Title :
A model for information technology education for undergraduates of engineering
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Comput. Educ., Beijing Univ. of Civil Eng. & Archit., Beijing, China
Abstract :
This paper presents a model program for information technology education for undergraduates of engineering in China. The model consists of three key elements such as a well-defined curriculum, teacher preparation programs, and research in information technology education. This paper lays emphasis on teaching strategies. The model is aimed at increasing student interest in studying information technology as a discipline, and becoming computer literate and computer competent.
Keywords :
computer science education; engineering education; teaching; computer competent; computer literate; engineering undergraduates; information technology education; teacher preparation programs; Civil engineering; Computer architecture; Computer science education; Continuing education; Databases; Educational programs; Educational technology; Information technology; Paper technology; Telecommunication computing; curriculum; information technology education; teaching strategy;
Conference_Titel :
Education Technology and Computer (ICETC), 2010 2nd International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Shanghai
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-6367-1
DOI :
10.1109/ICETC.2010.5529590
