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Gusev, Dmitri A.; Swanson, Dewey A.; Casner, Melissa R. – Association Supporting Computer Users in Education, 2023
Recruiting tomorrow's information technology students is getting to be a challenging job even though there are a variety of many good-paying jobs in the field when they graduate. This is not just an issue for our department, Computer and Information Technology (CIT). According to experts, with declining birthrates, students determining there are…
Descriptors: Information Technology, Student Recruitment, College Students, Learning Activities
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Yang, Fan; Akanbi, Temitope; Chong, Oscar Wong; Zhang, Jiansong; Debs, Luciana; Chen, Yunfeng; Hubbard, Bryan J. – Journal of Civil Engineering Education, 2024
Computing technology is reshaping the way in which professionals in the architecture, engineering, and construction industries conduct their business. The execution of construction tasks is changing from traditional 2D to 3D building information modeling (BIM)-based concepts. The use of BIM is expanded and enriched by the introduction of advanced…
Descriptors: Civil Engineering, Engineering Education, Programming Languages, Construction Management
Swanson, Dewey; Gusev, Dmitri A. – Association Supporting Computer Users in Education, 2017
The Purdue Polytechnic Institute was created two years ago from the former College of Technology. This was more than a name change; it represented a transformation which will have an impact not only the curriculum, but on learning, and teaching methods. Students need technical skills but they must also be able to collaborate, be problem solvers,…
Descriptors: Technology Education, Skill Development, Active Learning, Information Technology
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Magana, Alejandra J.; Seah, Ying Ying; Thomas, Paul – Journal of Information Systems Education, 2018
Agile methods such as Scrum that emphasize technical, communication, and teamwork skills have been practiced by IT professionals to effectively deliver software products of good quality. The same methods combined with pedagogies of engagement can potentially be used in the setting of higher education to promote effective group learning in software…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Class Activities, Design, Teaching Methods
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Hua, David M. – Information Systems Education Journal, 2013
The demand for qualified information technology professionals remains high despite downturns in the economy. It is imperative to provide students with a curriculum that provides a broad foundation in information technology knowledge, skills, and abilities. Students also need access to specialized technologies and learning materials to develop the…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Online Vendors, Instructional Materials, Information Technology
Olorunda, Olufunmilola Olufunmilayo – ProQuest LLC, 2009
The Center for Information and Communication Sciences graduate program commenced at Ball State University in 1986 with a specific focus to train graduate students to be leaders in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry. The Center is the manifestation of a vision birthed out of creativity and resourcefulness. This study…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Graduate Students, Computer Science Education, Information Technology