Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences, Information Literacy, and Student IT Competencies

Intersecting Learner Characteristics and Technology Capabilities: Survey Development and Validation

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Title:Intersecting Learner Characteristics and Technology Capabilities: Survey Development and Validation (ID: EDU07305)
Author(s):Melissa J. Miszkiewicz (Buffalo State College)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/23/2007)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:

This session will discuss the methods and preliminary results of the first and second steps of a three-step process for assessing a survey's validity. The survey of interest was designed to expand on McVay (2000, 2001) and Bernard et al. (2004), as well as examine learner characteristics and technology capabilities of online students.

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Integration of Technology in Business Schools

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Title:Integration of Technology in Business Schools (ID: EDU03145)
Author(s):Eric Alborn (University of Wisconsin-Madison), John H. Carpenter (Georgetown University), Maggie Jesse (The University of Iowa), and Donald A. Krueger (University of Minnesota Duluth)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (2003)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:IT programs in schools of business enrich the curriculum with the tools on which modern business is based. This presentation reports a survey of IT priorities, metrics, policies/standards/support, and curriculum integration across American business schools. The survey results also indicate high interest in a consortium for business school IT officers.
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An Integrated Approach to Computer and Information Literacy

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Title:An Integrated Approach to Computer and Information Literacy (ID: EDU0338)
Author(s):Linda Ehley (Alverno College)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (2003)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Alverno College has developed an integrated curriculum approach to computer/information literacy. This approach identifies entering students who do not have basic computer skills, details strategies for quick improvement of skills, provides a comprehensive program for continuous improvement in computer/information literacy, and provides a mechanism for assessing these skills.
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Ten to Get Ready: A Framework for Technology Across the Curriculum

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Title:Ten to Get Ready: A Framework for Technology Across the Curriculum (ID: EDU0149)
Author(s):Anne Agee (George Mason University), Dee Ann Holisky (George Mason University), and Star A. Muir (George Mason University)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (2001)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Technology skills integrated throughout degree programs help students acquire the IT fluency they need for success in their academic careers and after graduation. This panel draws on George Mason University's thriving Technology Across the Curriculum initiative to identify 10 critical resources, processes, and infrastructure issues that define success or failure.

Winner: 2001 EDUCAUSE Award for Systemic Progress in Teaching & Learning and 2001 EDUCAUSE Quarterly Contribution of the Year Award

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Information Literacy is Important, but Can I Get College Credit for It?

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Title:Information Literacy is Important, but Can I Get College Credit for It? (ID: EDU0141)
Author(s):Joan Campbell (Wellesley College) and Pattie Orr (Wellesley College)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (2001)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Professors realize students often lack information and computer literacy competencies, but academic councils are hesitant to approve eLiteracy courses for credit. Join us for a lively discussion about the successful collaboration between our IT and library staff in addressing the many challenges and positive outcomes in teaching Computer Science 100.
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