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Download full textZhang, Chuanlei; Swaid, Samar – Contemporary Issues in Education Research, 2017
Undergraduate research for STEM students involves students who are attending college or universities pursuing a bachelor's degree, majoring in fields related to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Research experience for STEM undergraduates has been viewed as a positive experience that has several benefits such as developing…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Student Experience, Student Research, Black Colleges
Sanford, John F.; Naidu, Jaideep T. – Contemporary Issues in Education Research, 2017
The paper argues that mathematical modeling is the essence of computational thinking. Learning a computer language is a valuable assistance in learning logical thinking but of less assistance when learning problem-solving skills. The paper is third in a series and presents some examples of mathematical modeling using spreadsheets at an advanced…
Descriptors: Mathematical Models, Computation, Cognitive Processes, Problem Solving
Lawler, James; Molluzzo, John C. – Contemporary Issues in Education Research, 2016
Bullying is considered to be omnipresent in business firms and prevalent in entrepreneurial firms in information systems and in departments of information systems in industry. Entrepreneurialism and narcissism of personalities in the information systems profession may be perceived as especially predisposed to bullying. The authors of this paper…
Descriptors: Bullying, Knowledge Level, Information Systems, Computer Science Education
Eryilmaz, Meltem – Contemporary Issues in Education Research, 2015
The object of this experimental study is to measure the effectiveness of a blended learning environment which is laid out on the basis of features for face to face and online environments. The study was applied to 110 students who attend to Atilim University, Ankara, Turkey and take Introduction to Computers Course. During the application,…
Descriptors: Blended Learning, Educational Environment, Introductory Courses, Computer Science Education
Banfield, James; Wilkerson, Brad – Contemporary Issues in Education Research, 2014
The aim of this study was to assess gamification as a method of experiential learning theory (ELT) on student motivation and self-efficacy to perform System Engineering/Information Assurance (IA) tasks. The study was a basic qualitative method, whereby data was collected via semi-structured interview and then analyzed for recurring themes and…
Descriptors: Games, Experiential Learning, Learning Theories, Student Motivation
Kulturel-Konak, Sadan; D'Allegro, Mary Lou; Dickinson, Sarah – Contemporary Issues in Education Research, 2011
Women have made great strides in baccalaureate degree obtainment, out numbering men by over 230,000 conferred baccalaureate degrees in 2008. However, the proportion of earned degrees for women in some of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) courses continues to lag behind male baccalaureate completions (National Science…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Cognitive Style, Gender Differences, Females
