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Session 2213

Chemical Engineering Fundamentals -- Better Learning Through Computer-Based Delivery

B.L. Crynes, Y-K Lai and W.S. Chung School of Chemical Engineering University of Oklahoma Norman, Oklahoma 73019 crynes@ou.edu

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Use of information technology unquestionably, when done properly, leads to better learning. The evidence is building to a compelling level (1). Unfortunately, there are still too many “experimental” projects that poorly match learner needs, subject, and technology, resulting in questionable returns in learning/teaching for the time and dollar investment. Then, too, much of the evidence is only anecdotal, lacking statistical data.

The purpose of our project, which began a year and a half ago, is three fold:  develop a different way for our chemical engineering students to learn fundamentals  design an instrument and process to obtain statistical evidence  find a better use of faculty time and effort compared to traditional lecturing methods

The changes of this Chemical Engineering Fundamentals course are only a small part of the major changes in our Engineering College that includes:  all new students owning laptop computers (Fall ‘98)  use of a wireless network for connectivity  conversion of engineering core courses for laptop instruction  formalized training for faculty on use of new information technologies in the classroom  integration of the use of information technology in the schools

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Lai, Y., & Chung, W. S., & Crynes, B. L. (1999, June), Chemical Engineering Fundamentals Better Learning Through Computer Based Delivery Paper presented at 1999 Annual Conference, Charlotte, North Carolina. 10.18260/1-2--8084