Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Phil Rawles, Purdue University; Anthony Smith, Purdue University; Raymond Hansen, Purdue University; Jeffrey Sprankle, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

AC 2009-1453: REVISING A NETWORK ENGINEERING CURRICULUM TOREFLECT CURRENT INDUSTRY AND STUDENT TRENDSPhil Rawles, Purdue UniversityAnthony Smith, Purdue UniversityRaymond Hansen, Purdue UniversityJeffrey Sprankle, Purdue University Page 14.1033.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Revising a Network Engineering Curriculum to Reflect Current Industry and Student TrendsAbstractOne of the fastest changing areas of technology education is information technology. Within theInformation Technology (IT) field, the area of network engineering and security is changingespecially quickly. Ongoing issues such as machine and network security

Conference Session

IT-based Instructional Technologies

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

AC 2009-858: ASSESSMENT OF THE WORLD WIDE WEB ANDTECHNOLOGY-ENHANCED LEARNING AT MIAMI UNIVERSITYMysore Narayanan, Miami University DR. MYSORE NARAYANAN obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Liverpool, England in the area of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. He joined Miami University in 1980 and teaches a wide variety of electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering courses. He has been invited to contribute articles to several encyclopedias and has published and presented dozens of papers at local, regional , national and international conferences. He has also designed, developed, organized and chaired several conferences for Miami University and conference sessions for a

Conference Session

IT-based Instructional Technologies

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

AC 2009-1768: USABILITY ANALYSIS OF A CONCEPT-MAP USER INTERFACEFOR AN ON-LINE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTSusan Miertschin, University of HoustonCheryl Willis, University of Houston Page 14.1300.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Usability Analysis of a Concept Map User Interface for an Online Learning EnvironmentAbstractA concept map is a graphical representation of relationships among concepts.Construction of concept maps using modern concept mapping software has beensuggested as an active learning strategy with potential for improved learner outcomes,particularly among students native to a digital environment. In addition, modern

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Gilbert, Iowa State University; Pam Shill, Iowa State University; Kevin Saunders, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

. Page 14.1255.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Successful Use of Teams in a Human Computer Interaction REU: Combining Intensive Instruction with Strong MentoringAbstractSPIRE-EIT (Summer Program for Interdisciplinary Research and Education – EmergingInterface Technologies) at Iowa State University is a 10-week interdisciplinary summer ResearchExperience for 15 Undergraduates (NSF-funded) that integrates research and education inemerging interface technologies. Students are recruited from engineering, computer science,psychology, and design for an interdisciplinary mix. Classes in both content and professionaldevelopment occupy approximately 35% of the students’ time: computer programming andgraphics

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kyle Lutes, Purdue University; Alka Harriger, Purdue University; Jack Purdum, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

appointment at Purdue, Kyle worked for 16 years as a software engineer and developed systems for such industries as banking, telecommunications, publishing, healthcare, athletic recruiting, retail, and pharmaceutical sales.Alka Harriger, Purdue University Alka Harriger joined the faculty of the Computer and Information Technology Department (CIT) in 1982 and is currently a Professor of CIT and Assistant Department Head. Professor Harriger's current interests include reducing the IT gender gap, web application development, and service learning. Since January 2008, she has been leading the NSF-ITEST SPIRIT project that seeks to rekindle enthusiasm for information technology disciplines as a career