This is a companion web site to the magazine CIO (Chief Information Officer), published by IDG Group, which is behind many of the world's top computer-related publications. CIO is a collection of webrelated material, podcasts, white papers, news articles and user blogs that provide a plethora of information associated with the latest developments and important news within the IT field. Major categories are divided into "How to," "Advice and Opinion," "Research and Analysis, and "News and Careers." Individuals can learn important concepts within the field of IT, and information about topics such as data security, risk management, and outsourcing. It provides news, how-tos, deep technical information, and industry reporting. It is aimed at chief information officers and other mid- to high-level computer executives. It will work best for those with at least a bachelors degree in computer science or information systems, though students in those disciplines would be interested in this material, as would business students (some material). .
Type of Material:
Articles written at a high level of lay expertise. The materials are based on journalistic research, but are not scientific by academic standards. Therefore, instructors should take care in how the materials are presented to students. The site does contain a series of white papers that present more detailed information on technical topics.
Recommended Uses:
This site is useful as a reference material for students.
Technical Requirements:
Flash Player and Real Player, and Java-script must be enabled.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
This site will provide students with an appreciation of risks associated in electronic information transfer, and the opportunities which are available for IT professionals. The student will gain a deeper understanding of the issues that IT professionals face on a daily basis.
Target Student Population:
Organizational trainees, business majors at MBA and undergraduate levels.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
General business education
General knowledge of international business conditions and opportunities.
General knowledge of business conditions and opportunities in Asia.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
Clear, concise, accurate, relevant, flexible, self-contained, visually attractive, and multi-faceted. Excellent introduction to India and its business possibilities.
Concerns:
Like many lay publications, articles are based on limited journalistic checking and personal opinion -- frequently not appropriate for teaching. The presentation and design is, however, useful for acquainting students with industry information and publications and for raising issues of concern in the profession.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
CIO is very flexible, in that students can be assigned "breaking news" topics, or may receive a more indepth assignment that requires reading research on a specific topic.
*Students are also introduced to the IT global dimension through linkages to international CIO sites.
*the site is adapatable to a variety of uses through and learning styles; e.g., webcasts, podcasts, pictures, animations, papers, and several different types of interactive q&a (Rants, Soapbox, Questions, Best Practices)
Viewers will find an excellent introduction to doing business in India. Students can acquire a solid introductory background in a short time. Instructor can easily use this presentation as a basis for developing follow-up assignments.
Concerns:
IA lay publication not suitable for generalization, especially in theory courses. Instructors should be careful to direct students to additional research so they build a more complete and well-rounded picture of India and the climate of business.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
Amazingly easy to navigate for such a content-heavy site.
Concerns:
none
Other Issues and Comments:
None.
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