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This paper describes the characteristics of the Computing Curricula 2020 process, discusses the r... more This paper describes the characteristics of the Computing Curricula 2020 process, discusses the reasons why it is essential for information systems to be involved, and explores the core structures of existing computing curriculum recommendations, particularly from the learning outcome and competency perspective. The two main categories are the knowledge area – knowledge unit structure used by CE, CS, and SE and the competency structure used by IT and MSIS. Finding a way to express the competency expectations of all degree program types in computing at the same level of abstraction will be a key to the success of the CC2020 project. The upcoming process to develop a new IS undergraduate recommendation will also benefit from CC2020 work and contribute to it.
Information Systems and Information Technology, 2014
IS Management Handbook, 8th Edition, 2003
Small Group Research, Dec 1, 2002
Abstract Prior information systems research has found that numerous contextual factors, including... more Abstract Prior information systems research has found that numerous contextual factors, including individual differences, can influence which communication technologies are chosen for various situations. Because the adaptability of information and communication technologies to individual preferences and different environments is continuously improving, it has become increasingly feasible and important to investigate the relationships between individual characteristics (such as personality) and features of technology. In this study, ...
Acm Inroads, Jun 1, 2011
2011 June• Vol. 2• No. 2 acm Inroads 17 at times goes beyond technical questions of data and info... more 2011 June• Vol. 2• No. 2 acm Inroads 17 at times goes beyond technical questions of data and information management and addresses fundamental foundational questions about the nature of information. This is exactly what McKinney and Yoos have done in their MISQ article “Information about Information: A Taxonomy of Views”[3]. The relatively gloomy view that this article presents regarding our level of understanding of information as a concept suggests that our students also would benefit from a deeper foundational coverage of the ...
Journal of Global Information Technology Management, Sep 9, 2014
ABSTRACT The deepening of the digital divide between countries has prompted international organiz... more ABSTRACT The deepening of the digital divide between countries has prompted international organizations and governments to work together toward reducing the problem over the next 15 years. However, such efforts will likely succeed only if they are based on a firm grasp of the divide’s underlying causes. In this paper we report the results of a comprehensive analysis of the determinants of the international digital divide. Our results confirm many findings of past research, but also extend existing knowledge in important ways. By employing Multivariate Adaptive Regression Splines (MARS), we discover non-linearities and interaction effects among the predictors. We then articulate significant policy implications based upon these findings.
2010 International Symposium on Collaborative Technologies and Systems, May 1, 2010
Acm Inroads, Dec 1, 2012
As Is educAtors, we are often looking for new ideas and materials for our teaching, whether for a... more As Is educAtors, we are often looking for new ideas and materials for our teaching, whether for a brand new course, something that we have taught far too many times, or a general challenge we seem to face in any course we are teaching. As members of the higher education community in our field, we are fortunate to work with a large number of colleagues who not only are expert teachers but also have the tradition and the desire to share what they have learned through publishing. Therefore, a number of channels exist through ...
Abstract This paper reports on the development of a survey instrument for measuring enterprise sy... more Abstract This paper reports on the development of a survey instrument for measuring enterprise system users' perceptions of collaboration between the system and the user. Based on philosophical and computational models of collaboration, the instrument was designed to assess three features of system-user collaboration: Commitment to Joint Activity (CJA), Mutual Responsiveness (MR), and Commitment to Mutual Support (CMS). The development process included a series of deliberate steps to ensure content validity: ...
Abstract The panel will provide an overview and an analysis of the ongoing joint ACM/AIS IS under... more Abstract The panel will provide an overview and an analysis of the ongoing joint ACM/AIS IS undergraduate model curriculum revision project, which is proposing significant changes to both curriculum content and structure and the process that is used to develop and maintain IS model curricula. The panel members represent universities in Europe, Africa, and the Americas, and thus, the panel creates an excellent opportunity for an in-depth discussion regarding the regional differences in perspectives to curriculum development and the ...
This copyrighted material may not be reproduced, transmitted, translated, nor stored, in whole or... more This copyrighted material may not be reproduced, transmitted, translated, nor stored, in whole or in part, by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, digital scan, or multimedia recording, for any purpose, including storage and retrieval, without the express written permission of the authors, or their assigns as specified below, except as provided herein for published review or comment. Assignment of all rights for publication in any form, printed or electronic, is granted fully and equally to the sponsoring organizations including the Association for Information Technology Professionals, the Association for
Journal of Global Information Technology Management, 2006
ACM SIGCSE Bulletin, 2007
Proceedings of the 46th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education - SIGCSE '15, 2015
This paper describes the characteristics of the Computing Curricula 2020 process, discusses the r... more This paper describes the characteristics of the Computing Curricula 2020 process, discusses the reasons why it is essential for information systems to be involved, and explores the core structures of existing computing curriculum recommendations, particularly from the learning outcome and competency perspective. The two main categories are the knowledge area – knowledge unit structure used by CE, CS, and SE and the competency structure used by IT and MSIS. Finding a way to express the competency expectations of all degree program types in computing at the same level of abstraction will be a key to the success of the CC2020 project. The upcoming process to develop a new IS undergraduate recommendation will also benefit from CC2020 work and contribute to it.
Information Systems and Information Technology, 2014
IS Management Handbook, 8th Edition, 2003
Small Group Research, Dec 1, 2002
Abstract Prior information systems research has found that numerous contextual factors, including... more Abstract Prior information systems research has found that numerous contextual factors, including individual differences, can influence which communication technologies are chosen for various situations. Because the adaptability of information and communication technologies to individual preferences and different environments is continuously improving, it has become increasingly feasible and important to investigate the relationships between individual characteristics (such as personality) and features of technology. In this study, ...
Acm Inroads, Jun 1, 2011
2011 June• Vol. 2• No. 2 acm Inroads 17 at times goes beyond technical questions of data and info... more 2011 June• Vol. 2• No. 2 acm Inroads 17 at times goes beyond technical questions of data and information management and addresses fundamental foundational questions about the nature of information. This is exactly what McKinney and Yoos have done in their MISQ article “Information about Information: A Taxonomy of Views”[3]. The relatively gloomy view that this article presents regarding our level of understanding of information as a concept suggests that our students also would benefit from a deeper foundational coverage of the ...
Journal of Global Information Technology Management, Sep 9, 2014
ABSTRACT The deepening of the digital divide between countries has prompted international organiz... more ABSTRACT The deepening of the digital divide between countries has prompted international organizations and governments to work together toward reducing the problem over the next 15 years. However, such efforts will likely succeed only if they are based on a firm grasp of the divide’s underlying causes. In this paper we report the results of a comprehensive analysis of the determinants of the international digital divide. Our results confirm many findings of past research, but also extend existing knowledge in important ways. By employing Multivariate Adaptive Regression Splines (MARS), we discover non-linearities and interaction effects among the predictors. We then articulate significant policy implications based upon these findings.
2010 International Symposium on Collaborative Technologies and Systems, May 1, 2010
Acm Inroads, Dec 1, 2012
As Is educAtors, we are often looking for new ideas and materials for our teaching, whether for a... more As Is educAtors, we are often looking for new ideas and materials for our teaching, whether for a brand new course, something that we have taught far too many times, or a general challenge we seem to face in any course we are teaching. As members of the higher education community in our field, we are fortunate to work with a large number of colleagues who not only are expert teachers but also have the tradition and the desire to share what they have learned through publishing. Therefore, a number of channels exist through ...
Abstract This paper reports on the development of a survey instrument for measuring enterprise sy... more Abstract This paper reports on the development of a survey instrument for measuring enterprise system users' perceptions of collaboration between the system and the user. Based on philosophical and computational models of collaboration, the instrument was designed to assess three features of system-user collaboration: Commitment to Joint Activity (CJA), Mutual Responsiveness (MR), and Commitment to Mutual Support (CMS). The development process included a series of deliberate steps to ensure content validity: ...
Abstract The panel will provide an overview and an analysis of the ongoing joint ACM/AIS IS under... more Abstract The panel will provide an overview and an analysis of the ongoing joint ACM/AIS IS undergraduate model curriculum revision project, which is proposing significant changes to both curriculum content and structure and the process that is used to develop and maintain IS model curricula. The panel members represent universities in Europe, Africa, and the Americas, and thus, the panel creates an excellent opportunity for an in-depth discussion regarding the regional differences in perspectives to curriculum development and the ...
This copyrighted material may not be reproduced, transmitted, translated, nor stored, in whole or... more This copyrighted material may not be reproduced, transmitted, translated, nor stored, in whole or in part, by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, digital scan, or multimedia recording, for any purpose, including storage and retrieval, without the express written permission of the authors, or their assigns as specified below, except as provided herein for published review or comment. Assignment of all rights for publication in any form, printed or electronic, is granted fully and equally to the sponsoring organizations including the Association for Information Technology Professionals, the Association for
Journal of Global Information Technology Management, 2006
ACM SIGCSE Bulletin, 2007
Proceedings of the 46th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education - SIGCSE '15, 2015