NACCQ - Conference 2003

WF1 SoDIS Don Gotterbarn & Tony Clear
The SoDIS symposium will enable participants in this collaborative research programme to meet and share experiences, materials, practices and plans. Industry members, educators from polytechnic and university sectors, local and overseas, and students have all participated in previous symposia. This symposium will demonstrate the latest developments in the SoDIS software and is an opportunity for existing members to showcase their work, and for intending participants to attend and to acquaint themselves with the software, the process and to join in the current projects.

WF2 Post Graduate Seminar Brian Cusack
This is a help seminar for people involved in post-graduate research and an opportunity to grow knowledge resources. All participants are invited to contribute formally and informally to the discussion sessions, and to share their stories or experience, methods, and theories in computing research fields.

WF3 XML Data Analysis using elm tree diagrams and Relax NC Dave Kennedy & Mike Lance

Who is teaching XML? – and getting bogged down in DTD’s and XML Schema?

We contend that it is easier and better to use elm tree diagrams for
XML Data Analysis and to use Relax NC to specify the schema.
This workshop is for people who already know a bit about XML (at least
the rules for well-formed XML, a rough idea about DTD’s and/or Schemas
and aware of some of the issues re attributes v elements).
We aim to
- explain elm tree diagrams
- discuss rules for “good” XML
- introduce Relax NC as a human-friendly schema language
- use lots of hands-on examples and exercises.
- introduce software tools for compiling RNC and validating XML
documents against RNC schema.

Half day workshops Sunday 6th July 1.30pm - 6.00pm

WH1 Establishing Collaborative Research for Introductory Computer Programming Lecturers in New Zealand Christine Prasad
This workshop aims to establish and maintain a collaborative research culture in an area of computing and information technology education. By bringing together lecturers teaching introductory level computer programming courses in tertiary institutions from around New Zealand, it will identify the research needs in this area, establish and outline at least one specific research project and set the scene for collaboratively executing the project.

WH2 Follow the Yellow .NET Road Nick Wempe
The purpose of this workshop is to inform, investigate and discuss the issues encountered in the introduction of the .net framework into the teaching in a polytechnic environment. We believe sharing our experience will be of value not only to those considering this move, but also others who have already headed down this path.

WH3 Endnote John Wells
Academic staff in tertiary institutions are under increasing pressure to undertake research and produce scholarly output. One of the chores involved in this kind of work is keeping track of reference material you have consulted and producing in-text citations and reference lists. This workshop will demonstrate the software tool Endnote which is designed specifically for these tasks.

WH4 Basic Design Elements and Communication Principles for On-screen Resources Gwen Blake
Are you interested in the development of on-screen resources to use in the classroom? Perhaps you have already developed some of your own. A basic understanding of communication and design principles is incredibly important for gaining successful learning outcomes from your resource. This workshop is to share skills and tips that we may all benefit from each other's knowledge and experience. Participants are invited to bring any resources that they may have developed.

WH5 Curriculum and Quality Workshop Garry Roberton

The aims of the Curriculum and Quality Working Group are to:

Promote and support the development, delivery and quality of NACCQ ICT qualifications and 'local' qualifications, including degree and graduate diplomas
Provide a co-ordinated approach to supporting the development, maintenance and assessment of ICT unit standards and qualifications on the NQF

How do we ensure that these aims are accomplished? This question is especially relevant, given the current Government's Tertiary Education Strategy 2002/2007and the ICT Taskforce Report 2002 statement; "It is imperative that ICT businesses, entrepreneurs and role models work with schools, families and communities to 'showcase' New Zealand ICT success, to ensure that subject content and choices provided by all of our education institutions are well suited to a career in ICT (both 'soft' and 'hard' skills), and to convince students that they can have a rewarding career path in ICT in New Zealand". This workshop will introduce you to the organizational structure of the CQ working group and will invite you to become an active member of the revised SIGs and/or one of the generic groups. Most importantly, it provides you with an opportunity to participate in a variety of discussions, including a proposal for moderation of degrees and the development of graduate diplomas. Any recommendations that are made as a result of these discussions will be presented at the Curriculum and Quality Forum and then to the conference AGM, as an integral element in the process of ensuring that NACCQ fulfills its role as a national ICT advisory body.