International Conference on Informatics Education & Research

6:00 - 10:00 WELCOME RECEPTION

9.00 – 10.00 PLENARY SESSION

10.30 – 12.30 SESSIONS

Session 1
Session Chair – Geoff Dick

Session 2
Session Chair – Celia Romm

Session 3
Session Chair – James Buffington

1. (Smith, D. K)
"Metacognitive miscalibration and underachievement in an introductory IT course"

2. (El-Ragal, A., Mangles T.)
"Knowledge Discovery in Database Techniques Applied to Students Recruitment Systems in Universities"

3. (Williams, M.C.)
"Using Heuristic Self-Study to Research Information Systems Education"

4. (Yip, W., Ghafarian A.)
"Problem-based Learning Assessment for Information systems Courses"

1. (Hanzic M., Tolhurst, D)
"Managing Learning in Organisations: The Role of Personal Experience & Social Interaction in Knowledge Creation & Utilisation"

2. (Passerine, K., Granger, Mary J.)
"Effectiveness of Instructional Technologies: Modifying a Research Design Using Pilot Studies"

3. (O’Hara, M.)
"A Survey of Electronic Business and Electronic Commerce Degree Programs"

4. (Gillard S.)
"Fact or Fiction: Entry-Level College Students Are Ready for an Advanced Computer Applications Course"

1. (Gjestland, C., Blanton, J.E., LeRouge, C., Nohelty J.)
"Evaluating Procedural Knowledge in Information Systems students"

2. (Fong, M.W.L.)
"Technological Leapfrogging by Developing Countries"

3. (Anderson, P.K.)
"Wisdom and the IS Curriculum: Is Ethics Necessary"

4. (Duncan, D.)
"Information Technology Partnerships between Industry and Academia"

2.00 – 3.30 SESSIONS

Session 1
Session Chair - Diane Fischer

Session 2
Session Chair – Wal Taylor

Session 3
Session Chair – C.S.

1. (O’Hara, M.)
"Experimental Learning in the Introductory MIS Class: Interviews with IT Professionals"

2. (Novitzki, J.E.)
"Asychronous Learning Tools in the Traditional Classroom – a Preliminary Study on their Effect"

3. (Roberts, T.S., Romm, C.T., Jones D.)
"Online Courses and Collaborative Learning: Underlying Philosophies and Practices"

1. (Petkova, O.)
"Teaching Systems Analysis and Design to a Mixed Class of CS and BIS Majors"

2. (Van Slyke, C.)
"Comparing the Importance of IT Job Skills in Australia and the United States"

3. (Buffington, J.R., Harder, J.T., Harper, J.S.)
"An Exploratory Study of the Factors Contributing to MIS Student Organization Effectiveness"

1. (Kouzmin, A.)
"IT Connectivity and the Growth of A New Infomediary Industry: A Research Note"

2. (Stephens, C.S.)
"Team Process constraints: Testing the Perceived Impact on Product Quality and the Effectiveness of Team interactions"

3. (Sarker, S., Lau, F., Sahay, S.)
"Teaching Information Systems Development (IS) using Virtual Team Projects"

4.00 – 5.00 CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Session 1
Session Chair - Jim Novitzki

Session 2
Session Chair – Willie Yip

Session 3
Session Chair – Mary Granger

1. (Sanzogni, L. and Watson, D.)
"Integrating Project Management into IS Curricula"

2. (Pick, J.B., Kim, J.)
"Program Assessment of an Undergraduate Information Systems Degree for Working Adults Students"

1. (Jones, A., Todorova, N., Vargo, J.)
"Improving Teaching Effectiveness and Leveraging Prior Knowledge for Student Learning"

2. (Williams, S., Price, B.)
"Strengths and Weaknesses of an Information Systems Program: A Longitudinal Assessment of Student Perceptions"

1. (Fischer, D.M.)
"A Review and Assessment of Programming Languages in an IS Program"

2. (Lainema T.)
"Experiences on Using a Business Game as part of an Information Systems Course"

9.00 – 10.00 PANEL

(Lippert, S. K., Granger, M. J. & Case T.)
"Contextual differences between education and training in MIS curriculum development"

10.00 – 11.00 CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Session 1
Session Chair - Thomas Case

Session 2
Session Chair – Susan Lippert

Session 3
Session Chair - Wal Taylor

1. (Phan, D.D.)
"University Internet and World Wide Web services: Problems and Opportunities"

2. (Jones, A.)
"Teaching for Learning: Reflections on the Effectiveness of IST Teaching in Large Classes"

1. (Dick, G.)
"Towards a Research Model for Distance Education – Contributions from the Telecommuting Literature"

2. (Oliver, D.)
"Issues in University Administration Systems: A Regional Australian Case"

1. (Romm, C. T.)
"The Radical Model – a Painless Way to Teach On-Line"

2. (Burns, M.)
"Merlot: A National Initiative to Support Online Learning"

11.30 – 12.30 CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Session 1
Session Chair – Dave Oliver

Session 2
Session Chair – Wal Taylor

Session 3
Session Chair – Nada Korac-Kakabadse

1. (Hackney, R.)
"Towards a Knowledge Management Model for the Information Management Curricula"

2. (Rahmati, N.)
"Teaching Information Systems: A qualitative examination of the cultural differences in computer support group work"

3. (Case, T.)
"Rapid Curriculum Development fast-track Creation of a School of Information Technology"

1. (Reinhard, N.)
"The Use of Social Translucence in a Distance Education Support Environment"

2. (Munkvold, B.)
"Training Students in distributed collaboration: experiences from two pilot projects"

3. (Thomas, T.)
"Teaching IS soft skills to a diverse student population: case studies using JAD and cooperative learning Techniques"

1. (Argo, J.J.)
"Electronic and Non-electronic Commerce: A Framework"

2. (Fui-Hoon Nah, F.,Guru, A., Hain, P.M.)
"The use of Hypertext and Animation for Online Learning"