ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Lessons Learned: The Evolution of an Undergraduate Research Program
Author: Smith, Gregory
Date: 2013-08-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Undergraduate Students,Student Research,Research Projects,Business Administration Education,Business Schools,Student Attitudes,Student Surveys,Program Effectiveness,Program Development

Undergraduate research programs are commonplace at many universities. However, little research has been conducted to evaluate their ongoing and long-term effectiveness from the standpoint of the undergraduate student researcher. In an effort to gain perspective from the student researcher, including their thoughts on such a program, a survey was conducted of past participants of a business school research program which brings together three stakeholders in the research process: a faculty member, a business executive mentor, and the undergraduate student researcher. The results presented highlight the major benefits and deficiencies of the existing program from the student's perspective and provide an evaluation of the program's overall effectiveness. In addition, our findings are compared to the results of a similar survey, performed fifteen years earlier, of the same undergraduate research program. The comparison reveals a maturation of a program which has evolved to better support the financial needs and time demands of today's students.
Information Technology for Good (IT4G): Merging Information Technology with Social Responsibility
Author: Saulnier, Bruce
Date: 2013-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Information Technology,Social Responsibility,Higher Education,Role of Education,Employment Qualifications,College Graduates,Expectation,Information Systems,Corporations

A case is made for a new approach to higher education in the 21st century, an approach in which the traditional majors are extended beyond their usual boundaries by applying one's education to address the public good. The LEAP initiative and the Learning Paradigm College are advanced as exemplars of effective 21st century educational practices, and it is shown that these two concepts are consistent with both employer expectations of college/university graduates and the expectations of both school and program accrediting agencies. The Information Technology for Good (IT4G) initiative is advanced as an exemplar of using Information Systems/Technology education to advance the public good. Examples of IT4G in action are presented, and an invitation is extended to other information systems academic programs to join the Computer Information Systems program at Quinnipiac University in this endeavor.
Building a Cybersecurity Workforce with Remote Labs
Author: Martin, Nancy
Date: 2013-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Computer Security,Labor Force Development,Hands on Science,Experiential Learning,Computer Science Education,Laboratories,Training,Program Implementation,Barriers,Surveys,Curriculum

Now more than ever, cybersecurity professionals are in demand and the trend is not expected to change anytime soon. Currently, only a small number of educational programs are funded and equipped to educate cybersecurity professionals and those few programs cannot train a workforce of thousands in a relatively short period of time. Moreover, not only are additional educational resources needed, but the programs need to deliver high quality, hands-on learning for future cybersecurity professionals. Survey results show that lack of funding and lack of equipment prevent some educational institutions from providing a hands-on learning component in security curricula. One solution is the use of remote labs to increase the number of students with access to security lab environments. We propose that it is an appropriate time for Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance and other organizations to collaborate to assist universities, community colleges and even high schools, through the development of remote security labs, to increase our nation's capacity to adequately train a large number of cybersecurity professionals. The authors have recently implemented a remote lab infrastructure to begin testing the viability of the concept on a small scale.
Developing an Undergraduate Information Systems Security Track
Author: Sharma, Aditya
Date: 2013-08-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Undergraduate Students,Information Systems,Information Security,Curriculum Development,Student Certification,Semi Structured Interviews,Portfolios (Background Materials),Skill Development,Needs Assessment,Track System (Education),Qualitative Research

Information Systems Security as a specialized area of study has mostly been taught at the graduate level. This paper highlights the efforts of establishing an Information Systems (IS) Security track at the undergraduate level. As there were many unanswered questions and concerns regarding the Security curriculum, focus areas, the benefit of certifications, and limited experience of undergraduate students, we reviewed prior literature and conducted in depth semi-structured interviews of industry executives that are responsible for the security portfolio within their organizations. We present findings that can benefit not only our efforts but also other schools that plan to offer similar programs at an undergraduate level.
Relational Algebra and SQL: Better Together
Author: McMaster, Kirby
Date: 2013-02-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Algebra,Programming,Teaching Methods,Database Design,Databases,Educational Practices,Educational Strategies,Information Systems

In this paper, we describe how database instructors can teach Relational Algebra and Structured Query Language together through programming. Students write query programs consisting of sequences of Relational Algebra operations vs. Structured Query Language SELECT statements. The query programs can then be run interactively, allowing students to compare the results of Relational Algebra and equivalent Structured Query Language commands. In this way, students better understand both Relational Algebra and Structured Query Language--by writing code and watching it run.
Reassessing the Skills Required of Graduates of an Information Systems Program: An Updated Analysis
Author: Legier, John
Date: 2013-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Information Systems,Skill Analysis,Graduation Requirements,Job Skills,Graduate Surveys,Labor Market,Employment Opportunities,Gender Differences,Salary Wage Differentials,Occupational Information,Education Work Relationship,Career Readiness,Demography,Mail Surveys,College Graduates

The study involves an updated analysis of the job characteristics of information systems graduates based on the status of the job market as well as the perceptions of 72 graduates from an information systems program of a Midwestern university. Approximately one-third of the graduates were working in positions related to technical support. Providing end-user support, installing software, managing information, and installing and maintaining computer devices/components were the top four tasks performed by the largest number of graduates. Other aspects of the graduates' jobs were similar to national trends and most felt adequately prepared based on their coursework.
Enhancing the IT Infrastructure at Saint Philip's Hospital: Point-of-Care Solutions
Author: Naydenova, Iva
Date: 2013-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Hospitals,Health Services,Automation,Information Technology,Usability,Performance Technology,Medical Care Evaluation,Institutional Characteristics,Public Policy,Public Health,Federal Regulation,Standard Setting,Information Security,Organizational Change,Change Strategies,Total Quality Management,Improvement Programs,Case Method (Teaching Technique)

Healthcare has become a rapidly changing field. With the introduction of value-based purchasing to determine reimbursement of Medicare providers based on the quality of care in addition to outcomes in treatment, the environment is becoming ever more competitive. Saint Philip's Hospital is among the largest non-profit hospitals in the nation offering a wide variety of specialist services. It has an outstanding reputation among its competitors, but like everyone, it needs to find additional ways to remain competitive in this field. The most recent patient satisfaction reports reflect a drop in quality measure results from the previous quarter and Saint Philip's needs to find a way to retain its reputation as being among the leaders in providing excellence in treatment and patient-focused care. With the recent increase in patient flow, this has been challenging. Saint Philip's IT infrastructure is strong, but increasing efficiency is pivotal for the future performance of the hospital in the increasingly changing and digitally-enhancing healthcare environment. (Note--some of the data is based upon a real New York metropolitan hospital, but the case is fictitious.)
Effects of Social Networking on Adolescent Education
Author: Miah, Muhammed
Date: 2013-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Social Media,Adolescents,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Student Surveys,Web Sites,Questionnaires,Junior High School Students,High School Students,Statistical Analysis

In recent years, the use of social networking sites has grown tremendously especially among the teens and high school students. However, very little is known about the scale of use, the purpose, how students use these sites and, more specifically, whether these sites help or hurt their academic progress. This study investigates how high school students are using social networks for school- or education-based work. The study conducts survey among students of four schools in Rapides Parish, Louisiana and measures the usage, time spent on social networking sites, the specific websites that are being accessed, and the subjects being studied while on social networking sites, and tries to find out if these are helping or hurting the students' academic progress. The purpose of this research is to help education administrators, teachers and parents to discover how and whether social networking sites helping their students in their learning process. The study also provides recommendations to make the use of social networking sites effective and beneficial for the students.
A Database Design and Development Case: Smile Land Academy
Author: Harris, Ranida
Date: 2013-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Databases,Child Care Centers,Design Requirements,Database Design,Systems Analysis,Case Method (Teaching Technique)

This case describes the situation of Smile Land Academy (SLA), a real-world based childcare center. SLA has grown from a very small company to a fairly large-sized organization (30 employees with 150 children). Unfortunately, its system for record-keeping, summarization of data, and reporting has not kept pace. The hard copies and spreadsheet software programs that have been used to manage the data are no longer effective or efficient. This case presents the situation SLA is in as well as the desired system features and outputs that the organization would like in a new system.
Survival in the Academic Jungle: A Behavioral Perspective
Author: Gooding, Carl W.
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: College Faculty,Business Administration Education,Teacher Attitudes,Teaching Experience,Experienced Teachers,Beginning Teachers,Teacher Evaluation,Professional Associations,Accreditation (Institutions)

This paper provides the perspective of three senior business professors regarding the opportunities and obstacles a young professor faces as he or she embarks on a career as a faculty member in a business school. The paper addresses the &quot; life cycle of a faculty member&quot;; the impact of accrediting agencies, specifically AACSB International; the impact of the performance appraisal process; and the occasional necessity of &quot;moving on.&quot; (A bibliography is included.)
Information Technology Management: Course Re-Design Using an Assessment Driven Approach
Author: Schwieger, Dana
Date: 2013-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Information Technology,Curriculum Design,Information Management,Computer Science Education,Design Requirements,Student Educational Objectives,Computer Software,Undergraduate Students,Models,Course Evaluation,Integrated Learning Systems

One of the core courses in the IS2010 Model Curriculum Guideline is &quot;IS Strategy, Management and Acquisition&quot; (&quot;ISMA&quot;). The authors redesigned their pre-IS2010 model Information Technology Management (ITM) course to meet the skills development stated in the ISMA course. Since the IT discipline is changing rapidly, the technical content in the course needs constant refinement. Instead of starting with learning outcomes and related content for the course design, the authors suggest that the design process could start with learning outcomes and assessments and provide a broad content list with specifics determined by the assessments. They adapt a combination of ideas found in software product development for their evolving course redesign by focusing on assessments in the course. In this paper, the authors apply the test-first principle from agile system development for refining their ITM course to meet the academic intents of the ISMA course. They discuss all aspects of their redesigned ITM course resulting from their initial offering.
OpenCourseWare and Open Educational Resources: The Next Big Thing in Technology-Enhanced Education?
Author: Caudill, Jason G.
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Courseware,Educational Resources,Open Source Technology,Educational Technology,Definitions,Educational History,Educational Opportunities,Technological Advancement,Influence of Technology,Research Needs

OpenCourseWare (OCW) and Open Educational Resources (OER) are two new and closely related educational technologies. Both provide open access to learning materials for students and instructors via the Internet. These are for the moment still very young technologies. While they have grown dramatically in just ten years there is still relatively little literature about their application in higher education. This paper will introduce the technologies, discus their potential, and offer some concepts for where researchers may take the topic in the future.
Costs and Benefits of Vendor Sponsored Learning Materials in Information Technology Education
Author: Hua, David M.
Date: 2013-08-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Cost Effectiveness,Online Vendors,Instructional Materials,Information Technology,Undergraduate Study,Computer Science Education,Computer Software,Educational Benefits,Barriers,Academic Freedom,Material Development,Educational Technology,Computer Oriented Programs,Experiential Learning,Student Recruitment,Instructional Material Evaluation

The demand for qualified information technology professionals remains high despite downturns in the economy. It is imperative to provide students with a curriculum that provides a broad foundation in information technology knowledge, skills, and abilities. Students also need access to specialized technologies and learning materials to develop the skills that will be needed to drive growth in companies across all sectors of the economy. The dilemma faced by administrators of information technology degree programs is the lack of resources needed to provide students with these specialized learning opportunities. Cisco, VMWare, NetApp, and other information technology vendors offer learning materials that can be used by higher education programs. The potential costs and benefits of using these resources and how they have been incorporated into the undergraduate Computer Technology program at Ball State University will be discussed.
Collaborative Learning in Online Courses: Exploring Students' Perceptions
Author: Faja, Silvana
Date: 2013-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Cooperative Learning,Online Courses,Student Attitudes,Management Systems,Information Science Education,Teamwork,Communities of Practice,Computer Simulation,Peer Relationship,Undergraduate Students,Course Descriptions,Factor Analysis,Regression (Statistics),Computer Mediated Communication,Online Surveys,Student Surveys,Statistical Analysis

Virtual collaborative activities have the potential to keep students engaged, create a sense of community in online courses and allow them to experience and practice virtual teamwork skills. This study presents an attempt to explore students' perceptions of online collaborative learning involving both process and product oriented activities. The online collaborative activities were used in the context of a Management Information Systems course. Results showed that perceived structure of the collaborating activity and peer interaction that takes place during the activity are positively related to perceived learning. Peer interaction and perceived learning were also related to satisfaction with the course.
Identifying Facets of Technology Satisfaction: Measure Development and Application
Author: Njoroge, Joyce
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Psychometrics,Business Administration Education,Business Schools,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Influence of Technology,Student Satisfaction,Usability,Preferences,Technological Literacy,Questionnaires,College Freshmen,Factor Analysis,Statistical Analysis,Goodness of Fit

As institutions of higher learning, universities must devote significant resources in developing intellectual capital in the use of educational technology to sustain their viability. To better understand satisfaction in technology used in classrooms, a psychometric instrument was developed to identify and measure the specific factors of satisfaction with the technology in a business school setting. Additionally, this instrument is employed on a sample of business students as a means of reporting satisfaction levels with educational technology. We show that students' satisfaction with educational technology is related to four main factors: Proficiency, assessment, performance, and preference toward Web-courses.
Cyberbullying Presence, Extent, &amp; Forms in a Midwestern Post-Secondary Institution
Author: Smith, J. A.
Date: 2013-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Bullying,Computer Mediated Communication,Graduate Students,Undergraduate Students,Online Surveys,Student Surveys,Interviews,Continuing Education,Student Attitudes,Ethics,Legal Problems,College Faculty,Fear,Safety,Social Networks,Telecommunications,Handheld Devices,Distance Education,Online Courses,Case Studies,Web 2.0 Technologies,Questionnaires,Hypothesis Testing,Qualitative Research,Statistical Analysis

This research study was an investigative inquiry as to the forms and characteristics of cyberbullying present in a midwestern post-secondary educational institution during the 2011-2012 academic year. Cyberbullying incidents have increased in educational situations bringing new ethical and legal issues to light; however, most of the research has focused on secondary education. Cyberbullying in this post-secondary institutional study was defined in this research as repeated use of technology to threaten or harass. Researchers utilized an online survey and interview methodology to gather cyberbullying data and information. The survey sought information from a randomly selected group of students (n = 16,983) enrolled at any of the university's campuses, inclusive of undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education students, where 276 students participated. Through the survey invitation, a voluntary interview was also requested where nine students were interviewed. Results included confirmation that cyberbullying incidents did occur to and by college students as well as instructors at this institution. The majority of both survey and interview participants did not think it a problem at the university level, but this issue is more serious and prevalent in secondary schooling. Those experiencing cyberbullying as a university student, however, reported moderate to extremely serious effects in their life and learning which included physical endangerment. The researchers have advised more research into this topic. Additionally, while conducting this study, this institution has adopted cyberbullying language in their 2012 student conduct code to try to address the cyberbullying phenomenon.
Developing a Bachelor's Program in Health Information Technology
Author: Howard, Elizabeth V.
Date: 2013-02-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Information Technology,Bachelors Degrees,Health Education,Curriculum Development,Curriculum Implementation,Success,Barriers,Educational Technology,College Programs

There is little doubt that the healthcare industry is experiencing tremendous growth in regards to technology. If you have visited a healthcare professional recently, you may have seen a similar notice, &quot;Please be patient as we implement a new electronic healthcare record system.&quot; This confluence of technology and healthcare provides a new field of study in IT--Health Information Technology (HIT). This paper describes the development and implementation process and the curriculum for a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a major in Health Information Technology. Developed in collaboration with nursing educators and in consultation with HIT professionals, this unique multi-disciplinary program blends technology and healthcare to prepare students for a wide variety of opportunities in the evolving field of HIT. The development of this degree was funded in part by a grant awarded under ARRA High Growth &amp; Emerging Industries Grant as implemented by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment &amp; Training Administration.
Comparing Top-Down with Bottom-Up Approaches: Teaching Data Modeling
Author: Kung, Hsiang-Jui
Date: 2013-02-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teaching Methods,Database Design,Intermode Differences,Instructional Effectiveness,Performance Based Assessment,Student Experience,Hypothesis Testing,Undergraduate Students,Comparative Analysis,Error Patterns,Class Activities,Concept Teaching,Qualitative Research,Teaching Models,Achievement Gains,Statistical Analysis

Conceptual database design is a difficult task for novice database designers, such as students, and is also therefore particularly challenging for database educators to teach. In the teaching of database design, two general approaches are frequently emphasized: top-down and bottom-up. In this paper, we present an empirical comparison of students' performance between these two approaches in a conceptual data modeling exercise. Our results indicate that, while prior database education had a significant effect on the quality of design performance, the chosen approach did not. The findings suggest that database educators should integrate both top-down and bottom-up approaches in database design showing the differences and similarities between the two approaches to improve students' learning of data modeling.
Engaging Community Service Students through Digital Portfolios
Author: Lawler, James P.
Date: 2013-02-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Service Learning,Information Systems,Portfolios (Background Materials),Electronic Publishing,Developmental Disabilities,Intellectual Disability,Case Studies,Learner Engagement,Questionnaires,Diaries

Community engagement courses are becoming common in the discipline of information systems. In this paper the author analyzes the benefits and the challenges of an e-Portfolio in a course engaging students with a community of individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The case study in the paper finds generally higher engagement of students from the community projects of the course if an e-Portfolio is designed flexibly for the students. The findings further indicate generally higher impact of the service and systems on the individuals with disabilities and also on the students. This paper can be beneficial to instructors considering e-Portfolio as a method for improving the impact of service involving systems.