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Social Media and In-class Technology: Creating Active Learning Environments

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gonca Altuger-Genc, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Yegin Genc, Stevens Institute of Technology

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modules, links,and assignments carried internet-based components. The self-directed learning modulesimplemented in the capstone senior design course required students to reach the ASME’swebsite to read online material.4,5 Some universities and programs developed virtuallearning environments to deliver the online resources to their students, which will in thelong run help the students to develop self learning skills. 6 The components ofinformation technology have been widely used in engineering education.7 As thetechnological advancements are used as an active component of lifelong learning, theconcept of lifelong learning transformed from being taking some courses after graduationto a learning concept that encompasses the entire career. 8The

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Tablets Large and Small

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Oscar Antonio Perez, University of Texas, El Paso; Virgilio Gonzalez, University of Texas, El Paso; Mike Thomas Pitcher, University of Texas, El Paso; Peter Golding, University of Texas, El Paso; Hugo Gomez, University of Texas, El Paso ; Pedro Arturo Espinoza, University of Texas, El Paso

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which students learn communication skills, ethics of the use of technology, and teamwork, among other topics. Gomez presented at the Teacher Networking Technology 2010 conference, where he presented on mobile technologies and the use of Podcast Producer to help the process of creating and publishing podcasts. Gomez also participated in MaST (Math and Sci- ence Teachers Academy) delivering workshops for the students. Gomez, as well, works with the UGLC team to provide Center for Life Learning classes to assist our returning community members in keeping up with the fast-paced and ever-changing world of technology. When not preparing our students for their technology dependent future careers, he assists in the UGLC with

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thalia Anagnos, San Jose State University; Alicia L. Lyman-Holt, Oregon State University; Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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students atfive different sites each summer. The program has five primary goals: 1. Increase students’ enthusiasm for research that turns into a desire to pursue postgraduate education. 2. Develop a high level perspective of the issues and opportunities of earthquake engineering in a global society. 3. Attract exceptional undergraduates, particularly underrepresented students (women, minorities, and persons with disabilities) into STEM careers, primarily the field of Page 25.1493.2 earthquake engineering. 4. Cultivate students’ professional selves, including networking skills, presentation skills

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Best of Computers in Education Division

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xin Chen, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Adithya Raghavan; Ji Soo Yi, Purdue University; Krishna Madhavan, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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first year serves as a starting point of their later research career. Theparticipants attended a 30-minute training session on how to use iKNEER. At the time theyattended the training session, they had finished the first draft of the literature review. After thetraining session, they went back and used iKNEER for revising their own literature review or onany other topics they are interested in.Our data collection and data analysis went through three phases. The first phase happened twoweeks after the training session. We interviewed the first two participants with open-endedquestions on their research interests, what difficulties they have in their research, and how theyhave used iKNEER (see Appendix 1 for interview questions). These two

Conference Session

Social Media and In-class Technology: Creating Active Learning Environments

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gerald C. Gannod, Miami University; Kristen M. Bachman, Miami University

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AC 2012-5365: A CHARACTERIZATION OF SOCIAL NETWORKS FOREFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION IN COMPUT-ING EDUCATIONDr. Gerald C. Gannod, Miami University Gerald C. Gannod is a professor of computer science and software engineering and Director of the Mobile Learning Center at Miami University. He received M.S. (1994) and Ph.D. (1998) degrees in computer science from Michigan State University. Gannod’s research interests include mobile computing, software engineering, enterprise systems, digital humanities, and the scholarship of teaching and learning. Gannod received an NSF Career Award in 2002.Miss Kristen M. Bachman, Miami University Kristen M. Bachman is a Computer Science graduate student at Miami

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Social Media and In-class Technology: Creating Active Learning Environments

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Page 25.937.3career and to lifelong learning.The technical and scientific skills are emphasized in the course as all students enrolled in thecourse need a basic level of proficiency in Structural Geology to proceed with additional coursework towards their chosen BS degree (e.g., Mining, Geology and Geophysics, etc.) as well as besuccessful in their professional careers. However, some students enrolled in this course willpursue advanced graduate degrees or will engage in Petroleum industry as, for example,geologists or drilling engineers. These students will be involved at one point in higher-levelprojects such as: a) designing lab or field experiments or b) collecting and analyzing quantitativeand qualitative data associated with difficult

Conference Session

Best of Computers in Education Division

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barry E. Mullins P.E., Air Force Institute of Technology

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champions in 2007 (team name of Cyber Warriors) and were the U.S. winner (DC3 Prize)in 2009 (team name of Little Bobby Tables) primarily as a result of our Forensics and CyberAttack courses.Thus far, student feedback has been phenomenal! Students made the following comments aboutthe Cyber Attack course: “The course was challenging yet fun.” “I learned so much it's ridiculous!” “By far, this is the highest quality educational course I've ever taken in my military or educational career.” “His course is not easy, but the challenges he presents make the students better.” “The final project [the capture the flag project] was awesome.” “Liked the mixture of lecture and labs…kept it interesting.” “The

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yogendra M. Panta, Youngstown State University; Hyun W. Kim, Youngstown State University; Param C Adhikari, Youngstown State University; Sanket Aryal, Youngstown State University

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educators convince the need forincorporating CFD course in the curriculum of undergraduate engineering education. Thus,number of universities that develops and implements a CFD course for undergraduate andgraduate engineering students is growing every year, especially for mechanical, civil,biomedical, energy, and aerospace engineering disciplines 2, 3, 4, 5. Incorporating a CFD into thefluid curriculum will not only benefit to have better understanding and visualization offundamental fluid dynamics and prepare them for higher studies and research but also support toachieve their short and long term career goals. Furthermore, it is felt that an early introduction toCFD may inspire the students to take advanced fluid mechanics courses or go to

Conference Session

Topics in Computer Science and Programming

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Dean Palmer, Northern Arizona University; Eck Doerry, Northern Arizona University

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, “Software Developers: Outlook,” 29-Mar-2012. [Online]. Available: http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/software- developers.htm. [Accessed: 20-Mar-2011].[2] Calvin College, “The Market for Computing Careers.” [Online]. Available: http://cs.calvin.edu/p/ComputingCareersMarket. [Accessed: 23-Mar-2012].[3] A. P. Carnevale, N. Smith, and M. Melton, “STEM,” 11-Oct-2011. [Online]. Available: http://www9.georgetown.edu/grad/gppi/hpi/cew/pdfs/stem-complete.pdf. [Accessed: 30- Mar-2012].[4] S. Zweben, “Computing Degree and Enrollment Trends.” [Online]. Available: http://www.cra.org/govaffairs/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/CRATaulbee-2010- ComputingDegreeandEnrollmentTrends.pdf.[5] Y. Rankin, A. Gooch, and B

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Online Learning

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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an active member of ASEE, she is a member of the Academy of Fellows, a past Editor of the Journal of Engineering Technology, a past Chair of PIC IV and the ERM Division, and a past Chair of the Gulf Southwest Section of ASEE.Dr. Barbara L. Stewart, University of Houston Barbara L. Stewart earned a B.A. from Brigham Young University, a M.S. from Utah State University, and an Ed.D. from Brigham Young University. Her research and curriculum development interests focus on online course development and delivery, along with cognitive, multiple talent, and learning styles theories and their application to educational settings. Stewart’s career has included service as a faculty member, Department Chair, and Associate Dean

Conference Session

Best of Computers in Education Division

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Autar Kaw, University of South Florida; Ali Yalcin, University of South Florida; Gwen Lee-Thomas, Old Dominion University and Quality Measures, LLC; Duc T. Nguyen, Old Dominion University; Melinda R. Hess; James A. Eison, University of South Florida; Ram Pendyala, Arizona State University; Glen H. Besterfield, University of South Florida; Corina M. Owens, Battelle Memorial Institute

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Director of Assess- ment from 1998 through 2004 at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, a small private STEM college in Indiana. She has also served as an editorial associate of a literary journal and office manager of a multi- million dollar construction company. Additional teaching experiences have included Career Switchers of the U.S. Department of Education and the Diversity Instituteboth of which are housed at Old Dominion University. Lee-Thomas’s leadership service has included State Board Chair of the Indiana Minority Health Coalition, which is a legislated grassroots organization that provides education, advocacy, and research to eliminate health disparities among minority populations in the state of Indiana