ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Green IT Model for IT Departments in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Organisations
Author: Albahlal, Abdulaziz
Date: 2016-12-00
Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Subjects: Conservation (Environment),Sustainability,Information Technology,Energy Conservation,Developed Nations,Developing Nations,Mixed Methods Research,Models,Governance,Social Influences,Cultural Influences,Business,Foreign Countries

Environmental problems such as climate change, pollution, non-sustainable energy, resource depletion, and recycling Information Technology (IT) devices considered the biggest glitches which are facing developed and developing countries. IT devices have become a critical issue due to the great amount of environmental damage caused by IT companies from consumption of resources, raw materials, energy, and waste disposal. To tackle this problem, sustainability strategies have become crucial in Information Technology (IT) organizations--private and public. Sustainability and Green Information Technology (Green IT) have been introduced to reduce these environmental issues and increase the sectors' needs in a direction away from older IT. Green IT and sustainability aspects are essential to reduce the environmental damages that run rampant in developed countries such as Australia, USA, and the UK. However, in developing countries such as Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, China, and India, there are difficulties in applying Green IT models since they were introduced to meet the developed countries' needs especially in GCC. Currently, the organisations in GCC countries do not consider sustainability in their strategy to reduce the environmental impacts; however, GCC countries are causing a great deal of environmental damage due to their economic growth in different sectors such as oil, gas, and telecommunications. Furthermore, GCC countries are sharing the same policies to achieve the financial stability and change in the oil market. Thus, this research aims to develop a Green IT model for GCC in IT departments to reduce the environmental impacts. A mixed-methods approach will be employed to assess the GCC's needs and to examine the new model. [For full proceedings, see ED571459.]
Integrate WeChat with Moodle to Provide a Mobile Learning Environment for Students
Author: Li, Zhigao
Date: 2016-12-00
Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Subjects: Telecommunications,Handheld Devices,Integrated Learning Systems,Technology Uses in Education,Educational Technology,Use Studies,Student Attitudes,Foreign Countries,College Students,Questionnaires

In the information age, learning has become ubiquitous, and mobile learning enabled by mobile technologies is expected to play a significant role in various educational settings. Currently, there exist some limitations on mobile learning from the perspective of technology. The implementation of mobile learning usually depends on the development of applications. In this paper, a whole different and flexible model is proposed, in which the development of applications is replaced by the direct utilization of WeChat. That is, we use WeChat instead of developing a new application to integrate with Moodle to provide students a mobile learning environment. After three years in practice, students become more inclined to log into Moodle directly via WeChat with the evolution of the mobile learning environment. And over a half of surveyed students think the mobile learning environment useful. [For full proceedings, see ED571459.]
New Ecological Paradigm and Sustainability Attitudes with Respect to a Multi-Cultural Educational Milieu in China
Author: Wells, Mona
Date: 2016-12-00
Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Sustainability,Undergraduate Students,Cultural Pluralism,College Environment,World Views,Likert Scales,Student Surveys

Institutions of higher education are increasingly interested in how the student experience may or may not influence world views and particularly with respect to sustainability. Here we report preliminary results from a New Ecological Paradigm (NEP) study in China to benchmark student responses, and we relate these results to findings from other studies in China and elsewhere. The 15-item NEP was administered to 265 students at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University in China, a Sino-British joint venture between research-led universities that confers both University of Liverpool and Chinese degrees and where the teaching language is English. We analyse item-by-item and aggregated results and find that, as expected, our study cohort, which is largely constituted of Chinese students, is unique in having a multi-cultural educational milieu, and results from our cohort differ from the comparison cohorts. Our cohort is aligned with a so-called Western world view with respect to Limits to Growth and Anti-anthropocentrism, however, differs from the Western view with respect to Balance of Nature. We find that the most relevant aspect for our purposes is to understand the causal differences influencing response from &quot;high&quot; and &quot;low&quot; responders within our particular cohort. Implications of these findings to education and the student experience are discussed. [For full proceedings, see ED571459.]
Connecting for High Potential...&quot;The Exceptionality of Being Twice-Exceptional.&quot;
Author: Danielian, Jeff
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Reports - Descriptive
Subjects: Academically Gifted,Disabilities,Comorbidity,Student Characteristics,Learning Problems,Student Needs,Educational Environment,Family Environment,School Role,Family Role,Environmental Influences,Social Influences,Family Influence

What's not often well-known or well-understood is that students who are gifted may also have a special need or disability--just as students with disabilities may also be gifted. The term &quot;twice-exceptional,&quot; also referred to as &quot;2e,&quot; is used to describe gifted children who, according to the Joint Commission on Twice-Exceptional Students (2009), have the characteristics of gifted students with the potential for high achievement in specific academics, general intellectual ability, creativity, leadership, and/or visual, spatial, or performing arts, and give evidence of one or more disabilities as defined by federal or state eligibility criteria. These disabilities may include specific learning disabilities (SpLD), speech and language disorders, emotional/behavioral disorders, physical disabilities, autism spectrum, or other impairments such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Twice-exceptional children often find difficulty in the school environment, where organization, participation, and long-term planning play a role. They can be highly creative, verbal, imaginative, curious, with strong problem-solving ability, and a wide range of interests or a single, all-consuming expertise. However, at school, they may have difficulty keeping up with course rigor, volume, and demands--resulting in inconsistent academic performance, frustration, difficulties with written expression, and labels such as lazy, unmotivated, and underachiever. All this may hinder their excitement for school and be detrimental to their self-efficacy, self-confidence, and motivation. In order to fully support twice-exceptional children, both in school and at home, accommodations must be made to recognize the child's strengths and nurture their abilities, while supporting their challenges and needs. This issue presents a multi-pronged approach to focus on the intellectual, physical, and social/emotional environments of these students. Additional Resources are provided. [The authors acknowledge Dr. Susan Baum, Mark Bade, and Linda Neumann whose work, guidance, and consultation was invaluable in preparing this issue of &quot;Connecting for High Potential.&quot;]
Racing to the Future: Security in the Gigabit Race?
Author: Gregory, Mark A
Date: 2016-12-00
Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Computer Security,Telecommunications,National Security,Public Policy,Federal Legislation,Program Implementation,Global Approach,Privacy,Information Networks

This research seeks to identify the differing national perspectives towards security and the &quot;gigabit race&quot; as those nations transition to their next generation broadband networks. Its aim is to critically appraise the rationales for their existing digital security frameworks in order to determine whether (and what) Australia can learn from the alternative legislative and regulatory frameworks implemented by key nations and trading blocks. This paper provides an outline of the research motivation and direction. The research will fill major knowledge gaps about the motivation, rationale, legal and social implementation, and impacts on security for next generation broadband networks and will inform the development of digital security and communications policies. [For full proceedings, see ED571459.]
&quot;Smartening Up&quot;: Ongoing Challenges for Australia's Outback
Author: Cradduck, Lucy
Date: 2016-12-00
Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Rural Areas,Federal Government,Access to Computers,Disadvantaged,Public Policy,Information Technology

As the international community moves inexorably towards a &quot;smart&quot; future, the position of Australia's non-urban areas in that future is less certain. The (re-elected) Australian federal government made a commitment to moving Australian cities forward as part of the international &quot;smart city&quot; movement. However, the effectiveness of this commitment in enabling non-urban areas to attain the same level of &quot;smartness&quot; is unclear. This is particularly so in view of the delayed roll out of the NBN. The research examines the &quot;smart&quot; discourse for Australia's non-urban areas in the context of the federal government's &quot;Smart Cities Plan&quot;. In doing so the research pinpoints a hole in that plan and identifies matters specifically requiring government attention. [For full proceedings, see ED571459.]
Social Networking Framework for Universities in Saudi Arabia
Author: Alqahtani, Sulaiman
Date: 2016-12-00
Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Teaching Methods,Higher Education,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Web 2.0 Technologies,Social Media,Mixed Methods Research,Focus Groups,Attitude Measures,Online Surveys

The interactive capacities of social networking instruments have unleashed a number of possibilities for enhancing teaching and learning in the higher education sector and many universities are engaged in harnessing the capabilities of these tools. While much valuable research has been conducted on this theme, scholarship has tended to be oriented towards academic practices and sample student populations derived from mainstream societies and countries; little research has been conducted into social networking uptake in higher education sectors in peripheral geo-cultural regions. This research aims to focus on Saudi Arabia in order to develop and assess a social networking framework for the use by Saudi Arabian universities. The main research outcome will be a social networking framework for higher education in Saudi Arabia which can be used by Government departments, funding bodies, university management, administrators and technical support departments for the benefit of teaching staff and learners. [For full proceedings, see ED571459.]
Applicability of Domain-Specific Application Framework for End-User Development
Author: Chusho, Takeshi
Date: 2016-12-00
Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Computer Oriented Programs,Computer Interfaces,Information Technology,Web Sites,Databases,Case Studies,Computer Software,Programming,Computer Graphics

It is preferable for business professionals to develop web applications which must be modified frequently based on their needs. A website for matching is a typical example because various matching websites for C2C (Consumer to Consumer) have recently been opened in relation to the &quot;sharing economy&quot;. In our case studies on end-user development, web applications are developed using domain-specific application frameworks. Applicability of these domain-specific application frameworks has a tradeoff relation with programming granularity in which business logic is expressed. The template for the business logic definition based on three-tier architecture of user interfaces, business logic and databases improves the applicability. [For full proceedings, see ED571459.]
Connecting for High Potential... &quot;Here Comes Summer.&quot; CHP Issue 27
Author: Danielian, Jeff
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Reports - Descriptive
Subjects: Summer Programs,Academically Gifted,Learning Activities,Vacations,Reading Programs,Assignments,Goal Orientation,Enrichment Activities,Extracurricular Activities

Summer vacation is right around the corner! However, just as quickly as summer approaches, it also passes in the blink of an eye. This time of year, both parents and teachers face the same dilemma: Should high-ability kids stay busy with summer projects, courses, sports, camps, and travel...or should they be allowed to completely unplug with no schedule, commitments, or plans? While there's no magic combination, the answer appears to be a little of both. Rest and relaxation are certainly important, however research suggests that students who participate in summer learning activities score higher on their fall achievement tests. Effective summer programs for gifted students combine content with creativity, critical thinking, real-world experiences, and the ability to connect with like-minded peers. They can include games, self-expression, field trips, travel, exploration, and fun. This issue is a resource for parents and educators to help them evaluate and plan summer activities that can make the summer vacation a time of exploration and excitement with a bit of education added into the mix.
Effects of a Technology-Friendly Education Program on Pre-Service Teachers' Perceptions and Learning Styles
Author: Kim, Dong-Joong
Date: 2016-12-00
Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Subjects: Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Preservice Teachers,Student Attitudes,Cognitive Style,Mathematics Education,Educational Innovation,Teaching Methods,Technology Integration,Foreign Countries,Student Surveys,Pretests Posttests,Attitude Change,Pedagogical Content Knowledge,Technological Literacy

A technology-friendly teacher education program can make pre-service teachers more comfortable with using technology from laggard to innovator and change their learning styles in which they prefer the use of technology in teaching. It is investigated how a technology-friendly mathematics education program, which provided 49 pre-service teachers an opportunity to conduct technology-based class activities and to develop teaching materials using technology, affects their perceptions about technology and learning styles. Results showed that participants were more highly receptive to be an innovator or early adopter which means they are more eager for using technology as a teaching tool. This implies that teachers' perceptions and learning styles can be potential, sustainable, and possible variables to be changed for meaningful teaching with technology. [For full proceedings, see ED571459.]
Differences between Perceived Usefulness of Social Media and Institutional Channels by Undergraduate Students
Author: Garcia, Leandro Sumida
Date: 2016-12-00
Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Subjects: Undergraduate Students,Social Media,Organizational Communication,Comparative Analysis,Information Systems,Student Attitudes,Preferences,Satisfaction,Usability,Educational Technology,Interviews,Statistical Analysis,Structural Equation Models

Social media technologies were introduced among the modern society and are part of its routine in many ways--knowledge acquisition and sharing, interpersonal relationships, media diffusion--sometimes complementing and even substituting tools that were specifically designed for similar activities. This research compares social media sites and institutional communication channels by confronting elements that construe perceived usefulness and system satisfaction. It has been shown that students see more usefulness in social media technologies when performing academic activities than in information systems provided by their university, mainly due to the ease of use of the former technology. Thus it is expected to contribute to students and education institutions in order to attain the better use of available IT tools. [For full proceedings, see ED571459.]
Rethinking E-Learning Media: What Happens When Student &quot;Like&quot; Meets Professor &quot;Me&quot;?
Author: Arnold, Stephen
Date: 2016-12-00
Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Subjects: Electronic Learning,Multimedia Materials,Technological Literacy,Technology Integration,Educational Technology,Higher Education,College Faculty,College Students,Generational Differences,Instructional Materials,Best Practices,Barriers

Today digital-device-outfitted Millennials comprise the majority of university students. Concern over these digital natives' tendency to perform lower than expected as a group in college after completing a commendable high school experience, has some eyeing character traits as a possible culprit. Conversely, university faculties are comprised primarily of Baby Boomers and older members who grew up in lower-tech, lesser-interactive-media environments. Higher education institutions have invested a lot of resources into facilitating the integration of digital technologies and best practices into the instructional processes, but how far has the professorial &quot;Me&quot; generation really advanced in comparison to our studious &quot;Like&quot; generation? Are we designing e-media effective enough for Millennials? This paper will analyze Pre-Millennials' text dependency and their resulting instructional media processes as a barrier to bridging the digital divide between higher-education and its incoming Millennial students. [For full proceedings, see ED571459.]
Electronic Invoice in Costa Rica: Challenges for Its Implementation
Author: Ramírez-Jiménez, Juan José
Date: 2016-12-00
Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Taxes,Financial Problems,Computer Use,Financial Policy,Government (Administrative Body)

This paper discusses the current situation that Costa Rica faces around fiscal issues and high evasion rates. Using actors and multidimensional analysis, it proposes the electronic invoice as an e-government strategic solution that will close the gap around tax evasion and the government incomes. The success achieved by Brazil in this area provides a source of good practices for increasing Costa Rica's implementation feasibility. [For full proceedings, see ED571459.]
Investigating the Identity Theft Prevention Strategies in M-Commerce
Author: Shah, Mahmood Hussain
Date: 2016-12-00
Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Subjects: Information Security,Prevention,Business,Guidelines,Case Studies,Semi Structured Interviews,Qualitative Research,Computers,Validity,Foreign Countries

Mobile commerce has provided extended business opportunities for online organisations and made it easier for customers to purchase products on-line from anywhere at any time. However, there are several risks associated with it, especially the identity theft. Online organisations commonly use electronic commerce approaches; however, these have some limitations in the m-commerce. This paper presents an evaluation of the approaches used in identity theft prevention and suggests guidelines to overcome the weaknesses in m-commerce. A case study approach, with semi-structured interviews was used as the data collection method. Thematic analysis method was adopted for the interpretation of the qualitative data. Themes and codes were created in relation to the processes, methods, approaches, activities and tools used for identity theft prevention. The results show that online organisations are using same approaches of identity theft prevention for all online business transactions, while m-commerce has some unique characteristics for which e-commerce arrangements are not effective. On the other hand, these arrangements are not evaluated for their effectiveness in m-commerce. This study suggests for the assessment of identity theft prevention system for effective functionality in m-commerce and forward guidelines for evaluation of the system in m-commerce. This study makes an important contribution by suggesting strategies for identity theft prevention in m-commerce. [For full proceedings, see ED571459.]
Revealing Greenwashing: A Consumers' Perspective
Author: Brouwer, Anne
Date: 2016-12-00
Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Subjects: Advertising,Reputation,Focus Groups,Corporations,Consciousness Raising,Attitude Change,Credibility,Consumer Economics,Foreign Countries,Undergraduate Students,Marketing,Pretests Posttests

A significant problem arising in discursive green marketing practices is the growth of greenwashing; companies providing irrelevant, exaggerated or false information regarding a product's sustainable qualities. This has given rise to a number of issues yet has so far fallen short of being rigorously investigated. In this study, focus group discussions are used to provide one of the first assessments of the impact of greenwashing on consumers. The aim of the study is to gain an initial understanding of consumers' evaluation of different corporate green marketing messages both before and after disclosing greenwashing strategies used in the messages, as well as how this affects their perception towards the brands and their purchase intention. The findings from five focus group discussions indicate that the source of the message, eco-labels, brand perception and brand knowledge have a great influence on the perceived credibility of the message. The impact on buying behaviour of disclosing greenwashing strategies is influenced by a number of factors but even in cases where it does not directly result in a change of buying behaviour, consumers felt that being made aware of greenwashing was important to their overall decision making process. More importantly, from a practical tenacity, this research shows evidence that greenwashing influences credibility and opens avenues for further research. [For full proceedings, see ED571459.]
Technical Education as a Tool for Ensuring Sustainable Development: A Case of India
Author: Sharma, Gagan Deep
Date: 2016-12-00
Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Sustainable Development,Unemployment,Poverty,Economic Factors,Technical Education,Global Approach,Competence,Correlation,Social Problems,Higher Education,Employment Qualifications,Engineering Education,College Graduates,Agriculture

This paper notes that education needs to essentially lead to sustainable development serving two-fold purpose--eradicating the problems of unemployment and poverty; and ensuring equitable distribution of wealth while ensuring the right understanding leading to a peaceful, prosperous and developed world. In its current state, technical education doesn't seem to serve the above two objectives. The paper presents a holistic view of technical education in India. In order to ensure sustainable development for India in the contemporary global scenario, the paper finds technical education to be one of the core competencies that need to be developed. The paper observes that there seems to be no linkage between the &quot;education&quot; being provided in the country and these problems getting solved. In order to provide a real educational solution for all-encompassing development of India, the paper suggests that &quot;what to do&quot; is the real question for technical education than just &quot;how to do&quot;. The paper suggests a model for the State (province) of Punjab in India to elaborate on the model of technical education for sustainable development. [For full proceedings, see ED571459.]