Panel - Preparing the next generation of computer personnel

Leigh Ellen Potter, Diane Lending, Michelle L. Kaarst-Brown

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Abstract

The purpose of this panel is to explore different techniques and approaches that are currently in use within the tertiary sector to prepare students in the technology industry for the move to working in the industry. A growing demand from employers for soft skills, and from university bodies for positive graduate employment outcomes is leading to a re-imagining of our approach to coursework. Work integrated learning and industry involvement within coursework and assessment will be presented, together with approaches for encouraging students to engage with industry and the development of non-traditional course offerings.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationSIGMIS-CPR 2015 - Proceedings of the 2015 ACM SIGMIS Conference on Computers and People Research
PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery, Inc
Pages133-134
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9781450335577
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 4 2015
Event2015 ACM SIGMIS Conference on Computers and People Research, SIGMIS-CPR 2015 - Newport Beach, United States
Duration: Jun 4 2015Jun 6 2015

Publication series

NameSIGMIS-CPR 2015 - Proceedings of the 2015 ACM SIGMIS Conference on Computers and People Research

Other

Other2015 ACM SIGMIS Conference on Computers and People Research, SIGMIS-CPR 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNewport Beach
Period6/4/156/6/15

Keywords

  • Assessment approaches
  • Employability
  • IT Workforce
  • Industry readiness

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition

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