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Maurice Dawson

2013

Open Source Software and Virtualization

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Technology Enhanced Learning With Open Source Software For Scientists And Engineers, Maurice Dawson, Imad Al Saeed, Jorja Wright, Mrwan Omar Dec 2012

Technology Enhanced Learning With Open Source Software For Scientists And Engineers, Maurice Dawson, Imad Al Saeed, Jorja Wright, Mrwan Omar

Maurice Dawson

This paper represents the evaluation and integration of Open Source Software (OSS) technologies to enhance the learning of engineers and scientists within the university. The utilization of OSS is essential as costs around the world continue to rise for education, institutions must become innovative in the ways they teach and grow Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM) majors. To do this effectively professors and administrative staff should push toward the utilization of OSS and other available tools to enhance or supplement currently available tools with minimal integration costs. The OSS applications would allow students the ability to learn critical technological …


Importance Of Integrating Information Technology Related Curriculum In American Inner City Schools, Jorja Wright, Maurice E. Dawson Jr. Dec 2012

Importance Of Integrating Information Technology Related Curriculum In American Inner City Schools, Jorja Wright, Maurice E. Dawson Jr.

Maurice Dawson

This paper examines the significance of integrating Information Technology (IT) into the inner city K - 12 educational curriculum. Educational curriculum reform is eminent due to the major breakthroughs in technology, including mobile internet, digital textbooks, and cloud computation. Currently, some educational systems are starting to utilize IT. Examples of this are seen with: Technology- based educational reform efforts such as Huntsville City Schools Laptop Initiative and Geospatial Information Technology (GIT); Software-focused initiatives such as Apple Textbook Initiative and Barnes and Noble e-book editions for Nook; finally, structured/standardized professional development workshops or courses such as the Library of Congress Teaching …