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Nichole Orench-Rivera; April Bednarski; Paul Craig; Austin Talbot – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2025
Advancements in computation and machine learning have revolutionized science, enabling researchers to address once insurmountable challenges. Bioinformatics, a field that heavily relies on computer-driven analysis of biological data, has greatly benefited from these developments. However, traditional bioinformatics instruction frequently lacks the…
Descriptors: Coding, Computer Science Education, Integrated Curriculum, Programming
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Dishaw, Mark T.; Eierman, Michael A.; Iversen, Jacob H.; Philip, George – Journal of Information Technology Education: Research, 2013
As collaboration among teams that are distributed in time and space is becoming increasingly important, there is a need to understand the efficacy of tools available to support that collaboration. This study employs a combination of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and the Task-Technology Fit (TTF) model to compare four different technologies…
Descriptors: Cooperation, Collaborative Writing, Electronic Publishing, Word Processing
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Vedder, Richard G. – Journal of Information Technology Education: Innovations in Practice, 2012
In October 2012, Microsoft will release the commercial version of its next operating system, presently called "Windows 8." This version represents a significant departure from the past. Microsoft wants this operating system to meet user needs regardless of physical platform (e.g., desktop, notebook, tablet, mobile phone). As part of this mission,…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Information Technology, Internet, Vendors
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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
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Peslak, Alan – Journal of Information Technology Education, 2005
Researchers have suggested that up to 50 % of the effort in development of information systems is devoted to user interface development (Douglas, Tremaine, Leventhal, Wills, & Manaris, 2002; Myers & Rosson, 1992). Yet little study has been performed on the inclusion of important interface and human-computer interaction topics into a current…
Descriptors: Assignments, Student Attitudes, Information Systems, Information Technology
Smith, Peter, Ed.; Smith, Carol L., Ed. – Association of Small Computer Users in Education (ASCUE), 2004
This 2004 Association of Small Computer Users in Education (ASCUE) conference proceedings presented the theme "Leading Strategic & Cultural Change through Technology." The conference introduced its ASCUE Officers and Directors, and provides abstracts of the pre-conference workshops. The full-text conference papers in this document…
Descriptors: Small Colleges, Computers, Student Surveys, Interaction
International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2012
The IADIS CELDA 2012 Conference intention was to address the main issues concerned with evolving learning processes and supporting pedagogies and applications in the digital age. There had been advances in both cognitive psychology and computing that have affected the educational arena. The convergence of these two disciplines is increasing at a…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, Academic Support Services, Access to Computers