Conference Session

IT-based Instructional Technologies

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

each of the course in their formal education, are now familiar with aboutit as well as how practical the topic will be in their career. The research findings may beinstrumental for e-commerce training programs, licensing bodies, departments and curriculumdesigners in field of software engineering. The results of this study can provide usefulsuggestions to help software engineers for selecting the suitable and right learning courses aswell as to act as practicable guidelines for EC curriculum planning and development.Keywords: software engineer, e-commerce, EC education, curriculum development, knowledge topicIntroductionWith the invention of World Wide Web (WWW) by 1990, the global network is applied tovariety of domains. The digital

Conference Session

POTPOURRI

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

mining has been applied in a successful industry to produce actionable results. Next theylook at machine learning and the data mining process. The next topic is business understanding,the process of determining the data mining goals and producing plans to achieve them. Thecourse then gets into the standard course topics of association rules, linear regression, clusteringand graphs and then looks at how data mining is used on the web, in the field of medicine, andsocial network sites. The course ends with a discussion of data mining ethics, past data miningblunders, how to plan successful data mining projects, and students’ projects presentations.Applied Data MiningApplied data mining combines theory with hands-on application. This method is

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Information Systems

theimplementation sequence involved is not trivial, the technology has become a necessary tosuccessfully manage the implementation of MEAs in the course. The resulting system hasbecome a kluge of bloated inflexible code that now requires a part time graduate student tomanage the deployment of 2-4 MEAs per semester. New functions are desired but are either notcompatible or are too cumbersome to implement under the existing architecture. Based on this, anew system is currently being developed to allow for greater flexibility, easier expandability, andexpanded functionality. The largest feature-set being developed for the new system are theadministrative tools to ease the deployment process. Other features being planned are the abilityto have students upload

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Information Systems

went beyond what came to be known as the World Wide Web. The scope ofLicklider’s vision, which he called the “Intergalactic Computer Network” (Licklider, 1963),included a network of computers that would share both information and live softwareapplications. Licklider’s vision and plan for the Intergalactic Computer Network more closelyresemble cloud computing than does the prevalent html-based World Wide Web. Licklider’sIntergalactic Computer Network plan was partially realized in time as distributed applicationsavailable by terminals connected to the ARPANET. This architecture resembles today’sSoftware As A Service (SaaS) architecture, which is part of cloud computing.Bolstering the idea of SaaS early on was cognitive and computer scientist

Conference Session

POTPOURRI

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Information Systems

students to achieve maximum successes in their careers or research disciplines.Background technologies and the anticipated future of the fieldGeospatial Technologies (GTs) have evolved from initial beginnings as simple computer-basedmap making tools to complex visual and computational environments. GTs are used world-wide in diverse application domains ranging from community planning to the exploration ofouter space. The increased use of GTs has led the development of new tools, techniques andtheory that have imbued GTs with new forms of geographic visualization, support for spatialthinking, and opportunities for research and education. It is an exciting time for GT researchand education. Industry standard, commercial desktop Geographic

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

conference; some do not provide flexibility to the organizers to beinnovative. We present an architecture, as well as a complete system of integrated tools tosupport planning, organization, management, and execution efforts during theorganization and running of a new conference. This paper describes the Web EnabledConference Management (WECM) System that handles all activities of real-worldconferences by relinquishing much of manual control and activities to automaticmechanism. The Conference Management System is the front end to handle the processesof conference organization. It also provides many tools to different members of theconference organizing committee including conference administrator, conference chair,track chairs, program committee and

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. Wey Chen, Southern Taiwan University

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Information Systems

messages may not give the students the information needed to fix the code. The Semantic level (as adapted to the programming domain) deals with the semantics of individual statements. The Schematic level, through the use of programming plans, allows multiple statements to be grouped into semantically meaningful knowledge units. The Conceptual level deals with definable functions within the problem domain of the Page 15.112.4 application being programmed.A Combined ModelThe van Hiele model asserts that the learner moves sequentially through five levels ofunderstanding. The Cognitive Theory finds a more natural way to

Conference Session

POTPOURRI

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

mentoring network, quarterly socials forfaculty and students, tours of local companies and a Girl Scout Badge workshop20.Recruitment and Retention Activities at the University of North TexasThe University of Texas has designed a three-part plan to achieve their recruitment and retentiongoals23: 1. “Sponsorship of portable and mobile summer computer engineering robotics camps for middle and high-school women students, coordinating with regional Girl Scouts councils and other organizations to help with recruitment. 2. Creation of an Ambassador program using young women currently enrolled in the upper division of current computer science and computer engineering programs as a form of outreach to area high schools and junior

Conference Session

IT-based Instructional Technologies

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Javad Shakib, DeVry University; Mohammad MUQRI

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Information Systems

planning for future growth.Java Message ServicesOne of the most prevalent message-based middleware is MQ Series from IBM. Message orientedmiddleware is an effective technology for connecting applications where real-time processing isnot always available or not desired. Transaction-oriented systems typically fall into this category.Banking transactions, hotel and airline reservations systems typically utilize a message orientedmiddleware as part of their architecture. For example, the airline reservation systems mustrespond in real-time whether a ticket is available or not. It does not necessarily have to print theticket or perform the billing in real-time. So as the reservations are confirmed, they are queuedup for the printing and billing

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hetal Jasani, Northern Kentucky University

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Information Systems

activities in wireless networks.Hands-on labs are selected such a way that students learn all following topics. The topicscovered are2, 4: Wireless LAN Devices and Standards, IEEE 802.11 Physical Layer Standards, IEEE 802.11 Medium Access Control and Network Layer Standards, Planning and Building a Wireless LAN, Conducting a Site Survey, Wireless LAN Security and Vulnerabilities, Implementing Wireless LAN Security, Managing a Wireless LAN, Network Settings and Wireless LAN Troubleshooting, Personal, Metropolitan, and Wide Area Wireless NetworksSample Hands-on LabsFor the wireless networking hands-on labs, students use several networking devices such asrouters, computers, cables, Linksys wireless router, Cisco

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

C. Richard Helps

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Information Systems

talented undergraduate student to design a series of labs.Even in that case the instructor restructured the labs later to fit his personal teaching style andinstructional design expectations.3.2 Structural AnalysisOne approach to an analysis of the structural design of the course changes is to use instructionaldesign layers. Instructional design layers define seven different distinct aspects of instructionaldesign. They are inspired by concepts such as Stewart Brand’s layers of buildings. Stewart Brandand others describe how buildings evolve over time and point out that the different layers of thebuilding can be changed separately11. Stewart Brand’s six layers are alliteratively named Site,Structure, Skin, Services, Space-Plan, and Stuff. Brand

Conference Session

POTPOURRI

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward Gehringer, North Carolina State University

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Information Systems