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Wang, Hai; Wang, Shouhong – Journal of Information Systems Education, 2023
NoSQL databases have been used in organizations for decades. Few database textbooks on the market, however, have suitable materials about NoSQL beyond general introductions for typical business students. In fact, users of the typical NoSQL systems on the software market need to have certain computer programming skills. This teaching tip introduces…
Descriptors: Databases, Programming, Computer Science Education, Business Administration Education
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Ballenger, Robert; Pratt, Renee – Information Systems Education Journal, 2012
This case consists of a business scenario of a small video rental store, Home Theater Video, which provides background information, a description of the functional business requirements, and sample data. The case provides sufficient information to design and develop a moderately complex database to assist Home Theater Video in solving their…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Databases, Teaching Methods, Database Design
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McMaster, Kirby; Sambasivam, Samuel; Anderson, Nicole – Information Systems Education Journal, 2011
In this paper, we describe a Relational Algebra Query Language (RAQL) and Relational Algebra Query (RAQ) software product we have developed that allows database instructors to teach relational algebra through programming. Instead of defining query operations using mathematical notation (the approach commonly taken in database textbooks), students…
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Software, Programming, Databases
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Cvetanovic, M.; Radivojevic, Z.; Blagojevic, V.; Bojovic, M. – IEEE Transactions on Education, 2011
This paper presents a Web-based educational system, ADVICE, that helps students to bridge the gap between database management system (DBMS) theory and practice. The usage of ADVICE is presented through a set of laboratory exercises developed to teach students conceptual and logical modeling, SQL, formal query languages, and normalization. While…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Engineering, Database Management Systems, Theory Practice Relationship
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Cheng, Kai- Wen; Chen, Yu-Fen – Journal of Instructional Psychology, 2008
The purpose of this study was to understand how the innovative teaching material "Interactive Learning Disk (ILD)" could enhance the learning effect of students taking the course of Tourist Database Management (TDM). "ILD" is a kind of teaching material that incorporate interactive concept into course and help students to learn after class. This…
Descriptors: Quasiexperimental Design, Textbooks, Computer Assisted Instruction, Instructional Materials
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Dadashzadeh, Mohammad – Journal of Information Systems Education, 2007
Semantic integrity constraints are business-specific rules that limit the permissible values in a database. For example, a university rule dictating that an "incomplete" grade cannot be changed to an A constrains the possible states of the database. To maintain database integrity, business rules should be identified in the course of database…
Descriptors: Semantics, Integrity, Database Management Systems, Database Design
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Philip, George C. – Journal of Information Technology Education, 2007
This paper identifies several areas of database modeling and design that have been problematic for students and even are likely to confuse faculty. Major contributing factors are the lack of clarity and inaccuracies that persist in the presentation of some basic database concepts in textbooks. The paper analyzes the problems and discusses ways to…
Descriptors: Database Design, Databases, Teaching Methods, Misconceptions
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Rooze, Gene E. – Social Studies Texan, 1988
Provides a direct instruction strategy for teaching skills and concepts required for database use. Creates an interactive environment which motivates, provides a model, imparts information, allows active student participation, gives knowledge of results, and presents guidance. (LS)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Database Management Systems, Databases
Hauge, Sharon K. – 1993
While functions and relations are important concepts in the teaching of mathematics, research suggests that many students lack an understanding and appreciation of these concepts. The present paper discusses an approach for teaching functions and relations that draws on the use of illustrations from database management. This approach has the…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Database Management Systems, Databases, Functions (Mathematics)
Dunn, Deborah – Association of Small Computer Users in Education (ASCUE), 2005
In a tight job market, IT professionals with database experience are likely to be in great demand. Companies need database personnel who can help improve access to and security of data. The events of September 11 have increased business' awareness of the need for database security, backup, and recovery procedures. It is our responsibility to…
Descriptors: Databases, Information Technology, Computer Security, Computer Literacy
Lundgren, Carol A.; And Others – 1995
This document, which is designed to provide classroom teachers at all levels with practical ideas for a computer applications course, examines curricular considerations, teaching strategies, delivery techniques, and assessment methods applicable to a course focusing on applications of computers in business. The guide is divided into three…
Descriptors: Business Education, Classroom Techniques, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs
Ren, Zhanying; Liu, Shijie – Online Submission, 2005
According to the requirement of modern teaching theory and technology, based on software engineering, database theory, the technique of net information security and system integration, a net testing system on local network was designed and realized. The system benefits for dividing of testing & teaching and settles the problems of random…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Databases, Information Technology, Computer Networks
Cook, Michael – 1987
This paper provides a commentary on the RAMP guidelines on curriculum development in the teaching of information technology, which were developed as a result of the UNESCO seminar on harmonization held in Paris in October 1984. This report is divided into three parts: (1) basic working assumptions for curriculum planning in the face of information…
Descriptors: Course Evaluation, Curriculum Development, Database Management Systems, Databases
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Smart, L. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1988
Describes how the database software QUEST was used with 10- to 11-year-old students in London by utilizing a multidisciplinary, project-based approach. The collection, collation, and interpretation of data are emphasized, and areas of educational development that benefited are discussed, including language, self responsibility, and hypothesis…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Data Collection, Data Interpretation, Database Management Systems
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, Pittsburgh. – 1991
This document is a dictionary of essential vocabulary, signs, and illustrations of workplace activities to be used to train deaf or hearing-impaired adults. It contains more than 500 entries with workplace-relevant vocabulary, each including an illustration of the signed word or phrase in American Sign Language, a description of how to make the…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Computer Uses in Education
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