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Databases, Programming, Computer Science Education, Business Administration Education, Majors (Students), Spreadsheets, Database Management Systems, Computer Software, Assignments, and Teaching Methods

NoSQL databases have been used in organizations for decades. Few database textbooks on the market, however, have suitable materials about NoSQL beyond general introductions for typical business students. In fact, users of the typical NoSQL systems on the software market need to have certain computer programming skills. This teaching tip introduces a small unit on NoSQL databases in a traditional database course for students in all business majors. The unit uses a Microsoft Excel-based NoSQL database example to explain the basis of NoSQL, describes the four essential types of NoSQL databases, and discusses representative NoSQL database management systems on the software market. As this unit does not require computer programming skills, it can be easily integrated into an existing relational database course for business students. The unit was tested twice. Students have demonstrated positive first-hand practice experiences of NoSQL beyond general concepts of NoSQL.

Research Libraries, Electronic Journals, Access to Information, Users (Information), Information Needs, Information Management, Database Management Systems, Higher Education, Information Retrieval, Library Services, Research Needs, Researchers, Data Interpretation, Regression (Statistics), and Pennsylvania (Philadelphia)

This study investigates how article downloads from ScienceDirect changed after Temple University Libraries downsized its all-inclusive Elsevier big deal bundle to a selective custom package. After the libraries lost current-year access to nearly half of Elsevier's active journals, the total downloads from Elsevier journals declined by 16.2 percent over three years. Combined use of still-subscribed and open access journals fell 10.6 percent in the same three years, suggesting that the drop in total use is due not only to the loss of journals but also to factors that would affect the remaining journals, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and a slight decrease in enrollment. Patrons may have substituted articles from still-subscribed and open access journals for those that were canceled, though the data are not conclusive. Reliance on open access appears to have increased.

Foreign Countries, Student Centered Learning, Active Learning, Student Projects, Database Management Systems, College Students, Student Evaluation, Tests, Public Speaking, Student Participation, Assignments, Feedback (Response), Program Implementation, Course Descriptions, Course Objectives, Educational Benefits, and India

Ahmedabad University has evolved a framework "ENABLE." Through ENABLE, concepts are taught from the context of real world. Industry projects are assigned to groups of students where they get engaged in real scenarios. Theoretical concepts are introduced as and when needed during the project implementation. Faculty serve as facilitators rather than teachers. Grasping and understanding complex concepts become much easier through ENABLE. Students are evaluated continuously through quizzes, presentations, class participation, assignments, peer feedback, and so on. In this article, the detailed implementation of ENABLE for the course Database Management System has been described.

Theater Arts, Community Programs, Theaters, Database Design, Databases, Database Management Systems, Stakeholders, Information Dissemination, Financial Support, Employees, Volunteers, Programming, Case Method (Teaching Technique), and Indiana

Case studies allow for in-depth exploration of multi-faceted issues found in real world information system development projects. The TheatreWorks of Southern Indiana case examines the requirements of a local community theatre group as it strives to incorporate and leverage database technology in a unique non-profit performing arts setting.

Statistics Education, Definitions, Course Descriptions, Computer Science Education, Information Security, Privacy, Ethics, Database Management Systems, Algebra, Mathematical Models, Probability, Statistical Inference, Artificial Intelligence, Data Collection, Network Analysis, Data Analysis, Computer Software, College Curriculum, and Visual Aids

Data science has maintained its popularity for about 20 years. This study adopts a bottom-up approach to understand what data science is by analyzing the descriptions of courses offered by the data science programs in the United States. Through topic modeling, 14 topics are identified from the current curricula of 56 data science programs. These topics reiterate that data science is at the intersection of statistics, computer science, and substantive fields.

Models, Information Management, Electronic Libraries, Academic Libraries, Universities, Public Colleges, Agricultural Education, Shared Resources and Services, Barriers, Affordances, Technological Literacy, Internet, Energy, Textbooks, Usability, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Database Management Systems, and Bangladesh

The purpose of this study is to build a model for Digital Content Management (DCM) in agricultural university libraries in Bangladesh. The model focuses on identifying the necessary tools and techniques required for DCM and finding out the problems and prospects of DCM for enhancing resource sharing among the agricultural universities in Bangladesh. To investigate these issues, surveys were used to collect data from 245 participants, who were students and teachers from seven public agricultural universities in Bangladesh. The findings reveal some hindrances to the establishment of DCM, such as lack of constant power supply, limited bandwidth speed, some users have lacking fundamental IT knowledge and shortage of digital resources, in addition to some suggestions for improving DCM in these libraries. Based on the survey results and related literature, the DCM model for agricultural university libraries of Bangladesh has been proposed and discussed.

Student Attitudes, Problem Based Learning, Database Management Systems, Teaching Methods, Foreign Countries, Group Activities, Problem Solving, Conventional Instruction, Instructional Effectiveness, College Students, and Turkey

The aim of this study was to design a learning environment supported by a problem-based learning method and to obtain students' views on this process. In this context, the Database Management Systems course was taught according to the problem-based learning method. The participants of the study consisted of 25 students from the 2nd-grade students studying in the Department of Computer Education and Instructional Technology in the spring semester of 2015 at Uludag University Faculty of Education. The research design of this study was the case study, which is one of the qualitative research designs. Data were obtained from the students via a semi-structured interview form. Descriptive analysis was applied to the data obtained from the interview. According to the results obtained from the analysis of the data, the students were generally satisfied with the problem-based learning practices. In addition, the students emphasized that it is important to have a sufficient level of necessary knowledge of the implementation of problem-based learning to design the classroom environment.

Database Management Systems, Database Design, Assignments, Visualization, Data Analysis, Problem Solving, College Students, and Information Systems

In this article we discuss the use of RapidMiner, a data science software platform, in a Database Management Systems course. For further understanding of the database and the skill learned, students are given an assignment to complete, to not only use another software beside SQL Server Management Studio but also translate their findings in a more visualized format. In this assignment students will use RapidMiner to execute queries and then perform visualization in order to answer business questions. Survey shows that after completing the assignment, students felt more confident when faced with data analytics problems. In conclusion and analysis of the project, the use of RapidMiner technique, proves significant.

Cooperative Learning, Learning Strategies, Undergraduate Students, Database Management Systems, Computer Science Education, Teaching Methods, Instructional Effectiveness, Scores, Gender Differences, Teamwork, and Information Technology

Aim/Purpose: The complexity of today's organizational databases highlights the importance of hard technical skills as well as soft skills including teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. Therefore, when teaching students about databases it follows that using a team approach would be useful. Background: Team-based learning (TBL) has been developed and tested as an instructional strategy that leverages learning in small groups in order to achieve increased overall effectiveness. This research studies the impact of utilizing team-based learning strategies in an undergraduate Database Management course in order to determine if the methodology is effective for student learning related to database technology concepts in addition to student preparation for working in database teams. Methodology: In this study, a team-based learning strategy is implemented in an undergraduate Database Management course over the course of two semesters. Students were assessed both individually and in teams in order to see if students were able to effectively learn and apply course concepts on their own and in collaboration with their team. Quantitative and qualitative data was collected and analyzed in order to determine if the team approach improved learning effectiveness and allowed for soft skills development. The results from this study are compared to previous semesters when team-based learning was not adopted. Additionally, student perceptions and feedback are captured. Contribution: This research contributes to the literature on database education and team-based learning and presents a team-based learning process for faculty looking to adopt this methodology in their database courses. This research contributes by showing how the collaborative assessment aspect of team-based learning can provide a solution for the conceptual and collaborative needs of database education. Findings: Findings related to student learning and perceptions are presented illustrating that team-based learning can lead to improvements in performance and provides a solution for the conceptual and collaborative needs of database education. Specifically, the findings do show that team scores were significantly higher than individual scores when completing class assessments. Student perceptions of both their team members and the team-based learning process were overall positive with a notable difference related to the perception of team preparedness based on gender. Recommendations for Practitioners: Educational implications highlight the challenges of team-based learning for assessment (e.g., gender differences in perceptions of team preparedness), as well as the benefits (e.g., development of soft skills including teamwork and communication). Recommendation for Researchers: This study provides research implications supporting the study of team assessment techniques for learning and engagement in the context of database education. Impact on Society: Faculty looking to develop student skills in relation to database concepts and application as well as in relation to teamwork and communication may find value in this approach, ultimately benefiting students, employers, and society. Future Research: Future research may examine the methodology from this study in different contexts as well as explore different strategies for group assignments, room layout, and the impact of an online environment.

Self Esteem, Databases, Preadolescents, Conferences (Gatherings), Workshops, Parent Student Relationship, Self Help Programs, Database Management Systems, Parents, and Systems Analysis

The case provides a realistic scenario that can be used in a systems analysis and design, database development or graduate level management information systems course. The case focuses upon the development of an event management system for a small conference with participants and exhibitors. Multiple assignment options are provided allowing instructors to select an assignment based upon course material coverage. Suggested assignments include the development of process modeling diagrams such as data flow and swim lane diagrams, a request for proposal and a response to the request for proposal, and database design and development artifacts.

Learning Analytics, Usability, Man Machine Systems, Interaction, Design, Database Management Systems, Middle School Teachers, Mathematics Teachers, and Instructional Improvement

Researchers and developers of learning analytics (LA) systems are increasingly adopting human-centred design (HCD) approaches, with growing need to understand how to apply design practice in different educational settings. In this paper, we present a design narrative of our experience developing dashboards to support middle school mathematics teachers' pedagogical practices, in a multi-university, multi-school district, improvement science initiative in the United States. Through documentation of our design experience, we offer ways to adapt common HCD methods -- contextual design and design tensions -- when developing visual analytics systems for educators. We also illuminate how adopting these design methods within the context of improvement science and research-practice partnerships fundamentally influences the design choices we make and the focal questions we undertake. The results of this design process flow naturally from the appropriation and repurposing of tools by district partners and directly inform improvement goals.

Graphs, Databases, Programming Languages, Mathematics, Information Systems, Data, and Database Management Systems

The purpose of this teaching case is to develop a hands-on exercise on graph processing using a hybrid system. The paper provides a background on graph databases and how graph processing is supported in a hybrid system, SAP HANA. It also details step-by-step instructions on how to create, modify, and process a graph database using SAP HANA. The teaching case provides instructors with materials that can be readily implemented in classrooms. Because there is no software to purchase or install, there are no costs to the instructor or the school. The assignment can be completed by any student with knowledge of SQL. All the software tools are accessible to any instructor whose school is a member of the SAP University Alliances program, which is free to join.

Database Design, Database Management Systems, Case Method (Teaching Technique), Air Transportation, Student Developed Materials, Assignments, Input Output Analysis, and Task Analysis

This case describes a real-world scenario based on a fictional new commuter airline seeking to develop a database to support their operations. Students are asked to design and develop a database to allow the airline to track flights, passengers, bookings, and more, based on a set of business rules, default data, and other requirements. The case has been designed for use in a database management course for students having little relational database experience other than the content of the course itself. Teaching notes containing suggestions and a possible solution are provided upon request.

Database Management Systems, Database Design, Motor Vehicles, Competition, Vignettes, Case Method (Teaching Technique), Data Processing Occupations, Assignments, Learning Activities, Teaching Methods, Design Preferences, and Information Science Education

The following is an applied database scenario based on a single season in the FIA Formula One (F1) World Championship of auto racing. This scenario builds database understanding and skills through data modeling, data acquisition, creation of a database schema through a database management system, query construction, and report creation. In the United States, Formula One falls squarely in the realm of "niche" sports, yet is regarded as one of the largest and most popular sports world wide. Various agencies have measured television viewership of F1 to be the largest for a seasonal sporting league in the world and only surpassed by quadrennial events such as the World Cup of Soccer and the Olympic Games. This dynamic allows for a great opportunity for undergraduate students. While most students will not be familiar with F1, they will have a basic understanding of racing in general. Also, while not in the consciousness of most Americans, the amount of sources of data for F1 abound worldwide. This creates a fertile environment abundant of data and the opportunity for easy entry to understanding of the environment by the novice. Utilizing this scenario will require that students learn about the world that the data is describing, enriching the experience with the personalities and energy of a world class sporting environment. The environment also provides multiple points of focus for modularization, but taken as a whole, allows for a full database creation experience, from "start" to "finish"--from modeling to reporting with all aspects in between.