technology based course directed at the creation of multimedia applications. Students come from both the Computing and Media Arts areas and group project work has been the main assessment strategy employed. A metric referred to as the Difficulty was arrived at through a factor analysis of questionnaire data. This metric has been the focus of successive offerings of this action research. A disparity in this metric between students groups became evident and efforts have been employed in subsequent iterations of the course to appease these differences. The project based instructional methodology that has been employed, is characterised by the giving of control over to the students during the development process. Peer review and assessment were also embedded within the instructional methodology to both provide exemplars of work conducted and subsequent feedback, and equity within the assessment process. A number of assessment rubrics were introduced to aid in this process. Interestingly, the end result was an movement on the Difficulty factor for the Computing students. Both cohorts agreed that the instructional methodology was satisfactory.
E-Portfolios for Integrated Reflection
Authors: Wang Shouhong
Published: October 2017

E-portfolios have been widely used in the education community. Currently, e-portfolios are viewed mostly as a tool of assessment and showcase, but less as a tool of active learning. This paper proposes an ontological model that specifies a generic organizational structure of e-portfolios in the integrated reflection context. An example of design artifact of ontology of e-portfolios is used to illustrate the concepts of the development and use of e-portfolios for active learning through reflection.
The Role of Management Games in Mapping Learning Styles to Elements of Business Know-How Acquisition: A Case Study
Authors: Kabeil Magdy
Published: October 2017

The main purpose of this paper is to assess the role of management games in mapping students’ preferable learning styles to elements of business know-how acquisition in a specific environment. A management game is developed to cover five functional areas of a manufacturing company: marketing, research and development, human resources, production and inventory, and finance. Elements that advance the acquisition of business know-how are identified, embedded in the game, and evaluated by students with different preferences of learning style. The investigation confirms the existence of a significant role of the game in mapping student’s preferable learning styles to elements for acquisition of business know-how. The most impact of the game is on the Dynamics and Intensity elements of business know-how acquisition for most students. The vast majority of students who have participated in the game are active (79%), sensing (76%), and visual (81%) learners who believe that the game enhanced their capability of business knowhow acquisition. Students who are global learners and support the use of the game are only 45% of the sample; however, they still represent a valuable portion that may include the most inventive thinkers among the student population.
Comparison of Face-To-Face and Hybrid Delivery of a Course that Requires Technology Skills Development
Authors: Senn Gary
Published: October 2017

Online learning continues to be among the fastest-growing sectors of higher education. K-12 teachers and education professionals outside of the K-12 classroom are among the consumers taking interest in online learning. With many opportunities for technology-enriched learning, educators are becoming more interested in educational technology programs that will provide them with credentials necessary to serve in the growing areas of educational technology incorporation and online learning. A degree program in educational technology was established that offered classes through a variety of delivery methods. Classes were delivered in face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats. Hybrid classes were offered with some portions online, some face-to-face and, in some cases, twoway, interactive video. To address needs for an increasing number of students who traveled for some distance to participate in the degree program, the faculty began moving the entire program online. Two classes were particularly difficult to move to an online format. These two design and development tools classes required the learning of skills related to specific software packages that were unfamiliar to most students. The classes required much practice with the software packages and much instructor support that included demonstration of skills and troubleshooting during the learning process.
The LIS Discipline or Retrieval Of Information: A Theoretical Viewpoint
Authors: Fadaie Gholamreza
Published: October 2017

In this article the author argues that LIS has suffered from lack of theoretical foundation. Recently many experts have tried to find a theoretical basis for the subject. Nevertheless they are not satisfied yet and they have not achieved to a consensus. The author argues that it is because they stood on a wrong foot. Content analysis is the main approach to this paper. The author believes that there may be found a powerful theoretical basis for LIS through the retrieval of information and knowledge. The value of this argument is that LIS may obtain a good basis on subject, problems and principles. The author although has had a definition which is newly published (2008) now has changed his mind and proposed a new one. He argues that according to traditional teachings that every scientific discipline must bear a subject, objective and problems, with this new definition all are present and can be well justified.
Risk Assessment of Information Technology Systems
Authors: Nikolic Bozo , Ruzic-Dimitrijevic Ljiljana
Published: October 2017

Risk assessment is a structured and systematic procedure, which is dependent upon the correct identification of hazards and an appropriate assessment of risks arising from them, with a view to making inter-risk comparisons for purposes of their control and avoidance. There are differences in the methodology used to conduct risk assessments. This paper presents some methodologies of risk management in the IT (information technology) area. In addition, a method of risk assessment created and applied by our expert team in this area is described. As there is a similarity between these methodologies, the paper presents the use of methods from the occupational health area in the IT area. All items in the risk assessment methodology for working environment and workplace are modified to IT as working environment and to an application as a workplace. In that way, the risk assessment process in the safety analysis of an IT system is carried out by an original method from the occupational health area.
Framework on Hybrid Network Management System Using a Secure Mobile Agent Protocol
Authors: Ajayi Olutayo , Akinde Adebayo , Akinwale AT
Published: October 2017

As configuration of network services is faced with wide-spread deployment problems requiring considerable human efforts and involvement, Mobile Agent based Network Management System become a central concern. Moreover, the recent developments in the area of mobile agent based network management and ever improving Java Programming language have provided important tools for designing Secure Mobile Agent based Network Management Protocol (SMAN). Again, a roaming agent on a network consumes significant network bandwidth which implies that their frequency and number must be regulated. In a sensitive and intelligent network where the Agent behaviour can be altered dynamically during the lifetime, the proposed system must be genuinely secure with less bandwidth overhead. So, it is necessary to design packet filtering and secure protocol using the modified multi-signcryption protocol for the purpose of efficiency.
Components- Based Access Control Architecture
Authors: Sodiya Adesina , Onashoga Adebukola
Published: October 2017

Ensuring adequate security of information has been a growing concern of individuals and organizations. There is then the need to provide suitable access control mechanism for preventing insider abuses and ensuring appropriate use of resources. This paper presents an access control scheme that adopts the techniques of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Purpose-Based Access Control (PBAC), Time-Based Access Control (TBAC) and History-Based Access Control (HBAC) as components to form an integrated Components-based Access Control Architecture (CACA). In CACA, an Access Control Score (ACS) is computed from the combined access control techniques. CACA also combines ACS with the sensitivity nature of system resources before a level of access is granted. The architecture was implemented within a payroll system developed using JAVA and SQL. Using usability testing, the evaluation of CACA showed 92% reduction in insider abuses and misuse of privileges. This shows that CACA can provide higher level of security access as against what used to exist.
DigiStylus: A Socio-Technical Approach to Teaching and Research in Paleography
Authors: Cartelli Antonio
Published: October 2017

After a short overview of the results obtained by the use of information systems for teaching and research in paleography, the problem of the students’ access to information on the web is discussed. The difficulty students have in finding the “right” documents, among the ones freely available in the site of the “Materials for Latin paleography”, can be considered a particular branch of the broader problem of finding information in the web. As a result it is first analyzed the use of semantic web to solve students’ problems, soon after the socio-technical approach in the planning and carrying out of a new information system for the management of teachinglearning materials is reported. The latter hypothesis, on the basis of the constructivist initial results, seems the best to meet the students’ needs. To implement this solution a new online information system has been planned; in it students are involved both in the collection and the creation of information. This approach transforms the search for information in the creation of new information to be included in a meta-structure for information retrieval; the main hypothesis is that it helps students in developing meta-cognitive skills while collaborating among themselves and working with professors and experts.
Study of Polish Women’s Web Portals
Authors: Malachowski Andrzej , Przygrodzka Paulina
Published: October 2017

Results of own research and other studies on Polish women’s web portals are presented. The scope of research included primarily content analysis and the range of usability functions available on websites addressed to Polish women. A large part of the research covers women’s preference analysis in relation to content offered on websites. Statistical data illustrated the results. The results of this author’s research and other studies presented in this paper describe the specificity of interests of Polish web-surfing women in relation to the content and functionality of web sites addressed predominantly to women. The most important conclusions from research are presented, to use predominantly by website developers and administrators.
Using Interactive Software to Teach Foundational Mathematical Skills
Authors: V Lysenko Larysa , Rosenfield Steven , Dedic Helena , Savard Annie , Idan Einat , C. Abrami Philip , Wade Anne , Naffi Nadia
Published: October 2017

The pilot research presented here explores the classroom use of Emerging Literacy in Mathematics (ELM) software, a research-based bilingual interactive multimedia instructional tool, and its potential to develop emerging numeracy skills. At the time of the study, a central theme of early mathematics curricula, Number Concept, was fully developed. It was broken down into five mathematical concepts including counting, comparing, adding, subtracting and decomposing. Each of these was further subdivided yielding 22 online activities, each building in a level of complexity and abstraction. In total, 234 grade one students from 12 classes participated in the two-group post-test study that lasted about seven weeks and for which students in the experimental group used ELM for about 30 minutes weekly. The results for the final sample of 186 students showed that ELM students scored higher on the standardized math test (Canadian Achievement Test, 2008) and reported less boredom and lower anxiety as measured on the Academic Emotions Questionnaire than their peers in the control group. This short duration pilot study of one ELM theme holds great promise for ELM’s continued development.
Printable Table of Contents: IJDS Volume 11, 2016
Authors: Jones Michael
Published: October 2017

Printable Table of Contents for IJDS Volume 11, 2016
Improving Doctoral Success by Matching PhD Students with Supervisors
Authors: L. Orellana Martha , Darder Antònia , Pérez Adolfina , Salinas Jesús
Published: October 2017

A key aspect of the effective supervision of PhD research is the supervisor-student relationship. This interaction is affected by the characteristics and needs of students and institutional conditions, as well as the skills, attitudes, and roles of supervisors and their supervisory styles. When supervision is carried out at a distance, it entails an additional challenge, mainly concerning interaction. The purpose of this study is to improve the research process, supervision, and design of virtual environments in order to support this supervision. The study identifies the supervisory relationships that affect doctoral research conducted at a distance from the student’s academic institution. It also describes how students and their supervisors perceived the characteristics of supervision and the skills and attitudes students perceived in and expected from their supervisors. For data collection, semistructured interviews were used. The results indicate important differences between supervisors’ perceptions concerning their own role and students’ needs regarding supervision, and they demonstrate the importance of attending to student needs and, on the part of supervisors, exercising responsibility in the development of research competencies in students, as is the case of independence of criteria and autonomy.
Factors Driving Business Intelligence Culture
Authors: Skyrius Rimvydas , Katin Igor , Kazimianec Michail , Nemitko Svetlana , Rumšas Gediminas , Žilinskas Raimundas
Published: October 2017

[The final form of this paper was published in the journal Issues in Informing Science and Information Technology.]
The field of business intelligence (BI), despite rapid technology advances, continues to feature inadequate levels of adoption. The attention of researchers is shifting towards hu-man factors of BI adoption. The wide set of human factors influencing BI adoption con-tains elements of what we call BI culture – an overarching concept covering key managerial issues that come up in BI implementation. Research sources provide different sets of features pertaining to BI culture or related concepts – decision-making culture, analytical culture and others. The goal of this paper is to perform the rview of research and practical sources to examine driving forces of BI – data-driven approaches, BI agility, maturity and acceptance – to point out culture-related issues that support BI adoption and to suggest an emerging set of factors influencing BI culture.
FISCHER FIXING SYSTEMS: MOVING FORWARD WITH THE WORKFORCE - CHANGE COMMUNICATION AT THE GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER
Authors: Moeller Klaus , Gabel Julian , Bertagnolli Frank
Published: October 2017

[This paper is published in the Journal of Information Technology Education: Discussion Cases, Volume 5]

The investment decision was made last year, and after a time-consuming selection process and intensive negotiations, the contract with the general contractor was signed. The business segment Fixing systems of the fischer group of companies faced a significant investment in its logistics – the development of automation technology in the Global Distribution Center (GDC). According to the project schedule, the transition to the automated small parts storage with shuttle technology would take place in December of this year. It was mid-April, and therefore the right time for the Head of Logistics of the business segment fischer Fixing systems, Matthias Wehle, to describe the current status: Were all the important milestones achieved and would the subsequent steps ensure a smooth transition? The employees in the logistics got accustomed to changes over the years. Structural changes such as the introduction of SAP R/3 in early 2000 and the establishment of the automated high-bay warehouse in 2008 had been successfully implemented. It was the same with the continuous improvement process through the use of the fischerProzessSystem fPS. The introduction of pick-by-light technology for the picking of small sized products with high demand had worked well, too. But the last staff meeting about launch of the shuttle system had left with him a feeling of uncertainty. He could already feel the spirit of optimism from some of the employees triggered by the upcoming introduction of the new system. The majority, however, listened patiently and Mr. Wehle sensed insecurity among the employees – how does this change affect me? Up until now, management had used multiple channels to communicate information to the employees. But feedback from the workforce to those in charge was rather rare. And the logistics manager remembered that the use of pick-by-voice for picking had been stopped for a number of reasons. Now as a result of the largest investment in recent years, the GDC faced a drastic operational change. With this in mind, Mr. Wehle pondered over the issue of employee communication again and again. And they had eight more months in order to take action until December…
An Analysis of the Content, Policies and Assessment of ICT Curricula in the Final Years of Secondary Schooling in Australia and Vietnam: A Comparative Educational Study
Authors: Manh Tran Thang , Stoilescu Dorian
Published: October 2017

[This paper is published in the Journal of Information Technology Education: Research, Volume 15.]
This paper explores and analyses similarities and differences in ICT curricula, policies, and assessment between the Vietnamese and Australian educational systems for the final years of secondary educational level. It was found that while having a common core set of tendencies, the Australian ICT curricula, policies, and assessments differ markedly from the Vietnamese counterparts. These differences can be explained by economic and cultural factors, national-wide educational trends, ICT strategies, and their degrees of implementation in schools. We found that limited constructivist implementations are used in ICT curricula in both countries, as Australian education has high expectations in national evaluations with an emphasis on standardized tests and Vietnamese education is still entrapped in prescriptive lessons of traditional pedagogy, emphasizing transmission model of information. We found that lack of opportunities in teacher professional development in ICT training is common for both countries. While the Australian educational system still struggles, especially in providing opportunities for learning theoretical and programming aspects, multiple challenging aspects were found in the ICT content and policies of the Vietnamese educational system that call for immediate change and improvement. In this sense, Vietnamese administrators are recommended to extensively follow up their educational strategies and policies, in order to make sure that their reforms are adequately implemented in schools. In order to bridge the gap and implement adequate ICT curricula, rigorous professional training in ICT teaching is essential for both Australian and Vietnamese teachers.
The Use, Impact, and Unintended Consequences of Mobile Web-Enabled Devices in University Classrooms
Authors: A. Johnston Kevin
Published: October 2017

[The final form of this paper was published in the journal Issues in Informing Science and Information Technology.]
The impact that mobile web-enabled devices have had on the lives and behavior of university students has been immense. Yet, many of the models used in the classrooms have remained unchanged. Although a traditional research approach of examining the literature, developing a methodology, and so on is followed, this paper’s main aim is to inform practitioners on observations and examples from courses which insist on and encourage mobiles in the classroom.
The paper asked three research questions regarding the use, impact, and unintended consequences of mobile web-enabled devices in the classroom. Data was collected from observing and interacting with post graduate students and staff in two universities across two continents: Africa and Europe.
The paper then focuses on observations and examples on the use, impact, and unintended consequences of mobile web-enabled devices in two classrooms. The findings are that all students used mobile web-enabled devices for a variety of reasons. The use of mobile devices did not negatively impact the class, rather students appeared to be more engaged and comfortable knowing they were allowed to openly access their mobile devices. The unintended consequences included the use of mobiles to translate text into home languages.
Using Office Simulation Software in Teaching Computer Literacy Using Three Sets of Teaching/Learning Activities
Authors: Ali Azad , Wibowo Kustim
Published: October 2017

The most common course delivery model is based on teacher (knowledge provider) - student (knowledge receiver) relationship. The most visible symptom of this situation is over-reliance on textbook’s tutorials. This traditional model of delivery reduces teacher flexibility, causes lack of interest among students, and often makes classes boring. Especially this is visible when teaching Computer Literacy courses. Instead, authors of this paper suggest a new active model which is based on MS Office simulation. The proposed model was discussed within the framework of three activities: guided software simulation, instructor-led activities, and self-directed learning activities. The model proposed in the paper of active teaching based on software simulation was proven as more effective than traditional.
Using Office Simulation Software in Teaching Computer Literacy Using Three Sets of Teaching/Learning Activities
Authors: Ali Azad , Wibowo Kustim
Published: October 2017

[The final form of this paper was published in the journal Issues in Informing Science and Information Technology.]
The most common course delivery model is based on teacher (knowledge provider) - student (knowledge receiver) relationship. The most visible symptom of this situation is over-reliance on textbook’s tutorials. This traditional model of delivery reduces teacher flexibility, causes lack of interest among students, and often makes classes boring. Especially this is visible when teaching Computer Literacy courses. Instead, authors of this paper suggest a new active model which is based on MS Office simulation. The proposed model was discussed within the framework of three activities: guided software simulation, instructor-led activities, and self-directed learning activities. The model proposed in the paper of active teaching based on software simulation was proven as more effective than traditional.
Factors Driving Business Intelligence Culture
Authors: Skyrius Rimvydas , Katin Igor , Kazimianec Michail , Nemitko Svetlana , Rumšas Gediminas , Žilinskas Raimundas
Published: October 2017

The field of business intelligence (BI), despite rapid technology advances, continues to feature inadequate levels of adoption. The attention of researchers is shifting towards hu-man factors of BI adoption. The wide set of human factors influencing BI adoption con-tains elements of what we call BI culture – an overarching concept covering key managerial issues that come up in BI implementation. Research sources provide different sets of features pertaining to BI culture or related concepts – decision-making culture, analytical culture and others. The goal of this paper is to perform the review of research and practical sources to examine driving forces of BI – data-driven approaches, BI agility, maturity and acceptance – to point out culture-related issues that support BI adoption and to suggest an emerging set of factors influencing BI culture.
Developing Case-based Learning Activities Based on the Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy
Authors: Nkhoma Mathews , K LAM TRI , Richardson Joan , H Kam Booi , Hung  Lau Kwok
Published: October 2017

This study proposes the use of case study in teaching an undergraduate course of Introduction to Business Information Systems Development in class, based on the Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy. According to the Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy of cognitive skills, it includes six levels which are knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, evaluation, and creation. The lower level of skill is required to be formed before progressing to the higher levels. Therefore, two lower levels of skills comprising knowledge and comprehension are inherent in the course before commencing a case study. In this study, learning activities associated with the Revised Taxonomy-based learning strategy are proposed to support the development of higher-level cognitive skills. The potential effects and benefits of these activities to teaching and learning will be discussed. A conceptual model and hypotheses will be recommended for future study.
Information Literacy Didactics for Higher Education and Research: Some Lessons from an International Workshop
Authors: Nieuwenhuysen Paul
Published: October 2017

This contribution identifies challenges in information literacy didactics in contemporary higher education all over the world:
• Heterogeneity among organizations for higher education hinders co-operation.
• Information literacy is competing with media literacy.
• Leadership and responsibility are needed in information literacy education.
• Developing information literacy training materials requires an adequate budget.
• Expertise in didactics is also needed for teaching in the area of information literacy.
• Marketing should support information literacy didactics.
• Information literacy should be integrated in the curriculum of all students.
• Libraries should not neglect contemporary information systems.
• Study materials should be adapted to the upcoming mobile information technology tools.
• Regional training and workshops on information literacy didactics would be welcome.
• Data management skills become important besides information literacy.
These challenges should be faced constructively and therefore we formulate for each challenge also a recommendation towards stakeholders.
This paper is based mainly on recent project activities of organizations of higher education in Flanders, Belgium, aimed at
1. getting a view on the growing expertise in didactics to upgrade the level of information literacy in their region, and paving the way towards more efficient cooperation on information literacy didactics with partner universities, mainly in developing countries,
2. sharing their experience with universities in developing countries, in Asia, Africa and America, in the form of a fruitful international workshop and follow-up activities.
Alternatives for Pragmatic Responses to Group Work Problems
Authors: Davey Bill , Bozan Karoly , Houghton Robert , R. Parker Kevin
Published: October 2017

Group work can provide a valuable learning experience, one that is especially relevant for those preparing to enter the information system workforce. While much has been discussed about effective means of delivering the benefits of collaborative learning in groups, there are some problems that arise due to pragmatic environmental factors such as the part time work commitments of students. This study has identified a range of problems and reports on a longitudinal Action Research study in two universities (in Australia and the USA). Over three semesters problems were identified and methods trialed using collaborative tools. Several promising solutions are presented to the identified problems. These include the use of Google documents and color to ensure team contributions are more even.
Code to Learn: Where Does It Belong in the K-12 Curriculum?
Authors: Moreno León Jesús , Robles Gregorio , Román-González Marcos
Published: October 2017

The introduction of computer programming in K-12 has become mainstream in the last years, as countries around the world are making coding part of their curriculum. Nevertheless, there is a lack of empirical studies that investigate how learning to program at an early age affects other school subjects. In this regard, this paper compares three quasi-experimental research designs conducted in three different schools (n=129 students from 2nd and 6th grade), in order to assess the impact of introducing programming with Scratch at different stages and in several subjects. While both 6th grade experimental groups working with coding activities showed a statistically significant improvement in terms of academic performance, this was not the case in the 2nd grade classroom. Notable disparity was also found regarding the subject in which the programming activities were included, as in social studies the effect size was double that in mathematics.
The Adoption of Blended E-learning Technology in Vietnam using a Revision of the Technology Acceptance Model
Authors: Tran Ngo Nhu Khanh
Published: October 2017

This study examines factors that determine the attitudes of learners toward a blended e-learning system (BELS) using data collected by questionnaire from a sample of 396 students involved in a BELS environment in Vietnam. A theoretical model is derived from previous studies and is analyzed and developed using structural equation modeling techniques. Several theoretical findings from previous studies are confirmed but there are new findings concerned with important indirect effects on the learner’s attitude caused by (a) the extent to which the BELS provides flexible access to instructional/assessment media (System Functionality); (b) the individual’s ability to use language as a studying tool (Language Capability); and (c) the extent of the interactions among students and faculty (Interaction). Each of these indirect effects operates by directly increasing the individual’s belief that using the BELS is easy (Perceived Ease of Use) which in turn produces an improved attitude towards the BELS. Also, System Functionality has an important indirect effect on the learner’s attitude to the BELS by increasing the learner’s perceptions that the information and the manner in which it is presented in the BELS are appropriate (Content Feature), which then produces a definite improvement in the learner’s attitude to the BELS. Based on the theoretical findings, a hierarchy of practical objectives and associated actions are suggested for improving the learner’s attitude toward the BELS. These practical implications are expected to be of interest to education professionals and BELS developers and the actions relate directly or indirectly to (a) increasing the extent of the interactions among students and faculty; (b) increasing the individual’s perception that the BELS is easy to use; (c) improving the learner’s language skills; (d) ensuring that the BELS provides flexible access to instructional/assessment media; and (e) ensuring the appropriateness of the information and its presentation in the BELS.
Using Autobiographical Digital Storytelling for the Integration of a Foreign Student in the School Environment. A Case Study
Authors: Fokides Emmanuel
Published: October 2017

Immigrant students face a multitude of problems, among which are poor social adaptation and school integration. On the other hand, although digital narrations are widely used in education, they are rarely used for aiding students or for the resolution of complex problems. This study exploits the potential of digital narrations towards this end, by examining how the development and presentation of an autobiographical digital narration can assist immigrant students in overcoming their adaptation difficulties. For that matter, a female student presenting substantial problems was selected as the study’s subject. Data was collected from all the participating parties (subject, teacher, classmates) using a variety of tools, before, during, and after the intervention. It was found that through the digital narration she was able to externalize her thoughts and feelings and this, in turn, helped her in achieving a smoother integration in the school environment. In addition, the attitudes and perceptions of the other students for their foreign classmate were positively influenced. The intervention was short in duration and it did not require special settings. Hence, it can be easily applied and educators can consider using similar interventions. On the other hand, further research is recommended to establish the generalizability of the study’s findings.