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Manuel B. Garcia – Education and Information Technologies, 2025
The global shortage of skilled programmers remains a persistent challenge. High dropout rates in introductory programming courses pose a significant obstacle to graduation. Previous studies highlighted learning difficulties in programming students, but their specific weaknesses remained unclear. This gap exists due to the predominant focus on the…
Descriptors: Programming, Introductory Courses, Computer Science Education, Mastery Learning
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George, Joey F.; Marett, Kent – Journal of Information Systems Education, 2019
Changes to degree programs in Information Systems are often attributed to quickly-evolving technology and the subsequent changing needs of the employers who hire IS graduates. In this paper, we explore other social and economic factors that were the inspiration for curriculum changes by assigning them to one of four eras in the IS timeline. Using…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Programming, Computer Science Education, Bachelors Degrees
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Jones, Irma S.; Blankenship, Dianna – Research in Higher Education Journal, 2017
Presently, at the post-secondary level, digital or online education is offered in addition to traditional face-to-face courses and the number of online course offerings is rapidly growing. The "Occupational Outlook Handbook" reveals that employment in" computer and information technology" occupations is projected to grow 12…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Student Attitudes, Computer Science Education, Preferences
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Anicic, Katarina Pažur; Divjak, Blaženka; Arbanas, Krunoslav – IEEE Transactions on Education, 2017
The information and communications technology (ICT) industry is making important contributions to economic growth both locally and globally. There is a high demand for ICT professionals that higher education institutions are still struggling to meet. An effective literature review is an important part of understanding the existing findings and…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Information Technology, Education Work Relationship, Demand Occupations
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Jing,Lei; Cheng, Zixue; Wang, Junbo; Zhou, Yinghui – IEEE Transactions on Education, 2011
Embedded system technologies are undergoing dramatic change. Competent embedded system engineers are becoming a scarce resource in the industry. Given this, universities should revise their specialist education to meet industry demands. In this paper, a spirally tight-coupled step-by-step educational method, based on an analysis of industry…
Descriptors: Computer Science, Computer System Design, Engineering, Technical Occupations
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Tan, Grace; Venables, Anne – Journal of Information Technology Education, 2008
In an ideal world, review and changes to computing curricula should be driven solely by academic concerns for the needs of students. The process should be informed by industry accreditation processes and international best practice (Hurst et al., 2001). However, Australian computing curricular review is often driven by the need for financial…
Descriptors: Student Interests, Labor Market, Educational Change, Computer Science
Howard, H. Philip; Rothstein, Debra E. – Occupational Outlook Quarterly, 1981
Discusses the technological changes that have occurred in computers and the recent and projected employment trends in the major computer occupations. Implications of growth in computer occupations are examined in five areas: education, recruiting techniques, salaries, competition between industry and education, and employment opportunities. (CT)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Science, Computers, Data Processing Occupations
Roblyer, M. D. – Florida Vocational Journal, 1980
The increased availability of computers is affecting education along two fronts. First, the vocational curriculum must meet the demand for trained data-processing personnel and for computer-related skills in other occupations. Second, three major tools (computer-assisted instruction, computer-managed instruction, and computer-assisted guidance)…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Science Education, Data Processing Occupations
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Ottinger, Cecilia – Educational Record, 1984
Recent employment forecasts indicate that over half the growth in jobs from 1982-1995 will be in computer-related, technical, and health fields. Only one-fourth of the 40 occupations expected to have the largest growth will require a college degree, although most of the remainder will require postsecondary education. (MSE)
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations, College Graduates, Computer Science, Demand Occupations
Sorensen, Barbara – Winds of Change, 2002
Interviews with three Native American telecommunications professionals explore careers in telecommunications for Native Americans. Included are discussions of the importance of telecommunications, courses and technical skills needed for various telecommunications careers, types of telecommunications degrees available, the importance of mentors and…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, American Indians, Careers, Computer Science Education