NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Publication Date
In 20250
Since 20240
Since 2021 (last 5 years)0
Since 2016 (last 10 years)0
Since 2006 (last 20 years)6
Publication Type
Journal Articles9
Reports - Descriptive9
Audience
Teachers1
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Showing all 9 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Harris, Albert L.; Lang, Michael; Yates, Dave; Kruck, S. E. – Journal of Information Systems Education, 2011
This paper discusses the importance of ethics and social responsibility in information systems (IS) education. The many public scandals of corporate misconduct have increased the need for more emphasis to be placed on ethics and ethical issues in IS education. The authors describe how the inclusion of ethics and social responsibility in the IS…
Descriptors: Freedom of Speech, Intellectual Property, Information Systems, Social Responsibility
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Cifuentes, Laurent; Mercer, Rene; Alverez, Omar; Bettati, Riccardo – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2010
We report on the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of a case-based instructional environment designed for learning network engineering skills for cybersecurity. We describe the societal problem addressed, the theory-based solution, and the preliminary testing and evaluation of that solution. We identify an architecture for…
Descriptors: Case Method (Teaching Technique), Problem Solving, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Instructional Design
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Chen, Li-Chiou; Tao, Lixin – Educational Technology & Society, 2012
We have developed a tool called Secure WEb dEvelopment Teaching (SWEET) to introduce security concepts and practices for web application development. This tool provides introductory tutorials, teaching modules utilizing virtualized hands-on exercises, and project ideas in web application security. In addition, the tool provides pre-configured…
Descriptors: Internet, Computer Security, Information Security, Computer Science Education
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Yuan, Xiaohong; Vega, Percy; Qadah, Yaseen; Archer, Ricky; Yu, Huiming; Xu, Jinsheng – ACM Transactions on Computing Education, 2010
Using animated visualization tools has been an important teaching approach in computer science education. We have developed three visualization and animation tools that demonstrate various information security concepts and actively engage learners. The information security concepts illustrated include: packet sniffer and related computer network…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Visualization, Teaching Methods, Undergraduate Study
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Kohlmeyer, James M., III – Journal of College Teaching & Learning, 2008
While it is important for accounting information systems (AIS) students to understand computer technology, internal controls and business processes, such knowledge is of little use without reference to appropriate contexts. Integrating Wall Street Journal (WSJ) readings and discussions into AIS classes can enrich learning by stimulating…
Descriptors: Information Systems, Context Effect, Curriculum Enrichment, Case Method (Teaching Technique)
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Kremer, John F. – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 2004
Can computers help with one of the most persistent challenges of large classes: the accurate and efficient measurement of student learning?
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Security, Case Studies, Instructional Design
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Smith, Sean W. – EDUCAUSE Quarterly, 2004
At Dartmouth College, the author teaches a course called "Security and Privacy." Its early position in the overall computer science curriculum means the course needs to be introductory, and the author can't assume the students possess an extensive computer science background. These constraints leave the author with a challenge: to construct…
Descriptors: Homework, Assignments, Privacy, Computer Security
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Dark, Melissa Jane; Ekstrom, Joseph J.; Lunt, Barry M. – Journal of Information Technology Education, 2006
In December 2001 a meeting of interested parties from fifteen four-year IT programs from the US along with representatives from IEEE, ACM, and ABET (CITC-1) began work on the formalization of Information Technology as an accredited academic discipline. The effort has evolved into SIGITE, the ACM SIG for Information Technology Education. During…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disciplines, Information Technology, Technology Education, Information Science Education
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Bergstrom, Laura; Grahn, Kaj J.; Karlstrom, Krister; Pulkkis, Goran; Astrom, Peik – Journal of Information Technology Education, 2004
This article presents a virtual course with the topic network security. The course has been produced by Arcada Polytechnic as a part of the production team Computer Networks, Telecommunication and Telecommunication Systems in the Finnish Virtual Polytechnic. The article begins with an introduction to the evolution of the information security…
Descriptors: Computer Security, Educational Technology, Telecommunications, Computer Networks