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SBL-Online: Implementing Studio-Based Learning Techniques in an Online Introductory Programming Course to Address Common Programming Errors and Misconceptions
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Polo, Blanca J. – ProQuest LLC, 2013
Much research has been done in regards to student programming errors, online education and studio-based learning (SBL) in computer science education. This study furthers this area by bringing together this knowledge and applying it to proactively help students overcome impasses caused by common student programming errors. This project proposes a…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Programming, Online Courses, Electronic Learning
Mining and Indexing Graph Databases
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Yuan, Dayu – ProQuest LLC, 2013
Graphs are widely used to model structures and relationships of objects in various scientific and commercial fields. Chemical molecules, proteins, malware system-call dependencies and three-dimensional mechanical parts are all modeled as graphs. In this dissertation, we propose to mine and index those graph data to enable fast and scalable search.…
Descriptors: Graphs, Data Collection, Information Retrieval, Databases
The Relationship of Business Intelligence Systems to Organizational Performance Benefits: A Structural Equation Modeling of Management Decision Making
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Sparks, Betsy H. – ProQuest LLC, 2014
Business Intelligence is a major expenditure in many organizations and necessary for competitive advantage. These expenditures do not result in maximum benefits for the organization if the information obtained from the Business Intelligence System (BIS) is not used in the management decision-making process. This quantitative research study used an…
Descriptors: Management Information Systems, Decision Making, Information Utilization, Performance Factors
Using Diffusion of Innovation Theory to Explain the Degree of Faculty Adoption of Web-Based Instruction in a Thai University
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Intharaksa, Usa – ProQuest LLC, 2009
Scope and method of study: Using the framework of Rogers's (1995) Diffusion of Innovation Theory, the purpose of the study is to examine the use of web-based instruction and faculty perceptions of web-based instruction in a Thai university. In this study, interviews with seven participants were used as the primary method to collect data.…
Descriptors: Blended Learning, Management Systems, Familiarity, Web Based Instruction
An Examination of Faculty and Student Online Activity: Predictive Relationships of Student Academic Success in a Learning Management System (LMS)
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Stamm, Randy Lee – ProQuest LLC, 2013
The purpose of this mixed method research study was to examine relationships in student and instructor activity logs and student performance benchmarks specific to enabling early intervention by the instructor in a Learning Management System (LMS). Instructor feedback was collected through a survey instrument to demonstrate perceived importance of…
Descriptors: Integrated Learning Systems, Management Information Systems, Early Intervention, Learning Modules
Surveillance in the Information Age: Text Quantification, Anomaly Detection, and Empirical Evaluation
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Lu, Hsin-Min – ProQuest LLC, 2010
Deep penetration of personal computers, data communication networks, and the Internet has created a massive platform for data collection, dissemination, storage, and retrieval. Large amounts of textual data are now available at a very low cost. Valuable information, such as consumer preferences, new product developments, trends, and opportunities,…
Descriptors: Classification, Internet, Information Retrieval, Information Technology