A sound education in information technology fuels the success of individuals as well as corporations in the
modern life. Information technology offers numerous opportunities but faces unique challenges in the
United States. In a populous state like California, where Computer Science (CS) has been taught at the
college level since the 1950s, these problems are even acute. This article provides an overview of the
current state of affairs in CS in California. We include wisdom from lessons learned from efforts to offer
quality education in both public and private universities in California. In particular, we focus on the
differential school system and the educational landscape of CS education in this state.
Ed net insight | stem: mainstreaming career and technical education (cte)Jim "Brodie" Brazell
Jim Brazell, CEO and Founder, ventureRAMP, Inc. — Friday, March 12, 2010
Fueled by Washington’s focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and U.S. competitiveness, Career and Technical Education (CTE) is emerging as a platform for systemic education reform in Texas, New York, California, Florida, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Georgia, North Carolina, Kansas, and Arizona. The implication for the educational technology and publishing industry is a wave of change enabling educational technology and textbook budgets to include CTE curricula and infrastructure. The rise of STEM broadens the definition of educational technology to support high-technology “shop” classes and broadens the market for kits, labs, simulations, and software and “hands-on” projects in K-12 schools.
INTEGRATIONS OF ICT IN EDUCATION SECTOR FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE DEVELOPING...ijcsit
Bangladesh is a developing country with the literacy rate of 62.5%. Challenges in education sector are huge. There is no doubt that IT is going to bring about a tremendous change in education. The use of ICT in education was more student-centred learning. Because of the world moving rapidly into digital media and information, the role of ICT in education is becoming more and more important. In developing countries like Bangladesh, The implementation of ICT in education sector is a greatest challenge. In this paper, challenges are discussed and some recommendations are provided. The development of Bangladesh through the implementation of ICT in education also discussed here.
92INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) INEQUITIES: A COMPARATIVE LI...ijejournal
Globally, the potential of ICT has resulted in mass deployment, transforming the educational landscape in accordance with 21st-century demands. The diffusion of ICT within education has shown tremendous benefits, positively impacting students and teachers in learning, instruction, engagement, and assessment (Fu, 2013). However, the widespread application of technology to address education access and quality has not been universally adopted for various reasons, resulting in the exclusion of critical segments of the world's population. As a result of the current technology inequities, the current literature review focuses on access to and use of ICT within education. More specifically, it seeks to explore: What does the comparative and international research say regarding the factors that facilitate access to and use of ICT among underserved K-8 education populations in the United States and Liberia?
Ed net insight | stem: mainstreaming career and technical education (cte)Jim "Brodie" Brazell
Jim Brazell, CEO and Founder, ventureRAMP, Inc. — Friday, March 12, 2010
Fueled by Washington’s focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and U.S. competitiveness, Career and Technical Education (CTE) is emerging as a platform for systemic education reform in Texas, New York, California, Florida, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Georgia, North Carolina, Kansas, and Arizona. The implication for the educational technology and publishing industry is a wave of change enabling educational technology and textbook budgets to include CTE curricula and infrastructure. The rise of STEM broadens the definition of educational technology to support high-technology “shop” classes and broadens the market for kits, labs, simulations, and software and “hands-on” projects in K-12 schools.
INTEGRATIONS OF ICT IN EDUCATION SECTOR FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE DEVELOPING...ijcsit
Bangladesh is a developing country with the literacy rate of 62.5%. Challenges in education sector are huge. There is no doubt that IT is going to bring about a tremendous change in education. The use of ICT in education was more student-centred learning. Because of the world moving rapidly into digital media and information, the role of ICT in education is becoming more and more important. In developing countries like Bangladesh, The implementation of ICT in education sector is a greatest challenge. In this paper, challenges are discussed and some recommendations are provided. The development of Bangladesh through the implementation of ICT in education also discussed here.
92INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) INEQUITIES: A COMPARATIVE LI...ijejournal
Globally, the potential of ICT has resulted in mass deployment, transforming the educational landscape in accordance with 21st-century demands. The diffusion of ICT within education has shown tremendous benefits, positively impacting students and teachers in learning, instruction, engagement, and assessment (Fu, 2013). However, the widespread application of technology to address education access and quality has not been universally adopted for various reasons, resulting in the exclusion of critical segments of the world's population. As a result of the current technology inequities, the current literature review focuses on access to and use of ICT within education. More specifically, it seeks to explore: What does the comparative and international research say regarding the factors that facilitate access to and use of ICT among underserved K-8 education populations in the United States and Liberia?
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The papers for publication in The International Journal of Engineering& Science are selected through rigorous peer reviews to ensure originality, timeliness, relevance, and readability.
The skills that matter in the race between education and technology. Harry An...eraser Juan José Calderón
The skills that matter in the race between education and technology. Harry Anthony Patrinos
Practice Manager, Education, World Bank
Prepared for the 2016 Brookings Blum Roundtable
EMPLOYEE COMPETENCIES AS THE PREDICTORS OF THE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM:...IAEME Publication
The authors report the results of an empirical research study carried out, how the
employee competencies will effect Performance Management System in IT Enabled
Service companies. A survey of 900 employees working in IT Enabled Service
companies around Hyderabad Metro consisting of 550 men and 350 women employees
using a structured questionnaire was carried out. The study empirically measured the
effect of four independent variables, the employee competencies– personal
competencies, knowledge level competencies, job-related competencies and
communication and interpersonal competencies on a dependent variable performance
management system in IT Enabled Services companies
Efforts to Revitalize the Computer Science Education in ThailandIJERA Editor
The shortage of ICT professionals in Thai workforce has been appeared in spite of many ICT-related programs
offering in universities across Thailand. The statistics show that a promoting of new ICT-related programs,
modified by CS program, is stealing students from CS program. Thus, CS enrollment decline as well as
students’ dropping outs are problems facing in every Thai universities. This paper reports on a study in which
10 people who are the representative of ICT graduates’ users were interviewed and 702 freshmen who took in
the introductory computer course were surveyed to try to determine the relationship of CS enrollment and ICT
professionals and the factors contributing to decline in CS enrollments. The results revealed that most of ICT
professionals were developed from CS background. The top reasons for rejecting the CS major, were its’
difficulties and students’ desire to use IT as an application, instead of a construction. These were their weakness
in programming and technical work, but the reasons for choosing the CS major were opposite. Finally, this
paper proposes a revitalization of the CS education framework to reverse the trend of CS enrollment decline.
An educated workforce is essential to government and industry, hence the need to provide a high-quality workforce has been crucial in higher education academic program development. In the cybersecurity field, the situation is not quite satisfactory, the reason comes down to the fact that this new industry is lacking a portable and measurable framework to evaluate the efficacy of the academic programs, thus, to provide the industry with the unified high-quality workforce. In this paper, we aim to come up with a design of an analytical framework for portable and measurable academic programs for future workforce development. The ultimate purpose for our research is to develop cybersecurity workforce through the increase of the number of cybersecurity professionals with a 4-year degree, in this project we will develop a seamless pathway for students transferring from 2-year programs such as Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana(Ivy Tech) Cybersecurity AAS program to a 4- year program such as Purdue University Northwest(PNW) CIT program.
Readjusting the current trend in Electrical Power Engineeringvivatechijri
In this paper, the electrical power education curriculum is analysed from the viewpoint of the electrical power industry and from the viewpoint of young people that contemplate their future academic study. From the perspective of young people in industrialized countries contemplating their future and the possibilities of an academic study, the current curriculum in (power) engineering lacks attraction. The number of freshmen still shows a decreasing trend. This paper is aimed to be a contribution towards readjusting this trend.
It is time we recognize that learning, technology, and workforce development are experiencing a global convergence. In today’s technology-driven world, knowledge and information are growing exponentially. As globalization and advancements in technology reshape society, they also generate an accelerated pace of change that is outpacing humans’ ability to adapt. This requires new approaches to how we upskill and reskill learners to better meet the demands of today and the future.
Role of ICT in Shaping the Future of Pakistani Higher Education SystemZaffar Ahmed Shaikh
This study examined the challenges faced by the Pakistani higher education system (HES) in integrating information and communication technology (ICT); it aimed at understanding ICT needs, measuring the increase in ICT demand, determining the relationship between ICT and HES performance, and understanding how the HES copes with the challenges of implementing ICT. The results of these analyses were used as the basis to suggest solutions. The normative Delphi method was applied to evaluate a sample of 30 HES experts randomly selected from urban and rural areas of Pakistan by administering a literature-based 35-item questionnaire. The
experts revealed significant gaps in ICT demand and supply, ICT use, ICT-based higher education problems, and reasons for delays in ICT integration and provided suggestions for developing ICT-driven HES in Pakistan. This
study’s findings suggest that an effective and robust HES ICT policy could greatly improve the status of the Pakistani knowledge-based economy, thus helping establish ICT policy and planning, administration, and integration at the higher education level.
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY SKILLS ' SUFFICIENCY OF EGYPTIAN ...ijait
his study aims at evaluating the sufficiency of IC
T skills of fresh accounting graduates by soliciting the opinion of senior accounting professionals. A questionnaire used as the data collection method, and descriptive statistics used for analysis. The resul
t of this research was surprisingly, as the level of the accounting graduates rated to be above average and they are very competent for current accounting
profession in Egypt. The research revealed that any
fresh graduate should be literate with Internet,word
processing software, spreadsheet software, e-mail,
commercial accounting software, and database
management software. The research has several pract
ical implications as well as a genuine value, as it
provides current set of ICT skills tools needed by
accounting profession in Egypt.
INTEGRATING AI AND ML EDUCATION IN SMALL LIBERAL ARTS INSTITUTIONS: CURRICULU...IJCI JOURNAL
The proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in modern
institutions has
necessitated integrating these technologies into academic curricula. This transition challenges small
liberal arts institutions, which offer unique educational opportunities but face distinct hurdles in
adapting their programs to meet the growing demand for AI and ML expertise. This article highlights the importance of providing computer science graduates from these institutions with a solid foundation
in AI and ML systems. The recommended curriculum includes problem-solving techniques, algorithm
design, data preprocessing, model training, and ethical considerations in AI and ML. The pedagogy
emphasizes practical assignments, projects, and collaborative learning to foster critical thinking and
creative problem-solving skills. Moreover, integrating AI and ML concepts across disciplines enables
students to explore these technologies' broader implications and ethical dimensions. Small liberal arts
institutions can leverage their unique educational environments to promote interdisciplinary
collaborations and provide students with a well-rounded understanding of AI and ML applications. In
conclusion, adapting small liberal arts institutions to incorporate AI and ML education is vital for preparing computer science graduates to meet the evolving demands of the modern workforce. By
embracing these advancements and tailoring their programs accordingly, these institutions can equip their students with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in an AI-driven world.
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The papers for publication in The International Journal of Engineering& Science are selected through rigorous peer reviews to ensure originality, timeliness, relevance, and readability.
The skills that matter in the race between education and technology. Harry An...eraser Juan José Calderón
The skills that matter in the race between education and technology. Harry Anthony Patrinos
Practice Manager, Education, World Bank
Prepared for the 2016 Brookings Blum Roundtable
EMPLOYEE COMPETENCIES AS THE PREDICTORS OF THE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM:...IAEME Publication
The authors report the results of an empirical research study carried out, how the
employee competencies will effect Performance Management System in IT Enabled
Service companies. A survey of 900 employees working in IT Enabled Service
companies around Hyderabad Metro consisting of 550 men and 350 women employees
using a structured questionnaire was carried out. The study empirically measured the
effect of four independent variables, the employee competencies– personal
competencies, knowledge level competencies, job-related competencies and
communication and interpersonal competencies on a dependent variable performance
management system in IT Enabled Services companies
Efforts to Revitalize the Computer Science Education in ThailandIJERA Editor
The shortage of ICT professionals in Thai workforce has been appeared in spite of many ICT-related programs
offering in universities across Thailand. The statistics show that a promoting of new ICT-related programs,
modified by CS program, is stealing students from CS program. Thus, CS enrollment decline as well as
students’ dropping outs are problems facing in every Thai universities. This paper reports on a study in which
10 people who are the representative of ICT graduates’ users were interviewed and 702 freshmen who took in
the introductory computer course were surveyed to try to determine the relationship of CS enrollment and ICT
professionals and the factors contributing to decline in CS enrollments. The results revealed that most of ICT
professionals were developed from CS background. The top reasons for rejecting the CS major, were its’
difficulties and students’ desire to use IT as an application, instead of a construction. These were their weakness
in programming and technical work, but the reasons for choosing the CS major were opposite. Finally, this
paper proposes a revitalization of the CS education framework to reverse the trend of CS enrollment decline.
An educated workforce is essential to government and industry, hence the need to provide a high-quality workforce has been crucial in higher education academic program development. In the cybersecurity field, the situation is not quite satisfactory, the reason comes down to the fact that this new industry is lacking a portable and measurable framework to evaluate the efficacy of the academic programs, thus, to provide the industry with the unified high-quality workforce. In this paper, we aim to come up with a design of an analytical framework for portable and measurable academic programs for future workforce development. The ultimate purpose for our research is to develop cybersecurity workforce through the increase of the number of cybersecurity professionals with a 4-year degree, in this project we will develop a seamless pathway for students transferring from 2-year programs such as Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana(Ivy Tech) Cybersecurity AAS program to a 4- year program such as Purdue University Northwest(PNW) CIT program.
Readjusting the current trend in Electrical Power Engineeringvivatechijri
In this paper, the electrical power education curriculum is analysed from the viewpoint of the electrical power industry and from the viewpoint of young people that contemplate their future academic study. From the perspective of young people in industrialized countries contemplating their future and the possibilities of an academic study, the current curriculum in (power) engineering lacks attraction. The number of freshmen still shows a decreasing trend. This paper is aimed to be a contribution towards readjusting this trend.
It is time we recognize that learning, technology, and workforce development are experiencing a global convergence. In today’s technology-driven world, knowledge and information are growing exponentially. As globalization and advancements in technology reshape society, they also generate an accelerated pace of change that is outpacing humans’ ability to adapt. This requires new approaches to how we upskill and reskill learners to better meet the demands of today and the future.
Role of ICT in Shaping the Future of Pakistani Higher Education SystemZaffar Ahmed Shaikh
This study examined the challenges faced by the Pakistani higher education system (HES) in integrating information and communication technology (ICT); it aimed at understanding ICT needs, measuring the increase in ICT demand, determining the relationship between ICT and HES performance, and understanding how the HES copes with the challenges of implementing ICT. The results of these analyses were used as the basis to suggest solutions. The normative Delphi method was applied to evaluate a sample of 30 HES experts randomly selected from urban and rural areas of Pakistan by administering a literature-based 35-item questionnaire. The
experts revealed significant gaps in ICT demand and supply, ICT use, ICT-based higher education problems, and reasons for delays in ICT integration and provided suggestions for developing ICT-driven HES in Pakistan. This
study’s findings suggest that an effective and robust HES ICT policy could greatly improve the status of the Pakistani knowledge-based economy, thus helping establish ICT policy and planning, administration, and integration at the higher education level.
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY SKILLS ' SUFFICIENCY OF EGYPTIAN ...ijait
his study aims at evaluating the sufficiency of IC
T skills of fresh accounting graduates by soliciting the opinion of senior accounting professionals. A questionnaire used as the data collection method, and descriptive statistics used for analysis. The resul
t of this research was surprisingly, as the level of the accounting graduates rated to be above average and they are very competent for current accounting
profession in Egypt. The research revealed that any
fresh graduate should be literate with Internet,word
processing software, spreadsheet software, e-mail,
commercial accounting software, and database
management software. The research has several pract
ical implications as well as a genuine value, as it
provides current set of ICT skills tools needed by
accounting profession in Egypt.
INTEGRATING AI AND ML EDUCATION IN SMALL LIBERAL ARTS INSTITUTIONS: CURRICULU...IJCI JOURNAL
The proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in modern
institutions has
necessitated integrating these technologies into academic curricula. This transition challenges small
liberal arts institutions, which offer unique educational opportunities but face distinct hurdles in
adapting their programs to meet the growing demand for AI and ML expertise. This article highlights the importance of providing computer science graduates from these institutions with a solid foundation
in AI and ML systems. The recommended curriculum includes problem-solving techniques, algorithm
design, data preprocessing, model training, and ethical considerations in AI and ML. The pedagogy
emphasizes practical assignments, projects, and collaborative learning to foster critical thinking and
creative problem-solving skills. Moreover, integrating AI and ML concepts across disciplines enables
students to explore these technologies' broader implications and ethical dimensions. Small liberal arts
institutions can leverage their unique educational environments to promote interdisciplinary
collaborations and provide students with a well-rounded understanding of AI and ML applications. In
conclusion, adapting small liberal arts institutions to incorporate AI and ML education is vital for preparing computer science graduates to meet the evolving demands of the modern workforce. By
embracing these advancements and tailoring their programs accordingly, these institutions can equip their students with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in an AI-driven world.
United States E-Learning Market expected to reach US$ 169.98 Billion by 2030, according to Renub Research. E-learning is reshaping the education landscape, fostering stronger connections and envisioning a collaborative future for learning. E-learning refers to the delivery of knowledge to students through electronic means like videos, audio, e-books, and AR/VR technology.
Companies desires for making productive discoveries from big data have motivated academic institutions offering variety of different data science (DS) programs, in order to increases their graduates' ability to be data scientists who are capable to face the challenges of the new age. These data science programs represent a combination of subject areas from several disciplines. There are few studies have examined data science programs within a particular discipline, such as Business (e.g. Chen et al.). However, there are very few empirical studies that investigate DS programs and explore its curriculum structure across disciplines. Therefore, this study examines data science programs offered by American universities. The study aims to depict the current state of data science education in the U.S. to explore what discipline DS programs covers at the graduate level. The current study conducted an exploratory content analysis of 30 DS programs in the United States from a variety of disciplines. The analysis was conducted on course titles and course descriptions level. The study results indicate that DS programs required varying numbers of credit hours, including practicum and capstone. Management schools seem to take the lead and the initiative in lunching and hosting DS programs. In addition, all DS programs requires the basic knowledge of database design, representation, extraction and management. Furthermore, DS programs delivered information skills through their core courses. Moreover, the study results show that almost 40 percent of required courses in DS programs is involved information representations, retrieval and programming. Additionally, DS programs required courses also addressed communication visualization and mathematics skills.
Empowering Small Liberal Arts Institutions: Designing an In-Depth Curriculum ...IJITE
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into academic curricula has
become increasingly important in contemporary institutions. However, small liberal arts institutions face
unique challenges in adapting their programs to meet the growing demand for AI and ML expertise. This
article explores the significance of providing computer science graduates from these institutions with a
comprehensive understanding of AI and ML systems. The proposed curriculum encompasses problemsolving techniques, algorithm design, data preprocessing, model training, and ethical considerations
specific to AI and ML. Pedagogically, an emphasis is placed on practical assignments, projects, and
collaborative learning to foster critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills among students.
Furthermore, integrating AI and ML concepts across disciplines enables students to explore these
technologies' broader implications and ethical dimensions. Small liberal arts institutions can capitalize on
their distinctive educational environments to promote interdisciplinary collaborations and provide students
with a holistic understanding of AI and ML applications. In conclusion, adapting small liberal arts
institutions to incorporate AI and ML education is crucial for preparing computer science graduates to
meet the evolving demands of the modern workforce. By embracing these advancements and tailoring their
programs accordingly, these institutions can empower their students with the essential skills and
knowledge to thrive in an AI-driven world. The article also discusses the advantages, limitations, and
potential future steps in integrating AI and ML education into small liberal arts institutions.
Empowering Small Liberal Arts Institutions: Designing an In-Depth Curriculum ...IJITE
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into academic curricula has
become increasingly important in contemporary institutions. However, small liberal arts institutions face
unique challenges in adapting their programs to meet the growing demand for AI and ML expertise. This
article explores the significance of providing computer science graduates from these institutions with a
comprehensive understanding of AI and ML systems. The proposed curriculum encompasses problemsolving techniques, algorithm design, data preprocessing, model training, and ethical considerations
specific to AI and ML. Pedagogically, an emphasis is placed on practical assignments, projects, and
collaborative learning to foster critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills among students.
Furthermore, integrating AI and ML concepts across disciplines enables students to explore these
technologies' broader implications and ethical dimensions. Small liberal arts institutions can capitalize on
their distinctive educational environments to promote interdisciplinary collaborations and provide students
with a holistic understanding of AI and ML applications. In conclusion, adapting small liberal arts
institutions to incorporate AI and ML education is crucial for preparing computer science graduates to
meet the evolving demands of the modern workforce. By embracing these advancements and tailoring their
programs accordingly, these institutions can empower their students with the essential skills and
knowledge to thrive in an AI-driven world. The article also discusses the advantages, limitations, and
potential future steps in integrating AI and ML education into small liberal arts institutions.
Artificial Intelligence
International Journal on Integrating Technology in Education (IJITE)IJITE
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into academic curricula has
become increasingly important in contemporary institutions. However, small liberal arts institutions face
unique challenges in adapting their programs to meet the growing demand for AI and ML expertise. This
article explores the significance of providing computer science graduates from these institutions with a
comprehensive understanding of AI and ML systems. The proposed curriculum encompasses problemsolving techniques, algorithm design, data preprocessing, model training, and ethical considerations
specific to AI and ML. Pedagogically, an emphasis is placed on practical assignments, projects, and
collaborative learning to foster critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills among students.
Furthermore, integrating AI and ML concepts across disciplines enables students to explore these
technologies' broader implications and ethical dimensions. Small liberal arts institutions can capitalize on
their distinctive educational environments to promote interdisciplinary collaborations and provide students
with a holistic understanding of AI and ML applications. In conclusion, adapting small liberal arts
institutions to incorporate AI and ML education is crucial for preparing computer science graduates to
meet the evolving demands of the modern workforce. By embracing these advancements and tailoring their
programs accordingly, these institutions can empower their students with the essential skills and
knowledge to thrive in an AI-driven world. The article also discusses the advantages, limitations, and
potential future steps in integrating AI and ML education into small liberal arts institutions.
EMPOWERING SMALL LIBERAL ARTS INSTITUTIONS: DESIGNING AN IN-DEPTH CURRICULUM ...IJITE
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into academic curricula has
become increasingly important in contemporary institutions. However, small liberal arts institutions face
unique challenges in adapting their programs to meet the growing demand for AI and ML expertise. This
article explores the significance of providing computer science graduates from these institutions with a
comprehensive understanding of AI and ML systems. The proposed curriculum encompasses problemsolving techniques, algorithm design, data preprocessing, model training, and ethical considerations
specific to AI and ML. Pedagogically, an emphasis is placed on practical assignments, projects, and
collaborative learning to foster critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills among students.
Furthermore, integrating AI and ML concepts across disciplines enables students to explore these
technologies' broader implications and ethical dimensions. Small liberal arts institutions can capitalize on
their distinctive educational environments to promote interdisciplinary collaborations and provide students
with a holistic understanding of AI and ML applications. In conclusion, adapting small liberal arts
institutions to incorporate AI and ML education is crucial for preparing computer science graduates to
meet the evolving demands of the modern workforce. By embracing these advancements and tailoring their
programs accordingly, these institutions can empower their students with the essential skills and
knowledge to thrive in an AI-driven world. The article also discusses the advantages, limitations, and
potential future steps in integrating AI and ML education into small liberal arts institutions.
Empowering Small Liberal Arts Institutions: Designing an In-Depth Curriculum ...IJITE
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into academic curricula has become increasingly important in contemporary institutions. However, small liberal arts institutions face unique challenges in adapting their programs to meet the growing demand for AI and ML expertise. This article explores the significance of providing computer science graduates from these institutions with a comprehensive understanding of AI and ML systems. The proposed curriculum encompasses problemsolving techniques, algorithm design, data preprocessing, model training, and ethical considerations specific to AI and ML. Pedagogically, an emphasis is placed on practical assignments, projects, and collaborative learning to foster critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills among students. Furthermore, integrating AI and ML concepts across disciplines enables students to explore these technologies' broader implications and ethical dimensions. Small liberal arts institutions can capitalize on their distinctive educational environments to promote interdisciplinary collaborations and provide students with a holistic understanding of AI and ML applications. In conclusion, adapting small liberal arts institutions to incorporate AI and ML education is crucial for preparing computer science graduates to meet the evolving demands of the modern workforce. By embracing these advancements and tailoring their programs accordingly, these institutions can empower their students with the essential skills and knowledge to thrive in an AI-driven world. The article also discusses the advantages, limitations, and potential future steps in integrating AI and ML education into small liberal arts institutions.
Why Training in Engineering colleges should orient towards Industry 4.0 and the importance of advanced Mfg techniques. What should India do to catch up with the requirements for implementing Industry 4.0 techniques in Engg Colleges. What should students also do?
Early Stage Edtech Investment Thesis (Sept 2016)Earnest Sweat
Here is an example of a personal investment thesis that I created to share with venture capital firms. In this example, I provide my personal perspective on the edtech sector. For details on how I build this thesis check out my blog (https://goo.gl/CU4Qid).
Note: Some of the confidential information has been redacted for privacy.
An integrating framework that reconciles the gaps of supply and demand side initiatives and fuses together numerous GOI programs is the need of the hour. Model of such a framework is proposed here.
( Tasc One members are Parasuram Balasubramanian, Padmanabhan Jayasimha, T.R. Sankaranarayanan and Hariharan Shankar. All are alumni of IIT Madras)
An abridged version of this article was published in "Report: IITMAA Sangam 2019 - Reimagining India in 2030"
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
Biological screening of herbal drugs: Introduction and Need for
Phyto-Pharmacological Screening, New Strategies for evaluating
Natural Products, In vitro evaluation techniques for Antioxidants, Antimicrobial and Anticancer drugs. In vivo evaluation techniques
for Anti-inflammatory, Antiulcer, Anticancer, Wound healing, Antidiabetic, Hepatoprotective, Cardio protective, Diuretics and
Antifertility, Toxicity studies as per OECD guidelines
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
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An Overview of Computer Science Master Degree Programs in the State of California
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DOI :10.5121/ijite.2018.7301 1
AN OVERVIEW OF COMPUTER SCIENCE MASTER
DEGREE PROGRAMS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Narayan Baidya, Wiselin D. Mathuram, Ajit Renavikar, JeongHee Kim,
Jagadeeshwar R. Jupally and Rahul R. Guduru.
California Takshila University, 4425 Fortran Dr., San Jose, California-95134, USA.
ABSTRACT:
A sound education in information technology fuels the success of individuals as well as corporations in the
modern life. Information technology offers numerous opportunities but faces unique challenges in the
United States. In a populous state like California, where Computer Science (CS) has been taught at the
college level since the 1950s, these problems are even acute. This article provides an overview of the
current state of affairs in CS in California. We include wisdom from lessons learned from efforts to offer
quality education in both public and private universities in California. In particular, we focus on the
differential school system and the educational landscape of CS education in this state.
KEYWORDS:
Graduate education, California, STEM education.
1. INTRODUCTION
Ever since computer science became a college-level academic program in the 1950s, the level of
interest as well as the number of enrolled students in this field has increased rapidly. Currently,
computer science education appears to be poised for a stable expansion in the United States
(Taylor Soper, 2014) [1]. Nevertheless, there is the probability that the growth in the field might
halt just like it did in 2003 following the break of the technology bubble. To keep the pace of
innovation and interest in CS, the perception of computer science needs to change from it being
perceived as a marginal elective course developed as an afterthought to a fundamental core course
that provides problem-solving and critical thinking skills on par with fundamental sciences such
as biology, chemistry, and physics.
In addition, colleges should take advantage of the increasing interest in computer science among
students and boost the number of course offerings to support the expanding need for engineers in
the field. The high demand for computer science engineers is not only limited to the technology
field but also to various other sectors [2]. (Jay Borenstein, 2014).
Policymakers should support colleges in transforming their computer science programs from a
mainly theory based curriculum to one that offers a healthy blend of theory and the relevant
applied technologies, emphasizing a hands-on experience in the industry. Colleges must be
incentivized to increase their offerings in computer science, and should periodically update these
courses as new technologies emerge. With the rapid growth of the computer science, universities
in the United States need to generate highly competent graduates that have the ability to convert
concepts into sensible cutting-edge solutions.
As a result of modern technology playing a bigger role in the life of US, growth in the computer
science has been exponential. In the last decade only, CS jobs have grown by about 36% (United
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States Department of Labor, 2012) [3]. Consequently, the need for computer science engineers
also increased much faster than any other field. Presently, there are over 545,000 unfilled
positions that require computer science expertise [3] (United States Department of Labor, 2012).
Simply speaking, the wild demand for computer science engineer within the US is larger than the
number of engineers that US universities are producing. About 81% of computer science
graduates find jobs in their field and even during recessions, there are 2 positions for each
unemployed CS graduate which leads to a higher than average compensation [3]. (United States
Department of Labor, 2012).
During the next decade, computer science jobs are estimated to increase by about 50,000 opening
per year (Change the Equation, 2014) [4]. In 2011, Code.org forecasted that the American market
will certainly develop about 1.4 million computer science jobs. However, universities will only be
able to produce only 400,000 engineers by then (Werf & Sabatier, 2009) [5].
COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION IN THE US
Currently, the American universities are producing about 50,962 bachelor degrees, 22,777 master
degrees, and about 1826 doctoral degree in computer science are insufficient to meet the current
growing demand (United States Department of Labor, 2014) [6].
Computer Science education in the United States faces many challenges and opportunities. The
obstacle for American institutions is to broaden the pipe of computer science employees getting
in the workforce. To achieve this, colleges have to work on creating interest in computer science
courses among a wider and more varied population by enhancing the quality of computer science
courses and also increasing the variety of offered courses in the undergrad as well as the graduate
programs (Michail N. Giannakos, 2017) [7].
Most of the students who pursue computer science are international – about 49% of graduate
student in the computer science field are foreigners and leave the US within 5 years of completing
the program (National Science Foundation, 2012) [8]. Unlike the undergrad level, graduate
computer science programs in the US is considered to be the best in the world and draws brilliant
students from across the globe.
COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION IN CALIFORNIA
California is the hub of technology where a large number of information technology companies
chose to do business. Since the 1990’s, California started to attract information technology
companies from around the world which pushed universities to invest in computer science
education to fill the gap between offer and demand.
Many branded high-tech companies are in Silicon Valley and every year thousands of new high-
tech start-ups take their first steps here. This high-tech ecosystem is largely supported by people
with computer science and related background. Technologies and product development are
driven by the skilled and qualified employees with a college degree, bachelor or higher, creating a
strong demand for people with such skills.
According to the Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, the working
population in Computer and Information Sciences most commonly hold a Bachelor's degree;
some hold a Master's degree and few hold a Doctorate degree (Figure 1).
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Figure 1: Educational background of the Computer Science Professionals
Just to give some perspective, California currently has over 65,000 unfilled jobs in the computer
science related field, while California's universities graduated around 3,500 students in 2014.
Therefore, a large demand-supply gap exists at present. The High-tech industry is in need of
employees with technical skills in many new areas that are not part of most computer science
programs in the state. This is mainly because of the curriculum structure, the maturity of the
students and lack of practical experience of the teaching faculty.
One may recall that the state of technical complexity doubles approximately every 18 months
(famous Moore's law). Now consider this Google CEO Eric Schmidt posits that "The amount of
technological advancement that occurred in the year 2000 occurs every 1 hour and 6 minutes in
2013, and will occur every 30 seconds in 2020.” To prepare for this rapid paced advancement of
the technologies, Governor of California just passed a bill to promote computer science education
in K-12 level.
However, nothing has been done to meet the current skill deficit in California. Rather California
higher education system remained in the past and slows to act with the required speed. California
administration either lacks proper motivation, guidance, and skills to understand higher education
in computer science. We do not see how the state can alone solve this skill deficit in California.
The state needs the private organizations to fill this humongous gap. Furthermore, quite often
just bachelor degree is not sufficient to keep the necessary edge in innovation and product
development.
Employees with a bachelor degree, who are seeking to enhance their skills, changing their fields
and joining computer science to keep their employment and/or advancing in the field, are often
dissuaded due to lack of appropriate programs and compatibility with the work-school schedule.
A Computer Science Master degree program is suitable for working professionals with a bachelor
degree in many fields. This is the opinion of many pioneers in the field including Late CEO of
Apple, Steve Jobs.
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In California, there are handful private institutions (around 10) that are offering MSCS programs.
In reality, California needs over 100 private institutions that offer MSCS program to meet the
demand of its crown economic engine the innovative high-tech sector. We set out to explore how
California overcomes its talent deficit situation with its existing Master of Science in Computer
Science (MSCS) programs. In this article, we review MSCS offered by the California state and
private Universities.
STATE REGULATION
It is important to note that in California private postsecondary educational institutions are under
the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA). DCA has delegated its responsibilities of
licensing and over sighting state's postsecondary private educational institutions to the Bureau of
Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) since 2010. DCA was solely responsible for these
functionalities from June 2007 to December 2009. Prior to 2007, California's Private
postsecondary instructions were under Bureau of Private Postsecondary Vocational Education
(BPPVE). BPPVE was under DCA. BPPVE mainly was state-funded while the present
organization is primarily funded through fees, fines, and charges from the institutions it gives
license and regulates. There is some degree of conflict of interest in this mechanism of funding
the bureau's activities. Institutions under BPPE have seen a sharp increase in numerous fines and
charges compared to its predecessor, BPPVE.
On the other hand, state universities are fully funded by the state and student’s tuition and fees.
State universities do not pay any fees to BPPE and/or other organization under the state
government.
DATA COLLECTION AND DISCUSSION:
We reviewed MSCS program curriculum of 14 state universities and 9 private universities.
These universities offer various numbers of courses for their MSCS program ranges from 12-69.
Most common is the high twenties. In average students need to complete 12-15 courses to
graduate.
Figure 2: Total number of courses offered at the graduate level in most univeristies in California.
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13 state universities require a minimum of 30-semester credit units to graduate from their MSCS
program, while one state university requires only 32-semester units (Table-1). Whereas private
universities, in general, require 36-semester credit unit for an MSCS degree (Table 1).
Figure 3: Core (Breadth)/Elective Units Requirement for Graduation /MSCS
Among the 14 state universities, 13 have course requirement that is directional and provides
fundamental core concepts, e.g., algorithm, programming and data structures. However,
California State University at Channel Island does not have core concept requirements. All the
private universities that we reviewed offer well-balanced core concept curriculum for the MSCS
program. On the task of building broader skills and knowledge that current employers seek
private universities do the better jobs than the state universities (Table 2). 75% of the California
MSCS programs offer courses on software, algorithm, programming, web technologies, system
design, database, artificial intelligence, and pattern. Graduates with knowledge in Big data, Agile
methodologies, cloud computing, and security are in high demand, however, only two private
universities (California Takshila University and International Technological University) regularly
taught these course, and three other private universities offer 60% of these courses. State
universities primarily shy away from these courses.
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Google search provided top IT skills, high demand tech skills for 2016 and 2017. The table below
is a good comparative analytics of high demand computer subjects taught at the California
institutions at the graduate level.
Table 2: Contemporary Tech Skills, with high Demand in the Industry, Related Courses Taught at Various
University in California
Programming is one of the key subjects that a computer science student is expected to have
knowledge and understanding of. Thus we see over 80 percentages of universities in California
are offering programming languages (Figure 4, Table 2).
Figure 4: University Offering Programming Language
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Web technology related courses is another subject that most universities teach in their MSCS
programs. Artificial Intelligence is very demanding and popular subject for the MSCS
curriculum and 70% institutions included artificial intelligence as an elective course. Little over
30% programs offer cloud computing and less than 20% programs have big data and Agile
methodology courses. Only One institution offers Blockchain course while no institution in
California teaches courses on the Self-driving vehicle. The brain of a self-driving vehicle is a
complex and highly sophisticated mix of Artificial Intelligence (AI), deep learning and other
computer software areas (Figure 5).
Figure 5: Percentage of Universities offering 16 high demand courses
These findings will help current graduates and professionals to gain a better understanding of
options they have in identifying programs that best fit their needs and situation. We certainly see
that the California MSCS education programs lack innovation and speed to support state’s high-
tech economy by graduating students either in numbers or in preparation to take on industry’s
need from the day one. As the saying goes-Elephant Can’t Dance", the state university is not
equipped with the tenacity and urgency to adopt market's needs. However, a small group of
private university proved that –"Rabbit Can Jump”. And, we certainly need 100s of Rabbits-
start-up innovative Universities in the State of California.
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Figure 6: Percentage of Highdemand Courses Offered by the Universities
CONCLUSION
After this work we concluded that education within California is either unable or not ready to
meet the advancement of computer science technology. Few private schools such California
Takshila University have taken proactive strategy to educate its graduates with appropriate and
innovative courses. While California colleges are trying to keep up with the technology sector,
State regulator such as Bureau for Private Postsecondary education (BPPE) is counterproductive
it helping state cope with the imbalance in demand and supply of knowledgeable IT
professionals. Intern harming California's multi- billion dollars economy primarily based on
computer science. In fact, BPPE yet to understand how computer science and IT-software
essentially inseparable. We believe this study will be a huge help to California's senators,
Assembly members and executive branch to take little more seriously the problems that exist
within their systems. Finally, we believe this study Will help prospective students identify
schools for their MSCS study not based on traditional brand, but based on the school current
program.
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