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JCIT Consistently Provides Relevant Case Studies for Classes

By IGI Global on Aug 4, 2011
In a new special issue of the Journal of Cases on Information Technology (JCIT), guest editors Katina Michael, M. G. Michael, and Roba Abbas, all from the University of Wollongong, Australia, tackle the timely issue of the social implications of emerging technologies. The five case studies contained in this issue cover a variety of emerging technologies from new surveillance technology to GPS-enabled devices.

One case, titled " Fire, Wind and Water: Social Networks in Natural Disasters," examines the issue of increasing adoption of Social Networking Technologies (SNTs), particularly microblogging, for emergency management practices during natural disasters. SNTs are constantly rising in popularity and appearing in new forms. The author of this case, Mark Freeman, also from the University of Wollongong, Australia, addresses how SNTs can impact the eternal problems of preparedness for and awareness of natural disasters such as floods, fires, earthquakes, low-pressure storm systems (cyclones, typhoons, and hurricanes), tornadoes, tsunamis, and landslips.

Freeman elaborates on these issues, saying, "Accurate and timely information during natural disasters is essential in providing citizens with details about whether they should stay or leave an area. Traditionally, information was provided through television and radio broadcasts; however, these types of communications were one-way and only allowed for the push of information to citizens. SNTs are being used by the media and emergency organizations to provide information to citizens. These technologies are dynamic in their approach, allowing for knowledge sharing of all parties involved." To learn more about this teaching case or to obtain a copy of the full article, visit the article's Web page.

The five new teaching case studies included in this issue of JCIT are perfectly suited for use in the classroom! Each teaching case includes background information, a project description, and the current status of the case/project. For professors using any of these cases in the classroom, teaching notes are also available which include questions and answers for discussion, an epilogue, lessons learned, and sources for additional research. Visit this issue's Web page to see more about the cases in this issue and a sample of each case.

Journal of Cases on Information TechnologyIn every discipline, some of the most powerful tools in the hands of educators, researchers, and managers are documented cases based on the experiences of others. This is particularly true for information systems educators and professionals. Teaching cases are tremendous sources of solutions, knowledge, ideas, innovations, and lessons related to the utilization and management of information systems in organizations. As a refereed, international journal, the primary mission of the Journal of Cases on Information Technology (JCIT) (Editor-in-Chief: Mehdi Khosrow-Pour, Information Resources Management Association, USA) is to provide effective understanding, solutions, and lessons learned by organizations worldwide in the utilization and management of information systems applications, technology, and resources. For more information on this journal, visit the JCIT Web site.


JCIT, a quarterly journal, is a consistent source of timely and pertinent double-blind peer-reviewed teaching case studies that are an excellent resource for any classroom. To learn more about IGI Global's complete teaching case collection, visit the IGI Global Teaching Case Collection Web page. For any professor worldwide who is considering an IGI Global case study for their course, IGI Global is pleased to offer a free examination copy of the case. Visit the IGI Global Cases Examination Copy Request to request your complementary examination copy today!
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