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Preliminary Proceedings
of InSITE 2008 Conference
Paper Sessions in Schedule Order

Monday 23 June 11:00 - 12:30                                                                   Room:     A

      The Development and Usage of a Relational Database Design Tool for Educational Purposes

                Milos Bogdanović, Faculty of Electronic Engineering, University of Niš, Serbia

                Aleksandar Stanimirović, Faculty of Electronic Engineering, University of Niš, Serbia

                Nikola Davidović, Faculty of Electronic Engineering, University of Niš, Serbia

                Leonid Stoimenov, Faculty of Electronic Engineering, University of Niš, Serbia

      Evaluation of Learning Objects from the User‘s Perspective: The Case of the EURIDICE Service

                Elena Maceviciute, University College of Borĺs, Sweden

                Thomas D. Wilson, University College of Borĺs, Sweden

      Web Based Data Capture for Clinical Research

                Stephen Smith, Datapoint Technologies, USA

                Samuel Sambasivam, Azusa Pacific University, USA

Monday 23 June 11:00 - 12:30                                                                   Room:     B

      A Computer Science Educational Program for Establishing an Entry Point to the Computing Community of Practice

                Bruria Haberman, Davidson Institute of Science Education, The Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel

                Cecile Yehezkel, Davidson Institute of Science Education, The Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel

      Using a Learner-Centered Approach to Teach ICT in Secondary Schools: An Exploratory Study

                Said Hadjerrouit, University of Agder, Norway

      The Development of Students Geometrical Thinking through Transformational Processes and Interaction Techniques in a  Dynamic Geometry Environment

                Stavroula Patsiomitou, University of Ioannina, Greece

Monday 23 June 11:00 - 12:30                                                                   Room:     C

      Interweaving Rubrics in Information Systems Program Assessments- Experiences from Action Research at Two Universities

                Olga Petkova, Central Connecticut State University, USA

                Don Petkov, Eastern Connecticut State University, USA

                Marianne D'Onofrio, Central Connecticut State University, USA

      Impact of Open Files vs. Closed Files Testing: An Experiment with Mid-Eastern IT Students

                D. Neil Westley, Petroleum Institute, United Arab Emirates

      The Pentagonal E-Portfolio Model for Selecting, Adopting, Building, and Implementing an E-Portfolio

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

                Ayodele Alade, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, USA

Monday 23 June 11:00 - 12:30                                                                   Room:     D

      A Longitudinal Analysis of the Effects of Instructional Strategies on Student Performance in Traditional and E-Learning Formats

                Retta Sweat-Guy, Fayetteville State University, USA

                Craig Wishart, Fayetteville State University, USA

      Building a Framework to Support Project-Based Collaborative Learning Experiences in an Asynchronous Learning Network

                Timothy Ellis, Nova Southeastern University, USA

                William Hafner, Nova Southeastern University, USA

      Teaching in Virtual Worlds: Opportunities and Challenges

                Stacy Kluge, Georgia Southern, USA

                Elizabeth Riley, Macon State College, USA

Monday 23 June 13:30 - 15:30                                                                   Room:     A

      Integrating the Web – A Study of Hotel Web Use

                Audra Lukaitis, RMIT, Australia

                Bill Davey, RMIT, Australia

      Online Privacy Analysis and Hints for Its Improvement

                Tanja Krunic, The School of Professional Higher Education Novi Sad, Serbia

                Ljiljana Ruzic-Dimitrijevic, The School of Professional Higher Education Novi Sad, Serbia

      Does the Customer Know Best? The Results of a Survey on E-Commerce Development

                Julian Terry, Edith Cowan University, Australia

      Lean Supply Chains, JIT and Cellular Manufacturing – The Human Side

                Irit Alony, University of Wollongong, Australia

                Michael Jones, University of Wollongong, Australia

Monday 23 June 13:30 - 15:30                                                                   Room:     B

      Use of the Normalized Word Vector Approach in Document Classification for an LKMC

                Kevin Parker, Idaho State University, USA

                Robert Williams, Curtin University of Technology, Australia

                Philip Nitse, Idaho State University, USA

                Albert Tay, Idaho State University, USA

      In Search of New Identity for LIS Discipline, with Some References to Iran

                Gholamreza Fadaie, University of Tehran, Iran

      Selecting an Appropriate Publication Outlet: A Comprehensive Model of Journal Selection Criteria for Researchers in a Broad Range of Academic Disciplines

                Linda V. Knight, DePaul University, USA

                Theresa A. Steinbach, DePaul University, USA

      Framework of Problem-Based Research: A Guide for Novice Researchers on the Development of a Research-Worthy Problem

                Timothy Ellis, Nova Southeastern University, USA

                Yair Levy, Nova Southeastern University, USA

Monday 23 June 13:30 - 15:30                                                                   Room:     C

      The Social Cost of the Integration of Information and Communication Technologies, Information, Education, and Communication on the Young of the Republic of Mauritius

                Mahendrenath Motah, University of Technology, Mauritius, Mauritius

      ICT Adoption and the Digital Divide in Serbia: Factors and Policy Implications

                Zlatko Kovacic, The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand, New Zealand

                Dragan Vukmirovic, Faculty of Organizational Sciences, Serbia

      Weaving the Web - From Myth to Modernity

                Karen Simpson Nikakis, Deakin University, Australia

      Digital Competence and Web Technologies: Analysis of a Research Project and its Instruments

                Antonio Cartelli, University of Cassino, Italy

Monday 23 June 13:30 - 15:30                                                                   Room:     D

      A Framework for Information Security Management Based on Guiding Standards: A United States Perspective

                Janice Sipior, Villanova University, USA

                Burke Ward, Villanova University, USA

      Honeypots: Basic Concepts, Classification and Educational Use as Resources in Information Security Education and Courses

                Miguel Hernandez y Lopez, Universidad Autonoma de Tamaulipas, Mexico

                Carlos Francisco Lerma Reséndez, Universidad Autonoma de Tamaulipas, Mexico

      IT Control Objectives for Implementing the Public Finance Management Act in South Africa

                Richard Luyinda, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

                Marlien Herselman, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

                Gerrit Botha, Tshwane TechnoCentre, South Africa

      Improving Security for SCADA Control Systems

                Mariana Hentea, Excelsior College, USA

Monday 23 June 10:30-11:00 Coffee Break                                                 Room:     0

      Network Power Sharing Device: Power Sharing Via USB to Power Port with Output Voltage/Current 17v-19v/4A-4.5A

                Oludele Awodele, Babcock University, Nigeria

                Oghenerukevwe Onoruvie, Babcock University, Nigeria

                Sharon Okoruwa, Babcock University, Nigeria

                Victor Dibia, Babcock University, Nigeria

      Developing an Online Tool for Sales Representatives of Cosmetic Products

                Manzarany Kadell, University of Technology, Mauritius, Mauritius

                Sameer Sunhaloo, University of Technology, Mauritius, Mauritius

                Jeetendre Narsoo, University of Technology, Mauritius, Mauritius

      Measurement of Resources and Investments to Develop Digital Learning Objects

                Mariana Machado, Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, Brazil

                Luiz Augusto Marcelino, Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, Brazil

                Pollyana Mustaro, Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, Brazil

Tuesday 24 June 08:30 - 10:30                                                                   Room:     A

      Using Roles of Variables to Enhance Novice’s Debugging Work

                Mikko-Jussi Laakso, Turku Centre for Computer Science and University of Turku, Finland

                Lauri Malmi, Helsinki University of Technology, Finland

                Ari Korhonen, Helsinki University of Technology, Finland

                Teemu Rajala, Turku Centre for Computer Science and University of Turku, Finland

                Erkki Kaila, University of Turku, Finland

                Tapio Salakoski, Turku Centre for Computer Science and University of Turku, Finland

      Effectiveness of Program Visualization: A Case Study with the ViLLE Tool

                Teemu Rajala, University of Turku, Finland

                Mikko-Jussi Laakso, University of Turku, Finland

                Erkki Kaila, University of Turku, Finland

                Tapio Salakoski, University of Turku, Finland

      The Use of Wiki in an Academic Course: A Qualitative Investigation

                Noa Aharony, Bar Ilan University, Beit Berl College: Department of Information Science, Israel

Tuesday 24 June 08:30 - 10:30                                                                   Room:     B

      Beyond Adoption: Barriers to an Online Assignment Submission System Continued Use

                Nitza Geri, The Open University of Israel, Israel

                Orit Naor-Elaiza, Bar-Ilan University and The Open University of Israel, Israel

      Is Usage Predictable Using Belief-Attitude-Intention Paradigm?

                Raafat Saadé, Concordia University, Canada

                Weiwei Tan, Concordia University, Canada

                Dennis Kira, Concordia University, Canada

      Assessment of School Information System Utilization in the UAE Primary Schools

                Ala M. Abu-Samaha, The University of Amman, Jordan

                Rima Shishakly, Sharjah University, United Arab Emirates

      Influence of Information Culture on Adoption of a Self-Service System

                Bob Travica, University of Manitoba, Canada

Tuesday 24 June 08:30 - 10:30                                                                   Room:     C

      In Search of SecondLife Nirvana

                Doug Vogel, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

                Maxwell Guo, USTC-CityU Joint Research Center, China

                Phil Zhou, USTC-CityU Joint Research Center, China

                Stella Tian, USTC-CityU Joint Research Center, China

                Jacky Zhang, USTC-CityU Joint Research Center, China

      Computer Supported Collaborative Learning and Social Creativity: A Case Study of Fashion Design

                Wai Wing Ada MA, The Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong

      From Tailored Databases to Wikis: Using Emerging Technologies to Work Together More Efficiently

                Amanda Regolini, Cemagref, France

                Frédéric Berger, Cemagref, France

                Emmanuelle Jannčs-Ober, Cemagref, France

                Luuk Dorren, Cemagref, France

      Highs and Lows of Implementing a Management Strategy Eliminating ‘Free Passengers’ in Group Projects

                Marilyn Ford, Griffith University, Australia

                Tony Jewels, Queensland University of Technology, Australia

Tuesday 24 June 08:30 - 10:30                                                                   Room:     D

      An Evolving Road Map: Student Perceptions and Contributions to Graphic Organizers within an Academic Wiki

                Andrew Moshirnia, University of Kansas, USA

      WEBCON: An Ontology Engine Based Conference Organiser

                Bavani Subramaniam, University of Malaya, Malaysia

                Sai Peck Lee, University of Malaya, Malaysia

      Object-Oriented Hypermedia Design and J2EE Technology for Web-based Applications

                Habib Karimpour, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran

                Ayaz Isazadeh, University of Tabriz, Iran

                Mohsen Sadighi Moshkenani, Isfahan University of Technology, Iran

      Internet Self-Efficacy and Visual Search Strategies: The Use of Eye Tracking Technology in the Development of Web-Based Learning Resources

                Peter Eachus, University of Salford, UK

                Simon Cassidy, University of Salford, UK

                Lynne Marrow, University of Salford, UK

                Sarah Norgate, University of Salford, UK

                Leah Greene, University of Salford, UK

Tuesday 24 June 11:00 - 12:30                                                                   Room:     A

      Linking Theory, Practice and System-Level Perception: Using a PBL Approach in an Operating Systems Course

                Moshe Pelleh, Holon Institute of Technology, Israel

                Bruria Haberman, Holon Institute of Technology, Israel

                Tammy Rosenthal, Holon Institute of Technology, Israel

                John English, University of Brighton, UK

      Pedagogical Content Knowledge and Educational Cases in Computer Science: An Exploration

                Herman Koppelman, University of Twente, Netherlands

      Issues and Challenges in Selecting Content for Web Design Courses

                Azad Ali, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA

                Scott Mensch, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA

Tuesday 24 June 11:00 - 12:30                                                                   Room:     B

      Analysing Online Teaching and Learning Systems Using MEAD

                Shona Leitch, Deakin University, Australia

                Matthew Warren, Deakin University, Australia

      Host Identity Protocol (HIP) as a Virtual Learning Object

                Laura Bergström, Arcada University of Applied Sciences, Finland

                Johan Fröjdman, Arcada University of Applied Sciences, Finland

                Kaj J. Grahn, Arcada University of Applied Sciences, Finland

                Jonny Karlsson, Arcada University of Applied Sciences, Finland

                Göran Pulkkis, Arcada University of Applied Sciences, Finland

      Prototyping a Learning Management System for Higher Education

                Raafat Saadé, Concordia University, Canada

                Qiong Huang, Concordia University, Canada

Tuesday 24 June 11:00 - 12:30                                                                   Room:     C

      Warranty and the Risk of Misinforming: Evaluation of the Degree of Acceptance

                Dimitar Christozov, American University in Bulgaria, Bulgaria

                Stefanka Chukova, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

                Plamen Mateev, University of Sofia "St. Kliment Ohridski", Bulgaria

      The Influence of Classification on World View and Epistemology

                Gholamreza Fadaie, University of Tehran, Iran

      Bias, Misinformation and the Paradox of Neutrality

                Peter Bednar, University of Portsmouth, UK

                Christine Welch, University of Portsmouth, UK

Tuesday 24 June 11:00 - 12:30                                                                   Room:     D

      Panel Discussion: Preparing for Undergraduate Information Technology Program Accreditation

                Alex Koohang, Macon State College, USA

                Liz Riley, Macon State College, USA

                Richard Spiers, Macon State College, USA

                Kevin Floyd, Macon State College, USA

                Julie Santiago, Macon State College, USA

                Alicia David, Macon State College, USA

                Payton Glore, Macon State College, USA

Tuesday 24 June 13:30 - 15:30                                                                   Room:     A

      Survival Mode: The Stresses and Strains of Computing Curricula Review

                Grace Tan, Victoria University, Australia

                Anne Venables, Victoria University, Australia

      ICT Skills: An Essential Graduate Skill in Today’s Global Economy?

                Iwona Miliszewska, Victoria University, Australia

      Comparing Two Program Contents with IT2005 Body of Knowledge

                Azad Ali, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA

                Frederick Kohun, Robert Morris University, USA

      Curriculum Change and the Evolution of Postgraduate e-Business Subjects

                Arthur Tatnall, Victoria University, Australia

                Mohini Singh, RMIT University, Australia

                Stephen Burgess, Victoria University, Australia

                Bill Davey, RMIT University, Australia

Tuesday 24 June 13:30 - 15:30                                                                   Room:     B

      IS Strategic Decision-Making: A Garbage Can View

                Harald Fardal, Vestfold University College, Norway

                Jan-Oddvar Sřrnes, Bodř Graduate School of Business, Norway

      Designing and Building an Information System for a Higher Education Institution

                Ljiljana Ružić-Dimitrijević, The School of Professional Higher Education, Serbia

                Božo Nikolić, The School of Professional Higher Education, Serbia

      Portal Impact Assessment: The NGO in Pakistan Case

                Raafat Saadé, Concordia University, Canada

                Peter Schneider, McGill University, Canada

      Requirements Elicitation – What’s Missing?

                Bill Davey, RMIT, Australia

                Chris Cope, Latrobe University, Australia

Tuesday 24 June 13:30 - 15:30                                                                   Room:     C

      Services Provisioning on Mobile Devices via Bluetooth in a Localized Setting Using a Proposed System – BTServ

                Oludele Awodele, Babcock University, Nigeria

                Victor Dibia, Babcock University, Nigeria

                Oghenerukevwe Onoruvie, Babcock University, Nigeria

                Sharon Okoruwa, Babcock University, Nigeria

      Identification of Design Patterns for Mobile Services with J2ME

                Jeetendre Narsoo, University of Technology, Mauritius, Mauritius

                Nawaz Mohamudally, University of Technology, Mauritius, Mauritius

      Sustaining Negotiated QoS in Connection Admission Control for ATM Networks Using Fuzzy Logic Techniques

                Olufade F. Williams Onifade, LORIA- Campus Scientifique, France

                G. Adesola Aderounmu, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria

                Oluwasikemi Tayo, Bowen University, Nigeria

      Framework for Quality Metrics in Mobile-Wireless Information Systems

                Ruti Gafni, Bar-Ilan University & Open University of Israel, Israel

Tuesday 24 June 13:30 - 15:30                                                                   Room:     D

      Student Perceptions of Various E-Learning Components

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

      The Effect of Student Background in E-Learning — Longitudinal Study

                Seta Boghikian-Whitby, University of La Verne, USA

                Yehia Mortagy, University of La Verne, USA

      An Open Source LMS, Vision and Development. The Development of Innovative Web Technologies for E-Learning: The eLearning Portal Project

                Agostino Marengo, University of Bari, Italy

                Michele Baldassarre, University of Bari, Italy

                Alessandro Pagano, University of Bari, Italy

      Culturally-based Adaptive Learning and Concept Analytics to Guide Educational Website Content Integration

                Torsten Reiners, University of Hamburg, Germany

                Heinz Dreher, Curtin University of Technology, Australia

Tuesday 24 June 10:30-11:00 Coffee Break                                                 Room:     0

      Accuracy of Student Calibration on Specific Topics: Very Good Students vs. Others

                D. Neil Westley, Petroleum Institute, United Arab Emirates

      Analysis of Cultural Effects on Business Curricular Subject Matter

                Vladimir Burčik, Cormenius University, Slovakia

                Gary DeLorenzo, California University of PA, USA

                Fred Kohun, Robert Morris University, USA

                Robert Skovira, Robert Morris University, USA

Wednesday 25 June 08:30 - 10:30                                                               Room:     A

      Information Assurance Programs at Tertiary Level

                Henry Wolfe, University of Otago, New Zealand

      Critical Skills for Computer Academicians - Course Proposal

                Muhammad Shaheen, University of Engineering & Technology, Pakistan

                     Zahoor Ur Rehman, University of Engineering & Technology, Pakistan

        Towards the Development of a New Model for Best Practice and Knowledge Construction in Virtual Campuses

                Antonio Cartelli, University of Cassino, Italy

                Mark Stansfield, University of West Scotland, UK

                Thomas Connolly, University of West Scotland, UK

                Athanassios Jimoyiannis, University of Peloponnese, Greece

                Hugo Magalhăes, SPI, Portugal

                     Katherine Maillet,Institut National des Telecommunications

      Training Information Brokers: A Curriculum Model

                Dimitar Christozov, American University in Bulgaria, Bulgaria

                Stoyan Denchev, State University of Lybrary study and Information Technology, Bulgaria

                Stefka Toleva-Stoimenova, State University of Lybrary study and Information Technology, Bulgaria

                Katia Rasheva-Yordanova, State University of Lybrary study and Information Technology, Bulgaria

Wednesday 25 June 08:30 - 10:30                                                               Room:     B

      Improving Progression and Satisfaction Rates of Novice Computer Programming Students through ACME – Analogy, Collaboration, Mentoring, and Electronic Support

                Iwona Miliszewska, Victo