Service-Learning in the Computer and Information Sciences Practical Applications in Engineering Education

by Nejmeh, Brian A.

• ISBN13: 9781118319130
• ISBN10: 1118319133
• Edition: 1st
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2012-06-08
• Publisher: Wiley-IEEE Press

Summary

The information science disciplines (i.e., computer science, information systems, information technology, computer engineering etc.) have significant opportunities for engagement in service-learning. Many community non-profit organization(NPOs) lack the expertise, resources and time to leverage information technology to improve the overall efficiency, effectiveness and value of the services they provide. Students in these disciplines are in high dem∧ however, if service learning is not well coordinated by the academic institution, it could place a lot of burden on the community partner, and students would not be able to enhance their classroom learning through community services. This book outlines necessary framework and successful scenarios trough presenting implementation examples and analysing the outcomes. One of the examples presented is a community-based mobile data collection and alerting environment for HIV/AIDS orphan and vulnerable children in Zambia. Students implement their software program and network to technologically challenged region and observe how their IT knowledge improved the locals handling of the subject matter. The service learning may not be a brand new concept (i.e., student peace corps); however, service-learning in information sciences is an emerging concept, and it lacks proper instructions to academic faculties and students.

Author Biography

BRIAN A. NEJMEH is professor of Computer & Information Sciences and Entrepreneurship at Messiah College in Grantham, Pennsylvania. Formerly a software entrepreneur, Mr. Nejmeh is also a consultant with INSTEP (www.instep.com), advising corporations and NPOs on their IT market and product strategies.

Table of Contents

Preface xi

Acknowledgments xvii

Contributors xxv

Part I: A Framework

CHAPTER 1 A Framework for Service-Learning in the Computer and Information Sciences 3
Brian A. Nejmeh

Part II: Organizational/Pedagogical Models and Approaches to Service-Learning in the Computer and Information Sciences

CHAPTER 2 EPICS Program 27
William Oakes and Carla Zoltowski

CHAPTER 3 Ten Years of EPICS at Butler University: Experiences from Crafting a Service-Learning Program for Computer Science and Software Engineering 39
Panagiotis K. Linos

CHAPTER 4 The Collaborator 77
David Vader

CHAPTER 5 The Humanitarian Free and Open-Source Software Project: Engaging Students in Service-Learning through Building Software 117
Ralph Morelli, Tris han de Lanerolle, and Allen Tucker

Part III: Service-Learning Projects in the Computer and Information Sciences

CHAPTER 6 Some Worked Better Than Others: Experience with a Variety of Service-Learning Projects 141
Ken Vollmar and Peter Sanderson

CHAPTER 7 EPICS Software Development Projects 159
William Oakes and Saurabh Bagchi

CHAPTER 8 HFOSS Service-Learning Case Study: The Bowdoin-Ronald McDonald House Projects 173
Allen Tucker, Ralph Morelli, and Tris han de Lanerolle

CHAPTER 9 Service-Learning and Project Management: The Capstone Course in Information Technology Leadership 195
Charles Hannon

CHAPTER 10 Service-Learning and Entrepreneurship for Engineers 213
Lisa Zidek

CHAPTER 11 Teaching Information Systems Ethics through Service-Learning 243
Thomas S. E. Hilton and Donald D. Mowry

CHAPTER 12 Computer Literacy Service-Learning Project in Brazil 259
Wen-Jung Hsin and Olga Ganzen

Chapter 13 Service-Learning through Agile Software Development 277
Joseph T. Chao and Jennifer B. Warnke

CHAPTER 14 Empowerment through Service-Learning: Teaching Technology to Senior Citizens 297
Sally R. Beisser

CHAPTER 15 Hybridizing Virtual- and Field-Based Service-Learning in Green IT 311
K. Branker and J. M. Pearce

CHAPTER 16 Engaging Engineering Students in a Development Program for a Global South Nation through Service-Learning 335
Willie K. Ofosu, Francois Sekyere, and James Oppong

CHAPTER 17 Leveraging Local Resources to Implement Community-Oriented, Sustainable Computer Education Projects in Los Angeles 357
Rohit Mathew and Christine M. Maxwell

CHAPTER 18 Using Labdoo to Bridge the Digital Divide: A New Form of International Cooperation 369
Jordi ros-Giralt, Kevin Launglucknavalai, Daniel Massaguer, Julieta Casanova, and Christine M. Maxwell

CHAPTER 19 The CHARMS Application Suite: A Community-Based Mobile Data Collection and Alerting Environment for HIV/AIDS Orphan and Vulnerable Children in Zambia 401
Brian A. Nejrneh and Tyler Dean

Part IV: Lessons Learned about Service-Learning in the Computer and Information Sciences

CHAPTER 20 Lessons Learned- Guidance for Building Community Service Projects 431
Michael Werner and Lisa MacLean

CHAPTER 21 Assessing both the Know and Show in IT Service-Learning 453
Rick Homkes

CHAPTER 22 From Kudjip to Succotz: The Successes, Lessons, Joys, and Surprises from 25 Years of Service-Learning Projects 473
James Paul Skon and Doug J. Karl

CHAPTER 23 Educational Impacts of an International Service-Learning Design Project on Project Members and Their Peers 493
Peter E. Johnson

CHAPTER 24 Is the Community Partner Satisfied? 517
Camille George

CHAPTER 25 Service-Learning in the Computer and Information Sciences: Lessons Learned and Guidance for the Future 531
Brian A. Nejmeh

Index 571