Conference Session

Signal Processing Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Leiffer, LeTourneau University; Joonwan Kim, LeTourneau University; R. William Graff, LeTourneau University; Don Willcox, LeTourneau University

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transmitboth audio and data streams. DRM makes use of QAM mapping and Coded OrthogonalFrequency Division Multiplexing (COFDM), which utilizes a convolutional forward error-correcting code with a set of low-bitrate signals at closely spaced frequencies. 6DRM Receiver as a Senior Design ProjectIn 2007 engineers from HCJB discussed with our faculty the possibility of working with them ona project to develop a receiver which could be used as part of a studio-transmitter rebroadcast Page 15.426.2link, in which DRM signals from the primary broadcast would be received and demodulated forlocal rebroadcast. For the past three years our senior design students

Conference Session

Robotics in Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chiraag Nataraj, Conestoga High School; Sanjeev Reddy, Radnor High School; Mark Woods, Villanova University; Biswanath Samanta, Villanova University; C. Nataraj, Villanova University

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AC 2010-1655: SWARM ROBOTICS: A RESEARCH PROJECT WITH HIGHSCHOOL STUDENTS AS ACTIVE PARTICIPANTSChiraag Nataraj, Conestoga High SchoolSanjeev Reddy, Radnor High SchoolMark Woods, Villanova UniversityBiswanath Samanta, Villanova UniversityC. Nataraj, Villanova University Page 15.1155.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 SWARM ROBOTICS: A RESEARCH PROJECT WITH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AS ACTIVE PARTICIPANTSAbstractThis paper is concerned with an educational project to provide a rich research experience onswarm robotics to high school students. A group of three mobile robots (the popular Lego NXT)was used to implement a ‘search and rescue’ operation. A bio

Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hui-Ying Wu, Ching Yun University; HsinPiao Hsu, Kainan University

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AC 2010-527: INVESTIGATING DEMOGRAPHIC VARIABLES OF LEARNERSLEARNING PERFORMANCE TOWARD UBIQUITOUSLY PODCASTING INPROJECT-BASED ENGLISH LEARNINGHui-Ying Wu, Ching Yun UniversityHsinPiao Hsu, Kainan University Page 15.811.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Investigating Demographic Variables of Learners Learning Performance toward Ubiquitously Podcasting in Project-Based English LearningAbstract Project-Based English Learning (PBEL) in teaching has resulted in numerouspositive outcomes, including students’ improved language abilities and increasedcontent knowledge (Stoller, 2006) 17. This e-commerce English course has aspecific

Conference Session

Robotics in Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenny Fotouhi, University of Maryland; Susan Cooledge, University of Maryland Eastern Shore

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Page 15.871.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Microcontroller Controlled Walking RobotAbstract: The objective of this project, funded by the ACTION Program at the University ofMaryland Eastern Shore, was to involve and expose undergraduate students, particularlyminority and under-represented students, in research and real-world projects. One of the uniqueaspects of this project was the involvement and collaboration of a graduating senior student aswell as a freshman student during construction and application of the robot. This arrangementwas intended to provide an opportunity for peer teaching and learning. The construction andoperation of an advanced walking robot was intended to display the

Conference Session

Programming for Engineering Students

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Pook, Boise State University; Sin Ming Loo, Boise State University; Arlen Planting, Boise State University; Josh Kiepert, Boise State University; Derek Klein, Boise State University

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AC 2010-1148: CODING PRACTICES FOR EMBEDDED SYSTEMSMichael Pook, Boise State UniversitySin Ming Loo, Boise State UniversityArlen Planting, Boise State UniversityJosh Kiepert, Boise State UniversityDerek Klein, Boise State University Page 15.281.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Coding Practices for Embedded Systems Abstract Far too often, students focus on creating a working project without any regard for thequality, readability, and maintainability of their code. Students are not usually made to realizehow learning and applying good coding practices can improve the success of their projects andmake

Conference Session

Software and Hardware for Educators II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jonathan Hill, University of Hartford

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AC 2010-2286: USING A MICROCODED DATA PATH TO INTRODUCE THEDATA PATH AND CONTROLLER PARADIGMJonathan Hill, University of Hartford Jonathan Hill is an associate professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Hartford in Connecticut. PhD and MSEE from Worcester Polytechnic Inst. in Worcester MA, and previously a project engineer at Digital Corp. He instructs graduate and undergraduate computer engineering computer courses, directs graduate research, and performs research involving embedded microprocessor based systems. His specific projects involve digital communications, signal processing, and intelligent instrumentation

Conference Session

Computer Education Innovations II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica Kuczenski, University of Notre Dame; Joshua Enszer, University of Notre Dame; Mark McCready, University of Notre Dame; Jay Brockman, University of Notre Dame

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educational process outside the classroomand ways to encourage students to have a more direct role in their own personal development.For this purpose, we present here the Notre Dame Electronic Portfolio (NDeP) project, which isdesigned to help us meet this goal. To date, we have successfully launched the NDeP project to aclass of ~80 chemical engineering sophomores who were able to create electronic portfolios, andwe were able to assess these portfolios using a rubric developed for this purpose.IntroductionThe primary goal of our undergraduate program is to produce engineers who are one step aheadof their peers, who have begun to prepare themselves for more than just their entry-level jobs. Inorder to reach this goal for our students, our department

Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Easley, Louisiana Tech University; David Hall, Louisiana Tech University; Nicholas Beard, Louisiana Tech University; Glenn Fardsalehi, Louisiana Tech University; Nathan Wallace, Louisiana Tech University; Michael Swanbom, Louisiana Tech University

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Wallace is an undergraduate student in Nanosystems Engineering at Louisiana Tech University.Michael Swanbom, Louisiana Tech University Michael Swanbom is a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at Louisiana Tech University. Page 15.95.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A Student-Run Help Desk to Facilitate a Robotics-Based Course SequenceAbstractMany engineering programs have implemented project-based, first-year experiences to foster thedevelopment of skills and attitudes that improve student retention and better prepare students foran increasingly dynamic and global workplace

Conference Session

Computer Education Innovations I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alisa Gilmore, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Herbert Detloff, University of Nebraska, Lincoln at Omaha

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mobilerobotics learning platform was developed by faculty and students of the department to be used asthe centerpiece of outreach efforts to middle school math and science teachers in order todemonstrate STEM concepts at the K-16 levels and to provide a sense of excitement and buy-infor University students enrolled in the CEEN program. The platform, named the CEENBoT™,was first introduced to freshman CEEN students in the fall semester of 2008, while currentCEEN seniors, projected to graduate in 2010, possess no direct experience with the newplatform.This paper gives the results of an assessment conducted in the fall semester of 2009 with the goalof measuring the educational impact of senior students’ project-based experiences with theCEENBoT™ mobile

Conference Session

Software and Hardware for Educators II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey Richardson, Purdue University; James Jacob, Purdue University; Brant Price, Purdue University; Jeremiah Dole, Purdue University

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AC 2010-1527: PERSONAL LAB HARDWARE: A SINE WAVE GENERATOR,LOGIC PULSE SIGNAL, AND PROGRAMMABLE SYNCHRONOUS SERIALINTERFACE FOR ENHANCING EDUCATIONJeffrey Richardson, Purdue UniversityJames Jacob, Purdue UniversityBrant Price, Purdue UniversityJeremiah Dole, Purdue University Page 15.951.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Personal Lab Hardware: A Sine Wave Generator, Logic Pulse Signal, and Programmable Synchronous Serial Interface for Enhancing EducationAbstract:This project developed a low cost solution to provide personally owned electronic test equipmentto students in an advanced analog electronics course to enhance their learning associated withelectronic

Conference Session

Tablet and Portable PCs for Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lin Li, Prairie View A&M University; Sherri Frizell, Prairie View A&M University; Yonggao Yang, Prairie View A&M University

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PCs and interactive teachingapplications have proven to be effective in increasing student engagement and supporting teacherinstruction. More importantly, leveraging these technologies, innovative teaching methodologiescan be developed to improve lecturing efficiency and facilitate assessment. This paper presentsan on-going project in the Computer Science Department at Prairie View A&M University thatfocuses on revamping the teaching of computer science and engineering courses by incorporatingtablet PCs and modern educational technology into the classroom. The goal of the project is toenhance student and teacher interaction, improve teaching effectiveness, and increase students’interests in course content.In this paper, we describe the

Conference Session

Signal Processing Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hanjun Xian, Purdue University; Krishna Madhavan, Purdue University

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curriculum? and (3)What are the characteristics of a middleware framework that will allow the inclusion of real-world data sources within the classroom? Currently, we support a total of 1136 sensors from avariety of sources. This dataset contains sensor data of air temperature, water temperature, waterlevel, wind speed, air pressure, precipitation, conductivity, and soil moisture, and is being rapidlyexpanded to support a large universal set of open sensors.Success of this project provides a chance to bring practice-oriented education into engineeringclassrooms. Students will be able to access real-time, real-world sensor data with a single iPhoneapplication. Effective visualization and interface for navigation of sensor data helps

Conference Session

Signal Processing Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yuan-Lin Chen, MingChi University of Technology; Shun-Chung Wang, Lunghwa University of Science and Technology

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atMingchi University in Taiwan. The evaluation results from the students measured before andafter using the approach are very encouraging which demonstrate its efficiency and success.The goals of micro-controller application coursesThe goals of presented teaching approach for micro-controller application course are thatstudents should gain knowledge of the principle of micro-controller operations and could designa real-world application project based on micro-controller topics. The period of the micro-controller application course at Mingchi University in one semester is a total of 51 hours (3 hoursper week times 17 weeks.) The syllabus of this industry-oriented micro-controller course isdescribed in Table 1. We teachers have already integrated

Conference Session

Computational Tools and Simulation I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julio Garcia, San Jose State University; William Cruz, National Hispanic University

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AC 2010-383: A TECHNOLOGY-ASSISTED SIMULATION OFDISTRIBUTED-TEAM IT SOLUTION DEVELOPMENTJulio Garcia, San Jose State UniversityWilliam Cruz, National Hispanic University Page 15.106.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A Technology-Assisted Simulation of Distributed-Team IT Solution DevelopmentAbstractUsing HP mobile technology, students transformed their vision of teamwork then designed andimplemented IT solutions addressing challenges posed through lecture and lab. In addition,faculty members not immediately involved in the grant learned how to use technology by seeingits use in the project classroom.The goals of this study were how

Conference Session

Online and Web-based Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charles Lesko, East Carolina University; John Pickard, East Carolina University

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AC 2010-2204: DATA IN DEPTH: WEB 3-D TECHNOLOGIES PROVIDE NEWAPPROACHES TO THE PRESENTATION OF COURSE CONTENTCharles Lesko, East Carolina University Charles Lesko is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Technology Systems, College of Technology & Computer Science at East Carolina University. He received his BS at the US Naval Academy; he holds a MS in Forensics from National University and a second MS in Computer Information Systems from Boston University; his PhD is in Applied Management from Walden University. His current teaching and research regime focus on strategic technology management and communication, information technology project management, and virtual reality

Conference Session

Computational Tools and Simulation I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Derek Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University

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design and manufacturing processes. Page 15.1099.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Strategies for Teaching CAD Automation to Engineers and TechnologistsAbstractTraining in Computer-Aided Design is now common place in engineering and technologyprograms. This can take one of three forms. Instruction in the mechanics and strategies foreffectively using a CAD application is the most common. This is often completed early in theprogram to provide students with the ability to use these tools in term projects and capstonedesign. The second approach delves into a study of the building blocks of a CAD system gettinginto the areas of

Conference Session

Software and Hardware for Educators II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel McCarthy, University of Wyoming; Cameron Wright, University of Wyoming; Steven Barrett, University of Wyoming; Jerry Hamann, University of Wyoming

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POS expressions.3.3.3 In-Lab ExercisesFor this lab, a Xilinx skeleton project is provided to the students. This skeleton project containsan unfinished schematic with only inputs and outputs drawn, a completed test fixture, and correctpin assignments for the 95108 CPLD. The first in-lab task is for the students to enter either theirSOP or POS circuits into the Xilinx schematic editor. Since this is the first time that the studentswill actually use the schematic editor, a short introduction to this portion of the Xilinx softwareis provided. After successfully entering their schematic, students must simulate their design usingthe provided test fixture. Finally, they synthesize their design and download it to a CPLD wherethey can test their

Conference Session

Computational Tools and Simulation II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jonathan Hill, University of Hartford

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AC 2010-2252: SCHEMATIC CAPTURE AND TECHNICAL DRAWINGSOFTWARE FOR COMPUTER ENGINEERINGJonathan Hill, University of Hartford Jonathan Hill is an associate professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Hartford in Connecticut. PhD and MSEE from Worcester Polytechnic Inst. in Worcester MA, and previously a project engineer at Digital Corp. He instructs graduate and undergraduate computer engineering computer courses, directs graduate research, and performs research involving embedded microprocessor based systems. His specific projects involve digital communications, signal processing, and intelligent instrumentation

Conference Session

Computational Tools and Simulation III

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hassan Rajaei, Bowling Green State University; Arsen Gasparyan, Bowling Green State University

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Center Figure 1: The Virtual Training Environment (VTE) system overview.2.2 – Simulation and Animation for Interactive EducationThe VTE system supports multiple sessions and classrooms. Each course needs to have its ownpackage of model components to be integrated into the syllabus. To facilitate describing thissection we us a pilot course like Data Communications and Networking as an example. When amessage is sent from point A to B, the simulated model can project animation of the flowbetween the two points. Depending which portion of the course is under focus, the details of thecommunication pattern are projected. For example, the routing mechanism in the network andthe congestion handling process when part of the network becomes

Conference Session

Software and Hardware for Educators I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fadi Obeidat, Virginia Commonwealth University; Ruba Alkhasawneh, Virginia Commonwealth University; Jerry Tucker, Virginia Commonwealth University; Robert Klenke, Virginia Commonwealth University

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/software modules and a flexible monitoring for application’ssignals-of-interest, which in turn, enables students enrolled in an embedded systems class tointeract directly with software and hardware components via monitor interface allowing aninteractive debugging for the system-under-development. Moreover, as an implementation ofproblem based learning in engineering education, the project itself is a practical implementationof an embedded system that aims to walkthrough basic skills needed in embedded systemsdesign.IntroductionField Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) have been used in many embedded applications dueto their ever-increasing level of performance, low cost, and re-configurability. For example,FPGAs have been used to accelerate a wide

Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Solarek, University of Toledo; Hong Wang, The University of Toledo; Allen Rioux, The University of Toledo; William Evans, The University of Toledo; weiqing sun, The University of Toledo

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AssessmentThe CSET program utilizes an assessment process that relies on multiple measures andmultiple evaluators. Data used to demonstrate achievement include but are not limited to: • course grades (each term) • representative samples of student work (periodically) • co-op surveys of students and employers (each semester, an increasing number of students) • placement data (employment and graduate school) (annually) • class surveys (each semester) • senior capstone projects and reports • graduate exit survey (each semester) • feedback from alumni (annually)The assessment process follows the basic procedures as follows: • Course Assessment Data • Responsible Personnel: Program

Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathryn Rodhouse, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Benjamin Cooper, Savant LLC; Steve Watkins, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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are perceived to be too complicated to learnat a young age. Opportunities for pre-college students to learn programming concepts can helpdevelop critical thinking and problem solving skills that will enhance their educationalexperiences. Also, conceptual understanding of programming techniques in one language canaid in learning other languages. This project developed an integrated series of programmingtutorials for using Squeak Smalltalk. Squeak Smalltalk is an open-sourced, object-orientedprogramming language that is being used for educational software and through the One-Laptop-per-Child initiative as well as for database and multi-media applications. The intent of thetutorials is to allow anyone, no matter their current programming

Conference Session

Tablet and Portable PCs for Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julia Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; M. Hossein Hariri, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Sudipa Mitra-Kirtley, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Shannon Sexton, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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effective toolto implement in their classrooms. Tablet PCs and pen slates provide a stylus that allows the userto input data (in the form of digital pen strokes) through a variety of applications, such as inkannotations in word processing software and handwriting in notebook software. While theseinnovations offer a promise of improved student learning and faculty teaching, researchers areonly beginning to measure these impacts in any systematic way.Since 2003, faculty members at our institution have been implementing digital ink through tabletPCs and slates in engineering, humanities, mathematics, and science courses. As theseimplementations have been developed, we have conducted assessments of the projects andreported these results to the faculty

Conference Session

Computer Education Innovations I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Ahlgren, Trinity College; Igor Verner, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology

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-Israel Institute of Technology Igor M. Verner is Associate Professor at the Department of Education in Technology and Science, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. He received the M.S. degree in Mathematics from the Urals State University and the Ph.D. in computer aided design systems in manufacturing from the Urals State Technical University (1981), Yekaterinburg, Russia. Dr. Verner is a certified teacher of mathematics and technology in Israel. His research interests include experiential learning, cognitive and affective development, design projects, and robotics. He is involved in organization of international robot competitions and guidance of school teams

Conference Session

Computer Gaming and Virtual Reality for Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Jaurez, National University; Peilin Fu, National University; Ronald Uhlig, National University, San Diego; Shekar Viswanathan, Ph.D., M.B.A., P.E., received a Bachelor of Technology in chemical

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new games) in order to enhance the learning ofwireless communication systems and technologies through experience with real worldrelationships, theoretical and physical, within the game systems and simulations.Marrying course methodologies from the Video Game Design curriculum in the School of Mediaand Communication with the content and subject matter of the School of Engineering andTechnology seemed both novel and challenging, and offered the promise of unique outcomesthat would significantly enhance learning by providing “virtual apprenticeships” to engineeringgraduate students. The overarching concept was influenced by Shaffer’s3 work on epistemicgames, but, this project went further by introducing the concept of video games designed by

Conference Session

Computer Education Innovations II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Suxia Cui, Prairie View A&M University; Yonghui Wang, Prairie View A&M University; Siew Koay, Prairie View A&M University; Yonggao Yang, Prairie View A&M University

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modifiers.In this project, faculty members developed new course modules and introduced them into thecorresponding computing classes. Preliminary results were obtained and obstacles werediscussed, and in the future, we are going to develop more new course modules and also involvemore computing courses to be enhanced.Background Teaching computer courses is challenging these days since this generation of studentswitnessed the fast development and wide spread of computer techniques. Most of them are Page 15.1039.2already enthusiasts in popular computer applications, such as video games. However, theteaching of college level computer classes does not

Conference Session

Computational Tools and Simulation II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicholas Roberts, Vanderbilt University; Greg Walker, Vanderbilt University

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(see Appendix A for problems). This was doneto determine if students would be more likely to use a simulation tool on additional problems ifthey were previously required to use the tool. Additionally the students were then asked if they feltthey benefited from the use of the tool or if it made a difference. Finally the students were assigneda design project where it was their goal to design a heat exchanger based on a specific problem(see Appendix A). The students were not required to use the tool, but they were reminded that thistool could be extremely useful in the design process.To collect data for this study two optional surveys were distributed to the class of 58 students toobtain their opinions of the tools being incorporated in the

Conference Session

Software and Hardware for Educators I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chad Hager, United States Air Force Academy; Steven Barrett, University of Wyoming; Cameron Wright, University of Wyoming; Jerry Hamann, University of Wyoming

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Page 15.639.2organization of these homework assignments attempts to show students the link betweensoftware and hardware and to illuminate some of the more difficult architecture conceptsdiscussed in class. The assignments are arranged to give students a gentle introduction into HDL,followed by the construction of memory. Later design exercises directs attention to arithmeticlogic units (ALUs), single cycle computers, and pipelined processors. These assignments weredeveloped for a senior/graduate level course in computer architecture for which the text by Manoand Kime is used [2]. The specific design assignments will be discussed and student reaction tothe exercises is provided. This project was planned and conducted by a graduate

Conference Session

Robotics in Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carlotta Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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LEGOS w/HandyBoard43University of West Curriculum integration LEGOS w/HandyBoard44 Page 15.877.3FloridaSwarthmore College Research project preparation, AAAI Khepera, ActivMedia Pioneers45Missouri University State of the art of robotics and Instructor-created kit usingof Science and architectures embedded C, Matlab imageTechnology processing46Carnegie Mellon Robots for study problem-based LEGOS with HandyBoard47-48University laboratory experimentsPontificia

Conference Session

Software and Hardware for Educators I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Warren Rosen, Drexel University; Eric Carr, Drexel University

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processing. In 1998 he founded Rydal Research and Development, Inc. for the purpose of carrying out research and development of advanced networking and signal-processing technologies.Eric Carr, Drexel University After completing his BSEET (specializing in Computer Engineering Technology) at Old Dominion University, Eric followed his wife to the Philadelphia area. He is the Laboratory Technician (and unofficial 'PIC Microcontroller Evangelist') for the Goodwin College Applied Engineering Technology program, where he enjoys putting his knowledge of microcontrollers and other technology to use. Some of Eric's other microcontroller-based projects include an accelerometer-based maze/balance