Conference Session

Computers in Education General Technical Session II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel J. Waldorf, California Polytechnic State University; Lizabeth T. Schlemer, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

a computer. The promise and advantages of onlineeducational content have been well researched and explained1. The advantages touted includeincreased access2 and convenience for learners as well as increased potential for collaborationand efficiency among educators.1 There is evidence that students can even learn better in onlineenvironments.3,4 One report4 describes how web-based content fosters constructivist learningand how online resources can help create an environment that “makes a difference in the kinds ofteaching and learning experiences that are possible.” Online content also favors “personalized”learning, as listed by the National Academy of Engineers as one of their Engineering GrandChallenges 2010.5 A “student-centered approach