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POTPOURRI

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edward Gehringer, North Carolina State University

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Information Systems

surveys, one of studentswho took open-book open-Web exams, and one of instructors who administered onlineexams.1. IntroductionIn today’s world, tests and exams are given in an environment that is increasingly artificial.Most technical work is done with computers. Few people would attempt to write acomputer program, analyze forces on a building, or even write a piece of prose, without theaid of a computer. But that’s just the kind of environment we place our students in whenthey take an exam.All of the leading learning-management systems and textbook publishers have online testingmodules that can be used to deliver quizzes or exams. However, few instructors havecompletely done away with paper exams. Online exams preclude certain types of questions

Conference Session

IT-based Instructional Technologies

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edward Gehringer, North Carolina State University; Abhishek Gummadi, North Carolina State University; Reejesh Kadanjoth, North Carolina State University; Yvonne Marie Andrés, Global Schoolnet.org

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Information Systems

. Scoresfor reviewing can be factored into the student’s grade. Leaderboards allow students to see,with permission, who are the class leaders in categories such as submitted work and reviewquality. We are currently working on implementing an approach to awarding extra credit toreviewers for interacting with their authors more frequently than required.1. MotivationOnline gaming plays an important role in the lives of many of our students. They competewith each other to earn points and achieve status. The rewards motivate them to spendhours working on task. Suppose we could entice our students to contribute to each other’slearning experience by awarding points for providing formative feedback and answers toeach other’s questions. This, it turns out

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xiangchun Cheng, Zhejiang University of Technology; Min Chen, Zhejiang University of Technology; Rong Gu, WWW.ZJUT.EDU.CN; Yingzhen Weng, Zhejiang University of Technology

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Information Systems

of trainingprograms for complex skills. According to its four components: learning tasks, supportiveinformation, just-in-time (JIT) information and part-task practice, by analyzing the skills ofautomobile engine assembly together with documents investigation and interview to the master Page 15.110.3about the engine assembly, we designed the framework of the AEVAS as shown in Fig.1. Figure 1. The Framework of Automobile Engine Virtual Assembly SystemThe AEVAS is composed of the following four modules: Knowledge Room, Assembly Room,Expert Room and Checking Room. Knowledge Room: Knowledge Room is the first part after the trainees login

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nipul Patel, Purdue University, North Central

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Information Systems

other providers dotheir jobs, a prospect that is likely to meet resistance. Finally, a number of technological,regulatory, economic, and structural issues will have to be addressed before wirelesstechnologies become part of mainstream medical care.Types of ApplicationsThere are two major categories of wireless applications for health care: (1) applications thatmonitor physiological functions (in cardiac and diabetic patients, for example) and send theinformation to physicians; and (2) applications that provide information and feedback directly topatients, thus encouraging them to pay attention to and take a more active role in managing theirhealth.Applications that enable remote monitoring of various physiological functions are among themost

Conference Session

POTPOURRI

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University; Paymon Sanati-Mehrizy, University of Pennsylvania; Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Chad Dean, Utah Valley University

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Information Systems

were not considered for this study but it is interesting to note that graduate levelcourses follow the same basic patterns discovered in the undergraduate courses.In this study, we discovered four different teaching models used by different universities toteaching data mining at the undergraduate level. These four different models are:Mathematical/Algorithm Based, Textbook Based, Topical Based, and Applied Data Mining. Ofthe nine schools we researched, five followed the same pattern. The remaining four schools aredivided among three different approaches as showed in figure 1. Page 15.646.2 Mathematical

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University

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Information Systems

commercialization. In August 2009 thematerials were moved to a private website to allow commercialization.Over time the author has explored various approaches to structuring and optimizing the websitefor his own materials. In the next stage of the work the site is being expanded to multiple authors.DesignA sample of a web page from the site is shown in Figure 1. The content is the major portion of thescreen, while the left and top side shows the look-and-feel in January 2010. The critical features Page 15.67.2of the page are a clear title at the top of the screen. On the left hand side is a Logo with a link tothe main site, a search bar, followed by some

Conference Session

IT-based Instructional Technologies

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yi-Cheng Chen, Meiho Institute of Technology; Yi-Chien Lin, Meiho Institute of Technology; Ron Chuen Yeh, Meiho Institute of Technology, Taiwan; Kuo-Hung Tseng, Meiho Institute of Technology

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Information Systems

-Ministry of Education indicatedthat most of colleges have started to plan and establish e-commerce educational environments. Inaddition, they pondered on how to fit the internet properly in management courses. For examples,Dayeh university and National Yunlin University of Science & Technology set up electronicstores; National Taiwan University of Science & Technology has done the completion ofbuilding website of e-commerce instruction; and Feng Chia University built professionalcommercial website for supply information about insurance and finance. There are severalpractical strategies of e-commerce education in Taiwan organized as follows:1. To establish e-commerce lab or e-commerce center for facilitating relevant research and

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashley Banaszek, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Hong Sheng, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Richard Hall, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Ronaldo Luna, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Ghulam Bham, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Information Systems

questionnaireitems. This analysis provided more detail regarding the perceived usefulness of the module.Combined analysis revealed a link between students’ perceived usefulness of the material andtheir motivation to learn. Analysis also supported the learning tool’s effectiveness and justifiedits further implementation and investigation.IntroductionA Geographic Information System is a computer application that allows data to by interpretedand visualized in many ways.1 This technology is being employed in the field of engineeringto better view and understand data collected by surveyors and satellites. Other industries,government, and education are using and exploring the applications of GIS as well. With thegrowing need for engineers that are knowledgeable

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan Miertschin, University of Houston; Cheryl Willis, University of Houston

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Information Systems

cloud definition. SIGCOMM Comput. Commun. Rev., 39(1), 50-55.10. Voas, J., & Zhang, J. (2009). Cloud Computing: New Wine or Just a New Bottle? IT Professional, 11(2), 15-17.11. What is Cloud Computing? (2008). joyent.com. Page 15.150.10

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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J. Wey Chen, Southern Taiwan University

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Information Systems

give novice powerful intuitionsfor using a programming language by further representing and dividing programming knowledgeaccording to its level of difficulty in four cognitive categories. Figure 1 shows a combined modelused by the study to represent the knowledge structure of every learning node(concept). Figure 1. Knowledge structure for each learning nodeThe study found that instruction developed in this structured sequence prompted the acquisition ofthe next higher level of computer programming learning. Moreover, students were found tocommit less of the common programming mistakes if these five levels of thought were properlymodeled.The Subjects and Bayesian Training DataThis study employs the data generated by sixty

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hetal Jasani, Northern Kentucky University

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Information Systems

variouscommands, students find the name of Ethernet, radio and BVI interfaces, SSID, MAC address,BIA (burned-in address), bandwidth (BW), default IP address of Ethernet, radio and BVIinterfaces. Students setup password to access control the AP for enhanced security. Students alsosetup IP address, SSID, and authentication method using command line interface. In addition,students setup http secure server using various Cisco commands on Cisco AP to access it viabrowser securely. Figure 1 and Figure 2 show the general network diagram for this lab setup andsome of the later discussed labs.In this lab activity, students get to know the basic commands of Cisco IOS that students areexpected to know from their first network administration course (i.e., prereq

Conference Session

IT-based Instructional Technologies

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Javad Shakib, DeVry University; Mohammad MUQRI

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Information Systems

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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C. Richard Helps

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Information Systems

of the change process.1. IntroductionIt is well recognized that computing changes constantly and rapidly. The influence ofexponential growth of computing power driven by Moore’s law is often cited as a majorcontributing influence in this change. The implications of this law are far broader than GordonMoore’s original statement about the doubling of integrated circuit components on a die1,2,3 and,in general terms electronic systems, particularly computer-based systems, continually and rapidlygrow smaller, cheaper and much more powerful Moore’s law effectively dominates computersystem development.A consequence of this unrelenting, exponential change is the expectation and need for universityinstructors to both continually update their own

Conference Session

POTPOURRI

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Kirk Love, Utah Valley University; Paymon Sanati-Mehrizy, University of Pennsylvania; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University

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Information Systems

as physics and chemistry, and are closely tied to particular careers.Both disciplines are evolving rapidly and require students to stay on top of new technologies. Inthe schools studied, biology enrollments by females were equal to or higher than maleenrollments while enrollments of females in computer science in these schools continued todrop7, 9 .Reports from the National Science Foundation (NSF) indicates that there is a “troubling declinein the number of US citizens who are training to become scientists and engineers, whereas thenumber of jobs requiring science and engineering training continues to grow”1. It is crucial thatmore students are attracted to science and engineering fields in order to prevent creating asignificant shortage of

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Verleger, Purdue University; Heidi Diefes-Dux, Purdue University

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Information Systems

meant that there was minimal need for any administrative tools;deploying a new MEA was as simple as creating a new database table and updating a variable topoint to that new table.In 2004, it was decided to focus the assessment of MEAs on the quality of the product beingcreated instead of just perceived effort. A simple form containing a single open-ended textboxwas created for the TAs to complete (with grades being entered directly into WebCT). Theirfeedback were added to the same database table as the student responses, and a simple dynamicpage was created to show that feedback to the students. This sequence is shown in Figure 1. Page

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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HongLi Luo, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Information Systems

≠ Data communication and networking basics ≠ Network devices and transmission medium ≠ Local area network installation ≠ Basic commands for network management ≠ TCP/IP layered model and protocols at each layer ≠ Network addresses: MAC address, IP address, port address ≠ Configure firewall to provide network security, analysis of network traffic3. Setup of LabsFigure 1 is a typical home network with Internet access. It consists of a broadband modem,wireless router, one wireless laptop, and an optional desktop. The broadband modem can be aFiOS, cable or DSL modem depending on the Internet service the user is subscribing to. HereComcast cable modem is used as the example.The minimum requirements needed for

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alireza Kavianpour, DeVry University; Ricardo Monterrosa, DeVry University; Rammy Badran, DeVry University

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Information Systems

RFID system, there can be a significant decrease in the amount of mishandled luggage.There are different types of RFID tags and readers in the market. The tags are the maincomponents of the system because they contain unique identification numbers. The tag can beactive with an internal power supply, or passive, which draws power directly from a reader.Table 1 is a quick reference to several available RFID technologies. Frequency Type Application Range125 KHz – 148 KHz Passive Animal tracking, access control, Ranges from 0.5 inch to one and OEM applications. foot.13.56 MHz Passive EAS (anti-theft), book and

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Hacker, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Information Systems

AC 2010-803: HANDS-ON HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING: DEVELOPINGA CLUSTER COMPUTING COURSE FOR REAL WORLD SUPERCOMPUTINGThomas Hacker, Purdue University, West Lafayette Page 15.637.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Developing a Course for Hands-on High-Performance ComputingAbstractHigh-performance computing (HPC) based on commodity hardware and open-source softwarehas become the dominant paradigm for supercomputing today.1, 2 Thus a great unmet need existsfor skilled students and practitioners who can design, develop, deploy, and operate HPC-basedsystems to support discoveries in industry and academe.To address these needs, we have developed two courses in

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aloundeth Oupraxay, National University, San Diego, USA; Mudasser Wyne, National University, San Diego, USA; Patrick Olson, National University, San Diego, USA

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Information Systems

only device available is called HTC Dream also more popularly known asG1 by T-Mobile. The specifications for such a device include 192 MB RAM, screen with aresolution of 480 x 320 and MSM7201 chipset with a frequency of 528MHz [1].The OHA [3] is agroup of handset manufacturers and a flurry of new products is expected in the near future with lotof improvement in performance [6]. The implementation of MOMS was completed andsuccessfully tested using a commercially available smart phone (G1) from T-Mobile. However, themain issue during the design and implementation was the simplicity and ease of use in managingand entering orders using one hand or finger on a small touch-screen. Unlike laptops, using mobiletouch-screen without hectic feedback can

Conference Session

IT-based Instructional Technologies

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mudasser Wyne, National University, San Diego, USA; Anil Kumar Domakonda, National University, San Diego, USA; Pradeep Goutam, National University, San Diego, USA; Jayanth Kadlur, National University, San Diego, USA

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Information Systems

all the activities of the users and their interaction with the system.Therefore use case diagrams give a complete picture about the system or applicationfunctionality. It also identifies the requirements and describes a value which results withthe user in operating the whole system. Figure #1 shows the use case diagram thatdescribes activities of the WECM and role of each actors interacting and using the system.Actors are the users of the system which represents their different roles that they playwhile interacting. The relationships between the use cases and actors are also depicted.Sequence diagramThis diagram is a type of representation in Unified Modeling Language (UML). TheUML 2.0 consists of thirteen different diagrams that are divided

Conference Session

POTPOURRI

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Guy Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology; Brian Tomaszewski, RIT

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Information Systems

incorporates spatial perspectives. The interdisciplinary, unique nature of the proposed BS degree program makes quantitative information on student headcounts in related programs internal and external to RIT difficult to obtain. For example, the strong emphasis on technology makes the proposed degree distinct from BS degrees in Geography where GTs, in part, are typically taught but are not the main focus. The four year plan of study makes the proposed degree distinct and more in-depth from two year, vocationally- oriented type GT degrees.Relationship to RIT goals Goal 1. Improve student retention and graduation rates. This proposed degree program has tremendous career potential through involvement in many infrastructure industries and