Teaching the Use of Complex IT in Specific Domains: Developing, Assessing and Refining a Curriculum Development Framework |
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| Authors: | John P Dougherty Ned F Kock Cheryl Sandas Robert M Aiken |
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| Institution: | (1) Department of Computer Science, Haverford College, Haverford, PA 19041, USA;(2) Department of Management Information Systems, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122, USA;(3) Department of Computer and Information Sciences, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122, USA |
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| Abstract: | Information technology holds the promise of increased productivity. However, rapidly evolving tools require a professional able to incorporate these tools into their careers effectively, which signals the need for IT curriculum development initiatives that incorporate the use of complex, domain-specific IT applications in specific professional fields. This paper reports on a study that addresses this need, by developing, assessing and refining a curriculum development framework. The Information Technology Fluency (ITF) framework is a methodology for constructing components (case studies) for inclusion into existing or newly proposed courses to help students develop the skills needed for this challenge. Results obtained using the framework are reported, compared to similar work at a different institution, and used to suggest improvements to the framework. |
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| Keywords: | information systems information technology education lifelong learning fluency with information technology FITness |
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