Challenges of Information Technology Education in the 21st Century

by Cohen, Eli B.

• ISBN13: 9781930708341
• ISBN10: 1930708343
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-01-01
• Publisher: Igi Global

Summary

Challenges of Information Technology Education in the 21st Century strives to address a variety of pertinent questions surrounding the rapidly changing area of IT education, such as: What topics are important for the 21st Century? How does the Internet change the task of teaching? What is the role of the professor in a world of online learning? This exciting book will be an invaluable resource for educators in the field of information technology.

Table of Contents

Preface	i
Eli Cohen
Section I: Examples on How to Teach Specific Topics
Teaching Teamwork in Information Systems	1	(24)
Connie E. Wells
The Challenge of Teaching Research Skills to Information Systems and Technology Students	25	(16)
Beverley G. Hope
Mariam Fergusson
Data Modeling: A Vehicle for Teaching Creative Problem Solving and Critical Appraisal Skills	41	(16)
Claire Atkins
Section II: Teaching Techniques and Pedagogy
Towards Establishing the Best Ways to Teach and Learn about IT	57	(28)
Chris Cope
Lorraine Staehr
Pat Horan
Computer-Supported Learning of Information Systems: Matching Pedagogy With Technology	85	(15)
Raquel Benbunan-Fich
Leigh Stelzer
Problem-Based Learning in Information Systems Analysis and Design	100	(25)
John Bentley
Geoff Sandy
Glenn Lowry
Section III: Impact of the Web on IT Teaching
Teaching or Technology: Who's Driving the Bandwagon?	125	(21)
Geoffrey C. Mitchell
Beverley G. Hope
Delivering Course Material via the Web: An Introduction	146	(20)
Karen S. Nantz
Terry D. Lundgren
Bridging the Industry-University Gap: An Action Research Study of a Web-Enabled Course Partnership	166	(21)
Ned Kock
Camille Auspitz
Brad King
Section IV: Developing an IT Curriculum
E-Commerce Curriculum Strategies and Implementation Tactics: An In-Depth Examination of DePaul University's Experience	187	(19)
Linda V. Knight
Susy S. Chan
Information Systems Curriculum Development as an Ecological Process	206	(16)
Arthur Tatnall
Bill Davey
Information Technology Model Curricula Analysis	222	(18)
Anthony Scime'
Curriculum Model of the Information Resource Management Association and the Data Administration Managers Association	240	(21)
Eli Cohen
About the Authors	261	(6)
Index	267