FECS 2008: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Hamid R. Arabnia, Victor A. Clincy, Nasser Tadayon (Eds.): Proceedings of the 2008 International Conference on Frontiers in Education: Computer Science & Computer Engineering, FECS 2008, July 14-17, 2008, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. CSREA Press 2008 ISBN 1-60132-067-1
Accreditation
Giti Javidi, Dawit Haile, Hui Quing Yang: Lessons Learned from the First-Time ABET Accreditation Process at a Small HBCU. 3-8


Soojung Lee: Predicting the Proficiency Level in Computer Literacy based on a Student's Characteristics. 24-29
Augustine Ikeji: Making a Case for Scripting Languages in CS 1. 30-33
William Stapleton: Embedded Assessment of Microcomputer Fundamentals For Embedded Systems Education. 34-37
Garima Goswami, Saket Agrawal: Performance Analysis of Distribution Based Sorting and Comparision Based Sorting. 38-44
Undergraduate Studies
Iwona Miliszewska, Anne Venables, Grace Tan: Reflections on a Mentoring Experience in an Undergraduate Computing Course at Victoria University. 47-52
Kevin Daimi: A Framework for Revitalizing Undergraduate Computer Science. 53-62
Jiaoqing Mo, Zhiyun Chen, Jianhua Cai: Pilot Studies on Practical Course Design of Multimedia Technology for Undergraduates. 63-67
Patrick Henry Engebretson, Joshua J. Pauli, Kevin Streff: An Ethical Network Hacking Contest for Undergraduate Student Recruitment. 68-74
Ion Mierlus-Mazilu: Challenge for Programming Language Learning Objects. 75-81
Nachiappan Veerappan Nachiappan, Jarred Blount, J. Nelson Rushton: A System for Checking Semi-formal Proofs. 82-85
Arturo Fornés, José A. Conejero, Antonio Molina, Antonio Pérez, Eduardo Vendrell, Andrés Terrasa, Emilio Sanchis: Predicting Success in the Computer Science Degree Using ROC Analysis. 86-90
Education and the Web
Marc Alier Forment, María José Casany Guerrero: Creating Wiki Communities In Blended Learning Environment and The Creation of The Moodle New Wiki. 99-105
Justin Brown: Assessment Practices for Mixed Mode Delivery of Web Programming Topics: Increasing Learning and Reducing Cheating. 106-110
Soojung Lee: Personalized Web Search based on the Understanding Level of a User. 111-116
Paulo Alves Garcia, José Sidnei Colombo Martini, Marcos Stefanelli Vieira, Gilberto Teixeira da Silva: Use of online learning and new evaluation techniques for the reduction of specific conceptual shortcomings in basic disciplines for students of engineering courses, using Moodle. 117-123
Tools and Emulators
Michael Eisenberg, Ann Eisenberg, Leah Buechley, Nwanua Elumeze: Computers and Physical Construction: Blending Fabrication into Computer Science Education. 127-133
Yun-Long Lay, Minder Chen, Chern-Sheng Lin, Hui-Jen Yang: The Voice to Graphic Phoneme Learning System. 139-143
Aaron Mohtar, Zorica Nedic, Jan Machotka: Remote Laboratory for Inspection of Silicon Wafer. 144-148
Igor Balsim, Elie Feder: The Synthesis Of Mathematical Foundations With Real World Applications In Computer Science Education. 154-160
Teaching Strategies

Taira Nakajima: Improving Teaching by Integrating Real-time Feedback through Clickers into Class Video Recording. 169-174
Anastasia Tircuit: Teaching Programming as a Process. 180-186
Leona Fass: Intelligent - Education for Effective Use. 187-193
Boleslaw Mikolajczak: Petri Nets Across Graduate Computer Science Curriculum. 194-200
Mathias Fonkam, Felix Bollou: Integration of the Algorithmic & OO Approaches in the Curriculum. 201-205
Susan Loveland: Role Playing in Advanced Internet. 206-211
Andrew Nafalski, Özdemir Göl: Importance of Service Learning in Electrical and Information Engineering Education. 212-216
Game Programming and Virtual Worlds
Leonidas Deligiannidis, Michael Werner, John Russo: Google Earth as a Decision Support System for Targeting College Admissions Drives. 225-230
Nasser Tadayon, Ramin Tadayon, Manghui Tu: Recruiting Students to Computer Science Program via Online Games. 231-235
John Sigle: Teaching an Introductory Programming Course in a Virtual World. 236-240
Hui-Jen Yang, Minder Chen, Justin S. Lay, Yun-Long Lay: The Development and Evaluation of Game Type Computer-Aided Phoneme Learning System for Hearing Impaired. 247-253
Ziping Liu: Game Programming Production: A Practical Approach. 254-258
Arthur Gittleman: Game Programming Projects. 259-262
Collaborative Learning and Learning Techniques
James Tyson, James Kriigel, Jon Preston, Byron Jeff, Junfeng Qu: Snack Attack: An Exploration of Collaborative Learning. 265-268
Shekhar Murthy, Naraharisetty Padmaja: War for Talent: Re-aligning Academic Pursuits with what Business Demands. 273-279
Raffaella Primiani, Daniela Tibaldi, Luca Garlaschelli: Net4Voice - New Technologies for voice-converting in barrier-free learning environment. 280-283
Hui-Jen Yang, Yun-Long Lay, Chern-Sheng Lin, Minder Chen, Bing-Feng Li Chen: The Development of Computer-Aided Magnifer System with Digital Zooming for Eye-Impaired. 284-289
Jan Machotka, Zorica Nedic, Aaron Mohtar: Can Remote Laboratories Offer Collaborative Learning Environment?. 290-295
Eun-Jong Park, Joonwhoan Lee: Construction of Multi Queries and Consistency Principal for Emotion-Based Image Retrieval. 296-302
Joonwhoan Lee, Lei Zhang, Eun-Jong Park: An Emotion-based Image Retrieval System based on CBIR. 303-307
Christopher Wallace: A Learning Model for Discrete Mathematics. 314-316
Software and Software Engineering
Laurie Patterson: General Software Competency: Is There Still a Need for Software Training? 319-325
Irene Polycarpou, Ana Pasztor: An Interactive and Multimodal Software for Teaching Induction for Computer Science. 326-331
Kevin Daimi, Nassif Rayess: The Role of Software Entrepreneurship in Computer Science Curriculum. 332-338
Stuart Steele: The Real Value of Software Engineering in a Computer Science Program (The use of Case Studies and Projects). 339-343
Donald Schwartz: CLOWNS - A Software Engineering Semester Project Currently In-Use in Kindergarten Classes. 344-349
Emilio Insfrán, Silvia Abrahão: Experimentation in Software Engineering: Bridging the Gap Between Educators and Researchers. 350-354
Hassan Pournaghshband, Shahriar Movafaghi: Monitoring Students' Progress in Software Engineering Courses. 355-358
Evaluation Strategies + Web-Based Software for Instruction + other CS and CE Educational Issues
Rebecca H. Rutherfoord, James K. Rutherfoord: Universal Instructional Design, Learning Styles and the Computing Classroom. 361-367
Jeffrey Gordon, Carl Robert Carlson: A UML-Based Metric Approach to Estimate Total Effort Using Software Project Designs. 368-374
Leann Christianson, Kevin Q. Brown: Computer Science Students' Online Learning Experience and. 375-381
Rochelle Elva, David Workman: A Software Development Capability GPA to Represent Students' Proficiency in Software Development. 388-394
Eman El-Sheikh, John W. Coffey, Laura J. White: Exploring the Use of Virtual Synchronous Sessions in an Online Foundational Programming Course. 395-401
Karen Anewalt, Jennifer A. Polack-Wahl: Engaging Students in Computer Science Through Interdisciplinary Seminars. 402-406
Stefanie Markham, Timothy Olsen: Understanding the Effectiveness of Problem-based Learning through the Lens of Boundary Objects. 407-410
Stephen Turner, Michael Farmer: Assessment of Student Performance in an Internet-Based Multimedia Classroom. 411-415
Chu Jong, Chung-Chih Li: Multi-Lateral Constructive Learning Process with Hands-On Problem-Based Solving Technology. 416-421
Jack Ryder: Using Weighted Directed Graphs for Test Path Selection. 422-425
Late Papers
Gerd W. Wöstenkühler, Daren R. Wilcox: Adapter for 8051 Emulation Using the C8051F360 and USB ToolStick. 429-433
Sukhamay Kundu: Teaching Software Modeling and Design Based on The Science of Design and Science of Learning. 434-438
Wasim Hashmi Syed, Tauseef Ahmed: Result Based Management: An Effective Tool to Monitor and Evaluate Development Projects. 439-442

Timothy S. Meyer: Another Take on the Introductory Computer Science Course. 456-460
Chris Lüer: Transition from a Waterfall-Based Capstone Course to an Agile Model. 461-467



