Conference Session

Best of Computers in Education Division

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Patrick Hogan, Missouri S&T; Dan Cernusca, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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AC 2011-702: INTEGRATING GALLERY WALKS AND WIKIS IN A SYN-ERGIC INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITY: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OFSTUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONSJohn Patrick Hogan, Missouri S&T Dr. John P. Hogan is an associate professor of Geology in the Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering at the Missouri University of Science and Technology. He received his Ph.D. and MS degrees in Geology in 1990 and 1984 from Virginia Tech. He also holds a BS in Geology from the University of New Hampshire. His research interests include igneous petrology, structural geology, and tectonics. He has active projects in Maine, Oklahoma, Missouri, Egypt and southern Africa. He is also interested in enhancing student learning through integration

Conference Session

Computers in Education General Technical Session I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Melissa A. Pasquinelli, North Carolina State University; Jeff Joines, North Carolina State University

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. Page 22.901.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Integrating Computing into Thermodynamics: Lessons Learned Even though computing has become pervasive in today’s workplace, many engineering curricula have lagged in creating engineers with computational aptitude. Computational-capable engineers are ones who can utilize computing effectively to solve engineering problems. Developing these computationally capable engineers means understanding that changes in the undergraduate engineering curriculum must recognize it’s context in an educational continuum. Starting from the first computing course, the computing skills need

Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy D. Ropp, Purdue University, West Lafayette; David M. Whittinghill, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Raymond A. Hansen, Purdue University; Erin E. Bowen, Purdue University; Joshua L. Holmes

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and testing of the network and electronic job taskcard system is ongoing. This includes continued integration into an actual curriculum laboratory(AT 402), in which paper-based lab aircraft maintenance tasks have been extensively used in thepast. Early feedback from student users indicated they were able to acclimate to the onlinesystem with only a few minutes introduction. Maintenance tasks using the test job task cardswere performed successfully using just a table PC.Outcomes sought for the networked computing system being developed within the airframelaboratory are to enhance the curriculum and student experience by establishing a true to lifenetworked aircraft maintenance environment. This in turn develops a natural research

Conference Session

Hardware Applications

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alisa N. Gilmore, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jose M. Santos, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Aaron Joseph Mills, Iowa State University

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AC 2011-2200: COMPUTER INTERFACE INNOVATIONS FOR AN ECEMOBILE ROBOTICS PLATFORM APPLICABLE TO K-12 AND UNIVER-SITY STUDENTSAlisa N. Gilmore, University of Nebraska - Lincoln Alisa N. Gilmore, P.E. is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer and Electronics Engineering at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Since 2006, she has served as Senior Staff for administering NSF grants in the ITEST and Discovery K-12 programs associated with using robotics in the K-12 arena to educate teachers and motivate student achievement in STEM. At the University, she has developed and taught courses in robotics, electrical circuits and telecommunications. Prior to coming to UNL, Ms. Gilmore worked in telecommunications and

Conference Session

Hardware Applications

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gary Spivey, George Fox University

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these systems. It has long been a desire of the department to see our students participatein these types of design/build experiences throughout the curriculum. Oregon State University(OSU) has been a pioneer in developing a “Platform for Learning2” using their TekBotsplatform3. The TekBots platform is an electronic robot vehicle that is built by every student inthe electrical engineering program at Oregon State University. The program sponsors state that“using a common platform throughout the curriculum helps to integrate the material fromseemingly disjointed courses4.” While the Oregon State University TekBots program provides amodel of a Platform for Learning, it is not necessarily a perfect platform for other Universities.The sponsors

Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Frank T. Fisher, Stevens Institute of Technology; Hong Man, Stevens Institute of Technology

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of engineering (forexample, academic research and/or industrial practice); 2) introduce undergraduates at theearliest stages to “real engineering” (again, either within the academic research environment orindustry); 3) develop a methodology and mechanism with which faculty can utilize multimediatechnology to further integrate their research and teaching efforts; and 4) demonstrate amethodology compatible with a growing a sustainable library of authentic engineeringexperiences for incorporation into the undergraduate curriculum. Such an approach could also bereadily adapted to provide virtual exposure of more authentic engineering activities such as co-op experiences and large-scale design projects earlier in the

Conference Session

Computer Science Applications

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dan Li, Northern Arizona University

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Practice-Oriented Approach to Teaching Undergraduate Data Mining CourseAbstract - Data mining is a fast-growing field of study in Computer Science andInformation Systems. Many schools have developed data mining course forundergraduate students. The course content has been well defined and streamlinedbecause of the availability of outstanding data mining textbooks. However, the focus ontheoretical contents of data mining makes it hard for undergraduate students to digest,and thus, compromises the overall learning outcome. To create an effective and dynamiclearning environment, we introduce a practice-oriented approach. This paper describeshow we integrate the hands-on component into the course work to enhance the

Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Neelam Soundarajan, Ohio State University

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somethingthat is tacked on as an additional component of the curriculum but is naturally integrated into the Page 22.1700.10activities of various related courses in the program and serves directly to support the student’slearning. Moreover, the student sees this activity of looking back at the work on related activitiesin earlier courses as directly helping master the knowledge and skills in the current course ratherthan as an additional activity distracting from his or her focus on the current course. Over time,reflection over earlier relevant activities becomes a natural part of the student’s intellectual makeup.It might be worth noting here

Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chi N. Thai, University of Georgia

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at the University of Georgia,and when combined with the existing Computer Systems Engineering B.S. degree, an emphasisarea in Robotics is looking very viable to be developed for undergraduate students enrolled in theabove three degrees at UGA. As an initial step, we are looking at using robotics as aninstructional approach to integrate hardware, software and communication technologies at asenior-year level course 3,4 whereas students would already have taken courses onMicrocontrollers, Sensors and Transducers, Kinematics, Dynamics, Machine Design and ControlSystems. The goal is to provide students with a basic practicum in Embedded Robotics whereinthe students will learn about the programming of embedded controllers, the actuation of

Conference Session

Faculty Tools

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua A. Enszer, University of Notre Dame; Jessica A Kuczenski, Century College; Kerry Meyers, University of Notre Dame; Jay B. Brockman, University of Notre Dame

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AC 2011-487: ELECTRONIC PORTFOLIOS IN ACADEMIC ADVISING,SELF-GUIDED LEARNING, AND SELF-ASSESSMENTJoshua A. Enszer, University of Notre Dame Joshua A. Enszer is a postdoctoral instructor and researcher for the Department of Chemical and Biomolec- ular Engineering at the University of Notre Dame. He is also serving as the Interim Course Coordinator for the University’s First-Year Engineering Program. His research interests in education include the use of electronic portfolios in an engineering curriculum and in engineering courses, as well as the use of serious games in engineering education.Jessica A Kuczenski, Century CollegeKerry Meyers, University of Notre Dame Kerry L. Meyers is an Associate Professional Faculty

Conference Session

Computers in Education General Technical Session I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert P. Taylor, University of Alabama; Keith A. Woodbury, The University of Alabama

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Page 22.665.18 22-25, Pittsburgh PA.3. Woodbury, K.A., Taylor, R., Huget, J., Chappell, J., and Mahan, K., 2008, “Vertical Integration of Excel in the Thermal Mechanical Engineering Curriculum,” IMECE 2008-69165, 2008 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Oct 31-Nov 6, Boston MA.4. Huget, J., Woodbury, K. A. and Taylor, R.P., 2008, “Development of Excel Add-in Modules for Use in Thermodynamics Curriculum: Steam and Ideal Gas Properties,” AC 2008-1751, 2008 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 22-25, Pittsburgh PA5. Chappell, J., Woodbury, K., and Taylor, R., 2009, “Excel in ME: Packaging Add-ins and Providing On-line Help,” AC 2009-2297, .2009 ASEE Annual Conference and

Conference Session

Computational Tools

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Murat Tanyel, Geneva College

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AC 2011-1464: PUTTING BELLS & WHISTLES ON DSP TOOLKIT OFLABVIEWMurat Tanyel, Geneva College Murat Tanyel is a professor of engineering at Geneva College. He teaches upper level electrical engineer- ing courses. Prior to teaching at Geneva College, Dr. Tanyel taught at Dordt College in Sioux Center, IA. He started his career at Drexel University where he worked for the Enhanced Educational Experience for Engineering Students (E4) project, setting up and teaching laboratory and hands-on computer exper- iments for engineering freshmen and sophomores. For one semester, he was also a visiting professor at the United Arab Emirates University in Al-Ain, UAE where he helped set up an innovative introductory

Conference Session

Computers in Education General Technical Session I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yizhe Chang, Stevens Institute of Technology; El-Sayed Aziz, Stevens Institute of Technology; Sven K. Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology; Constantin Chassapis, Stevens Institute of Technology

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. Once all team members were in the virtual laboratoryenvironment, they negotiated the division of the tasks involved in the experimental procedureamongst each other using the integrated instant messaging feature. Each student participatedactively in the assembly process of the simple gear train setup as shown in Figure 6. For studentsthat needed additional help (e.g. regarding the order in which the components needed to beassembled or how to pick and place an object), a virtual instructor was available at all times.After assembling the simple gear train experiment, the students were asked to build differentexperimental setups, including a simple gear train with one idler gear, a simple gear train with anodd number of idler gears and a simple

Conference Session

Computers in Education General Technical Session II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Anne Macdonald, University of Technology, Sydney; Julie E. Mills, University of South Australia

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learning multi-disciplinarydesign. The authors therefore plan to introduce the concepts of BIM and associated softwaretools at earlier stages of the curriculum.Another hurdle to be overcome, in terms of introducing any new technology at University level,is that faculty members do not always remain up-to-date with technical software applicationsused in industry. This may be alleviated with closer integration between industry and academia.Many of the institutions surveyed by the authors are keen to develop strong industry links andalready have visiting tutors and lecturers from industry, and this could extend to the teaching ofBIM processes and technologies.The authors aim to determine the most effective curriculum strategies that should be adopted

Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chris Smaill, University of Auckland; Colin Coghill, University of Auckland

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-centered and distance learning.IntroductionMany countries are currently experiencing a critical need to increase the number of peoplechoosing careers in engineering and technology 1-5. In particular, IPENZ (The Institution ofProfessional Engineers New Zealand) has recently stated that New Zealand has a severeshortage of graduate engineers and needs to produce twice as many engineering graduates asit currently does to match other OECD countries and to meet its own requirements 2.However, meeting this demand for an increased number of engineering graduates isextremely difficult since high-school enrollments in mathematics and physics have declinedsignificantly in recent years 3. This problem is exacerbated by the shortage of appropriately-qualified

Conference Session

Best of Computers in Education Division

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carole E. Goodson, University of Houston; Susan L. Miertschin, University of Houston; Barbara L. Stewart, University of Houston

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Computers in Education

. Page 22.506.4 3. Defined Level – structured processes integrated with traditional university teaching, institutional strategic approach to e-learning including, possibly, an e-learning vision. 4. Managed Level – organizational approach with institutional criteria for evaluating e- learning in terms of improved student outcomes (beyond just student perception). 5. Optimized Level – continuous improvement processes, institutional program for regularly auditing the educational effectiveness of e-learning.The International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) publishes the NationalStandards for Quality Online Teaching. These standards are designed to provide a set of qualityguidelines for on-line teaching and

Conference Session

Tablet PC use in Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James E. Lewis, University of Louisville; Jeffrey Lloyd Hieb, University of Louisville

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studentsin these courses have had tablet PCs since the Tablet PC program began. The Department ofEngineering Fundamentals has embraced the use of tablet PCs, which, along with DyKnow, arenow an integral part of all the department’s engineering mathematics classes. To date, the use oftablet PCs and/or DyKnow in upper level courses in other departments has been limited.Tablet PC survey data presented by Hieb and Ralston 2, Huettel et al. 3 and many others indicatesthe potential of tablet PCs to enhance the classroom experience. The positive attitude of studentstowards tablet PC note taking and DyKnow based lecture reported in Hieb and Ralston 2 supportcontinued effort to encourage the use of tablet PCs (and DyKnow) in upper level courses at J.B.Speed

Conference Session

Tablet PC use in Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

JUDITH VIRGINIA GUTIERREZ, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Aurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla

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environmentsthat promote an interactive classroom while integrating formative assessments into classroompractices by means of Tablet PCs and associated technologies3, 4.We utilized InkSurvey, a web-based tool to pose open-ended questions to students during classand receive real-time student responses5. Furthermore, we identified classroom assessmenttechniques appropriate to the course and adapted them into a Tablet PC/Classroom Presenterenvironment to gauge student learning in real time, provide immediate feedback, and make real-time pedagogical adjustments as needed6.The redesign of IA-332 and IA-530 increased student participation and formative assessmentswhile instructors utilized the information gained through real-time formative assessment to

Conference Session

Tablet PC use in Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leanna M. Horton, Virginia Tech; Kahyun Kim, Virginia Tech; Shreya Kothaneth, Virginia Tech; Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Tech

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widely used to improve classroom dynamics and foster learning.At Virginia Tech (VT), the College of Engineering (COE) has continually emphasized the use ofinstructional technologies as an important part of the educational experience. Tablet PCs havebeen implemented as an instructional tool at many universities, including VT, with varyingdegrees of success. These universities have identified many educational benefits associated withthe use of Tablet PCs, including increased student engagement, more efficient lecturepresentations, and overall improved learning experiences, yet difficulties have been reportedregarding adoption of the technology. In order to fully assess the Tablet PC program at VT anddetermine its current level of success and

Conference Session

Simulation

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joe Guarino, Boise State University; Seung Youn Chyung, Boise State University; Charles Adams, Boise State University; Rey DeLeon, Boise State University, Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering Department; Marion Scheepers, Boise State University, Department of Mathematics; Francisco Castellon, Boise State University; Michael G. Wiedenfeld, Kuna High School; Paul Williams, Boise State University

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serves as the Kuna School District Science Curriculum Chair and the Kuna High School STEM academy coordinator. Michael has taught numerous teacher training workshops on the integration of technology into the classroom to k-12 teachers.Paul Williams, Boise State University Page 22.393.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Creating and Implementing Cloud-Based Simulations to Enhance a MultiVariable Calculus Course AbstractA Cloud resource at Boise State University was used to enhance a large section of