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Jennifer B. Chauvot; Deniz Gurkan; Cathy Horn – Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice, 2023
It is critical for nations to have trained professionals in network security who can safeguard hardware, information systems, and electronic data. Network security education is a key knowledge unit of the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity and various information systems security curricula at the master's and bachelor's…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Computer Security, Computer Networks, Information Security
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Yang, Samuel C. – Journal of Education for Business, 2019
There is an increasing recognition of cybersecurity's importance to organizations, and business schools are in a unique position to meet industry's demand for cybersecurity professionals. Using MSIS 2016 and National Centers of Academic Excellence Cyber Defense Education standards, the author investigates cybersecurity master's programs in U.S.…
Descriptors: Computer Security, Information Security, Computer Science Education, Masters Programs
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Ivanovic, Mirjana; Budimac, Zoran; Mishev, Anastas; Bothe, Klaus; Jurca, Ioan – Informatics in Education, 2013
Under the auspices of a DAAD funded educational project, a subproject devoted to different aspects of teaching the Java programming language started several years ago. The initial intention of the subproject was to attract members of the subproject to prepare some teaching materials for teaching essentials of the Java programming language. During…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Programming Languages, Instructional Materials, Higher Education
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Li, Chengcheng – Journal of Information Technology Education: Innovations in Practice, 2015
As both the frequency and the severity of network breaches have increased in recent years, it is essential that cybersecurity is incorporated into the core of business operations. Evidence from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2012) indicates that there is, and will continue to be, a severe shortage of cybersecurity…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Computer Security, Internet, Computer Networks
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Mateo Sanguino, T. J.; Serrano Lopez, C.; Marquez Hernandez, F. A. – IEEE Transactions on Education, 2013
A new educational simulation tool designed for the generic study of wireless networks, the Wireless Fidelity Simulator (WiFiSim), is presented in this paper. The goal of this work was to create and implement a didactic tool to improve the teaching and learning of computer networks by means of two complementary strategies: simulating the behavior…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Telecommunications, Information Networks, Computer Science Education
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Tan, Grace; Venables, Anne – Journal of Information Technology Education, 2010
Since 2001, there has been a dramatic decline in Information Technology and Computer Science student enrolments worldwide. As a consequence, many institutions have evaluated their offerings and revamped their programs to include units designed to capture students' interests and increase subsequent enrolment. Likewise, at Victoria University the…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Information Technology, Curriculum Design, Computer Science Education
Christen, Amy – Techniques: Connecting Education and Careers (J1), 2009
Today's hyper-connected students live in a world of instant interpersonal communications and virtually infinite access to information and educational resources. But this networked world, and the powerful learning tools it offers, has yet to penetrate the typical classroom. In many ways educational institutions are spinning their curricular wheels,…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Partnerships in Education, School Business Relationship, Program Descriptions
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Cook, Diane J.; Huber, Manfred; Yerraballi, Ramesh; Holder, Lawrence B. – Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 2004
The goal of this project is to develop a unique simulation environment that can be used to increase students' interest and expertise in Computer Science curriculum. Hands-on experience with physical or simulated equipment is an essential ingredient for learning, but many approaches to training develop a separate piece of equipment or software for…
Descriptors: Science Curriculum, Interdisciplinary Approach, Games, Curriculum Development
Maddux, Cleborne D. – Educational Technology, 1989
Identifies and discusses 10 overly optimistic claims for the use of computers in the classroom, and makes recommendations concerning each claim. Highlights include computer labs versus curriculum integration; the development of hardware versus software; the values of computer literacy; computer networking; computer education training; the use of…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Networks
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Armstrong, Helen L. – Journal of Information Technology Education, 2009
Lack of accessibility in the design of e-learning courses continues to hinder students with vision impairment. E-learning materials are predominantly vision-centric, incorporating images, animation, and interactive media, and as a result students with acute vision impairment do not have equal opportunity to gain tertiary qualifications or skills…
Descriptors: Industry, Distance Education, Pilot Projects, Educational Environment
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Thompson, Brett A. – Tech Directions, 2004
Since its inception in 1997, Cisco's curriculum has entered thousands of high schools across the U.S. and around the world for two reasons: (1) Cisco has a large portion of the computer networking market, and thus has the resources for and interest in developing high school academies; and (2) high school curriculum development teams recognize the…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Secondary School Curriculum, Secondary School Teachers, Curriculum Development
Abraham, Solomon T. – 1997
The Mathematics and Computer Science Learning Center (MLC) was established in the Department of Mathematics at North Carolina Central University during the fall semester of the 1982-83 academic year. The initial operations of the MLC were supported by grants to the University from the Burroughs-Wellcome Company and the Kenan Charitable Trust Fund.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Centers, Computer Networks, Computer Science Education
Brubaker, Thomas A.; And Others – 1993
The theme of the 1993 National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) was the enabling capabilities of computers and related technologies. These proceedings include the full text of 37 papers and summaries of presentations on the following general topics: teacher training, instructional applications, hypermedia, instructional software, electronic…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Science Education, Courseware