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Du, Jie; Wimmer, Hayden – Information Systems Education Journal, 2019
Computer programmers in the U.S. labor force are facing a shortage. Focusing on recruiting females has the potential to address this shortage. Computing is a male dominated field which provides an opportunity to recruit the other 50% of the population, females, to fill the open positions. This work studies gender differences in computer…
Descriptors: Programming, Females, Gender Differences, Disproportionate Representation
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Jung, Laura; Clark, Ulku; Patterson, Laurie; Pence, Toni – Information Systems Education Journal, 2017
Technology makes up our daily lives and is a part of everything we do. The tech job market is expanding with more and more jobs needing to be filled by those with the necessary qualifications. Students are realizing the vast opportunities a career in technology can offer them and many are making the conscience decision to major in a technical…
Descriptors: Gender Differences, Equal Education, Majors (Students), Females
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Peslak, Alan; Kovalchick, Lisa; Wang, Wenli; Kovacs, Paul – Information Systems Education Journal, 2018
This study examines the effectiveness of on-ground, online, and the hybrid delivery methods through a quantitative survey of students who were enrolled in Computer Information Systems courses at three universities during the 2016-2017 academic year. The results of the survey indicate that respondents preferred the on-ground course delivery method…
Descriptors: Blended Learning, Electronic Learning, Conventional Instruction, Web Based Instruction
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Snyder, Johnny; Slauson, Gayla Jo – Information Systems Education Journal, 2016
Determining when and why students become interested in careers in information systems is a critical step in filling the pipeline of majors to become information systems workers. Although students who have chosen a particular major may find it difficult to indicate or even understand all of the reasons for their choice, it is possible to tease out…
Descriptors: Gender Differences, Student Interests, Majors (Students), Information Systems
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Hodges, Darin; Corley, Ken – Information Systems Education Journal, 2017
A concern among many universities, this study reflects and continues research on the changing attitude and intent of selecting a Computer Information Systems major. Focusing on the gender gap for selection of major for women in this field, studies indicate instrumental beliefs and subjective norms can influence behavior and indicate how selection…
Descriptors: Females, Computer Science Education, Information Science Education, Student Attitudes
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Lawler, James P.; Molluzzo, John C.; Doshi, Vijal – Information Systems Education Journal, 2012
Social networking on the Internet continues to be a frequent avenue of communication, especially among Net Generation consumers, giving benefits both personal and professional. The benefits may be eventually hindered by issues in information gathering and sharing on social networking sites. This study evaluates the perceptions of students taking a…
Descriptors: Social Networks, Privacy, Information Security, Student Attitudes
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Teer, Faye P.; Kruck, S. E. – Information Systems Education Journal, 2012
It is important for students to be prepared to act ethically when they face real world situations that test their ethical leadership. The purpose of this study was to examine university students' responses to ethical dilemmas. One hundred and sixty two students in numerous majors and both undergraduate and graduate classifications responded to a…
Descriptors: College Students, Ethics, Student Surveys, Scores
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Harris, Kenneth J.; Harris, Ranida B.; Lambert, Alysa D. – Information Systems Education Journal, 2011
Introduction to data management classes are often times students' first exposure to advanced material in these areas. Many factors are likely to influence success in these classes, but empirical investigations have focused on relatively few variables. In this study, we extend this research by examining the relative contributions of the previously…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Prediction, Self Efficacy, Computer Attitudes
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Hoskey, Arthur; Maurino, Paula San Millan – Information Systems Education Journal, 2011
Numerous studies document high drop-out and failure rates for students in computer programming classes. Studies show that even when some students pass programming classes, they still do not know how to program. Many factors have been considered to explain this problem including gender, age, prior programming experience, major, math background,…
Descriptors: College Students, Computer Science Education, Programming, Programming Languages