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Inquiry-Based Learning Case Studies for Computing and Computing Forensic Students
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Campbell, Jackie – Interactive Technology and Smart Education, 2012
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to describe and discuss the use of specifically-developed, inquiry-based learning materials for Computing and Forensic Computing students. Small applications have been developed which require investigation in order to de-bug code, analyse data issues and discover "illegal" behaviour. The applications…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Computer Software, Inquiry, Active Learning
Evaluation of Usability Utilizing Markov Models
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Penedo, Janaina Rodrigues; Diniz, Morganna; Ferreira, Simone Bacellar Leal; Silveira, Denis S.; Capra, Eliane – Interactive Technology and Smart Education, 2012
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to analyze the usability of a remote learning system in its initial development phase, using a quantitative usability evaluation method through Markov models. Design/methodology/approach: The paper opted for an exploratory study. The data of interest of the research correspond to the possible accesses of users…
Descriptors: Markov Processes, Evaluation Methods, Probability, Evaluation Research
Understanding Usability: Investigating an Integrated Design Environment and Management System
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Lee, Jason Chong; Wahid, Shahtab; McCrickard, D. Scott; Chewar, C. M.; Congleton, Ben – Interactive Technology and Smart Education, 2007
Purpose: Decades of innovation in designing usable (and unusable) interfaces have resulted in a plethora of guidelines, usability methods, and other design tools. The purpose of this research is to develop ways for novice developers to effectively leverage and contribute to the large and growing body of usability knowledge and methods.…
Descriptors: Knowledge Management, Management Systems, Computer Software, Teaching Methods
Developing Constructivist Learning Environments: A Management Framework
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Haartsen-Geven, Manon; Sandberg, Jacobijn – Interactive Technology and Smart Education, 2007
Purpose: The purpose of the paper is to provide insight in the critical factors involved in creating an optimum in developing technology for educational innovation, for each stakeholder, in any relevant context and at any time. Design/methodology/approach: From literature review, four diagrams were constructed to contain the critical factors…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Educational Innovation, Models, Self Management
Placement Testing: Man and Machine, Doing the Best We Can?
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McPherson, Douglas – Interactive Technology and Smart Education, 2009
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to describe how and why Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ) has developed a system aiming to effectively place students in freshman and developmental English programs. The placement system includes: triangulating data from external test scores, with scores from a panel-marked hand-written essay (HWE),…
Descriptors: Student Placement, Educational Testing, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction
An Integrated Evaluation Method for E-Learning: A Case Study
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Rentroia-Bonito, M. A.; Figueiredo, F.; Martins, A.; Jorge, J. A.; Ghaoui, C. – Interactive Technology and Smart Education, 2006
Technological improvements in broadband and distributed computing are making it possible to distribute live media content cost-effectively. Because of this, organizations are looking into cost-effective approaches to implement e-Learning initiatives. Indeed, computing resources are not enough by themselves to promote better e-Learning experiences.…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Feedback (Response), Holistic Evaluation, Online Courses