Won the SIG-Computer and Internet Application in Education Best Paper Award at the 2019 AERA Conference

The paper titled "Block-Based Versus Text-Based Programming Environments on Novice Student Learning: A Meta-Analysis Study" won the best SIG-Computer and Internet Application in Education paper award at 2019 American Educational Research Association (AERA) conference. The paper was presented by Zhen Xu and Albert Ritzhaupt

Paper Title
Block-Based Versus Text-Based Programming Environments on Novice Student Learning: A Meta-Analysis Study

Abstract
The use of block-based programming environments is purported to be a good way to gently introduce computer programming to novice learners. This study examined the overall effect of block-based versus text-based programming environments on cognitive and affective student learning outcomes. Five academic databases were searched to identify literature meeting our inclusion criteria and resulted in 13 publications with 52 effect size comparisons on both cognitive and affective student learning outcomes. We found both effect size calculations were statistically insignificant using random effects models with a small effect size in favor of block-based programming environments on cognitive student learning outcomes, and a trivial effect size on affective student learning outcomes. Discussion of the findings and implications for further research are provided.

Authors
Zhen Xu, University of Florida
Albert D. Ritzhaupt, University of Florida
Fengchun Tian, Nanjing Xiaozhuang University
Karthikeyan Umapathy, University of North Florida

Conference & Location:
2019 American Educational Research Association (AERA), Toronto, Canada

Link to the conference program:
https://convention2.allacademic.com/one/aera/aera19/index.php?cmd=Online+Program+View+Paper&selected_paper_id=1436081&PHPSESSID=stln16gon24j8nbcuugc8ajtp1

Won the Best Student and Faculty Research Paper award in the 2019 Southern Association of Information Systems (SAIS) Conference

The paper coauthored with Hibah Khalil and titled "An Exploratory Study on the Influences of Website Quality on Actual Purchase and Moderation Effects" won the best student and faculty research paper award at the 2019 Southern Association of Information Systems (SAIS) Conference. The paper was presented by Hibah Khalil.

Abstract:
In the context of e-tailing, website quality serves as a portal that affords informational cues of the product and services offered. Many scholars proved that more than a satisfactory website quality is one of the critical aspects for the success of the e-tailer as well as achieving customer’s purchase intention. However, the moderating effects of perceived risk and price tolerance on the relationship between website quality and purchase intention have not been examined. Furthermore, relationships between actual purchase and purchase intention have been relatively uncovered. Drawing from literature, we propose a research model to investigate interrelationships among website quality, purchase intention, actual purchase, perceived risk, and price tolerance. Conducting this research would contribute to our understanding of the moderator influence on the relation between website quality and purchase intention in the e-tailing environment and how this relationship leads to actual purchase behaviors.

Authors:
Hibah Khalil, and Karthikeyan Umapathy

Conference & Location:
2019 Southern Association for Information Systems (SAIS), St. Simons Island, GA, USA

Date:
March 22, 2019

Link to presentation:
https://prezi.com/vdxrtrikmjmr/sais-2019/