lost in differentlecture styles or written material. The college students being the coaches of each video comparesto peer-teaching which can enrich the learning experience by offering an additional layer ofsupport and engagement alongside the expertise of professors. These videos were intended not as replacements for the lecture materials but ascomplementary resources to reinforce newly acquired knowledge for a deeper understanding.Further, they would serve as valuable review tools not only for students currently enrolled butalso for upperclassmen seeking to refresh their programming skills. This enhances conceptretention and increases student engagement, potentially leading to improved attendance,participation, and grades in computer
. When a member of your team asks about the resolution to the design concerns, the P.E. tells your colleague that if they raise the concern again the P.E. will have them fired. [Question 1. Likert scale, responses choices: very unethical, somewhat unethical, neither ethical or unethical, somewhat ethical, very ethical] Please select the response that best describes how you interpret the ethics of this scenario. • [Q01.1] How ethical do you think it is for the P.E. to act this way? • [Q01.2] How ethical would your peers think it is for the P.E. to act this way? • [Q01.3] How ethical would current engineering professionals think it is for the P.E. to act this way?Scenario 2: Code SharingHaving been edited since the
with the easeof access to such Gen AI tools have raised a lot of questions about ethics, authorship and academicintegrity [25], [27]. While academics are still exploring the possible applications of Gen AI in education [27], severalresearchers agreed that Gen AI literacy is essential in education [28], [29], [30]. Some educators andresearchers argue that several AI tools like the writing assistance tools may enhance the learningexperience by providing automated assistance [31]. AI has also been explored as a creative collaboratorin various fields, such as game level design and computational tools for creative writing, where it is seenas a potential source of new ideas and support for designers' goals [32], [33], [34]. Providing
in college and beyond. The EcologicalValidation Model of Student Success and its educational practices reflecting the social evolutionframed this study. Information was collected through surveys and interviews from three studentcohorts. The findings revealed how this culturally asset-based program reinforced the identity ofstudents as Hispanics by centering culture and community aspects that students were familiarwith, promoted teamwork with peers as a strategy to make learning better situated in theirinterest to support each other, and contributed to creating a research space where students feltintegrated, included, and valued considering who they were or represent. Programs that center onstudent asset-based features and pedagogical
. Shuayto has contributed significantly to the body of knowledge in business and marketing. Her peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations underscore her expertise in areas such as marketing, management skills, and global branding strategies. Noteworthy among her achievements is the recognition received for her case study ”ELIE SAAB: Growth of a Global Luxury Brand” by EFMD and her Outstanding Research Award at the Global Conference on Business and Finance. Her current research is focused on artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education. Beyond academia, Dr. Shuayto’s influence extends to consulting and training projects. Her dedication to professional development is evident through her active involvement
. He has published 16 papers in peer-reviewed journals, 28 papers in peer-reviewed conference proceedings, and given 12 technical presentations on various topics including: additive manufacturing, mechatronics, biomechanics, and engineering education. He currently teaches the Engineered Systems In Society, Mechanical Engineering Professional Practice, and Capstone Design I and II courses. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Exploring the Impact of Study Sheets on Students' Performance in an Engineered Systems in Society CourseAbstractThe purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of study sheets on second-year engineeringstudents' performance in an
is insufficient to address Latinx student needs, especially atHSIs[10], [11], [12]. A 2017 paper [13] outlines a literature review of innovations and interventionsthat intend to improve the outcomes for areas of study based in mathematics. The pedagogicalapproaches discussed in the reviewed literature included active learning, hands-on projects,mentoring programs, use of technology, one-to-one help, and peer study groups. The paper notedthat there is relatively little literature on rigorous evaluations of the interventions. There is a need todevise innovative math remediation methods that are more engaging, effective, and less costly tostudents. In this National Science Foundation funded project, engineering and math faculty from thelarge R1
improvegender-based performance. However, this could also be due to the sampling bias.The analysis from the second class showed similar trends; hence, we do not elaborate on theresults from the second class here.Summary: We draw two conclusions from our evaluation. First, we observe that anonymousgrading can lead to better grades for certain ethnicities (Ethnicity 2). Secondly, we observe thatanonymous grading does not lead to better grades when considering gender. Figure 7: Grade differences between two genders considered for the two groups.Potential PitfallsWe have found three main limitations of our study. 1) Writing style: The assessments we are considering are handwritten in-person submissions. Some identifiers, like handwriting or
introducestudents to research work through rhetorical analysis of scholarly work. These first-timeundergraduate researchers are recruited from various universities and bring with them diverseexperiences based on their backgrounds. The REU program is designed to prepare students forgraduate studies by immersing participants in a authentic research conducted within a tier oneresearch facility alongside graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, research staff, and faculty.The program also provides career development workshops on applying to graduate school,writing personal statements, developing a professional network, working in academia andindustry as well as creating graduate level research products (i.e., posters, presentations, andpapers).The Natural
in the fall of 2022, the inauguralcohort comprised eight students, including new first time (NFT) students and transfer students.The following year saw the addition of a second group of 15 students, increasing the totalnumber of students enrolled into the program to 23. Beyond offering financial aid, ASESsupports its participants with academic resources, such as a credit-bearing course on engineeringleadership and career development, and access to faculty and peer mentorship in a mentorshipprogram. Throughout its first three semesters, spanning from Fall 2022 to Fall 2023, the programsuccessfully retained a significant number of its students.The literature suggests that bolstering student support systems and fostering faculty
, and the Journal of Applied Research in theCommunity College. For this review, the team bound the study and selection criteria to ensure that thescholarship included was relevant to the topical area rather than simply relying on theresearchers’ familiarity or agreement with the available scholarship. Exclusion criteria wereidentified to outline how researchers eliminated studies from consideration and defined thepurpose of the study (DePoy & Gitlin, 1994). For this study, inclusion and exclusion criteriaincluded: 1 1. The study was published between 2013 and 2023. 2. The study was peer-reviewed articles, book chapters
by focusingon empathy and listening, exploring audience needs in a way that leads to sharply definedproblem statements. Through a process of divergent and convergent thinking, participants areasked to first generate lots of ideas and reflect on them with a group of peers, then narrow whatthey will write, say, or show, using quick sharing tools like storyboards or flow outlines andtesting both their messages and strategy. Then they give and receive critical feedback in realtime, allowing them to refine their approach and iterate through the process again until ready. Wefocus on practice for our trainees, emphasizing simple, memorable tools – the Elements – thatcan be applied at a variety of scales. A great illustration of this is a
hand in selecting the team, design, implementation,analysis, and presentation, improved the learning experience. The role of the instructor was morementorship than instruction. Holding weekly meetings and reports had shown the continuousstudent engagement. Importance of peer evaluation was stressed throughout the semester. A self-assessment survey was conducted among the students to identify the progress made throughproject-based learning. This survey results showed that the implementation of project-basedlearning exhibited a significant improvement in the amount of progress made in each learningobjective. This research has shown that the project-based learning mechanism has not onlyimproved technical and communication skills, but also team
of student performance and enables earlierintervention. Where possible, it is advantageous to have more than one assessment instrument toenable triangulation, i.e., to make more reliable observations and evaluations. In most of ourassessments we use rubrics which were described at the program level in [2]. Current versions ofthose discussed in this paper are given in the Appendix. We also make use of evaluations byScrum Leaders which are done for every sprint, i.e., every two weeks. Students also get to doself- and peer-evaluation of teamwork, based on the CATME framework [8].Our rubrics are based on a 4-level performance scale: Beginning (1), Developing (2), Proficient(3), and Exemplary (4). In most cases, we allow intermediate levels, such
ethics by using a blended style of independent tasks and a peer-learning activity. Specifically, this paper investigates three main questions: 1. Does microlearning increase student engagement? 2. Does increased engagement result in higher performance on ethics assessments? 3. Is a blended approach of independent microlearning and an in-class team case study effective in bridging the lower order of memorizing ethical terms to applying ethical principles to a dilemma?The question on engagement was evaluated through an end of semester Likert style survey, andthe impact of the learning approach was assessed by comparing student participation in themicrolearning modules to performance in an end of semester ethics quiz. The Likert
8.8 8.8% Q2_8 Engage in effective team practices. 83.5 88.0 4.5 4.5% Q2_9 Discuss research ideas with peers. 80.5 81.3 0.8 0.8% Q2_10 Consult senior researchers for ideas. 85.3 94.8 9.5 9.5% Q2_11 Decide when to quit searching for related 56.7 66.2 9.5 9.5% research/writing. Q2_12 Decide when to quit generating ideas based on 61.3 73.3 12.0 12.0% your literature review. Q2_13 Synthesize current literature. 68.2 85.5 17.3 17.3% Q2_14 Identify areas of
and importance of keeping studentsengaged and motivated, effective teaching philosophy, and the importance of inclusion regardingstudent diversity. This scale included nine items.Course Design & Delivery scale measured participants’ perceptions of their ability to incorporateeffective teaching practices, writing student learning outcomes, course design and implementation.This scale also included aspects like designing and implementing blended classes, catering forstudents with diverse needs, etc. Eight items were a part of this scale. Table 1. Overview of Scales within the Instrument Scale (# of items) Definition Example Items The Teaching- Students
and translation. Theyemphasize how technology not only aids in translation but also offers a wealth of onlineresources, enhancing accessibility and flexibility in learning [6].These studies collectively support the idea that embracing multilingualism in education cangreatly improve understanding in complex fields like science and engineering. Tailorededucational programs have proven successful in enhancing the academic writing of multilingualengineering students, and innovative teaching methods that integrate cultural and digitalknowledge are key to preparing engineers for a globalized workforce For educational progress,teaching assistants should approach their role with empathy and adaptability, recognizing thevaried cultural backgrounds and
, IsraelIntroductionCollaboration in Computer Science courses has several benefits. It allows students with diversebackgrounds and perspectives to come together and understand the subject material holisticallyand comprehensively. Working in a team encourages students to exchange ideas, expertise, andbest practices, which helps them learn from one another and not only from the teaching staff.When students work on programming assignments in a team, it allows students to peer reviewtheir team members’ code. Peer evaluation and feedback help improve the work’s overall qualityand also reflects developers’ workflow in real-world software development projects. Moreover, acollaborative environment encourages students to be accountable for their and their teammembers’ work
towards independent study through a questionnairesurvey via Qualtrics. The survey questions were strategically designed to explore the benefits oflearning, the long-term retention of acquired knowledge, and the overall learning processes.Analysis of the data demonstrated a positive student perception and attitude towards a fewcrucial skills, such as teamwork and time management, technical writing and subject matterproficiency, Excel uses, data analytics, communications, and organizational timeline skills.Students expressed a preference for the hands-on aspect and freedom associated with theundergraduate research. Furthermore, students acknowledged the significant influence ofundergraduate research on their academic careers, citing improved
highlighted the increased sense of communitythey felt with their peers. Interviews highlighted how students reconsidered their professionalidentity within the major when they spoke about their feelings relating to imposter syndrome andhailed this as a unique opportunity in their engineering education to reflect on their engineeringidentity and purpose in the field. Students indicated it influenced their sense of belonging asthey talked about how participation in this workshop and story performance challengedstereotypes and broadened their perspective of what it means to be an engineer and whichtypes of people get to become engineers. Students experienced a boost in confidence in boththeir writing and public speaking abilities and a result of sharing
collaboration on assignments. Discussions Forum designed to facilitate informal communication between students, either for free discussion or for grading purposes. Gradebook Entries into Canvas about numerical or letter-grade assessments. Entry Modules Tool that can unify all content into smaller, structural components. Typical groupings are by week, topic, or day. Outcomes Statements describing knowledge, skills, and abilities that learners will develop that enable tracking of student progress through their use in rubrics Peer Reviews An Assignment feature used to facilitate students reviewing each other’s submissions Quizzes
Engineering program since 2009. He received his Ph.D. degree in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University. He held a Principal position with Schlumberger and has more than 18 years of experience worldwide in technical and management positions in well testing, field development, and production enhancement. He served as SPE Drilling & Completion journal review chairman, SPE Cedric K. Ferguson Medal Award committee member, SPE Drilling, and Completion Advisory committee, and SPE advanced technology workshops. He received the A Peer Apart SPE Award, which is dedicated to the technical excellence of authors to the industry. He received the Associate of Former Student of Texas A&M University College-level
Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. She earned her B.S. in Chemistry from The University of South Dakota, her M.S. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering and her PhD in Engineering Education from Purdue University. Her research expertise lies in characterizing graduate-level attrition, persistence, and career trajectories; engineering writing and communication; and methodological development.Prof. Karen A. Thole, Pennsylvania State University Karen A. Thole is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and the Department Head of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at the Pennsylvania State University.She was recognized by the White House for being a Champion of a Change in her efforts to help establProf
multi-scale, long-term research projectteams led by faculty and their graduate students [3-6]. Participation in the VIP program isgraded, and students receive course credit for at least two years. Participation in VIP teamsprovides the time and context for students to [1]: • acquire in-depth experience and insights within their field of study. • learn and practice research and professional skills. • make substantial contributions to real-world projects; and • experience different roles on large, multi-disciplinary teams.The VIP model provides opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to developleadership and collaboration skills through peer support and peer management [2,7].Additionally, participating students are
your storyboard, as if Concept Pitch you were sitting down at a table with me and I asked you to explain your topic. Record your two-minute "pitch" using any tool you want (such as Windows Recorder or the Recorder Android app). Submit the file to the instructor. 5 Revision with Start a new thread on the course discussion board and share Peer Feedback your storyboard and two-minute pitch so it can be viewed/listened to by your classmates. Go review your classmates' threads and respond to THREE threads
to solve small, specific problems. For example, one student wrote “I would ask it howto write specific syntax (make arrays that are all zeros, for loops syntax, math modifiers).”While the tool code captured the way students used ChatGPT for specific tasks during the codingprocess, 25% of student responses to the survey also described ChatGPT as a learning aidbeyond syntax or debugging code (code: tutor). These responses also often included elements ofpersonalized help or access to help outside of the available hours for other support tools(professor office hours, peer tutors, etc.). “...Having a tool to be able to help me when othersaren't available to help was amazing.” As detailed above, these responses included descriptionsof how students
broad, general study investigating thistopic. What does exist, however, are assessments that examine specific institutional programsaimed at encouraging faculty to author their own OER, as well as written guides aimed at facultywho are writing OER, often associated with these same institutional programs.In a study of an institutional initiative at Rutgers, which was aimed at getting more faculty toadopt or author OER for their classrooms [9], the authors surveyed 30 faculty participating in theinitiative. These faculty members were a relatively even mix of tenure-track and non-tenure-trackfaculty with a broad range of experience in terms of years of teaching. The respondentsrepresented a variety of fields, though it should be noted that despite
been regularly available for many years [12]. Also, assessment andrubric design related to entrepreneurial mindset in class settings has also been previously studied[27]. For the workshop being detailed here, the surveys were created as a pre/post workshopreflection on familiarity with entrepreneurial mindset as well as if and what type of goals werewritten by participants. From a student chapter advisors perspective, creating and writing downspecific goals for a student chapter is generally an indication of an active and successful studentgroup for the next year. Alternatively, the perspective of embedding an entrepreneurial mindsetin students and chapter advisors necessitated survey questions at the remembering andunderstanding levels (i.e
engineers to thrive in an ever-evolvingprofessional landscape.Case Study:Rubrics are informative grid-type scoring guides that articulate and evaluate assignmentexpectations by setting assessment standards [17]. This tool informs students of the criteria thatthe reviewer is looking for in academic writing and data presentation, saving students. Rubricshelp break down the expectations into categories measured by the reviewer. It has been coinedthat rubrics make a grader's job easier by sifting through the categories and evaluating how wellstudents fulfilled each part of the rubric.The senior design capstone in Electrical and Computer Engineering at The Ohio State Universityspans two semesters, exposing students to industry and community-sponsored