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Wolthuis, Stuart L.; Slade, Christopher – Information Systems Education Journal, 2020
In this research project we describe the legacy software landscape, its current state, and challenges associated with aging information systems and access to its data. We briefly describe the popularity of dynamic languages and how a specific dynamic programming language, Ruby on Rails (RoR or Rails), is used to create a system to extract data…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Data Use, Programming Languages, Information Systems
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Ariyachandra, Thilini – Information Systems Education Journal, 2020
During the past decade, digital transformation enabled by big data and analytics emerged as a key theme in the business world. It promises to continue be a theme of major importance in the 2020s. Digital transformation comes at the cost of grappling with and analyzing the ever-growing volume of data. Data visualization techniques are seen as a…
Descriptors: Skill Development, Undergraduate Students, Data Analysis, Data Use
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Janicki, Thomas N.; Cummings, Jeffrey; Healy, R. Joseph – Information Systems Education Journal, 2015
Individuals have increasing options on retrieving information related to hardware and software. Specific hardware devices include desktops, tablets and smart devices. Also, the number of software applications has significantly increased the user's capability to access data. Software applications include the traditional web site, smart device…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Man Machine Systems, Computer Software, Curriculum Development
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McMaster, Kirby; Sambasivam, Samuel; Anderson, Nicole – Information Systems Education Journal, 2011
In this paper, we describe a Relational Algebra Query Language (RAQL) and Relational Algebra Query (RAQ) software product we have developed that allows database instructors to teach relational algebra through programming. Instead of defining query operations using mathematical notation (the approach commonly taken in database textbooks), students…
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Software, Programming, Databases
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Reinicke, Bryan; Janicki, Thomas; Gebauer, Judith – Information Systems Education Journal, 2013
Learning is enhanced with repetition, either through more exercises in individual courses, or through the integration of concepts in a capstone experience. A well planned and integrated curriculum can utilize a capstone course, not only to provide a service learning component, but also as an opportunity to refresh students on key discipline topics…
Descriptors: Curriculum Implementation, Integrated Curriculum, Information Systems, Computer Science Education
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Braun, Gerald F.; Crable, Elaine A.; Sena, Mark P. – Information Systems Education Journal, 2010
Today's students find the traditional lecture-based teaching format less desirable and seem to prefer a more hands-on learning experience. Consequently, it has become necessary to redesign the introductory MIS course. This paper describes a new modular approach to delivering the introductory course. The primary focus is to provide students with…
Descriptors: Information Systems, Teaching Methods, Computer Software, Cognitive Style