ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Information Systems Curricula: A Fifty Year Journey
Author: Longenecker, Herbert E., Jr.
Date: 2013-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Information Systems,Computer Science Education,Educational History,Educational Trends,Job Skills,Models,Core Curriculum

This article presents the results of research to explore the nature of changes in skills over a fifty year period spanning the life of Information Systems model curricula. Work begun in 1999 was expanded both backwards in time, as well as forwards to 2012 to define skills relevant to Information Systems curricula. The work in 1999 was based on job ads from 17 major national newspapers. The ~3000 ads enabled generation of 37 skills and defined major areas of skills: software development, web development, database, operating systems and telecommunications, strategic organizational development, interpersonal and team skills, and project management. During the development of this research a ninth skill area was added: information and security assurance. The original 37 skills had been expanded to 69 skills, and within this effort, 69 additional skills were added. Analysis of the skills as of today suggested elimination of retired (24) and too new (13) skills. Of the remaining skills a set (35) of skills was common to all curricula, a large set of current skills (64) was abandoned by IS 2010 which added new skills (2). Deletion of programming as a requirement of IS 2010 accounts for a significant proportion of deletions.
Novice Teacher Leadership: Determining the Impact of a Leadership Licensure Requirement after One Year of Teaching
Author: Scales, Roya Q.
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teacher Leadership,Beginning Teachers,Certification,Teacher Educators,Instructional Leadership,Student Teachers,Student Teaching,Preservice Teacher Education,Leadership Role,Faculty Development,Online Surveys,Semi Structured Interviews,Statistical Analysis,Qualitative Research,College Graduates,Elementary School Teachers,Education Majors,Elementary Education,Followup Studies

This study of teacher leadership in first-year teachers included the following data sources: survey, follow-up telephone interviews, and teacher leader essays. Fifteen novice teachers responded to the survey, while three participated in follow-up interviews. Results suggest ideas of teacher leadership change from pre-service years to the end of the first year of teaching. Themes are shared from survey and interview findings. Follow-up interviews provide deeper understanding of those changing ideas of teacher leadership. Findings present how teacher leadership is connected to existing teacher development literature. Implications are made for teacher educators in states requiring teacher leadership for licensure.
&quot;Consumerization of IT&quot;--Challenges for IS Education
Author: Law, Wai
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Information Technology,Information Systems,Technology Integration,Technology Uses in Education,Barriers,Technological Advancement,Educational Innovation,Influence of Technology,Generational Differences,Educational Change,Educational Practices,Educational Technology

The quiet revolution of consumer IT reached a climax recently with the widespread adoption of smart consumer devices and their rapid penetration into enterprise IT applications. This significant change of attitude, as well as the reliance on information technology has been referred to as &quot;Consumerization of Information Technology&quot; (CoIT). CoIT has emerged with a global driving force that has been and will continue to reshape IT practices. This paper examines some of the IT challenges associated with CoIT, and relates them to Information Systems (IS) educational challenges.
Implementing the Flipped Classroom Methodology to the Subject &quot;Applied Computing&quot; of Two Engineering Degrees at the University of Barcelona
Author: Iborra Urios, Montserrat
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Blended Learning,Homework,Video Technology,Engineering Education,Teaching Methods,Student Centered Learning,Surveys,Questionnaires,College Students,Student Attitudes,High Schools,Program Development,Program Implementation,Program Evaluation

This work is focused on the implementation, development, documentation, analysis, and assessment of the flipped classroom methodology, by means of the just-in-time teaching strategy, for a pilot group (1 out of 6) in the subject &quot;Applied Computing&quot; of both the Chemical and Materials Engineering Undergraduate Degrees of the University of Barcelona. Results show that this technique promotes self-learning, autonomy, time management as well as an increase in the effectiveness of classroom hours. [Paper presented at the International Conference on University Teaching and Innovation (CIDUI): Learning and Teaching Innovation Impacts (9th, Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain, Jul 5-7 2016.)]
Assessment of the Autonomous Learning Competence in Engineering Degree Courses at the Universitat Politècnica De Catalunya
Author: Olmedo-Torre, Noelia
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Engineering Education,Independent Study,Foreign Countries,Puzzles,Questionnaires,Virtual Universities,Student Attitudes,Portfolios (Background Materials),Cooperative Learning,College Students,Program Descriptions,Multiple Choice Tests,Student Surveys,Statistical Analysis,Student Evaluation,Evaluation Methods,Educational Objectives

We present a strategy for the acquisition and assessment of autonomous learning conducted as part of the Graphic Expression in Engineering (GE) degree course during the first quarter at the Escola Universitària d'Enginyeria Tècnica Industrial de Barcelona (EUETIB). The strategy employed is the puzzle technique in the classroom and multiple-choice questionnaires on the virtual campus. The results show that this strategy enables the continuous acquisition of the learning objectives for the subject. [Paper presented at the International Conference on University Teaching and Innovation (CIDUI): Learning and Teaching Innovation Impacts (9th, Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain, Jul 5-7 2016.)]
A Gamification Experience to Improve Engineering Students' Performance through Motivation
Author: Sánchez-Carmona, Adrián
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Games,Student Experience,Engineering Education,Performance Based Assessment,Student Motivation,Student Improvement,Graduate Students,Skill Development,Minimum Competency Testing,Program Effectiveness,Foreign Countries

The students' lack of motivation is a usual problem. The students value more the obtention of the degree than the developing of competences and skills. In order to fight this, we developed a gamification's experience based on merits and leaderboards. The merits are linked to the attainment of skills and competences that students usually do not appreciate. During the year 2016, we are carrying out a pilot involving 950 students at the Graduate of Engineering in Computer Science at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB). [Paper presented at the International Conference on University Teaching and Innovation (CIDUI): Learning and Teaching Innovation Impacts (9th, Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain, Jul 5-7 2016.)]
Room Escape at Class: Escape Games Activities to Facilitate the Motivation and Learning in Computer Science
Author: Borrego, Carlos
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Computer Science Education,Educational Games,Learning Activities,Learning Motivation,Teaching Experience,Engineering Education,Student Improvement,Game Theory,Computer Networks,Information Security,Motivation Techniques,Curriculum Design,Course Descriptions,Higher Education,Foreign Countries

Real-life room-escape games are ludic activities in which participants enter a room in order to get out of it only after solving some riddles. In this paper, we explain a Room Escape teaching experience developed in the Engineering School at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. The goal of this activity is to increase student's motivation and to improve their learning on two courses of the second year in the &quot;Computer Engineering degree: Computer Networks and Information and Security&quot;. [Paper presented at the International Conference on University Teaching and Innovation (CIDUI): Learning and Teaching Innovation Impacts (9th, Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain, Jul 5-7 2016.)]
LINUX, Virtualization, and the Cloud: A Hands-On Student Introductory Lab
Author: Serapiglia, Anthony
Date: 2013-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Experiential Learning,Introductory Courses,Laboratories,Computer Science Education,Open Source Technology,Learning Activities,Computer Software,Assignments,Undergraduate Students

Many students are entering Computer Science education with limited exposure to operating systems and applications other than those produced by Apple or Microsoft. This gap in familiarity with the Open Source community can quickly be bridged with a simple exercise that can also be used to strengthen two other important current computing concepts, virtualization and cloud computing. Students can gain firsthand experience through the creation of virtual machines utilizing free LINUX distributions with pre-installed productivity software. This enables the students to have a greater understanding of these concepts and how they may be applied to meet their own needs, or the requirements of a corporate scenario.
Improving Transversal Competences by Using Wikis in Collaborative Work
Author: Guinau Sellés, Marta
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Web Sites,Editing,Collaborative Writing,Web 2.0 Technologies,Undergraduate Students,Information Management,Geology,Chemistry,Earth Science,Speech Communication,Teamwork,Competence,Foreign Countries,Engineering

Work on transversal competences in university degrees is a teaching line entirely established since the implementation of the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). Nevertheless, undergraduate students present shortcomings in the development of some of these competences, especially on collaborative work, time management, oral and writing expression, and on the use of information resources. This paper presents a virtual tool and associated guidelines to enhance the information management during the development of collaborative works, and to facilitate the information availability among the students. Moreover, this tool and the guideline improve the individual monitoring and evaluation of the contributions of the students to the work. The proposal presented in this work belongs to a teaching innovation project carried out in the Earth Sciences Faculty of the Universitat de Barcelona, and implemented in the subjects General Geology (first-year in the Engineering Geology degree, 6 ECTS) and Geochemistry (third-year in the Geology degree, 9 ECTS). [Paper presented at the International Conference on University Teaching and Innovation (CIDUI): Learning and Teaching Innovation Impacts (9th, Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain, Jul 5-7 2016.)]
Student Characteristics and E-Textbook Experiences: The Direct and Moderating Effects of Technology Savvy and Gender
Author: Sun, Jun
Date: 2013-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Characteristics,Electronic Publishing,Textbooks,Gender Differences,Technological Literacy,College Students,Technology Uses in Education,Educational Technology,Student Surveys,Questionnaires,Statistical Analysis,Experience,Factor Analysis

The adoption of e-textbooks in universities by the majority of students has yet to materialize, requiring a better understanding of the differences among users to cater for their different needs. The main focus of this study is to examine the role of technology savvy in terms of the experiences, skills and self-efficacy of students in using information technologies. It is hypothesized that technology savvy directly affects major e-textbook experiences, including perceived e-textbook helpfulness, student involvement and learning outcome, as well as moderates the relationships among them. Based on the data gathered through a survey, the results suggest that the e-textbook experiences of students vary significantly across technology veterans and novices, suggesting a salient direct effect of technology savvy on e-textbook experiences. Also, the mediating relationship between e-textbook helpfulness and learning outcome through student involvement is stronger for technology veterans than novices, suggesting a salient moderating effect of technology savvy on the relationships among e-textbook experiences. An additional comparison based on gender is performed to find out whether the gender stereotyping regarding technology usage holds true for the new generation of students in the use of e-textbooks. The results show that gender does not fully account for the differences in e-textbook experiences, and its moderating effect on their relationships is not as strong as that of technology savvy. To enhance the adoption of e-textbooks, therefore, it is important for publishers and instructors to customize training and support for students at different levels of technology savvy.
A Case for Calculating Innovation Score: Comparison between Apple, Inc. and Microsoft, Corp
Author: Aimiuwu, Ehi E.
Date: 2013-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Case Studies,Measurement,Innovation,Scores,Corporations,Industry,Competition,Business Administration Education,Productivity,Business,Best Practices,Comparative Analysis,College Students,Business Skills,Case Method (Teaching Technique)

This case study is about measuring the innovation score of a firm and comparing it against a competitor within a particular industry nationally. It is meant to motivate students who are interested in how business intelligence dashboards can be used to measure innovation of firms. The case study is for students who are taking a class in business innovation, measuring business productivity, and business intelligence. Students should have studied the importance of innovation in business performance, as well as the strategies, tools, and roles of business intelligence before reading this case.
Laboratory 3.0: Manufacturing Technologies Laboratory Virtualization with a Student-Centred Methodology
Author: Fabregat-Sanjuan, Albert
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Blended Learning,Self Evaluation (Individuals),Instructional Improvement,Teaching Methods,Student Centered Learning,Student Satisfaction,Student Motivation,Video Technology,Engineering Education,Engineering,Laboratory Procedures,Manufacturing,Technology,Electronic Learning,College Students,Computer Mediated Communication,Laboratories,Virtual Classrooms,Student Surveys

This paper presents a blended-learning strategy for improving the teaching method applied in the laboratory subject Manufacturing Technologies. The teaching method has been changed from a predominantly teacher-centred to an active learning system with a student-centred focus and e-learning activities. In face-to-face classes, a game-based learning platform has been used. This methodology ensured engaging classes at the same time that provided a useful live feedback for students and teachers. The virtualization of the laboratory was achieved by two different e-learning activities, self-assessment tasks and video clips. These e-learning tools have been used not only to improve the students' learning but also to enhance their motivation. Academic results show a significant improvement after the new blended learning method is applied. Moreover, a student satisfaction survey shows the positive impact of the methodology on the students' engagement and motivation. [Paper presented at the International Conference on University Teaching and Innovation (CIDUI): Learning and Teaching Innovation Impacts (9th, Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain, Jul 5-7 2016.)]
A Longitudinal Study Assessing the Microsoft Office Skills Course
Author: Carpenter, Donald A.
Date: 2013-08-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Longitudinal Studies,Computer Software,Mastery Learning,Computer Literacy,Retention (Psychology),Student Surveys,Student Attitudes,Teaching Methods,Course Descriptions,Course Evaluation,Computer Assisted Instruction,Comparative Analysis,Likert Scales,Required Courses,Business Administration Education,Undergraduate Students,Statistical Analysis

This paper explains a four-year longitudinal study of the assessment process for a Microsoft Office skills course. It examines whether there is an increase in students' knowledge based on responses to pre- and post-surveys that asked students to evaluate how well they can do particular tasks. Classical classroom teaching methods were used in the first two years of the study; computer-mediated learning plus classical methods were employed in the last two years. The study further examines whether that change to computer-mediation made a difference in student learning. It also examines whether students retain the knowledge as measured by entrance surveys in a follow-on course. Results indicate that the course does make a difference in student learning of Microsoft Office skills. Results also indicate that computer-mediation does appear to make a positive difference in the mastery of Microsoft Office skills in the basic computer skills course although computer-mediation did not make a positive difference in retention of that mastery at the beginning of the follow-on course.
Improving the Learning Experience of Business Subjects in Engineering Studies Using Automatic Spreadsheet Correctors
Author: Rafart Serra, Maria Assumpció
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Spreadsheets,Quasiexperimental Design,Learning Experience,Engineering,Engineering Education,Science Education,Information Technology,Foreign Countries,Student Attitudes,Electronic Learning,Higher Education,Business Administration Education,Integrated Learning Systems,Undergraduate Students

The combination of two macro trends, Information and Communication Technologies' (ICT) proliferation and novel approaches in education, has resulted in a series of opportunities with no precedent in terms of content, channels and methods in education. The present contribution aims to describe the experience of using an automatic spreadsheet corrector, its perceived benefits as well as its impact on academic results. A total of 179 students coursing technical studies attended a basic course on business administration in the framework of which the field work was conducted. Perception assessment of students demonstrates a very good opinion about the learning experience using the proposed ICT tool. The user perception evaluation also shows that it is a valuable learning tool, while students who obtain a high final qualification are the ones that have been positively evaluated in the sessions using the automatic spreadsheet corrector. Beyond these highlighted benefits for students, teachers gain time, effort and workload reduction. The validity of the proposal is tested in the Polytechnic School of the University of Girona in Catalonia (Spain). [Paper presented at the International Conference on University Teaching and Innovation (CIDUI): Learning and Teaching Innovation Impacts (9th, Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain, Jul 5-7 2016.)]
Real Time Locations Systems or Outsourcing: A Case Study
Author: Lawrence, Cameron
Date: 2013-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Outsourcing,Case Studies,Hospitals,Information Technology,Privacy,Information Systems,Health Services,Equipment,Medical Evaluation,Meetings,Corporations,Case Method (Teaching Technique)

Information Technology has transformed almost all aspects of modern healthcare and is playing a vital role in the administration of hospitals around the world. This case study examines one hospital's struggle to solve crucial operational problems related to the efficient management of medical equipment inventory. This case study is the result of studying the issues facing a regional medical center in the western United States and is based on an actual set of events. This case focuses on one hospital's decision between deploying a sophisticated information system in the form of a Real Time Location System, or outsourcing these activities to a specialist company. All identifying information has been changed to protect the privacy of all parties involved.
Use of WIRIS Quizzes in an Online Calculus Course
Author: Calm, Remei
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Tests,Online Courses,Calculus,Mathematics Instruction,Questionnaires,Teaching Methods,Feedback (Response),Integrated Learning Systems,Introductory Courses,Undergraduate Students,Foreign Countries,Statistical Analysis,Qualitative Research,Engineering Education

Calculus courses often present a large number of difficulties to undergraduate students of scientific studies, especially in engineering degrees. These difficulties are sometimes related to teaching and assessment strategies. In this paper, a teaching innovation experience is presented within the framework of the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya. This teaching experience is focused on a continuous assessment through a systematic use of the so-called WIRIS quizzes. Academic outcomes are very positive from both quantitative and qualitative viewpoints. [Paper presented at the International Conference on University Teaching and Innovation (CIDUI): Learning and Teaching Innovation Impacts (9th, Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain, Jul 5-7 2016.)]
Privacy and Ethics in the Age of the Smartphone: A Case Study
Author: Lawrence, Cameron
Date: 2013-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Privacy,Ethics,Telecommunications,Handheld Devices,Moral Values,Computer Oriented Programs,College Students,Legal Responsibility,State Legislation,Case Method (Teaching Technique),Case Studies

Smartphones are fundamentally transforming almost all aspects of modern life. This case study examines moral and ethical issues surrounding the use of powerful smartphones that can be used to discreetly capture the activities of unsuspecting people. This case shows how a standard iPhone, coupled with widely available apps, can be used in a malicious manner to capture sensitive information. Furthermore, this case encourages students to consider issues surrounding privacy, ethics, ambition as well as corporate governance. This case is intended to be used at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. This case complements the model curriculum objectives in IS 2010.1, IS 2010.7
Does Like Seek Like?: The Formation of Working Groups in a Programming Project
Author: Sanou Gozalo, Eduard
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Group Activities,Group Dynamics,Computer Science,Programming,Teamwork,Computer Science Education,Monte Carlo Methods,Cooperative Learning,Academic Achievement,Foreign Countries,College Students

In a course of the degree of computer science, the programming project has changed from individual to teamed work, tentatively in couples (pair programming). Students have full freedom to team up with minimum intervention from teachers. The analysis of the working groups made indicates that students do not tend to associate with students with a similar academic performance, perhaps because general cognitive parameters do not drive the choice of academic partners. Pair programming seems to give great results, so the efforts of future research in this field should focus precisely on how these pairs are formed, underpinning the mechanisms of human social interactions. [Paper presented at the International Conference on University Teaching and Innovation (CIDUI): Learning and Teaching Innovation Impacts (9th, Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain, Jul 5-7 2016.)]