Using RFID in the classroom to teach information systems principles

  • Authors:
  • Robert C. Yoder

  • Affiliations:
  • Siena College, Loudonville, NY

  • Venue:
  • Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges
  • Year:
  • 2006

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Abstract

This article describes a strategy for using an inexpensive RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) reader and tags in the classroom to teach a variety of basic principles of information technology to students taking an introductory Management Information Systems (MIS) course. A "show and tell" RFID reader hardware and software demonstration generates student interest to drive an interactive discussion about the uses and limitations of RFID tags. This sets the stage for a short PowerPoint slide session followed by a case study relating to the use of RFID to achieve competitive advantage in supply chain management.