bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Smart Classrooms And Hybrid Courses
Authors: Waid Alexander 
Published: March 2016

Many new technologies have expanded the capabilities of what educators may accomplish in the classroom. This paper points out how some of these technologies have been incorporated into the Spanish Curriculum at the US Coast Guard Academy. Specifically addressed are issues of how these technologies may be used while maintaining sound pedagogical practice, an issue which remains unclear to many, and which is continually changing with each new technological advance. The paper discusses: how the internet is being used in and out of the classroom, to what extent students are using it, what student reactions to it have been, how it enhances the student learning process and some ways in which these methods may be used in other disciplines.
Robust Edutainment For On-line Course Delivery
Authors: Sturges David L. 
Published: March 2016

Every college and university in the United States faces the same dilemma: increasing enrollment needs that outstrip budgets’ abilities to add physical plant. On-line education is perceived to be a potential contributor to meeting the need for accelerating growth of enrollments while requiring less budget commitment than required by building new physical plant. The concern is developing a method of on-line course delivery that ensures the level of quality of course content to parallel the perceived quality of traditionally delivered courses. To be attractive to students as a learning option and then to be capable of maintaining the learner’s interest to motivate completion of the course and, subsequently, degree programs, course materials must incorporate the tools to create edutainment. Simply, edutainment is course delivery in a style and format with diverse components that interest and educate in a way that keeps the learning returning for more. During the past few months, technology has introduced capabilities of producing edutainment, robust course content, at costs that make it very feasible as a course delivery option in any degree program.
Tasty Cookies, Inc.: A Master Budget Case
Authors: Wooten Thomas C. , Dillard-Eggers Jane 
Published: March 2016

You are the owner of your own cookie company. Fast growth and the need to expand have made it necessary for you to seek financing from a local bank. However, you need to show the banker your plans for the coming year. Using your own, unique data, you will prepare a comprehensive budget and proforma financial statements to show the banker your projected earnings and financial position. Good luck getting that bank loan!
Education Without Boundaries: Faculty Training And Support
Authors: Gibson Jane Whitney , Blackwell Charles W. 
Published: March 2016

This paper looks at two specific issues related to faculty success in the online classroom. The first, an effective faculty training program, is crucial in building a cadre of competent online faculty to meet the growing demands for web-based classes. However, the training programs offered vary significantly from on-the-job training to intensive immersion programs which take place before the first online teaching assignment. The second issue is ongoing support including administrative, academic, and technical support. While effective training is instrumental in getting the faculty member prepared for cyberspace, the support services available while teaching the online class are often responsible for how smoothly the course runs.
An Analysis Of The Reasons Offered By Post-Graduate Diploma In Education Students In Botswana For Opting For A Teaching Career
Authors: Dibapile Waitshega Tefo Smitta 
Published: March 2016

The purpose of this paper was to investigate and analyze the reasons advanced by Post Grade Diploma in Education students (PGDE) for choosing teaching as a career. The subjects of the study were 102 students of which 58 were females and 44 were males. The average age for this group of students was 23. Data were collected using a questionnaire in which a quantitative approach was employed using closed and open-ended questions. The findings of the study revealed that, PGDE students choose the teaching profession mainly for extrinsic reasons such as job security and economic advancement. The paper also indicated that student teachers chose teaching as a career because they wanted to serve the community.
Graduating Senior Assessments Of Curriculum, Educational Outcomes, And The Learning Environment
Authors: Glynn Joseph G. , Wood Gregory R. 
Published: March 2016

Business school faculty and administrations are burdened with seemingly endless directives to update and upgrade curricula and to relate curriculum objectives to outcomes assessment in order to meet demands of accrediting agencies and the business community. The responsibility of assessing outcomes of business school programs is becoming of increasingly paramount importance. This work will describe the efforts of a business school to elicit evaluative opinions of its graduating seniors in an attempt to evaluate the curriculum, its delivery systems, and the overall educational environment.
Encouraging And Monitoring Performance: Responsibilities And Techniques
Authors: Croucher Rosalind F. 
Published: March 2016

A primary responsibility of Deans in Australian universities is the performance management of staff. This is a two-edged responsibility: for encouraging and rewarding good performance, but also for ‘managing’ poor performance. The Australian context is constrained by Enterprise Agreements and a high level of accountability, in which the ability to sack staff who are performing poorly is extremely limited, or at least highly formalised. The challenge for Deans is to find an effective strategy within these constraints both to encourage and monitor good performance as well as to be ‘on the case’ of those who are underperforming. This paper shares strategies developed over six years in the Dean’s chair for managing a range of performance issues in a professional Faculty.
The Value Of A Simulation-Based Approach For Teaching Both Survey And Capstone Courses In Business
Authors: LeMaster Jane 
Published: March 2016

A concern in business education is the ability of students to integrate knowledge of the functional areas of business into a meaningful, unified whole. This paper examines the use of a business simulation for teaching the entry-level business survey course and describes the use of the same simulation in the graduate level (MBA) capstone course. An analysis of the value of simulation as an appropriate teaching approach is made for both the survey course and the capstone course. The paper presents the literature on learning styles and preferences, a description of the simulation used, how the study was organized, and the results of student learning and attitudes towards a simulation-based learning style for both courses. The results showed an increase in retention rates and grades for the entry-level survey course and anecdotal evidence for improved leadership skills, communication skills, and understanding of the functional areas of business.
Using Journaling To Extract Greater Meaning From The Internship Experience
Authors: Laker Dennis R. 
Published: March 2016

Every year, over a million college students embark on an internship or cooperative experience. They do it to get experience, to explore their chosen field, as a “rite of passage”, to make professional contacts, or to put a line on their resume to help them get a job upon graduation. No matter what the primary reason, most students could get a great deal from this experience. The internship can be an unique opportunity from which the student can learn about the nature of a particular job, career, organization or industry and most importantly, themselves. One way to successfully capture this experience and extract additional meaning from it, is by keeping a journal of the internship experience. Keeping a journal develops an active and reflective learning posture rather than merely a passive one and thus aids in grasping more of what the internship experience has to offer. A three step process for journaling the internship is presented. Excerpts from a student's journal, the identification of student and faculty benefits from this exercise as well as suggestions and recommendations for faculty are also presented.
Reading Habits Of Business Students
Authors: Braguglia Kay H. 
Published: March 2016

What are the reading habits of college students? This paper reports the results of a survey of undergraduate business students addressing this question. The objectives were to determine: (1) what business publications students read and how often they read them, (2) what students read for pleasure and how often, (3) how many hours a week students spend in various activities including reading, and (4) what activities interfere most with reading and study. The results indicate that college textbooks are the most frequently read business material with 42 percent reading textbooks daily. Business related material on the internet was read by 17 percent of the students on a daily basis. For pleasure, students read magazines, religious publications, and newspapers the most often. Students tend to read these publications at least once a week. Novels, nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and comic books were read on a weekly basis by less than one half of the students. The results indicate that many students are not reading on a daily basis whether it is business related or for pleasure. If students are not reading, what are they doing? Students spend time watching television (31 percent watch 12 or more hours per week), talking on the telephone (27 percent talk on the phone 12 or more hours per week), and listening to recorded music (23 percent listen 12 or more hours per week). Students report spending fewer hours reading with 3 percent indicating that they spend 12 or more hours reading each week. When asked whether work, sports, clubs/organizations, personal relationships, or child care interfered with reading and study, the students responded that personal relationships as well as clubs and organizations interfered more often with reading and studying.
Essentials of Cyberspace Education for Online Students
Authors: Mujtaba Bahaudin G. , Salghur Shruti 
Published: March 2016

In the twenty first century, the development and advancement of the Internet Technology has remarkably transformed and redefined various fabric of human life, from individual communication to the way in which businesses conduct themselves. One of the more significant paradigm shifts has been in the field of education, particularly with the introduction and rapid growth of distance learning. Online education has afforded students, especially working adults, an opportunity to become involved in the learning process, bridging the gap that once existed between the busy lifestyles of working professionals and their goals of obtaining a University degree. Although there are many differences between the conventional modules of face-to-face and the online educational formats, both underscore the importance of learner participation and interaction that assist instructors in developing and initiating effective facilitation techniques to promote learning and retention among adult learners. This document outlines certain skills and nuances of online education and the essential skills that one requires for the successful completion of courses and programs. One of the most important aspects of online learning is communication, wherein online correspondence in the form of emailing, chatting and online discussions are critical when communicating with instructors, colleagues and administrations. Therefore, unlike other literature on cyberspace learning, this document provides a simple format on the essentials of online learning, chatting and emailing, without inserting too much academic literature, and acts as a manuscript for the “know-hows” of online education for prospective online students.
Academic And Practitioner Interests Regarding Emerging Technologies In Accounting
Authors: Tribunella Thomas J. , Neely M. Pamela , Tribunella Heidi R. 
Published: March 2016

In this paper we investigate the differences between practitioner and academic interests in emerging technologies. We compare and contrast the results of an accounting faculty survey to the AICPA’s (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) Top Technology list. It appears that academics and practitioners have significantly different interests concerning emerging technologies. Furthermore, technology interests for both groups change over time. We then discuss the problems that arise from the differing points of view and suggest some possible solutions.
Analysis Of Online Student Ratings Of University Faculty
Authors: Otto James , Sanford Douglas , Wagner William 
Published: March 2016

This article explores and analyzes a new, exciting, and quite different source of faculty evaluation data that has recently become available on the world wide web; online faculty evaluation/ratings. The authors analyze the relationships between different online student rating measures of faculty performance. They investigate how student ratings of faculty easiness, clarity, and helpfulness are interrelated. The results of the analysis provides insights into student perceptions of faculty and suggest implications for the practice of teaching.
What Do Online Students Need And Want From Their Masters Of Business Administration Program?
Authors: Mujtaba Bahaudin 
Published: March 2016

Computer-based distance education throughout colleges and universities has been in high demand and more schools are getting into online education. As such, understanding the needs of online learners has become especially important for success in the new millennium. Furthermore, understanding the common denominator of technology available to students can assist administrators and faculty members design their admission, teaching and curriculum requirements. This document, based on the survey of 38 graduate online business students[1], provides an assessment of their views, needs, wants, and satisfaction in the masters of business administration program. Recommendations are provided for the program office to enhance their online offerings are discussed. The document further explores online education, online operation, and other such variables that impact the satisfaction of students in online education. Also, some of the changes, plans and improvements made as a result of the feedback from students are discussed. [1] Special thanks go to Mr. Steve Harvey, Director of the MBA Programs, for distributing, collecting and making improvements as a result of the feedback from students.
A National Analysis Of Computer And Information Sciences Faculty Workloads: Examining Teaching, Research, Service, And Administration
Authors: Bartlett II James E. 
Published: March 2016

The professoriate is a foundational component of higher education and impacts program success. This study describes computer and information sciences (CIS) faculty workloads empirically. The role of faculty in higher education is characterized in terms of research, teaching, service, and administration. Specifically, this study examines the relationships of faculty individual characteristics, occupational characteristics, and organizational context across the percent of effort allocations in regards to workload. The data used for this study was the National Center for Education Statistics most recent examination of the faculty, the 1999 National Survey of Postsecondary Faculty (NSOFP-99) data. Specifically, this study describes CIS faculty on selected individual characteristics, occupational characteristics, and institutional context; describe the actually and preferred effort allocations of CIS faculty; determines if significant differences exists between the actually and preferred effort allocations in workload of CIS faculty; determines if a relationship exists between the actual allocation of workload of CIS faculty and individual characteristics, occupational characteristics, and instructional context. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS. To answer the research questions means, standard deviations, frequencies, percents, correlations, and t-tests were implemented. This study found the majority of faculty workload is spent on teaching and the majority of program and faculty evaluation is based on research. The study suggests that more research is needed to develop a better picture of CIS faculty in terms of workloads.
Creativity Through Technology In The English Classroom
Authors: Long Nancy Ann Zrinyi 
Published: March 2016

First generation in college, low family income, and weak writing scores: This describes the students I teach at a historically black institute, Bethune Cookman College, in Daytona Beach, FL. These students dislike writing and hate grammar. Yet through technology, these students can be more motivated to write. With the use of a digital movie camera, students write and produce short films about stories they have written. A research paper becomes more interesting when students can add PowerPoint or film a background for their presentations. Even the digital photo camera becomes a source of interest as students make photographs of the people they are writing about for a biography assignment. Lessons become more meaningful when a projector with computer allows students to interact or watch examples of grammar or writing skills. So the basic grammar and composition class can be enhanced by the use of basic technology. Beyond the basic composition on the computer which is now the standard, students can use these other aspects of technology which encourage creativity, engagement, and motivation. Even for the professor, technology can inspire creativity. After having students help me videotape elderly people who talked about their lives here at the college and who knew the founder Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, I spent the summer transposing these interviews and then researched and wrote a book called The Life and Legacy of Mary McLeod Bethune. Thanks to technology, I am now an author. Thus technology inspires students and teachers alike to aspire to higher levels of writing.
Use Of Outcome Measures To Modernize Curricula
Authors: McLaughlin J. Patrick , White Jason 
Published: March 2016

In the current environment in higher education of trying to substantiate and justify that you are doing a great job as a department educating your students to be prepared for the “real world”, outcomes assessment is a major player. But as many departments have found, “once you have received the feedback, now what do you do with it?” Our paper will discuss how some of the outcome measurements that we use at Northwest Missouri State University in the Finance discipline become our decision drivers in course content and curricular reformation.
Freshman Linked Cohort Classes In The Study Of Business: Results Of Performance And Graduation In Business
Authors: Levine Mark F. , Guy Paul W. 
Published: March 2016

The paper presents the results of a study designed to measure the efficacy of using cohort linked freshmen courses in preparing students for the study of business. Specifically, an experimental group of students were enrolled in three linked freshmen courses each oriented toward global business: 1) freshmen composition, 2) small group communications, and 3) introduction to global business. The control group of students was enrolled in the introduction to global business course. However, they independently enrolled in any other non-business focused freshmen courses to fill out their schedules.
Maintain Order And Lose Your Shirt: Personal Liability Of Educators In The Classroom
Authors: McGuire Brian L. , Nunn Leslie E. 
Published: March 2016

Professors, teachers and school administrators are increasingly faced with concerns not even thought of in previous decades. For example, drugs, weapons, suicides, robberies, and assaults are now everyday occurrences in some educational facilities. Being able to cope with such situations requires care and some knowledge of the law. In addition, the danger to school employees can go even further, such as personal financial liability in the form of damage law suits by students against the school and its employees. Obviously, the thought of an educator losing personal assets and retirement pay because of only trying to protect other students or one’s own self is daunting.
Innovation In Assessment: Injecting Reality Into Business Education
Authors: Sutton-Brady Catherine 
Published: March 2016

Relevance and reality are often thought to be absent from business education. This paper shows how innovation can be linked to reality in a very simple fashion. It takes us away from the notion that innovation has to be technology based. While much is indeed written in this area of innovation utilising new technologies, this paper takes us back to basics. It documents the introduction and implementation of an innovative assessment task that has no technical element. The assessment entitled International Marketing in Action brings reality and relevance to students’ learning experience by exposing them to everyday happenings and thereby immersing them in the learning experience.
Research For Teaching And Learning
Authors: Gibson Jane Whitney , Blackwell Charles W. , Greenwood Regina A. , Purvis Gail 
Published: March 2016

Research is an important part of the careers of most academics. This article provides an introduction to the scholarship of teaching and learning (SOTL) and suggests that opportunities exist in this research area for faculty to begin or extend their publishing efforts. SOTL research is rapidly becoming more accepted as evidenced by the number of journals catering to research on teaching and learning. The authors detail ways in which to approach SOTL research, choose a topic and begin to submit articles to appropriate journals.
But I Am Computer Literate: I Passed The Test
Authors: Easton Annette C. , Easton George , Addo Theo 
Published: March 2016

Generic terms such as “computer literacy,” “computer competency” and “technology literacy” have been used for decades as measures of one’s aptitude with computer and information technology. Many disregarded the ambiguity of these terms while erratic exposure to ever-changing computer technology rendered itself as computer literacy. With an increasing focus on organizations now administering technology literacy tests, educators need to be more cognizant of the computer and information literacy assessments and the implications of these assessments for the core information systems course in business schools.
Writing Across The Curriculum At The City University Of New York
Authors: Iconis Rosemary 
Published: March 2016

The City University of New York appreciates that advanced writing ability is the distinguishing feature of an all-encompassing college education and that this ability can only be developed through extensive writing practice, fostered across an array of academic disciplines. In 1999 CUNY launched a major five year University initiative intended to both concentrate efforts and broaden the scope of the City University of New York’s endeavor to teach writing in courses across the curriculum.
Factors That Affect Motivation Among Adult Learners
Authors: Green Thomas M. , Kelso Chandrika M. 
Published: March 2016

Motivation is an internal force that energizes the individual for action and determines the direction of that action. Antecedent conditions (e.g. attitudes toward the subject, concern for academic excellence), and methodological or course design conditions (classroom variety, instructional activities, direct feedback) are variables that influence student motivation. This research presents the results of a survey (N=563) that examined the influence of personal, teacher behavior, and institutional-structural factors on adult students at the second largest private university in California. The results indicate that teacher behaviors are among those rated by students as having the most influence on their motivation to succeed.