Publications and Workshops

2020

  1. "Automated Discussion Analysis - Framework for Knowledge Analysis from Class Discussions"
    Swapna Gottipati, Venky Shankararaman, Mallika Nitin FIE 2020. In Proceedings of 50th Annual Frontiers in Education Conference. Accepted
  2. "Using Student Perceptions to Design Smart Class Participation Tools: A Technology Framework"
    Swapna Gottipati, Venky Shankararaman, Mark Ng Wei Jie, FIE 2020. In Proceedings of 50th Annual Frontiers in Education Conference. Accepted
  3. "Moss & Associates: Accounting for qualitative financial fraud using data mining" Teaching Case
    Swapna Gottipati, Venky Shankararaman. In proceedings of SMU case collection. 2020
  4. "Analysing Persuasive and Inspiring Talks Using Text Mining"
    Mark Chong, Swapna Gottipati. 70th Annual International Communication Association Conference. 2020. Poster and Extended Abstract
  5. "Category Influencers and Instagram Storytelling"
    Mark Chong,Swapna Gottipati, Wu Yuping. 70th Annual International Communication Association Conference. 2020. Poster and Extended Abstract

    2019

  6. Article "Taking Measure Of The World We Live In" link
  7. "Clustering Models for Topic Analysis in Graduate Discussion Forums" (Best Paper Nominee)
    Mallika Nitin, Swapna Gottipati, Venky Shankararaman, In proceedings of 27th International Conference on Computers in Education. ICCE 2019.
  8. "Cognitive and Social Interaction Analysis in Graduate Discussion Forums."
    Mallika Nitin, Swapna Gottipati, Venky Shankararaman, FIE 2019. In Proceedings of 49th Annual Frontiers in Education Conference.
  9. "TopicSummary: A Tool for Analyzing Class Discussion Forums using Topic Based Summarizations"
    Swapna Gottipati, Venky Shankararaman, Renjini. In Proceedings of 49th Annual Frontiers in Education Conference FIE 2019.
  10. "Analyzing Persuasion and Inspiration in TED Talks Using Text Mining"
    Swapna Gottipati, Mark Chong. Communication, Data, and Design: A Crossroad Colloquium. Invited Speaker. 2019
  11. "Media portrayals of persons with mental health conditions."
    Swapna Gottipati. 9th International Conference-Together Against Stigma. Invited Speaker. 2019
  12. "Student Fedback Analytics Tool"
    Swapna Gottipati, Venky Shankararaman. Poster Presentation. National Technology Enhanced Learning Conference (NTEL). 2019

    2018

  13. "Text analytics approach to extract course improvement suggestions from students’ feedback"
    Swapna Gottipati, Venky Shankararaman, Jeff Rongsheng Lin. In Journal Research and Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning. 2018.
  14. "Latent Dirichlet Allocation for Textual Student Feedback Analysis"
    Swapna Gottipati, Venky Shankararaman, Jeff Rongsheng Lin. In proceedings of 26th International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE). 2018.
  15. "Using Gamification in Outreach Camps: Experience from an Information Systems Program"
    Swapna Gottipati, Venky Shankararaman In Proceedings of 48th Annual Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), San Jose, USA, 2018 October 3-6.
  16. "SUFAT - An Analytics Tool for Gaining Insights from Student Feedback Comments"
    Siddhant Pyasi, Swapna Gottipati, Venky Shankararaman In Proceedings of 48th Annual Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), San Jose, USA, 2018 October 3-6.
  17. "Applying design thinking to student outreach projects: experiences from an information sys-tems school"
    Swapna Gottipati, Venky Shankararaman, Alan Megargel. In proceedings of Special Interest Group for Education of Association of Information Systems (AIS SIGED: IAIM), 2018.
  18. "Mini-Case Study Pedagogy: Experience from a Technical Course in an Information Systems Program"
    Venky Shankararaman, Swapna Gottipati, Alan Megagrel In Proceedings of 48th Annual Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), San Jose, USA, 2018 October 3-6.
  19. "Class Discussion Management and Analysis Application"
    Venky Shankararaman, Swapna Gottipati, Ramaswami Sheshan and Chirag Chhablani.In proceedings of 26th International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE). 2018.
  20. "Effectiveness of bite-sized lecture on student learning outcomes".
    Noi Sian Koh, Swapna Gottipati, Venky Shankararaman. 2018. 4th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd’18) June 20 – 22, 2018 · Valencia (Spain).
  21. "Application of Text Analytics to Enhance Teaching and Learning Experience".
    Tutorial. Venky Shankararaman and Swapna Gottipati. 2018. 26th International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE), 2018
  22. "Transformative Teaching & Learning through the Use of Digital Technologies".
    Invited Speaker. INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE, Singapore. Jul 2018

    2017

  23. "Analyzing the E-learning Video Environment Requirements of Generation Z Students using Echo360 Platform"
    Swapna Gottipati and Venky Shankararaman. In proceedings of 25th International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE). .
  24. "Extracting Implicit Suggestions from Students' Comments - A Text Analytics Approach"
    Venky Shankararaman, Swapna Gottipati, Jeff Lin Rongsheng and Sandy Gan. In proceedings of 25th International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE) .
  25. "Using Data Analytics for Discovering Library Resource Insights - Case from Singapore Management University" (Best Paper Nominee)
    Lu Ning, Song Rui, Dina Heng Lie Gwek, Swapna Gottipati and Aaron Tay. In proceedings of 25th International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE).
  26. "Predicting Potential Alzheimer Medical Condition in Elderly using IOT Sensors - Case Study "
    Chong Zhi Hao Kevin, Tee Yu Xuan, Toh Ling Jing, Phang Shi Jia, Liew Jie Ying, Bertran Queck, Swapna Gottipati. In proceedings of IRC Conference on Science, Engineering, and Technology 2017, Singapore. .
  27. "Design and Implementation of an Enterprise Integrated Project Environment: Experience from an Information Systems Program"
    Swapna Gottipati, Venky Shankararaman. IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE) (FIE 2017, Oct), Indianapolis.
  28. "A Conceptual Framework for Analyzing Students' Feedback"
    Venky Shankararaman, Swapna Gottipati, Sandy Gan. IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE) (FIE 2017, Oct), Indianapolis.
  29. "Mining Capstone Project Wikis for Knowledge Discovery"
    Swapna Gottipati, Venky Shankararaman. Melvrick Goh. IEEE Computers, Software, and Applications Conference (COMPSAC 2017, Jul 4-8th), Turino, Italy.
  30. Competency analytics tool: Analyzing curriculum using course competencies"
    Swapna Gottipati, Venky Shankararaman. Education and Information Technologies Journal , 2017.
  31. Perception and Reality. Measuring Digital Skills in Singapore
    Swapna Gottipati. ICDL Report. 2017
  32. SMU-X Pedagogy - Two Case Studies
    Gary Pan, Swapna Gottipati, Venky Shankararaman, Tan Gan Hup. Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference 2017, Singapore, May-June 2017.
  33. "Workshop - "Digital Business and Tranformation"
    Venky Shankararaman and Swapna Gottipati. In 8th Annual International Conference on ICT: Big Data, Cloud and Security (ICT-BDCS 2017), Singapore.
  34. "Innovative and Transformative Ways of Incorporating Digital Technologies in Education Process "
    Swapna Gottipati. Speaker in EDUCATION LEADERS� SYMPOSIUM 2017, Singapore. .

    2016

  35. "Designing a datawarehousing and business analytics course using experiential learning pedagogy" (Best Paper Award)
    Swapna Gottipati, Venky Shankararaman. In proceedings of Special Interest Group for Education of Association of Information Systems (AIS SIGED: IAIM), 2016.
  36. "MyCompetencies: Competency tracking mobile application for is students."
    Swapna Gottipati, Venky Shankararaman. In proceedings of IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, April 10-13, 2016.
  37. "Mapping information systems student skills to industry skills framework."
    Venky Shankararaman, Swapna Gottipati. In proceedings of IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, April 10-13, 2016.
  38. "YOB Bank: Application of Text Analytics In A Retail Bank"
    Venky Shankararaman, Swapna Gottipati.
    In proceedings of SMU case collection. 2016.
  39. "Semi-automated Tool for Providing Effective Feedback on Programming Assignments"
    Min Yan Beh, Swapna Gottipati, David Lo and Venky Shankararaman. In proceedings of 24rth International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE), Dec 2016.
  40. "Curriculum Analytics : Gain insights into the curriculum"
    Venky Shankararaman, Swapna Gottipati.
    Tutorial in 24rth International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE), Dec 2016.
  41. "Big Data vs Small Data: The Art of Problem-Solving"
    Swapna Gottipati. Invited speaker
    SAS Forum (May 2016) panel discussion, May 2016, Singapore.

    42. 2015

  42. "Incorporating Analytics into a Business Process Modelling Course"
    Swapna Gottipati, Venky Shankararaman. In proceedings of the International Conference on Informatics Education and Research 2015, Fort Worth, Texas, USA. (AIS SIGED IAIM'15). 2015.
  43. "Capstone Projects Mining System for Insights and Recommendations"
    Melvrick GOH, Swapna GOTTIPATI, Venky SHANKARARAMAN
    In proceedings of 23rd International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE), Dec 2015, Hangzhou, China.
  44. "Text-mining Approach for Verifying Alignment of Information Systems Curriculum with Industry Skills"
    Sheng Xun Law, Swapna Gottipati and Venky Shankararaman.
    In proceedings of 14th International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training, ITHET, June, 2015, Caparica, Lisbon, Portugal
  45. "Analyzing Educational Comments for Topics and Sentiments: A Text Analytics Approach"
    Gokran Ila Nitin, Venky Shankararaman and Swapna Gottipati
    In proceedings of 45th Annual Frontiers in Education Conference, October 2015, El Paso, Texas.
  46. "A Framework for Embedding Analytics in a Business Process"
    Venky Shankararaman and Swapna Gottipati
    In proceedings of International Workshop on Web 3.0 and Smart Commerce W3SC and 17th IEEE Conference on Business Informatics 13th-16th July, Lisbon, Portugal.
  47. "Evaluating Library Spaces while Developing a Culture of Assessment"
    Tamera Hanken, Gulcin Cribb and Swapna Gottipati
    In proceedings of the 11th Northumbria International Conference on Performance Measurement in Libraries and Information Services, LIBER, July, 2015, Edinburg, UK.
  48. "Workshop - "Embedding Analytics in Business Processes"
    Venky Shankararaman and Swapna Gottipati
    In 6th Annual International Conference on ICT: Big Data, Cloud and Security (ICT-BDCS 2015), Jul 2015, Singapore.

    49. 2014

  49. "Learning Analytics Applied to Curriculum Analysis"
    Swapna Gottipati, Venky Shankararaman. In proceedings of the International Conference on Informatics Education and Research 2014, Auckland , NZ. (SIGED IAIM'14). 2014.
  50. "Analyzing Course Competencies: What can Competencies Reveal about the Curriculum?"
    Swapna Gottipati, Venky Shankararaman. In proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on Computers in Education. Japan: Asia-Pacific Society for Computers in Education (ICCE'14). 2014
  51. "Aligning Assessments with Competencies using Keyphrase Extraction"
    Venky Shankararaman, Swapna Gottipati. In proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (TALE), Wellington, New Zealand. (TALE'14). 2014.
  52. "Opinion Mining of Sociopolitical Comments from Social Media"
    Swapna Gottipati, PhD Dissertation. 2014
  53. "myDeal: A Mobile Shopping Assistant Matching User Preferences to Promotions"
    Kartik Muralidharan, Swapna Gottipati, Jing Jiang, Narayan Ramasubbu, Rajesh Krishna Balan. In 11th International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Systems: Computing, Networking and Services,London, Great Britain. (Mobiquitous' 14) 2014
  54. " An Integrated Model for User Attribute Discovery: A Case Study on Political Affiliation Identification."
    Swapna Gottipati, Minghui Qiu, Liu Yang, Feida Zhu, Jing Jiang. In Proceedings of the 18th Pacific-Asia Conference on Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining (PAKDD'14). Acceptance rate=10.8%
  55. "Deal or no deal: Catering to user preferences"
    Kartik Muralidharan, Swapna Gottipati, Rajesh Krishna Balan. In Pervasive Computing and Communications Workshops (PERCOM Workshops), 2014 IEEE International Conference 2014
  56. Predictive and Decision Analytics for proactive business processes in Emergency Room and Outpatient Clinic Services
    Kar Way Tan, Swapna Gottipati and Lian Chee Koh (Workshop). 2nd International Conference on Big Data and Analytics in Healthcare (BDAH 2014)

    57. 2013

  57. "Learning Topics and Positions from Debatepedia"
    Swapna Gottipati, Minghui Qiu, Yanchuan Sim, Jing Jiang, and Noah A. Smith. In Proceedings of the Conference on Empirical Methods in Natural Language Processing (EMNLP 2013). 2013
  58. "Predicting User's Political Party using Ideological Stances"
    Swapna Gottipati, Minghui Qiu, Liu Yang, Feida Zhu and Jing Jiang. In the 5th International Conference on Social Informatics (SocInfo 2013). 2013
    59. Best Paper Finalist
  59. " CQARank: Jointly Model Topics and Expertise in Community Question Answering"
    Liu Yang, Minghui Qiu, Swapna Gottipati, Feida Zhu, Jing Jiang, Huiping Sun and Zhong Chen. In proceedings of the 22nd ACM International Conference on Information and Knowledge Management (CIKM 2013). 2013
  60. "Your love is public now: Questioning the use of personal information in authentication. "
    Payas Gupta, Swapna Gottipati, Jing Jiang and Debin Gao, (ASIACCS 2013). 2013
  61. "A Retail Bank's BPM Experience"
    Venky Shankararaman, Swapna Gottipati, Randall Duran. (JITCAR Journal 2013). 2013

    62. 2012

  62. "Extracting and normalizing entity-actions from users' comments."
    Swapna Gottipati and Jing Jiang. In Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Computational Linguistics (COLING 2012). 2012
  63. "What's public feedback? Linking high quality feedback to social issues using social media"
    Swapna Gottipati, Jing Jiang. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Social Computing (poster), pages 546-551, (SocialCom 2012). 2012
  64. "Finding Thoughtful Comments from Social Media."
    Swapna Gottipati and Jing Jiang. In Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Computational Linguistics (COLING 2012). 2012
  65. "myDeal: The Context-Aware Urban Shopping Assistant"
    Kartik Muralidharan, Swapna Gottipati, Jing Jiang, Narayan Ramasubbu, Rajesh Krishna Balan, Poster and Demo, (APSYS 2012). 2012

    66. 2011 and early

  66. "Linking Entities to a Knowledge Base with Query Expansion"
    Swapna Gottipati and Jing Jiang. In Proceedings of the 2011 Conference on Empirical Methods in Natural Language Processing (EMNLP 2011). 2011
  67. "Finding Relevant Answers in Software Forums"
    Swapna Gottipati, David Lo, and Jing Jiang. In Proceedings of the 26th IEEE/ACM International Conference on Automated Software Engineering (ASE 2011). 2011
  68. "SMU-SIS at TAC 2010 - KBP Track Entity Linking"
    Swapna Gottipati and Jing Jiang. 2010. In Proceedings of Text Analysis Conference Workshop (TAC 2010). 2010
  69. "UDEL/SMU at TREC 2009 Entity Track"
    Wei Zheng, Swapna Gottipati, Jing Jiang and Hui Fang. In Proceedings of the 18th Text REtrieval Conference (TREC 2009. 2009