Preliminary Proceedings of InSITE 2009 in Schedule Order as of May 18, 2009
Saturday 13 June 11:00 - 12:30
Room: A Topic: Curriculum Issues
Finding Diamonds in Data: Reflections on Teaching Data Mining from the Coal Face

Shana Ponelis, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA
Animated Courseware Support for Teaching Database Design

Meg Murray, Kennesaw State University, USA

Mario Guimaraes, Kennesaw State University, USA
The Information Society Development Strategy on a Regional Level

Celina Olszak, University of Economics in Katowice, Poland

Ewa Ziemba, University of Economics in Katowice, Poland
Room: B Topic: E-Commerce and Commerce
Perceptions of E-commerce Web Sites Across Two Generations

Terry Smith, Macon State College, USA

Richard Spiers, Macon State College, USA
Overcoming the Challenge of Cooperating with Competitors: Critical Success Factors of Interorganizational Systems Implementation

Nitza Geri, The Open University of Israel, Israel
Room: C Topic: Medical / Health / Biology
Irish Nursing Students Perceptions of a Technology Enhanced Blended Approach to Teaching and Learning

Kevin Johnson, University of Limerick, Irleand

Claire O Donnell, University of Limerick, Ireland

Kathleen Markey, University of Limerick, Ireland

Brian Lake, University of Kent, England
Informing Clients through Information Communication Technology in Health Care Systems

Vangari Vishwa Mohan, Osmania University, India

Vahideh Zarea Gavgani, Tabriz University of Medicine, Iran
Risk Assessment of Information Technology Systems

Božo Nikolić, The Higher Education Technical School of Professional Studies in Novi Sad, Serbia

Ljiljana Ružić-Dimitrijević, The Higher Education Technical School of Professional Studies in Novi Sad, Serbia
Room: D Topic: Psychological Aspects / HCI / Usability Issues
Emotion-Aware Education and Research Systems

Vladimir Jotsov, SULSIT-State University in Sofia, Bulgaria, EU, Bulgaria
Age and ICT-Related Behaviours of Higher Education Teachers in Nigeria

Philip Jegede, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria
DigiStylus: A Socio-Technical Approach to Teaching and Research in Paleography

Antonio Cartelli, University of Cassino, Italy
Saturday 13 June 13:45 - 15:15
Room: A Topic: Curriculum Issues
The Work Readiness of Master of Information Systems International Students at an Australian University: A Pilot Study

Dale Mackrell, Griffith University, Australia
Managing Information Systems Textbooks: Assessing their Orientation toward Potential General Managers

Paul Rosenthal, California State University, Los Angeles, USA

L Jane Park, California State University, Los Angeles, USA
How Generic is I(nformation) T(echnology)?

Iwona Miliszewska, Victoria University, Australia

Grace Tan, Victoria University, Australia

Anne Venables, Victoria University, Australia
Room: B Topic: Knowledge and Learning Objects
Panel Discussion - From Informing Objects to Learning Objects

Robert Skovira, Robert Morris University, USA

Alex Koohang, Macon State College, USA

Frederick Kohun, Robert Morris University, USA

Richard Will, University of South Florida, USA
Room: C Topic: Doctoral Studies
Mentoring Tradeoffs: Breaking into the World of Academe

Kathleen Terry, TEEG Ventures Group LLC / NOVA Southeastern University, USA

Robert DeMichiell, Robert DeMichiell and Associates, USA

Clarence Williams, Williams Consulting Group, USA
The Business Professional Doctorate as an Informing Channel: A Survey and Analysis

T. Grandon Gill, University of South Florida, USA

Uwe Hoppe, University of Osnabrueck, Germany
Towards a Guide for Novice Researchers on Research Methodology: Review and Proposed Methods

Timothy Ellis, Nova Southeastern University, USA

Yair Levy, Nova Southeastern University, USA
Room: D Topic: Psychological Aspects / HCI / Usability Issues
Usability Issues in Mobile-Wireless Information Systems

Ruti Gafni, Open University of Israel, Israel
Exhibiting the Effects of the Episodic Buffer on Learning with Serial and Parallel Presentations of Materials

Eshaa Alkhalifa, Royal University for Women, Bahrain
Computer Anxiety in E-Learning: The Effect of Computer Self-Efficacy

Raafat Saade, Concordia University, Canada

Dennis Kira, Concordia University, Canada
Saturday 13 June 15:45 - 16:45
Room: A Topic: Curriculum Issues
Informing Processes and Models: A Core Course in IS Curriculum

Dimitar Christozov, American University in Bulgaria, Bulgaria

Stoyan Denchev, University of Library Science and Information Technologies, Bulgaria

Stefka Toleva–Stoimenova, University of Library Science and Information Technologies, Bulgaria
Room: B Topic: Knowledge and Learning Objects
A Taxonomy as a Vehicle for Learning

Cornelia Brodahl, University of Agder, Norway

Bjørn Smestad, Oslo University College, Norway
Regaining the ‘Object’ of Learning Objects

Namdar Mogharreban, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, USA
Room: C Topic: Sys Analysis, Design, & Devel
Compiler-Aided Run-Time Performance Speed-Up in Super-Scalar Processor

Moshe Pelleh, Holon Institute of Technology, Israel
How Anomalous Is Belady's Anomaly?

Kirby McMaster, Weber State University, USA

Samuel Sambasivam, Azusa Pacific University, USA

Nicole Anderson, Winona State University, USA
Room: D Topic: Instr Design / How or New Ways to Teach
Realizing Learning in the Workplace in an Undergraduate IT Program

Anne Venables, Victoria University, Australia

Grace Tan, Victoria University, Australia
Innovation and Scaling up Agile Software Engineering Projects

Sita Ramakrishnan, Monash University, Australia
Sunday 14 June 09:00 - 10:30
Room: A Topic: Collaborative Work / Working Together / Teams
Design Alternatives for a MediaWiki to Support Collaborative Writing in Higher Education Classes

Sumonta Kasemvilas, Claremont Graduate University, USA

Lorne Olfman, Claremont Graduate University, USA
Cross-Departmental Collaboration for the Community: Technical Communicators in a Service-Learning Software Engineering Course

Joseph Chao, Bowling Green State University, USA

Jennifer Brown, Bowling Green State University, USA
Room: B Topic: Educational Assessment & Evaluation
E-Portfolios for Integrated Reflection

Shouhong Wang, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, USA
Modeling an Assessing Rubric: Reflections of Red Ink

Robert Joseph Skovira, Robert Morris University, USA
Room: C Topic: Instr Design / How or New Ways to Teach
Comparison of Face-To-Face and Hybrid Delivery of a Course that Requires Technology Skills Development

Gary Senn, University of South Carolina Aiken, USA
A Conceptual Model for Learning to Program in Introductory Programming Courses

Azad Ali, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA
The Role of Management Games in Mapping Learning Styles to Elements of Business Know-How Acquisition: A Case Study

Magdy Kabeil, University of Sharjah, UAE
Room: D Topic: Project Management & Practice
Concurrent Software Engineering Project

Nenad Stankovic, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China

Tammam Tillo, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China
Soft Skills and Technical Expertise of Effective Project Managers

Sharlett Gillard, University of Southern Indiana, USA
Evaluation of a Suite of Metrics for Component Based Software Engineering (CBSE)

Lakshmi Narasimhan, East Carolina University, USA

Prapanna Parthasarathy, East Carolina University, USA

Manik Lal Das, East Carolina University, USA
Sunday 14 June 11:00 - 12:30
Room: A Topic: Collaborative Work / Working Together / Teams
Meaningful Learning in Discussion Forums: Towards Discourse Analysis

Raafat Saade, Concordia University, Canada

Qiong Huang, Concordia University, Canada
ICTs and Network Relations: Exploring Knowledge Sharing and Coordination in Distributed Organizations

Inge Hermanrud, Hedmark University College, Norway

Jan Oddvar Sørnes, Bodø Graduate School of Business, Norway
Ground Rules in Team Projects: Findings from a Prototype System to Support Students

Janice Whatley, University of Salford, UK
Room: B Topic: Web / XML / Internet
Extending SCORM LOM

Robert Mason, Nova Southeastern University, USA

Timothy Ellis, Nova Southeastern University, USA
Capturing the Mature Traveler: Assessing Web First Impressions

Audra Lukaitis, RMIT University, Australia

Bill Davey, RMIT University, Australia
Room: C Topic: Instr Design / How or New Ways to Teach
Student Performance and Perceptions in a Web-Based Competitive Computer Simulation

Nicole Buzzetto-More, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, USA

Bryant Mitchell, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, USA
Influence on Student Academic Behaviour through Motivation, Self-Efficacy and Value-Expectation: An Action Research Project to Improve Learning

Hallgeir Nilsen, University of Agder, Norway
The Effect of Engagement and Perceived Course Value on Deep and Surface Learning Strategies

Kevin Floyd, Macon State College, USA

Susan Harrington, Macon State College, USA

Julie Santiago, Macon State College, USA
Room: D Topic: Curriculum Issues
Information Security Management Curriculum Development: An Australian Example

Matthew Warren, Deakin Univeristy, Australia

Shona Leitch, Deakin Univeristy, Australia
Information Technology Education Policy Framework for Developing Countries: Survey and Cluster Analysis of Worldwide Patterns in Information Technology Education

Martiniano Jake III Parawan Neri, Cagayan de Oro College-PHINMA Education Network, Philippines
Sunday 14 June 13:45 - 15:15
Room: A Topic: Collaborative Work / Working Together / Teams
A Student Project to Qualify Underprivileged Adolescents

Georg Disterer, University of Applied Sciences Hannover, Germany

Friedrich Fels, University of Applied Sciences Hannover, Germany
Didactics of ICT in Secondary Education: Conceptual Issues and Practical Perspectives

Said Hadjerrouit, University of Agder, Norway
Performance of Simple and Complex Computerized Learning Tasks: Division of Attention vs. Division of Labor

Joseph Klein, School of Education, Bar Ilan University, Israel
Room: B Topic: Organizational Issues
Between Unwanted and Disowned Child: A Comparative Study of Adoption of Self-Service Systems

Bob Travica, Univesity of Manitoba, Canada
Aligning Efficacy Beliefs and Competence: A Framework for Developing Technical Knowledge

Nancy Inskeep, HI Consulting, USA

Bettie Hall, University of Cincinnati, USA
Administration and Faculty Perceptions (in an Online Post-Secondary Institution) of Whether Students Are Purely Students, Customers, or Both

Marguerite Barta, Kaplan University, USA
Room: C Topic: Networks and Telecommunication
Will Information-Communications Systems Survive? Web 2.x and SocNet as Placebos or Real Internet Survival Kit

Fjodor Ruzic, Institute for Informatics, Croatia
Framework on Hybrid Network Management System Using a Secure Mobile Agent Protocol

Olutayo Ajayi, Department of Computer Science, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria

Adebayo Akinde, Department of Computer Science, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria

AT Akinwale, Department of Computer Science, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
Securing Control Signaling in Mobile IPv6 with Identity-Based Encryption

Martin Ehmke, University of Helsinki, Finland

Harri Forsgren, University of Helsinki, Finland

Kaj Grahn, Arcada University of Applied Sciences, Finland

Jonny Karlsson, Arcada University of Applied Sciences, Finland

Timo Karvi, University of Helsinki, Finland

Göran Pulkkis, Arcada University of Applied Sciences, Finland
Room: D Topic: Ethical, Social, & Cultural Issues
Analysing Socio-Demographic Differences in Access and Use of ICTs in Nigeria Using the Capability Approach

Wole Olatokun, University of Botswana, Botswana
Canada – China Cultural Differences in E-learning: A Motivation Perspective

Raafat Saade, Concordia University, Canada

Fassil Nebebe, Concordia University, Canada

Tak Mak, Concordia University, Canada
A Data Driven Conceptual Analysis of Globalization — Cultural Affects and Hofstedian Organizational Frames: The Slovak Republic Example

Gary DeLorenzo, California University of Pennsylvania, USA

Frederick Kohun, Robert Morris University, USA

Vladimir Burcik, Comenius University, Slovakia

Belanová Alžbeta, Comenius University, Slovakia

Robert Skovira, Robert Morris University, USA
Sunday 14 June 15:45 - 17:15
Room: A Topic: Control, Audit, and Security
Panel Discussion - What to do about Phishing

Tina Ashford, Macon State College, USA

Liz Riley, Macon State College, USA

Gary Rogers, Macon State College, USA
Room: B Topic: Public / Government / Community Issues
Using Digital Video Game in Service Learning Projects

Scott Mensch, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA

Azad Ali, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA
M-Government Services Initiatives in Oman

Syed Naqvi, Sultan Qaboos Umiversity, Sultanate of Oman

Hafedh Al-Shihi, Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman
The Energy Inefficiency of Office Computing and Potential Emerging Technology Solutions

Michael Lane, University of Southern Queensland, Australia

Angela Howard, University of Southern Queensland, Australia

Srecko Howard, University of Southern Queensland, Australia
Room: C Topic: Networks and Telecommunication
A Strategic Review of Existing Mobile Agent-Based Intrusion Detection Systems

Adebukola Onashoga, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

Adebayo Akinde, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

Adesina Sodiya, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
Components- Based Access Control Architecture

Adesina Sodiya, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria

Adebukola Onashoga, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
A Multi-Layered Approach to the Design of Intelligent Intrusion Detection and Prevention System (IIDPS)

Oludele Awodele, Babcock University, Nigeria

Sunday Idowu, Babcock University, Nigeria

Omotola Anjorin, Babcock University, Nigeria

Vincent Joshua, Babcock University, Nigeria
Room: D Topic: Ethical, Social, & Cultural Issues
Digital Divide: The Case of Developing Countries

Michelle W. L. Fong, Victoria University, Australia
Novel Phonetic Name Matching Algorithm with a Statistical Ontology for Analysing Names Given in Accordance with Thai Astrology

Chakkrit Snae, Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, Naresuan University, Thailand

Michael Brueckner, Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, Naresuan University, Thailand
Perceptions of ICT Careers in German Schools: An Exploratory Study

Liisa von Hellens, Griffith University, Australia

Kaylene Clayton, Griffith University, Australia

Jenine Beekhuyzen, Griffith University, Australia

Sue Nielsen, Griffith University, Australia
Sunday 14 June 10:30-11:00 Coffee Break
Room: 0 Topic: Database Issues
Neural Networks and Its Application in Engineering

Oludele Awodele, Babcock University, Nigeria

Olawale Jegede, Babcock University, Nigeria
A Descriptive Algorithm for Sobel Image Edge Detection

Olufunke Vincent, Clausthal University of Technology, Germany

Olusegun Folorunso, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
Monday 15 June 09:00 - 10:30
Room: A Topic: Library / Information Science
Provisions and Effectiveness of Continued Staff Development Programmes for Professionals in University Libraries in East India

Arun Kumar, Fortune Institute of International Business, India
The LIS Discipline or Retrieval Of Information: A Theoretical Viewpoint

Gholamreza Fadaie, University of Tehran, Iran
An Investigation of a Knowledge Management Solution for the Improvement of Reference Services

Lynette Ralph, Southeastern Louisiana University, USA

Timothy Ellis, Nova Southeastern University, USA
Room: B Topic: Distance Education & e-Learning
The Need to Balance the Blend: Online versus Face-to-Face Teaching in an Introductory Accounting Subject

Lily Wong, Victoria University, Australia

Arthur Tatnall, Victoria University, Australia
University Enhancement System using a Social Networking Approach: Extending E-learning

Oludele Awodele, Babcock University, Nigeria

Sunday Idowu, Babcock University, Nigeria

Omotola Anjorin, Babcock University, Nigeria

Adebunmi Adedire, Babcock University, Nigeria

Victoria Akpore, Babcock University, Nigeria
Distance Education, Accessibility, and Quality Assurance

Alicia David, Macon State College, USA
Room: C Topic: E-Commerce and Commerce
Ownership Influences on Vertical B2B E-marketplaces’ Survival

Weijun Zheng, University of Wisconsin Parkside, USA
The Impact of Inaccurate Color on Customer Retention and CRM

Kevin Parker, Idaho State University, USA

Philip Nitse, Idaho State University, USA

Albert Tay, Idaho State University, USA
The Risk of Misinforming for Competing Messages

Dimitar Christozov, American University in Bulgaria, Bulgaria

Stefanka Chukova, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

Plamen Mateev, University of Sofia "St. Kliment Ohridski", Bulgaria
Room: D Topic: Education / Training
Assessment of Nigerian Teacher Educators’ ICT Training

Philip Jegede, Obafemi Awolowo University,Ile-Ife, Nigeria
Community Living Lab as a Collaborative Innovation Environment

Jacobus (Potjie) van der Walt, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

Albertus (Bertie) Buitendag, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

Jannie Zaaiman, University of Venda, South Africa

J. C. Jansen van Vuuren, CSIR, South Africa
Introducing Peer Review and Assessment within a Project Based Learning Framework to Account for Difficulty

Frank Kurzel, University of South Australia, Australia
Monday 15 June 11:00 - 12:30
Room: A Topic: Control, Audit, and Security
SMS Based Wireless Home Appliance Control System (HACS) for Automating Appliances and Security

Malik Sikander Hayat Khiyal, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Pakistan

Aihab Khan, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Pakistan

Erum Shehzadi, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Pakistan
Modified Watershed Algorithm for Segmentation of 2D Images

Malik Sikander Hayat Khiyal, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Pakistan

Aihab Khan, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Pakistan

Amna Bibi, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Pakistan
Room: B Topic: Distance Education & e-Learning
E-Learning and Constructivism: From Theory to Application

Alex Koohang, Macon State College, USA

Liz Riley, Macon State College, USA

Terry Smith, Macon State College, USA

Jeanne Schreurs, Hasselt University, Belgium
The Efficacy of a Web-Based Instruction and Remediation Program on Student Learning

Nicole Buzzetto-More, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, USA

Ojiabo Ukoha, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, USA
Analyzing Responses, Moves, and Roles in Online Discussions

Craig Wishart, Fayetteville State University, USA

Retta Guy, Tennessee State University, USA
Room: C Topic: Communications / Journalism / Public Relations
Name-display Feature for Self-disclosure in an Instant Messenger Program: A Qualitative Study in Taiwan

Pao-Nan Chou, The Pennsylvania State University, USA

Wei-Fan Chen, The Pennsylvania State University, USA
SMS User Interface Result Checking System

Emmanuel Adagunodo, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria

Oludele Awodele, Babcock University, Nigeria

Sunday Idowu, Babcock University, Nigeria
Preservice Teachers Learning Science Inquiry: eMentors Using Web 2.0 Learning Tools to Foster Student Inquiry

M. Randall Spaid, Macon State College School of Education, USA

Sumitra Himangshu, Macon State College School of Education, USA

Stuart Fleischer, Walworth Barbour American International School in Israel, Israel
Room: D Topic: E-Commerce and Commerce
Development of Electronic Money and Its Impact on the Central Bank Role and Monetary Policy

Mohamad Al-Laham, Albalqa Applied University, Jordan

Haroon Al-Tarawneh, Albalqa Applied University, Jordan

Najwan Abdallat, Arab Academy for Banking and Financial Sciences, Jordan
Agent-Based Advert Placement System for Broadcasting Stations

Olufunke Vincent, Clausthal University of Technology, Germany

Olusegun Folorunso, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta,, Nigeria

Ayodele Akinde, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta,, Nigeria
The Adoption of Automatic Teller Machines in Nigeria: An Application of the Theory of Diffusion of Innovation

Wole Olatokun, University of Botswana, Botswana

Louisa Igbinedion, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
*Unable to attend*
Room: 0 Topic: Collaborative Work / Working Together / Teams
A Longitudinal Study of the Use of Computer Supported Collaborative Learning in Promoting Lifelong Learning Skills

Ada Wai Wing MA, The Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong
Computer Supported Collaborative Learning and Higher Order Thinking Skills – A Case Study of Textile Studies

Ada Wai Wing MA, The Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong
A Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Container Tracking System for Port Louis Harbor: The Case of Mauritius

Jeetendre Narsoo, University of Technology, Mauritius, Mauritius

W. Muslun, University of Technology, Mauritius, Mauritius

Sameer Sunhaloo, University of Technology, Mauritius, Mauritius
IT Systems Development: An IS Curricula Course that Combines Best Practices of Project Management and Software Engineering

Abdallah Tubaishat, Zayed University, United Arab Emirates
An Interactive E-Learning Tool for Kids in Mauritius

Mohammad Sameer Sunhaloo, University of Technology, Mauritius, Mauritius

Jeetendre Narsoo, University of Technology, Mauritius, Mauritius

Ameeta Gopaul, University of Technology, Mauritius, Mauritius
Phenomenon of Nasza Klasa (Our Class) Polish Social Network Site

Andrzej Malachowski, University of Economics, Wroclaw, Poland
E-portfolio Assessment System for an Outcome-Based Information Technology Curriculum

Abdallah Tubaishat, Zayed University, United Arab Emirates

Azzedine Lansari, Zayed University, United Arab Emirates

Akram Al-Rawi, McKendree University, USA
Study of Polish Women’s Web Portals

Andrzej Malachowski, University of Economics, Wroclaw,, Poland

Paulina Przygrodzka, University of Economics, Wroclaw, Poland
A Novel Application Framework for Image Manipulation and Protection for Internet Applications

Vijayalakshmi S., VIT University, Vellore, India

Prabu D., Wipro Technologies, USA