Case Teaching Research Articles

The Implementation Path and Problems Encountered During Emergency Remote Teaching in Vocational Colleges: A Qualitative Study in China

In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, emergency remote teaching (ERT) in vocational colleges has become a point of attention in the academic community. This study adopts qualitative research methods, including content analysis and multiple case studies, to examine the implementation path and encountered problems of ERT in vocational colleges. It examines 326 textual materials and 37 teaching cases related to ERT during a period of home isolation in 89 vocational colleges in Province J, China. The findings revealed that vocational colleges have developed an adaptive path to the construction of ERT spaces, guided by the principles of usability, usefulness, and ease-of-use. The study identified problems related to the construction and implementation of ERT activities. Furthermore, vocational colleges have developed diverse and pragmatic strategies, forming an integrated approach to ERT. This study provides insight on improving the resilience of the higher vocational education system in response to educational crises.

Balanced Scorecard Internal Process Perspective: Applying Data Analytics to Monitor Police Department Performance

ABSTRACT Employers expect graduates to perform data analytics using both organizational and publicly available data. Interestingly, few teaching cases provide students with needed exposure to data analytics in managerial or governmental accounting. In this case, students assume the role of a managerial accountant employed at Municipal Consulting, LLC. Students assist the Police Commissioner in using a Balanced Scorecard approach to analyze how her department responds to crime patterns and to develop next year’s budget. This case requires students to critique, analyze, and evaluate Internal Business Process Perspective Balanced Scorecard measures supported by publicly available data using data visualization software. The case includes instructions for both Tableau and Power BI. The case covers three skills: (1) extract, transform, and load data; (2) develop data visualization software experience; and (3) analyze data. The case is designed for senior level undergraduate and graduate courses in managerial, data analytics, and governmental accounting.

Accounting Data Analytics in R: A Case Study Using Tidyverse

ABSTRACT Data analytics (DA) has gained widespread attention in accounting and auditing recently. Despite the significant potential presented by DA programming languages such as R and Python, their application remains limited. This study presents the tidyverse approach of R for DA in the field of accounting. This approach can greatly benefit undergraduate or graduate accounting students without any coding knowledge. In addition, a teaching case suitable for auditing, accounting information systems, or accounting/auditing analytics classes is presented for instructors to adopt in their courses. Evidence from classrooms suggests that this approach is effective in teaching R for DA and in introducing advanced DA tools for the next generation of accountants. JEL Classifications: C8; Y1.

The Undergraduate Computer Network Teaching Case Library Based on Curriculum Ideological and Political Education

The paper studies the significance, content, key issues, innovative points, and research methods of the undergraduate computer network teaching case library based on curriculum ideological and political education. The undergraduate computer network teaching case library based on curriculum ideological and political education enables students to have a deep understanding of computer network knowledge, stimulate their autonomy in learning, improve their computer network skills, and enhance their ideological and political level. Through this case library, we aim to cultivate new era college students who possess both network professional skills and high levels of ideological and political education.

Discussion on Econometrics Case Teaching Strategy based on the Training of Applied Talents

This paper discusses the case teaching strategy of econometrics based on the training of applied talents. Firstly, this paper analyzes the problems existing in case teaching of econometrics, including single teaching method, weak practice teaching link and insufficient teaching resources. Then, it puts forward the idea of case teaching of econometrics based on the training of applied talents, that is, case as the carrier, student as the main body, practice as the orientation, application as the goal, strengthen students' understanding and mastery of econometrics, improve students' practical operation ability and problem-solving ability. Finally, the article puts forward the econometrics case teaching strategy based on the training of applied talents. Through this study, we hope to provide theoretical reference and practical reference for econometrics case teaching.

A Study on the Cultivation of Psychological Stress Management Ability of Medical Personnel Based on Case Teaching

Medical work is often accompanied by high-intensity pressure and emotional load, and the impact of psychological stress on medical personnel cannot be ignored. In such a background, case teaching, as a teaching method with strong practicability and high interactivity, provides an effective way to cultivate the psychological stress-handling ability of medical personnel. This paper discusses the application of case teaching around the cultivation of the psychological stress-handling ability of medical personnel. The importance of psychological stress in medical personnel as well as its purpose and significance are introduced, as well as the advantages of case teaching in the cultivation of psychological stress handling ability and the limitations and challenges faced by case teaching. This is followed by a brief overview of the key steps of identifying training objectives and needs, collecting and screening suitable cases, designing case teaching activities, implementing case teaching, and assessment and feedback. Effective psychological stress management skills can help medical staff better cope with stress and challenges at work, enhance their psychological resilience and adaptability, and thus improve work effectiveness and provide better patient care.

Application and practice of multidimensional teaching method in "Cell Engineering"

In order to improve the teaching quality of engineering courses, we introduced a multi-dimensional teaching method into the teaching reform of biology majors in colleges based on the portfolio assessment in the curriculum of Cell Engineering. We reformed the knowledge system, teaching form and implementation scheme of this course. By combining the reform of online teaching, interactive teaching, case teaching and other teaching modes, the students mastered the relevant professional knowledge and the scientific and technological frontier of Cell Engineering. Moreover, their learning interest and enthusiasm, ability of analyzing and solving professional problems related to Cell Engineering also improved. The implementation of teaching reform of this course provides a reference for other similar professional courses in colleges.

Research on optimization design of physics teaching objectives based on information fusion technology

Abstract Physics experiment is one of the key points and difficulties of physics teaching, and it has become a recognized bottleneck that restricts the quality of physics teaching. This paper firstly explores the integration of high school physics experimental teaching with information technology based on physics experimental teaching practice and physics curriculum standards through various ways and means. Secondly, it proposes constructing a collaborative physics experimental teaching design scheme based on information fusion technology, using three non-hierarchical multi-model fusion methods with Gaussian stochastic processes for modeling to achieve effective fusion of multiple non-hierarchical models of physics response information and physics teaching. Finally, a practical study in the form of a physics experimental teaching case is analyzed, and the teaching effect is measured to verify the effectiveness and feasibility of the design scheme. The results show that the physics teaching design based on information fusion technology effectively improves students’ experimental performance by 21.2%, learning interest by 36.4%, and learning participation by 19.8%. This study takes physics experimental teaching and information fusion technology as the entry point and improves the overall teaching quality of physics as the goal, which provides reference or reference teaching reform and practice in the context of information technology.

Application Research of Fragmented Case Teaching in Standardized Training of Residents in Anesthesiology Department

Objective: To explore the effect of fragmented case teaching in the standardized training of residents in anesthesiology department. Methods: 80 doctors who participated in the standardized training of residents in anesthesiology department from January 2021 to January 2022 were selected as the research objects, and the 80 doctors were divided into experimental groups according to the clinical teaching mode (n = 40, implemented case fragmented teaching method) and the control group (n = 40, traditional teaching method). The training lasted for 2 months, and the medical history collection, medical record analysis, practical operation ability, theoretical assessment results, and the degree of satisfaction towards the training of the two groups of doctors were compared. Results: After 2 months of training, the theoretical knowledge and operational ability of the doctors in the two groups have improved to a certain extent, but the medical history collection, medical record analysis, practical operation ability, theoretical assessment results and satisfaction of the doctors in the experimental group were significantly better than those in the control group (P < 0.05). Conclusion: The effect of the fragmented case teaching method in the standardized training of anesthesiology residents is significantly better than the traditional teaching mode. The abilities of doctors have significantly improved after the training. Hence, the fragmented case teaching method is worthy of promotion in clinical practice.

An Update to Converting Zip Code Data into Distances Using Microsoft Excel Geography Data Type, Maps, and Including Driving Distances

In the article “Converting Zip Code Data into Distances: A Case Study for Teaching Business Analytics” [Huggins E (2019) INFORMS Trans. Ed. 19(2):105–107], the author demonstrates how to convert a column of zip code data into approximate distances from a default zip code using standard Microsoft (MS) Excel functions and a zip code database. In this case article, we update that case in three specific areas. First, we explore using the relatively new MS Excel Geography Data Type that, in theory at least, eliminates the need to use the zip code database by accessing required information about each zip code directly from the web. Second, we show how to apply the MS Excel Maps feature to this data. Third, although the original article uses approximate straight-line distances, we show how to extract driving distances between two zip codes using public maps and an application programming interface with MS Excel’s =WEBSERVICE() function. Two of these updates are not as straightforward as one might hope: The Geography Data Type returns a significant number of errors and, although driving distances can be determined, there is no “easy” way to do so yet. We discuss these issues in the case teaching note. Supplemental Material: The Teaching Note and data files are available at https://www.informs.org/Publications/Subscribe/Access-Restricted-Materials .

Construction and Application of a Complex Network-Based Case Knowledge Base in an Assisted Instruction System

With the development of the business administration major, case teaching has become an effective teaching method. However, a lot of case resources exist in the business administration field, and the correlation between these cases is complex, which poses challenges to teachers and students in terms of information overload and knowledge organization. Existing case knowledge bases in assisted instruction systems often have shortcomings in terms of knowledge relationship strength calculation, text semantic similarity calculation, hierarchical knowledge clustering, and propagation evolution. To solve these problems, this study proposed a method of constructing and applying a case knowledge base in an assisted instruction system based on a complex network. This method mainly includes three aspects: calculation and reasoning of ontology relationship strength, calculation of ontology text semantic similarity, and hierarchical knowledge clustering and propagation evolution in complex networks. Through a comprehensive study of these three aspects, a more efficient and intelligent case knowledge base in an assisted instruction system was constructed, which not only improved the teaching efficiency and quality of the business administration major but also had the potential to promote teaching in other disciplines and fields. In addition, this study also provided new perspectives and methods in related fields, which is of great significance for efficiently organizing and utilizing knowledge.

Covergalls Incorporated

Social implications The case study will help improve systemic gender-related challenges for women in STEM, male-dominated nontraditional workplaces, such as mining, and contribute to CASE FOR WOMEN database of women-centered business teaching cases. Learning outcomes The learning objectives are as follows: discuss gender issues in nontraditional science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM)–related male-dominated industries; conduct a strategic competitive strengths and weaknesses, the opportunities and threats analysis and political, economic, social, technological, legal and environmental analysis; evaluate relevant information and decision criteria to assess the options; provide recommendations for strengthening vision mission and strategy; and analyze the business model using the Business Model Canvas. Case overview/Synopsis Alicia Woods (she/her), founder of Covergalls Inc., was facing an unexpected challenge during the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic restrictions and lockdowns which had created an unprecedented disruption to her business. Should Covergalls continue on its current path, or was it time to branch out? Complexity academic level This case is suitable for diversity, equality and inclusion, strategic management, entrepreneurship, marketing or leadership courses at the undergraduate BBA and graduate MBA level on campus or online. Supplementary materials Teaching notes are available for educators only. Subject code CCS 3: Entrepreneurship.

Unlocking ventilation flexibility of large airport terminals through an optimal CO2-based demand-controlled ventilation strategy

Large airport terminals consume significant energy due to their extensive ventilation demands. Optimizing the operation of ventilation systems is a crucial aspect of achieving greater energy flexibility and efficiency. In this study, we proposed an optimal CO2-based demand-controlled ventilation (DCV) strategy that utilizes the large indoor space of airport terminals to shift ventilation loads, reduce operating cost, and enable demand response (DR) programs. The effect of air infiltration on ventilation demand is considered in the DCV strategy through on-site CO2 measurement. A passenger dwell model is integrated to estimate the occupancy of airport terminal based on flight schedules for dynamic ventilation control. Considering the DR signal and time-of-use tariff, an advanced evolutionary algorithm is employed to locate optimal ventilation solutions that deliver better economic performance and energy flexibility while meeting indoor air quality constraints. Using an airport terminal in Beijing, China, as a testbed, the superior performance of the proposed DCV strategy was demonstrated against a baseline strategy with a fixed outdoor air supply rate under three scenarios. Simulation results showed that the proposed DCV strategy can reduce peak energy consumption by up to 60.9% and operating costs by up to 48.6% in different scenarios. Moreover, the DCV strategy can provide a flexible trade-off between the overall energy efficiency and DR capability in the adjustable DR scenario. This study revealed great opportunities for improving the flexibility of ventilation in large-space buildings and provided an instructive case study.

Exploration and Practice of Case Teaching in Graduate Control Courses

With the growing team of graduate students, the uneven emergence of control theory foundation of the student source, the traditional classroom transmission mode and passive learning mode within the limited classroom teaching is difficult to achieve the expected teaching goals of the course. Therefore, reference and reference for further in-depth research on graduate education are expected by exploring diversified case teaching for the knowledge points of control courses and combining with the situation of the student source, cultivating the autonomy, creativity and systematic of the learning process of graduate students, and improving the teaching effect and education quality of graduate students.

The Value of Data‐driven Category Management: A Case for Teaching Data Analytics to Purchasing and Supply Management Students

AbstractAs companies look to differentiate themselves with the help of their suppliers, the need for robust and sophisticated purchasing and supply management (PSM) processes that allow for informed decision‐making becomes increasingly important. These processes often rely on sophisticated data analytics to inform the design of a company’s category management strategy, such as its supply network design, its supplier relationship management, and its supplier performance management. Therefore, data analytics skills are crucial for PSM professionals. To foster these skills, we developed an innovative approach for teaching students how to use data analytics tools and techniques in PSM through the use of a teaching case called “Savingtools.” This case, developed in collaboration with a company undergoing a PSM transformation, illustrates the value of data‐driven category management in PSM. The case further demonstrates the principles and tools related to PSM data management, spend analysis, and classification, and allows for in‐depth data analysis, including visualizations. Our approach has been shown to effectively enhance student learning and comprehension, and we believe that it prepares future supply chain leaders while advancing PSM pedagogy.

GeoGebra Augmented Reality to Facilitate the Manipulation of Different Semiotic Representations of Paraboloids

In this research, we investigated whether the use of GeoGebra Augmented Reality (AR) can foster students in conceptualising a mathematical object by manipulating its different semiotic representations. We designed and implemented, with thirty university mathematics students, a teaching sequence on paraboloids using GeoGebra AR supported by GeoGebra 3D with the aim of fostering students??? work with different semiotic representations. All the activities carried out during the teaching case study were video-recorded, transcribed, and analysed according to Duval???s Theory. Results show how GeoGebra AR facilitated students in the manipulation of different semiotic representations of paraboloids involved by highlighting the cognitive activities of treatments and conversions which emerge while conceptualising the mathematical object at stake.

Research on the Innovation of Network Ideological and Political Education in Colleges and Universities in the Era of Big Data

The arrival of the big data era is profoundly changing people's social structure and working methods, and the field of education is naturally not spared. Driven by a large amount of information and technology, the pace of educational change is becoming more and more rapid, and networking and intelligence have become the keywords of the new generation of education, especially in the aspect of network ideological and political education in colleges and universities, this change is more important. This paper will explore these new trends and challenges in depth, analyze their impact and significance on network ideological and political education in colleges and universities, and combine them with specific teaching cases to put forward corresponding solution strategies and directions, aiming to further promote the modernization of the cause of ideological and political education in China's colleges and universities.

The Influence and Implications of Marxist Philosophical Theory Combined with Modernized Education in China

The arrival of the big data era is profoundly changing people's social structure and working methods, and the field of education is naturally not spared. Driven by a large amount of information and technology, the pace of educational change is becoming more and more rapid, and networking and intelligence have become the keywords of the new generation of education, especially in the aspect of network ideological and political education in colleges and universities, this change is more important. This paper will explore these new trends and challenges in depth, analyze their impact and significance on network ideological and political education in colleges and universities, and combine them with specific teaching cases to put forward corresponding solution strategies and directions, aiming to further promote the modernization of the cause of ideological and political education in China's colleges and universities.

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The Challenge of Choosing the Right Stimulation Target for Dystonic Tremor-A Series of Instructive Cases.

Thalamic deep brain stimulation (DBS) is established for medically refractory tremor syndromes and globus pallidus stimulation (GPi-DBS) for medically refractory dystonia syndromes. For combined tremor and dystonia syndromes, the best target is unclear. We present four patients with two different profiles whose clinical course demonstrates that our current analysis of clinical symptomatology is not a sufficient predictor of surgical success. Outcome parameters were assessed with observer-blinded video ratings and included the Fahn-Tolosa-Marin-Tremor Rating Scale (FTM-TRS) and the Unified Dystonia Rating Scale (UDRS). Two patients with "predominant lateralized action tremor" of the hands and mild cervical dystonia showed no relevant tremor improvement after GPi-DBS, but UDRS improved (mean, 45%). Rescue ventral intermediate nucleus of the thalamus (Vim)-DBS electrodes were implanted and both patients benefited significantly with a mean tremor reduction of 51%.Two other patients with "axial-predominant action tremor of the trunk and head" associated with cervical dystonia underwent bilateral Vim-DBS implantation with little effect on tremor (24% reduction in mean FTM-TRS total score) and no effect on dystonic symptoms. GPi rescue DBS was implanted and showed a significant effect on tremor (63% reduction in mean FTM-TRS) and dystonia (49% reduction in UDRS). The diagnosis of dystonic tremor alone is not a sufficient predictor to establish the differential indication of GPi- or Vim-DBS. Further criteria (eg, proximal-distal distribution of tremor/dystonia) are needed to avoid rescue surgery in the future. On the other hand, the course of our patients encourages rescue surgery in such severely disabled patients if the first target fails.