http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Fri, 24 May 2013 19:22:39 PDT Fri, 24 May 2013 19:22:39 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=77970 Architecture provides the foundation from which systems are built and an architectural model defines the vision on which your architecture is based. The scope of architecture can be that of a single application, of a family of applications, for an organization, or for an infrastructure such as the Internet that is shared by many organizations. This essay describes the agile approach to the modeling, development, and evolution of an architecture. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=347332 This AIM resource is an exemplar tutorial on how to create accessible online tutorials. Utilizing Adobe Connect, this AIM offers a behind the scenes tour on how to create online tutorials while adhering to common accessibility practices. Essentially, this high quality resource both guides and models the user on how create an accessible online tutorial by discussing the proper use of story boards, video/audio features, screen casts, and handouts given different learning preferences. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=523370 Download the supporting PDF file for this episode http://bit.ly/f1v3iH from the Learning to Teach Online project website.This case study examines the use of eBooks and eReaders as an extension of the usual Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS). This initiative was undertaken as part of the DUCKLING research project (Delivering University Curricula: Knowledge, Learning and Innovation Gains) conducted by the Beyond Distance Research Alliance at the University of Leicester in the UK. While the context of this study involves distance students, using electronic books can have applications in any discipline where students are required to undertake a significant amount of reading. This case study discusses some advantages of using eBooks, and outlines the process involved in creating and uploading them to an eReader device. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=254412 This site was developed and is tended by Dave Shea, www.mezzoblue.com. Dave is aweb designer and co-author of the book, The Zen of CSS Design, The site is one page website with many cascading style sheets attached. It  demonstrates that websites created using standard CSS and XHTML can be graphically intense without editing any of the  XHTML code. I use this in lecture by displaying the site in Firefox with the web developer extension added and demonstrating to students the power of  using CSS by turning off styles and switching style sheets. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=76662 This is a WebQuest used in a graduate technology to discuss digital literacy as a requirement in the university curriculum. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=77775 A common business problem is the ?paper shuffle? that occurs in the workplace. Businesses need a way to address this problem by reducing the amount of paper flow required by any given business process. This case study explores the development of a PDA application that supports the documentation requirements of responding to service calls received within an Information Technology (IT) department. The PDA application will replace the paper documents currently used to support this process. The main objective of this project was not the development of the application itself; in fact, only a prototype was developed. The primary objective was to investigate whether solutions that address simple business functions and integrate with existing information systems can be developed for PDAs and what level of IT skill was needed to develop such an application. The resulting prototype for this project was done using a trial version of an off-the-shelf product. The case study can be simulated in an IS course to allow students to make their own assessments about the viability of building PDA applications for the workplace. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=77773 A common business problem is the ?paper shuffle? that occurs in the workplace. Businesses need a way to address this problem by reducing the amount of paper flow required by any given business process. This case study explores the development of a PDA application that supports the documentation requirements of responding to service calls received within an Information Technology (IT) department. The PDA application will replace the paper documents currently used to support this process. The main objective of this project was not the development of the application itself; in fact, only a prototype was developed. The primary objective was to investigate whether solutions that address simple business functions and integrate with existing information systems can be developed for PDAs and what level of IT skill was needed to develop such an application. The resulting prototype for this project was done using a trial version of an off-the-shelf product. The case study can be simulated in an IS course to allow students to make their own assessments about the viability of building PDA applications for the workplace. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=682416 Course prepares you to advise clients or your own organization on the design of contracts and screening policies when one of the parties has an information advantage over the other. For example, students study the design of patent licenses (the licensor knows more about the market), the design of social systems to reduce spam (the spam sender knows more about the content before the recipient decides whether to read), and the design of performance contracts for professional services (e.g., consultants, contract programmers, etc., when the contractor knows more than the employer about her level of effort). This course follows SI 646. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=682417 Course prepares you to advise clients or your own organization on the design of contracts and screening policies when one of the parties has an information advantage over the other. For example, students study the design of patent licenses (the licensor knows more about the market), the design of social systems to reduce spam (the spam sender knows more about the content before the recipient decides whether to read), and the design of performance contracts for professional services (e.g., consultants, contract programmers, etc., when the contractor knows more than the employer about her level of effort). This course follows SI 646. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=682418 Course prepares you to advise clients or your own organization on the design of contracts and screening policies when one of the parties has an information advantage over the other. For example, students study the design of patent licenses (the licensor knows more about the market), the design of social systems to reduce spam (the spam sender knows more about the content before the recipient decides whether to read), and the design of performance contracts for professional services (e.g., consultants, contract programmers, etc., when the contractor knows more than the employer about her level of effort). This course follows SI 646.