Conference Session

Emerging Computing and Information Technologies

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raymond A. Hansen, Purdue University; Tomasz Wiktor Wlodarczyk, University of Stavanger; Thomas J. Hacker, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Computing & Information Technology

focus on language processing. MapReduce Design Patterns [16] is an advanced topics book that is focused on MapReduce patterns. The text is a very useful source for users and students who are already familiar with basic MapReduce concepts. NOSQL books Mahout in Action [17] describes a framework for machine learning implemented using Hadoop. It is focused on the technical details of different algorithms and methods. Cassandra: The Definitive Guide [18] and Cassandra High Performance Cookbook [19] describe the Cassandra database management system. The first book gives a detailed overview of Cassandra, and the second text provides practical solutions to common tasks and problems. NoSQL Distilled [20] is primarily a concept book

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technology Programs II

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reneta Davina Lansiquot, New York City College of Technology; Ashwin Satyanarayana, New York City College of Technology; Candido Cabo, New York City College of Technology/CUNY

Tagged Divisions

Computing & Information Technology

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University. In 2000, he joined New York City College of Technology, City University of New York (CUNY) where he is a Professor in the Department of Computer Systems Technology. Since 2005, he has been a member of the doctoral faculty at the CUNY Graduate Center. His research interests include computer science and engineering education and the use of computational models to understand and solve problems in biology. Page 24.1334.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Using Interdisciplinary Game-based Learning to

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technology Programs II

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

MD B. Sarder, University of Southern Mississippi

Tagged Divisions

Computing & Information Technology

, joined group discussions, etc. via chat, teleconferences, videoconferences and other online means. Following sections described some effective & efficient useof e-learning tools specific to our institution.Need for improved engagement in online classesClassroom tools and technologies are means to engage students in online classes and henceimprove students’ learning. In 2008, a survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Educationshowed that 97% of 2-year and 89% of 4-year public institutions offer distance-learning courses[4]. Also, according to new research recently released by the University of Wisconsin-Madisoninvolving about 7,500 undergraduate and graduate students, an overwhelming 82% of studentssaid they would prefer courses that