scholarly journals Developing a web based blended learning technique to improve computer programming competence of information technology students

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Priyalushinee Jackson
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Computer Programming ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Technology Students ◽  
Programming Students ◽  
Learning Technique ◽  
Information Technology Students

Computer-programming dexterity is an essential skill for students of computer science, information technology and engineering who are intrinsically expected to be able to do programming. However, teaching and learning computer-programming concepts and skills have been recognised as a great challenge for both teachers and students, for many reasons. Computer-programming requires new ideas in thinking and conceptualising practical solutions. It requires creative skills in solving practical, but often difficult problems. Moreover, computer-programming students, generally lack problem-solving skills and self-efficacy. They typically find it difficult to use artificial programming languages to solve challenging problems. There is the problem of poor background in science and mathematics that would help students to rapidly understand the intricacies of computer-programming. Students are not motivated to overcome the fear of the bizarre syntax of computer-programming codes. These challenges, coupled with the huge potential of computing applications in the society have made the development of effective pedagogies and environments for computer-programming courses, an important issue. To address this issue in a unique way, this study proposes to explore a web-based, blended learning technique with minimal instructor intervention, to improve the computer-programming competence of information technology students. These students are expected to have developed an acceptable level of computer-programming competence at university to be job ready and to be self-reliant in their future careers. The technique being proposed in this study was implemented in a blackboard ™/®/© web-based environment. The effectiveness of the technique was demonstrated using experimentation coupled with the data analysis method that is based on the three-parameter item response theory and retrospective pretest. The method used in this study to evaluate computer- programming competence of students reflects the perspective of the students in the evaluation process. The results of the study indeed show that using the proposed technique, information technology students dynamically collaborate with their peers with minimal instructor intervention towards improving their computer-programming competence.

Comparison of Paper Pencil Test and Web-based Test Taken by BS Information Technology Students of Leyte Normal University, Philippines

2013 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
LAS JOHANSEN B. CALUZA
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Time Pressure ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Technology Students ◽  
Policies And Procedures ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Perception Time ◽  
Information Technology Students ◽  
Comparison Paper

Evaluations, tests, and examinations are terms used to assess the knowledge or skills learned or acquired by students. Teachers must implement these tests in the most effective way. Two ways of administering the same test were investigated to gauge whether or not scores are affected by the kind of test taken. A paper pencil test and web-based test were created for the midterm examination of BS Information Technology Fourth Year students. Both examinations have the same content and each has its own policies and procedures. Furthermore, qualitative and quantitative research design was used in this study. A survey was also conducted to determine the perceptions of the respondents about the two tests and the factors that affect their scores. It was found that there was a statistically significant difference between paper pencil test and web-based test; however, there were factors that affected the scores of the respondents and these factors were very vital. The result of this research provides an additional knowledge to future researchers who will study similar topics.Keywords: Psychometrics, evaluation, test comparison, paper pencil test, web-based test,perception, time pressure test, qualitative-quantitative design, Philippines

scholarly journals SISTEM INFORMASI PENILAIAN PROPOSAL SKRIPSI BERBASIS WEB DI FAKULTAS TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI UNIVERSITAS ISLAM KALIMANTAN MUHAMMMAD ARSYAD AL BANJARI BANJARMASIN

INFO-TEKNIK ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Silvia Ratna
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information System ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Research Implementation ◽  
Final Project ◽  
Evaluation Information

Implementation of the final project or thesis for students is a tiered process and bound to one another. Starting from the stage of proposal submission, proposal presentation, research implementation, report making up to thesis examination students. At present, the implementation of the thesis trial evaluation at the Information Technology Faculty of the Islamic University of Kalimantan Muhammad Arsyad Al Banjari Banjarmasin is still manual, where when the presentation of proposals and panelists thesis examinations or examiners are given an assessment form using paper media. This assessment form is then recapitulated into a spreadsheet form the results are announced to students. This is less effective, especially when many students take thesis courses. For this reason, in this study, a thesis evaluation information system was created, to help all stages of the thesis evaluation process. To facilitate the accessibility of the system made web-based and integrated with existing academic systems. From the test results concluded, the system can run by the design and reports produced by the system following the processes that are running now.

Preparing Business and Information Technology Students to Contribute to Organizational Cultures Grounded in Moral Character

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
William I. Sauser ◽  
Ronald R. Sims
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Moral Character ◽  
Organizational Cultures ◽  
Learning Context ◽  
The Public ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Technology Students ◽  
Technology Leaders ◽  
Show Business ◽  
Information Technology Students

The ethical crisis in business and information technology is very real. Countering this crisis by creating organizational cultures grounded in moral character is the challenge people face as leaders if they are to regain the respect and confidence of the public. As educators of future business and information technology leaders, how can educators prepare their students to understand, appreciate, and contribute to the establishment of cultures of character in the organizations which employ them—and which they may ultimately lead? In this article the authors distinguish among four corporate cultures with respect to ethics —cultures of defiance, compliance, neglect, and character—and present a blueprint for constructing an organizational culture grounded in moral character. With respect to showing students how to contribute to such a culture, the authors then (a) describe how to establish an effective learning context for teaching about ethics, (b) proffer a number of practical suggestions for student assignments and experiences that can empower students to understand, appreciate, and contribute to organizational cultures of character, and (c) explain how to enhance experiential learning by conducting an effective debriefing session. The authors conclude the article by providing three examples from their own experience illustrating how these ideas can be incorporated into programs designed to show business and information technology students how to contribute to organizational cultures grounded in moral character.

A Study to Investigate Technopreneurship Talent for Higher Education Students [Engineering, Agriculture Engineering, and Information Technology Students in Universitas Andalas Indonesia]

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2.29) ◽  
pp. 933
Author(s):  
Insannul Kamil ◽  
Berry Yuliandra ◽  
Taufik .
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Technological Innovations ◽  
Weighted Sum ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Learning Skills ◽  
Technology Students ◽  
New Business ◽  
Three Stages ◽  
Information Technology Students

Lack of new business and jobs has led unemployed issues. This problem can be settled by increasing the number of new technopreneurs, entrepreneurs creating new business and jobs through technological innovations. The study is to find out technopreneurship talent of the students of faculty of engineering, agriculture engineering and information technology of Universitas Andalas. Then, they are compared by four criteria or dimensions: [1] Entrepreneurial Characteristics, [2] Absorptive Capacity, [3] Knowledge and Learning Skills, [4] Business and Communication Skills. A set of indicators is developed for each criterion and assessed qualitatively using questioners as tool. The assessments are carried out in three stages: indicators, criteria, and technopreneur talent assessment. Attitudes measurement technique is used for indicators assessment while Weighted Sum Model [WSM] is used for criteria and technopreneur talent assessment. The overall technopreneur talent assessments show that engineering students are relatively better with information technology students and agriculture engineering students are adept in some aspects of technopreneurship.  

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