SIGITE 2005: Technical Paper Program

Thursday, October 20, 2005, Robert Treat Hotel

12:00: Plenary Luncheon and Keynote Addresses:

Introduction to the Event: Rob Friedman, Conference Chair

Welcome remarks from the SIGITE Chair, Han Reichgelt

Introduction of Keynote Speaker, Fadi P. Deek, Dean of the College of Science and Liberal Arts, NJIT

Keynote Speaker, Paul Tinnirello, A.M. Best Co.: Leadership & Vision for Business and Academia

Updates from the Curriculum Committee, Reza Kamali

Updates from the Accreditation Committee, Han Reichgelt

1:45 to 3:15 Concurrent Section A

Special Session 1: Richard Helps: ABET Accreditation with IT Criteria

Session 1: Curriculum Models

1008	Reichgelt	Implementing the IT Fundamentals Knowledge Area
1017	Ekstrom	Integration of Information Assurance and Security into the IT2005 Model Curriculum
1126	Kamali	An Implementation of the SIGITE Model Curriculum

Session 2: Extension of the IT Curriculum

1031	Catanio	Developing LaSalles IT Graduate Certificate Program
1035	Kane	The Creation of Interdisciplinary Biomedical Informatics Education in an IT Curriculum
1124	M Subramaniam	The Emergence of IT Degree Programs: When Did It Happen?

Session 3: Curricular Basics and Trends

1028	Leung	Computational Concepts in IT a New Approach to IT Mathematics
1090	Bills	The Role of Programming in IT
1104	Payne	Integrating Wireless Devices into the IT Curriculum

3:15 to 3:45: Afternoon Beverage Break

3:45 to 5:15 Concurrent Section B

Session 4: Strategies for Laboratory Learning

1101	Crowley	Open Source Centric Information Security Lab Development
1053	Brown	An Examination of Innovative Lab Technologies
1103	Pardo	Deploying Interactive E-labs for a Course on Operating Systems

Session 5: Strategies for Teaching Wireless Computing

1055	Hartpence	Wireless Carts: An Ideal Platform for Wireless Coursework
1027	Hill	Equipment Safety in the Wireless Networking Laboratory Environment
1054	Hartpence	Teaching Wireless Security

Session 6: Support for Teaching and Learning 1

1061	Werner	Redefining Computer Literacy in the Age of Ubiquitous Computing
1125	Helps	Student Expectations of Computing Majors
1052	Backhouse	Learning Individual & Group Skills for Software Analysis

6:00 to 8:00 Reception at NJIT, featuring Al Biles and GenJam

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Friday, October 21, 2005, Robert Treat Hotel

7:00 to 8:30 Breakfast

8:45 to 10:15 Concurrent Section C

Special Session 1: Graduate Students Discuss Interdisciplinary Research on IT

Session 7: Strategies for Teaching Network Programming

1020	Lutz	NetDev: An Object-Oriented Framework Enabling Network Programming
1127	Prayaga	Building Dynamic Web Applications with ASP.Net and ColdFusion MX 7.0 - A Comparative Approach
1071	Kodagoda	Introducing .NET into the IT Curriculum

Session 8: Strategies for Incorporating New Technologies I

1130	Chastine	Teaching 2D Arrays Using Real-time Video Filters
1066	Tabrizi	In-Process Object Oriented Database
1087	Marchant	Using Pre-Release Software to SPUR Student Learning

Session 9: Assessment of IT Competencies

1074	Krichen	Dynamically Adjusting Learning Activities to Match Learner Competencies
1089	Smith	Competency Matrices for Learning and Assessment
1131	Feinstein	Development of Assessment Examinations for Undergraduate IT Programs

10:15 to 10:45 Morning Beverage Break

10:45 to 12:15 Concurrent Section D

Special Session 2: Anita Verno and Fadi Deek: ACM's K-12 Computing Curricula Vision

Session 10: Strategies for Making Connections with Industry

1018	Brewer	Project Managers, Can We Make Them or Just Make Them Better?
1083	Courte	Creating Connections: Bringing Industry and Educators Together
1098	Wagner	Cross-Functional Concentrations Merge IT and Business Concepts

Session 11: Security

1013	Valentine	Practical Computer Security
1043	Bailey	Malware Resistant Networking
1062	Wang	Web-Based Interactive Courseware for Information Security

Session 12: Strategies for Experiential Learning

1012	Cameron	The IT Consulting Model
1025	Fulbright	IPC Incorporated: A Student-Run IT Services Company for Experiential Learning
1057	DeLooze	Creating a Microcosm of Industry in the Classroom

12:30 to 1:30 Luncheon

1:45 to 3:15 Concurrent Section E

Special Session 3: Roundtable: Gender Issues in IT Education

Session 13: Support for Teaching and Learning 2

1039	Abernethy	A Learning Object Repository in Support of Introductory IT Courses
1056	DeLooze	Minimal UML Diagrams for a Data-Driven Web Site
1059	Saad/Boisvert	Faculty Development and Curriculum Design for Information Technology Education

Session 14: Standards, Pedagogy and Requirements

1070	Prasad	Effectively Teaching Coding Standards in Programming
1115	Wulf	Constructivist Approaches to Teaching Computer Programming
1091	Willis	Using Visual Learning Tools to Enhance Thinking and Learning Skills

Session 15: Methods of IT Teaching & Learning 1

1007	Sherman	Earning Positive Student Evaluations from IS Students
1030	Iqbal	Scenario based Method for Teaching, Learning & Assessment
1112	Hislop	Extending an Information Systems Curriculum to address IT
1109	Matthews	A Hands-On Approach to Teaching Computer Networking

3:15 to 3:45 Afternoon Beverage Break

3:45 to 5:15 Concurrent Section F

Special Session 4: Ashraf Saad and Deborah Boisvert: National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education Projects and Centers of Excellence for Information Technology Education: An Overview

Session 16: Strategies for Practical & Online Learning

1088	McMahon	Teaching Information Technology Using the Perry Stages
1044	Leitner	A Virtual Laboratory Environment for Online IT Education
1058	Oliver	Practical Based Learning in Computer and Electronic Engineering
1094	Toderick/Tijjani	A Consortium of Secure Remote Access Labs

Session 17: Lifelong Student Engagement in IT

1029	Werner	Middle School Girls + Game Programming = Information Technology Fluency
1129	Prayaga	Game Technology as a Tool to Actively Engage K-12 Students
1063	Howard	Promoting Communication and Inclusiveness in the IT Classroom

Session 18: Methods of IT Teaching & Learning 2

1065	Cohen	Using System Administrator Education in Developing an IT Degree
1128	Higgs	The Use of Web-based Electronic Portfolios in College Courses
1093	DeLooze	He Who Does Not Learn History is Doomed to Repeat It

5:30 to 6:30 Poster Session

Michael Bailey	Creative Learning with Practical Applications for 802.11 Wireless Communications
Glenn Dardick	Interdisciplinary Minor in Digital Forensics, Security and Law
Joseph Ekstrom	A Guided Tour of Java Object Persistence Models
Deima Elnatour	Functional-Driven Heuristic Evaluation of Administrative Portal Systems
Jeanna Matthews	Common Sense Computing: An Approach to Community Outreach with IT
Russel McMahon	Resources for Teaching the History of Computing
Animesh Patcha	Development of an Internet-based Distance Learning Program at Virginia Tech
Han Reichgelt	Skill Requirements for IT Managers and the IT Model Curriculum: A Critical Reflection
Stefan Robila	Distributed Computing & Computer Security
Stefan Robila	Writing Requirement in Computer Security
Norman Salt	A Model IT Curriculum for ESL Students
Angelina Totolo	An Exploration of the Theories that Explain the Failure of Information Technology Adoption in Africa
A.J. Walters	Developing a Technology Strategic Plan for Covenant Christian School

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