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

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

F 55Along with the students’ identification numbers and course grade, the data file recorded the raw Page 14.496.5survey response data, the number of responses that are identified as reflecting introvertpersonalities, and the percent of the total responses that were introvert responses.Table 3 shows the summary statistics taken from the raw data files. The mean reflects theaverage number of responses that were “introvert” in nature. For example, in the CIT 155 class,the 102 students averaged about three introvert-based answers from the seven statements posedon the questionnaire. (We used the numeric count values rather than

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tokunbo Ogunfunmi, Santa Clara University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

/g standards bymore than ten times. In addition, techniques such as space-time block coding and beamformingprovide the potential of increasing signal strength at the receiver with optimal efficiency, basedon the diversity order used. In this paper, we present a brief historical narrative of the development of the standard, thenwe describe the three main proposals for the physical (PHY) layers in the original mainproposals for the 11n amendment (the TGn Sync, WWiSE and TGn Joint proposals). The JointProposal was adopted and it reflects the current PHY layer architecture described in Draft 3.0 forthe 11n amendment. Several design choices were made in the TGn Joint proposal regarding the areas of channelestimation (considering the use of

Conference Session

IT-based Instructional Technologies

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

colleagues assigned with the responsibility of promoting interest and enthusiasm for learning. Instructors are also encouraged to act as cognitive coaches who can nurture an environment that can support open inquiry. (Barrows, 2000). It is important that the aims and objectives of problem-based learning are reflected in every aspect of the learning environment created. Problem-based curriculum should document accomplishments at the upper levels of Bloom's Taxonomy Triangle. (Boud & Feletti, 1991). Scholars in the area of cognitive science and educational psychology have identified four features that clearly separate a problem-based curriculum from a traditional, topic-based curriculum. (Nickerson, et. al. 1985). In this

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

C. Richard Helps, Brigham Young University; Bret Swan, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

goalsin technical disciplines.This hidden assumption of product orientation in engineering and technology capstone courses isa significant issue because building a product or system for a customer provides an authenticlearning experience for the students. (“Authentic” here is used in the instructional design sense,IE a learning experience that closely reflects the professional practice the students will enter intoupon graduation.) Students pursuing authentic experiences in this manner show great enthusiasmfor learning both because the degree of control they perceive that they have over the process andbecause they sense that they are engaged in projects that are important to a real customer, IE theyare aware of and motivated by the authenticity of

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

interns, helping the faculty and graduatestudents with ongoing projects. This approach is valuable, but can lead to a sense of isolation ifthe participants cannot easily reflect with each other on their new experience. Other programsassign small groups of students to labs in order to decrease the potential for isolation. Thisresearch reports on the structure of a highly-successful REU site with a relatively rareconfiguration: 15 participants are co-located in a single lab but grouped in teams of three, andeach team works on an existing research project. This approach attempts to establish a intenselearning community1,2 within the REU, as discussed by other REU Site principle investigators3 inwhich students learn not only the relevant research

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

. The GOMS model helped theauthor to reflect on the completeness, consistency, and efficiency of the concept mapdesign compared to the LMS design. The GOMS models for both interfaces are shown inTable 1.Table 1 Comparison of Tasks to Goal for Two Interfaces GOMS Task Description for Accomplishing the Same Goal with Two Different System Interfaces TECH 1313 via WebCT TECH 1313 via Course Map Method for accomplishing goal of: Complete Method for accomplishing goal of: CompleteActivities for TECH 1313 for the Week Activities for TECH 1313 for the WeekStep 1 Log on to WebCT and select TECH1313 course