About joecicerospark

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Joe has had positions covering every aspect of computers including: Help Desk Support, Technician, Programmer, Columnist, Network Administrator, Director of Technology, Computer Security and Incident Response Team Member, Defense Forensic Examiner and of course Instructor. He is passionate about teaching and enjoys having the time to "tinker" with all types of technology. Joe has spoken nationally at Defcon, HOPE, UAT and THOTCON conferences. In 2009 Joe was the recipient of the Information Technology Outstanding Service Award for the state of Wisconsin. In 2013 Joe advised the NWTC team which went on to win the Wisconsin Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC). Specialties: Information Technology Research, Public Speaking, CentOS (Redhat Based) Linux Operating Systems, Computer and Network Security, Firewall and Intrusion Detection/Protection Systems, Computer Forensics

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Smart Watches & Cheating

. Instructional Strategies . 4 Comments

From the University of London…

“At this stage it is difficult to know how easy it will be to identify the Apple Watch, or other smartwatches, from standard digital or mechanical timepieces but it is thus possible that smartwatches may become a problem in the examination hall from 2015 and beyond.”

I’ve been told by other instructors that they have been seeing a rise in students accessing their smart phones DURING written exams.  Millennials live with their smart phones, some statistics say that 85% of millennials sleep with them.  I don’t think it’s a case of even realizing that accessing their phone is in-appropriate during an exam.  Therefore it needs to be stated before the exam is taken.  Which leaves the question about their Smart Watches…

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For those of you who don’t know, there are companies that are marketing cheating watches and Apps specifically designed for cheating with your watch.

It may be that very shortly we have to ask students to remove their watches before an exam.  What are your thoughts?

Morphing the Complex Change Model Into the Complete Assignment Model.

. Instructional Strategies . . 1 Comment

The “Model for Managing Complex Change” has been one of the most beneficial concepts that I learned in college. It basically states that in order to get “Change”, whatever that may be for you, you need a Vision, Skills, Incentives, Resources and a Plan. Failing to have any of the previous five ingredients will cause you to have a different outcome.

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