Information technology plays a significant role in the accounting industry. Accounting practitioners, therefore, are expected to possess necessary IT competencies to execute the day to day activities. However, IT competencies as always been viewed as a uni-dimensional construct, where focus in on imparting technical knowledge. There is a different between the ability to operate IT and IT compet...

The aim of this paper is to outline the lessons learned in helping academics at the University of Strathclyde (Scotland) to bridge the skills gap for their future teaching and learning. The University has recently implemented an initiative to promote good practice in the development and use of new learning technologies to enhance teaching and learning. The paper explores how concerns voiced by ...

Conceptual models are the means by which a designer expresses his or her understanding of an envisioned information system. This research investigates whether modeling experts or novices differ in understanding conceptual models represented by textual descriptions in the form of narratives, by generalpurpose conceptual modeling languages, such as entity-relationship models or by pattern-based c...

This article describes the teaching of process-oriented counselling skills in a group. The interweaving of theory and practice is discussed. The need for and a method of integrating the personal and professional growth of group members with the experiential and conceptual learning of counselling skills are outlined. The congruence of the content and the educational approach is an important elem...

Because there are so many variables for teachers to consider when making decisions about teaching and learning, it is essential that they have a conceptual base for understanding Saskatchewan's Core Curriculum and a framework for understanding the levels associated with instructional decision making. This chapter deals first with the conceptual base and instructional framework, then goes on to ...

Conceptual methods of visual thinking found in new media, focusing on computer generated imaging and time-based media will be investigated. Projects are used as a platform for creative expression focusing on the skills necessary for the conception and completion of ideas. Topics for examination and discussion will include contemporary trends in new media, technological developments, perception ...

This study explored a conceptual model of learning in Web courses which proposed relationships between self-regulated learning skills, course structure, computer technology experience, and satisfaction with perceived learning in Web courses. Results indicated that self-regulated learning skills are directly related to satisfaction with learning at a significant level, that computer technology e...

Teleoreactive logic programs provide a formalism for describing conceptual and skill knowledge that is organized hierarchically. However, manual construction of the conceptual clauses is tedious and often requires expert knowledge. In this paper, we present an approach to defining new conceptual predicates from successfully solved problems. We provide experimental results that demonstrate these...