Conference Session

Professional Development from a Distance

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mitchell L. Springer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Gary R. Bertoline, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mark T. Schuver, Purdue University, College of Technology, West Lafayette

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Continuing Professional Development

non-traditional in that they are notnecessarily on-campus programs; they may be on-campus utilizing an alternate format; weekend,etc., or, may be off-campus in approved locations. The Graduate School ensures fee-basedprograms do not compete with traditional on-campus programs. This latter point is seldom anissue as most students wishing to participate in on-campus programs are residential andanticipate a traditional experience. Alternatively, most student s who participate in non-traditional weekend programs are already in the professional ranks and not able to participate ina traditional program format. In fact, the greatest single stated advantage to a weekend formatprogram is that it is a weekend format which allows the working

Conference Session

Innovative Adult and Technology Enhanced Programs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen W. Crown, University of Texas, Pan American; Arturo A. Fuentes, University of Texas, Pan American; Robert A. Freeman, University of Texas-Pan American

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Continuing Professional Development

the challenge and to revise their original ideas are introduced here. Formative instructional events can and probably should occur in each step of the cycle but are of primary usefulness in this step. Knowledge and learner centered.  Test your mettle: Summative instructional events are now presented. Knowledge and learner centered.  Go public: This is a high stakes motivating component introduced to motivate the faculty/student to do well. This step is where the faculty/student is asked to provide solutions and insights for learning to the next cohort of faculty/students, as well as to the instructor(s) and is termed “Leaving Legacies” and hence the name of the cycle. Learner and community

Conference Session

Professional Development from a Distance

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pamela L. Dickrell, University of Florida

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Continuing Professional Development

history of engineering distance learningat the University of Florida, and a one year snapshot of enrollments and students. The core ofthe work goes through UF EDGE basic model used to optimize resources and time including: thecombined distance and campus classroom structure, infrastructure for online delivery, coursemanagement system and online optimization tools, curriculum for online delivery, and thedistance exam proctoring process.1. Introduction: UF EDGE History, Departments, and Students.The University of Florida began offering on-site distance learning instruction at select Floridacompanies in the 1950’s. In 1964, the UF College of Engineering launched the first livegraduate engineering courses broadcast from UF with real time two-way

Conference Session

Professional Development from a Distance

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deborah L. Helman, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Ryan J. Kershner, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Diana Wheeler, MA-LIS, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Amy L. Kindschi, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Steven M. Cramer, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Sandra Shaw Courter, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Moira Lafayette, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Continuing Professional Development

as “teaching as research”, the Wendt Commons staff will draw on keyprinciples that advocate for change in the traditional model for classroom instruction. Ratherthan providing an exhaustive review of the literature, the following presents a summary of thekey concepts on which our service model is based.Smith, et al., in their review of classroom-based pedagogies of engagement, point out thatlearning outcomes depend more on students’ approach to learning and faculty delivery ofmaterial rather than the content itself11. Drawing on research from the past 100+ years, theauthors note that active-learning approaches have been developed and injected into engineeringclassrooms since the 1940’s – yet there has been very little actual change in the

Conference Session

Innovative Adult and Technology Enhanced Programs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gale Tenen Spak, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Peter Schmitt, Schmitt & Associates, LLC; Cesar Bandera, Cell Podium LLC

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Continuing Professional Development

can be pushed out to the cell/smart phones of PEs’ registered forcourse(s) without their intervention (e.g., no browsing for information) regardless of the phonemodel, calling plan, or wireless service provider they own.In particular, this paper will discuss the following topics: 1. Existing models of university-company collaboration so as to introduce an atypical university-company collaboration in which the partnering company is a start-up which owns a potentially potent m-outreach technology. 2. Definitions of m-learning in order to better understand the unique educational potential for engineers of the m-outreach tool upon which this university-company collaboration rests. 3. Details of the technology behind the

Conference Session

Innovative Adult and Technology Enhanced Programs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati

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Continuing Professional Development

basisoften in another location where there may be issues getting particular courses. When a studentleaves early, the program completion rate suffers and there is lost income to the college. As thecurricula were developed, consideration was given to keeping required undergraduate coursesthroughout the last year of the program. The senior design project usually provides thisconstraint in that it may not be possible to offer that course(s) out of sequence. In the case of theElectrical – MBA program in Figure 1, it is typically not possible to complete all of the SeniorElectives (EE Sr Elec) prior to the 5th year.Advanced Placement – Completing both degrees in five years requires that students are ahead ofthe traditional curriculum. Students are best

Conference Session

Innovative Adult and Technology Enhanced Programs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suzanne M. Kresta, University of Alberta; Uttandaraman Sundararaj, University of Calgary; John A. Nychka, University of Alberta

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Continuing Professional Development

visualization of materials concepts through demonstrations and experiential learning through hands on exercises. Page 22.301.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Building an Engaged, Collaborative, and Inspired Teaching CultureIn the early 1990’s, the University of Alberta was already using teaching awards, peerconsultation, and student course evaluations to motivate better teaching. While the culture waspositive, it was not informed or intentional. Over the last twenty years, the faculty has growndramatically, many new instructors have been hired, class sizes have increased, and the