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Teaching computer information systems via distance education: a researched and personal perspective

Teaching computer information systems via distance education: a researched and personal perspective. Alan Peslak, Ph.D. Penn State University Nova Southeastern University. My Background. Work experience Nova Southeastern University Penn State University. Courses . Traditional

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Teaching computer information systems via distance education: a researched and personal perspective

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  1. Teaching computer information systems via distance education: a researched and personal perspective Alan Peslak, Ph.D. Penn State University Nova Southeastern University

  2. My Background • Work experience • Nova Southeastern University • Penn State University

  3. Courses • Traditional • Introduction to Information Sciences and Technology • Information and Organizations • Human-Computer Interaction • Interface Design • Systems Analysis and Design • Systems Integration • Software Engineering • Capstone Project

  4. Distance Graduate Courses • Management Information Systems • Database Systems • Software Engineering • Survey of Programming Languages • Object-Oriented Applications • Decision Support Systems

  5. Distance education • 2/3 of all 2 and 4 year institutions • 90% public • 52% graduate schools • 2,876,000 enrollments • 118,100 courses • 90% via Internet • Source US Dept of Education 2003

  6. Concerns over DE • Failures in programs • Effectiveness versus traditional • Limited research

  7. Review of the literature • Alley and Jansak (2001) • Roblyer and Marshall (2002-2003) • Alley and Jansak (2001) • Wegner, Holloway, and Garton (1999) • Eastmond (2000) • Soong, Chan, Chua, and Loh (2001) • Stidham and Frieden (2002) • Piercy (2000) • McGill, Volet, and Hobbs (1997) • Swan, Shea, Frederickson, Pickett, Pelz, and Maher (2000) • Jegede, Taplin, Fan, Chan, and Yum (1999) • Hillesheim (1998) • Wang (1994) • Meyen, Tangen, and Lian (1999) • Hara and Kling (2000)

  8. Review of the literature • Many factors suggested • Time management • High self-esteem • Motivation • Reflection • Experience • Social • Iterative • Design • Support • Technical

  9. Review of the literature • Many factors suggested • Collaboration • Content • Rapport • Communications • Discussion • Feedback • Responsibility • Preconceived notions

  10. Distance Graduate Courses • Management Information Systems • Database Systems • Software Engineering • Survey of Programming Languages • Object-Oriented Applications • Decision Support Systems

  11. Key Success Factors • Variety • Communication • Technical Foundation and Support • Empathy • Clarity • Content

  12. Variety • Multiple instructional methods • PowerPoint lectures • Online discussions • Structured assignments • Research papers • Vendor assignments • Exams • Internet research • Text readings • Supplementary materials

  13. Communication • Email • Forums • Syllabus • Office Phone • Cell phone • IM • Assignment feedback

  14. Technical foundation • Nova Southeastern University • 20 Years distance education • ESET • Forums • Course Management System • Webmail • Hosted languages, database

  15. Technical support • Live help • FAQ • Off hours messages • 24/7 submissions

  16. Empathy • Been there, done that • Challenges of DE • Motivation • Atmosphere • Mindset • Trust and belief

  17. Clarity • Clear expectations • Syllabus • Feedback • All communications • Example • SE project • How many pages • How comprehensive • Prototype • SE document

  18. Content • Lectures • Notes • Readings • Activities • Supplemental materials • Links

  19. Success • Factors have meant success for students and for evaluations

  20. Syllabus examples

  21. Schedule • Clear week by week schedule of all activities

  22. Schedule

  23. Written Assignments • Usually selected text assignments or instructor prepared • Emphasize hands-on or in-depth research • Not rote answers

  24. Key Information • Instructor: Alan Peslak, Ph.D., Adjunct Professor • Mailing Address: Nova Southeastern University Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences Master's Program Office 6100 Griffin Road Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33314Email:peslaka@nova.edu (Contact is best achieved via email) • Cell Phone:               XXX-XXX-XXX • PSUOffice Phone: 570-963-2640 • PSU Fax: 570-963-2535 • Web Page: http://www.scis.nova.edu/~peslaka • Class Location and Format: Online • Class website: http://www.scis.nova.edu/~peslaka/mcis630.doc

  25. Instruction Methods and Tools: • In order to provide a comprehensive instruction set, seven different instruction tools will be used. • Text reading – The Connolly text presents an excellent and relatively current overview of the concepts underlying databases. A complete reading of the text is encouraged. We will specifically cover and perform exercises from chapters 1 -3, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14-16, 19, 25, and 29 though projects may require detail presented in other chapters. • Forum postings - Allows asynchronous communication among students.. Active postings on the board among students are required and encouraged. Forum activity will be the measure of the class participation portion of the grade. • Forum questions – Two specific assignment will be required discussing a specific database question. • Written assignments – Enhance and improve knowledge of the course material as well as develops specific analytical and writing skills. • Database project – A database project implementation will be required to determine practical competency in database design and implementation. • Formal research – A research paper is required to develop the student’s research abilities, writing abilities, and also develop expertise in a specific DB topic. • Supplementary materials – Other materials will be provided by the instructor including explanations, PowerPoint slides, web resources, and exercise answers in the forums. • Assignments are to be handed in through the ESET web-based utility or posted to the class forums under the appropriate topic. Forum assignments must have the assignment clearly identified in the subject label. Every submission must have a header that contains your name, usercode, and the assignment number. Each written ESET assignment MUST be handed in as ONE submission through ESET.

  26. Rubric

  27. Syllabi • All syllabi both distance and traditional are available at http://www.personal.psu.edu/arp14

  28. Supported by literature • Alley and Jansak (2001) • Roblyer and Marshall (2002-2003) • Alley and Jansak (2001) • Wegner, Holloway, and Garton (1999) • Eastmond (2000) • Soong, Chan, Chua, and Loh (2001) • Stidham and Frieden (2002) • Piercy (2000) • McGill, Volet, and Hobbs (1997) • Swan, Shea, Frederickson, Pickett, Pelz, and Maher (2000) • Jegede, Taplin, Fan, Chan, and Yum (1999) • Hillesheim (1998) • Wang (1994) • Meyen, Tangen, and Lian (1999) • Hara and Kling (2000)

  29. Thank You • Questions???

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