you Page 24.255.2know something or being aware of your thoughts. Metacognitive regulation also known asmetacognitive strategies are processes a person carries out to ensure a cognitive goal bycontrolling cognitive activities7. Other authors have also defined metacognition similar toFlavell. Swanson8 defines metacognition as individuals’ awareness of their ability to monitor,regulate and control their own activities concerning learning. Metacognition generally meanshigher level thinking about how a learning task will be handled, and making plans onprocesses of observing and evaluating comprehension9. This was the one of the importantaspect of the
education concepts allows elementary teachers to incorporate engineering intotheir lesson plans without taking away from the time needed to cover mandated learningoutcomes. In addition to cross-disciplinary concept combinations, the projects were alsodesigned to incorporate engineering graduate attributes, as outlined by the Canadian EngineeringAccreditation Board. Including attributes such as professionalism, critical thinking, andteamwork skills allows students to experience the foundational attributes of the engineeringprofession, and helps to develop their understanding of how engineers contribute to society.Implementation and Results The project series was implemented across several local schools, involving over 350grade five students
session between thegroup members.Table 1 – In-lecture activities involving collaborative documentsWeek Dates Activities involving collaborative documents 1 Sep 11-13 Students signup in groups. Each student instructed to create Google Docs (GD) account Google Apps Scripting used to create directories for all teams. 2 Sep 16, 19 Seating plan used to help students sit in their group of three in lecture. Gravity Light Scenario: analysis and modeling of product for potential investment in lecture. Collaborative team work in GD. 3 N/A 4 Oct 2-3 Teams finish Gravity Light activity in GD. Completed task
the traits they claim to be seeking. Overall, theseresults may assist the engineering profession in its transition into the future by highlighting waysin which universities and companies, classrooms and office spaces, and students andprofessionals can adjust to meet the growing global challenges and create more preparedengineers of the future. Our poster presentation will summarize the project objectives, methods,and findings to date, including the pilot survey data, and it will share our plans for disseminationof the findings and future research.AcknowledgementsThis material is based in part upon work supported by the National Science Foundation Researchin Engineering Education program under Grant No. 1129178. Any opinions, findings
supported by the National Science Foundation EngineeringEducation Program under Grants #1264769 and #1264901. Any opinions, findings, conclusions,or recommendations expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect theviews of the National Science Foundation. Page 24.284.7 5References1 National Science Board (2007). A National Action Plan for Addressing the Critical Needs of the U.S. Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education System, Arlington, VA, National Science Foundation,http://www.nsf.gov/nsb/documents/2007
burnertraversing system were the only major components from the second generation project that werere-used. This was not surprising because of the major change in the second generation constraintof having to be easily transportable by plane. Therefore, the project described here provided asignificant design challenge for the team because a major restriction of the second generationwas removed so more capabilities were now possible.The initial substantial progress on the project the summer before the official start and thefrequent communication between the adjunct and the intern increased the attainable projectgoals. The scope of the original plan for the third generation design was substantially increasedas more and more capabilities were added to the
the system. So far (7 months later)everything is still working well. We plan on going back to Haiti in May 2014 to continue withseveral other similar projects in the community.The photo below shows our students working on the solar panels on the roof of the communitytraining center. Page 24.293.10Figure 8 Working on the solar panel installationReaction of our studentsEven though we have had many failures, we keep doing these projects for several reasons. Wethink we have finally figured out a way to work with a local community in a sustainable way. Inthis way we are now making a difference in the lives of poor people in the developing world.We
that: The Owner, Architect and Contractor have agreed to plan, design, and construct the Project in a collaborative environment following the principles of Integrated Project Delivery and to utilize Building Information Modeling to maximize the use of their knowledge, skills, and services for the benefit of the Project. The Architect and Contractor will deliver the Project in the following phases, which may overlap: Conceptualization, Criteria Design, Detailed Design, Implementation Documents, Construction and Closeout (American Institute of Architects, 2008, p. 11).From the beginning of the AIA document the language of the document seems to be very rigid asopposed to flexible. By defining the exact order of the project delivery
-oriented society, some researchers 4,5,6, haveargued that the development of autonomous learners is fundamental. Coto describes autonomyas: … the ability to take charge of one’s own learning. It means to have the responsibility for setting learning goals; identifying and developing learning strategies; developing study plans; reflecting on learning; identifying and selecting relevant resources and support; and assessing one’s own progress7.In a research study conducted at the National University of Costa Rica with the goal ofproducing a curriculum shift from a teacher-centered approach toward a student-centeredapproach, it was concluded that this shift is not going to be an easy one. They pointed out theimportance of
. working on each course.Develop implementation plan. Small group of CRC members, administrators and student advisors are working on this.Pilot test new course activities. Takes place in Spring and Summer 2014.Implement new courses; gather student feedback, Begins in Fall 2014.assess, and improve.The CRC faculty had numerous discussions about identifying the problem. Many drew on theirfirst-hand experiences in advising capstone design and other student project teams. Most agreedthat students have difficulty applying engineering knowledge and skills to real-world projects.The CRC also studied the literature about projected changes in engineering work and
Effect of InnovationTimes cited in Google Scholar 139 339 388 (including 81 references to abridged journal paper)Library holdings (according to 654 861 995WorldCat)Sales rank: organizational change - 54 -(Amazon.com)Sales rank: system and planning 33 - 65(Amazon.com)Sales rank: creativity and Genius - 81 -(Amazon.com)Sales rank: Technology 56 - -(Amazon.com)Sales rank: decision-making
time. Note: There are wind Page 24.364.5turbines installed on the light poles shown in Figure 2. The project using the wind turbines isnot referred to in this paper. There is another project to establish wind energy training and labenvironment in the planning stages. The SHSU wind energy training infrastructure is alsopresented in another paper. Both wind and solar PV training systems can be used as hybrid orindividual lab environment for teaching and lab purposes.Figure 2. Complete design work for the RE labProject ImplementationSalvaged outdoor lighting towers were converted to hold wind turbines and solar modules toserve lab sections of the
) Experiments: Planning, Analysis, and Optimization. Wiley, New York, NY. Page 24.371.10
Gathering Real-Time Formative Assessment in the University Classroom Using Tablet PCs,” 39th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference Proceedings, 18-21 Oct. 2009.[11] Nichols, P.D., Meyers, J.L., & Burling, K.S., “A Framework for Evaluating and Planning Assessments Intended to Improve Student Achievement,” Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 28 (3), pp. 14-23, Fall 2009.[12] Heritage, M., Kim, J., Vendlinski, T.P., & Herman, J.L., “From Evidence to Action: A Seamless Process in Formative Assessment?” CRESST Report 741, University of California, National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing (CRESST), Los Angeles, CA, July 2011.[13] Gardner, T.Q., Kowalski, S.E., &
Microelectronics, conducting research and development in the realization of advanced semiconductor technologies. From 1992 to 2008 he was with Louisiana Tech University, where he was the Entergy/LP&L/NOPSI Professor of Electrical Engineering, in recognition of his teaching and research contributions in the microsystems and nanotechnology areas. From September 2000 to June 2008 he was the Director of the Institute for Micromanufacturing, where, from 1992, he had contributed to the growth and development of the Institute, including through planning and setting up of laboratory resources and facilities, development and implementation of major sponsored research efforts, and realization of academic courses and curricula, on the
independent completion of thebuilding and engineering components. These units provided students with the opportunity to beexposed to scientists and engineers in action and to recognize science and engineering as fun andrewarding. Below is a short description of each of the eight themes explored during the summerof 2013. Complete lesson plans are available upon request from the first author of this paper. Page 24.726.4 1. Water Purification (One Day of Instruction) a. Soil Filter Activity: Students poured water that had been ‘polluted’ with Cool- Aid, glitter and plastic bugs through a soil filter of sand, gravel and top soil. The
active learning work? A review of the research." Journal of Engineering Education 93(3): 223-231 2004 http://www.asee.org/publications/jee/PAPERS/display.cfm?pdf=800.pdf.[8] Wood, K., Jensen, D., Linsey, J., and Schmidt, K. "Designing Active Learning Activities and AssociatedAssessment Plans". NSF CCLI Conference Workshop, 2008.[9] Linsey, L., Talley, A., White, C., Jensen, D., Wood, K., From Tootsie Rolls to Broken Bones: An InnovativeApproach for Active Learning in Mechanics of Materials, Advances in Engineering Eduction, Winter, 2009.[10] National Research Council. National science education standards.www.sites.nationalacademies.org/nrc/index.htm (Accessed September 2008) 1999.[11] National Research Council. Environment and development
contribute substantively to their value of the need for life-longlearning, and using their engineering education for making adifference in the lives of others. By approaching K-12 students withopportunities to creatively understand and apply engineering design, we believe their potential Page 24.769.8for preparing, preservering and performing as future engineers is greatly enhanced.Assessment rubrics are being designed to quantitatively assess the impact on students in a pre-and post- assessment approach. These instruments will be used in our spring and summer 2014outreach activities with planned
review of research literature provides little pedagogy ormethodologies for developing knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) within students that areuseful in designing and crafting a quality economic feasibility analysis. Some assessment rubricswere identified, but these seemed to focus more on if an economic analysis was done and not thequality of economic analysis methods applied. Minimal guidance was identified relative tolesson plans for developing economic feasibility analysis as part of design KSAs. This paper,describes some initial efforts toward developing economic analysis KSAs within seniorengineering students that have begun from some qualitative research and classroom experiences.BackgroundEast Carolina University (ECU) initiated
Experience seminar for incoming freshmen. He also tutored students in engineering science, physics, math, and mechanical engineering courses. Also throughout his college career, he has become the president of the soccer club, and president of the SAE Collegiate Student Chapter at New Mexico Tech. He has become an active member of different professional societies including SAE, ASME, ASEE and AIAA. Awards presented to him include Standout Techie, the President’s Honor Roll, and New Mexico Tech Scholar.Mr. Francisco Mart´ın Vigil, New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology Francisco Vigil is from Espa˜nola, NM. He graduated from NMT in December 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and plans to
Importance: Very high Concept Design s t Weekly student meetings (virtual) Purpose: Share status, ideas and information 1 Importance: Very high Mid-project student meeting (face-to-face) Purpose: Agree on concept and plan design/build Prototyping Detail Design S e m e s t e r
sequence aims totrain the students in identifying projects of relevance to the society, in planning and scheduling asolution, and in entrepreneurial activities that may result from the project. The course is worththree credit hours per quarter offering. The course is also intended to cover an industrial projectstarting from the proposal writing and conceptual design to final prototype building and conceptrealization steps. The course is focused on proposal and project progress report writing,prototype fabrication as well as design improvement and optimization. Each quarter, studentteams must submit a progress report and demonstrate a physical working prototype at the end ofacademic year. During fall and spring quarters, they conduct an oral
goals in engineering (15). SCCT has threeoverlapping models aimed at understanding how people: 1. Develop basic academic and career interest 2. Make and revise their educational and vocational plans, and 3. Achieve performances of varying quality in their chosen academic and career pursuits. Within these models, self-efficacy (described later), outcome expectations, goals, andother factors such as gender, race, and barriers help shape a student’s career path. An example ofa barrier would be negative contextual influences, or adverse learning conditions (15). Thesetheories are somewhat foundational when understanding the constructs of self-regulation andself-efficacy. Addressing engineering diversity issues should actually
view of value, trade-offs, and optimization;3. Understanding system’s interactions and states (modes);4. Specifying system technical requirements;5. Creating and analyzing high level design;6. Assessing solution feasibility, consistency, and completeness;7. Performing system failure mode and risk analysis;8. Planning system families, platforms, and product lines;9. Understanding roles and interdependencies across the innovation process.Within the summer grand challenge program only a subset of these system competencies havebeen introduced.The framework for the system’s competencies aspect of the course included utilization of asystems engineering approach as described by the S*-metamodel (shown in Figure 1)[4]. Themodel based systems
professional leadership plan tailored to students’current and future career goals. Particular focus was made upon ways that students can aligntheir technical interests with leadership. The class involved a combination of lecture (based onarticles or papers by Kotter11, and Northouse12), experiential exercises (e.g., attending leadership Page 24.863.2seminars and writing reflections), discussions, in-class presentation, videos, individualassignments, and team assignments. Seven students took the course in Fall 2013 and were eitherfreshmen or sophomores in the College of Engineering. As part of their requirement in the course,each student developed a
environment inthe unit. The simulation is a thermal analysis using the finite element method. There is nostructural analysis. The components are oriented out of plan with each other, not because ofstructural deformation, but because the hot and cold lines in the condenser unit were not parallelto each other and we wanted to avoid putting a mechanical load on the thermoelectric unit. Aflexible component was later added to the system to prevent mechanical loading of thethermoelectric module due to either thermal stress/strain or vibration. Here are the steps arefollowed: Students studied the overall HVAC unit to determine potential sources of waste energy and devised methods for energy harvesting Predesign measurements were made to
general chair of the IUI (Intelligent User Interfaces) conference 2013 and the poster co-chair of the AI in Education conference 2013. She was the publicity chair for the AI in Education conference in 2007. She served as the workshop and tutorial chair of the IUI 2005 conference and as the publicity chair of the IUI Conference in 2003 and 2004. She has been the program committee member of AAAI, AIEd, EDM, IUI, WWW, K-CAP, SocialCom, Social Informatics, CADUI conferences, and refereed papers for various AI and user interfaces journals and conferences.Dr. Jaebong Yoo, Samsung Electronics Jaebong Yoo is a senior research engineer at Samsung Electronics for mobile service planning. He re- ceived a Ph.D. from Hallym
activities.8 Participants were asked to rank top 6 most important and bottom 6 least important activities. Abstracting Identifying constraints Seeking information Brainstorming Imaging Sketching Building Iterating Synthesizing Communicating Making decisions Testing Decomposing Making trade-offs Understanding the problem Evaluating Modeling Using creativity Generating alternatives Planning Visualizing Goal setting
like those run by the CSC, they willdevelop and acquire knowledge for more complicated problems connected to computer science ingeneral. We plan on running additional outreach programs under the CSC in more schools and youthorganizations in the near future. Page 24.950.117. REFERENCES[1] Brennan, K., & Resnick, M. (2012). New Frameworks for Studying and Assessing the Development of ComputationalThinking. Proceedings of the 2012 annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Vancouver, Canada.[2] Cuny, J., Snyder, L., & Wing, J.M. Demystifying computational thinking for non-computer scientists
otherpurposes (e.g. online summer courses and flipped courses). Because the preparation of thesemodules will take time, it is best if they are used for mulitple purposes. This Spring ourdepartment plans to continue this process in the Structures and Water Resources Capstone.Acknowledgements: To be added later Page 24.953.9Bibliography 1. The 21st-Century Engineer: A proposal for Engineering Education Reform. ASCE Press Patricia D. Galloway 2008. pg 2. 2. Ericsson, K. A. (2010). Enhancing the development of professional performance: Implications from the study of deliberate practice. In K. Anders Ericsson, (Ed.), Development of