Conference Session

FPD II: Hands-on Curriculum in the First Year

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lacey Jane Bodnar, Texas A&M University; Magdalini Z. Lagoudas, Texas A&M University; Jacqueline Q. Hodge, Texas A&M University; Travis Austin Smith, Engineering Student Services and Academic Programs; Jesus A. Orozco; Joshua Grant Corso; Cristian R. Sanchez; Jillian Kathleen Freise, Texas A&M ELLC Children's Museum; Hannah Ringler, Texas A&M University; Ivan Cortes, Texas A&M University

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AC 2012-4319: ENGAGING FRESHMAN IN TEAM BASED ENGINEER-ING PROJECTSMs. Lacey Jane Bodnar, Texas A&M University Lacey Bodnar is a master’s of engineering student in water resources engineering at Texas A&M Uni- versity. Her undergraduate degree was from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln in 2010. She currently works for the Engineering Student Services and Academic Programs Office and is pleased to be involved in managing exciting freshman engineering projects.Ms. Magdalini Z. Lagoudas, Texas A&M UniversityMs. Jacqueline Q. Hodge, Texas A&M University Jacqueline Hodge is a native of Giddings, Texas and currently the Project Manager for the Engineering Student Services & Academic Programs Office

Conference Session

FPD VII: Research on First-year Programs Part II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Callahan, Boise State University; Doug Bullock, Boise State University; Seung Youn Chyung, Boise State University

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? knowledge? Students Engr Prof Math ProfFigure 2. Frequency and effectiveness of collaborative work in a study group.(1 = none or not effective, and 4 = tremendously, all homework, or extremely effective)Finding #3: Perceived effectiveness of instructional methods (Q10-Q13) Page 25.267.13What do the students think about the instructor’s teaching strategies and characteristics?During the class, the engineering professor observed the math professor using severaleffective instructional methods – e.g., having a Q/A session in the beginning of eachclass, providing warm-ups exercises, showing a sense of humor, and having

Conference Session

FPD IX: Research on First-year Programs Part III

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Federica Robinson-Bryant, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Questions Pre-Q Prior to this course, I had participated in an online blog (Y/N). Using Likert Scale, Q1 I enjoy online blogging as a component of this class. Q2 Blogging is an effective way to communicate with the rest of the class. Q3 Blogging enhances my desire to communicate with my peers. I share more information on the blog posts than I would have in an in-class Q4 discussion

Conference Session

FPD VII: Research on First-year Programs Part II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mitchell Pryor, University of Texas, Austin

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the site layout and test submission system.It is the only module completed during a scheduled orientation period and is designed to alleviateprocedural anxieties and allow students to meet the instructors and other facilitators. Figure 2: Home page for example student currently on Unit 6.Specifically, units tests can be completed anywhere and proctors grade them online typicallywithin 24 hours of submission. Units 1-3 familiarize the student with the compiler, declaringvariables and interacting with the user via a terminal window. Unit 4 is a comprehensive sectiontest (S1) taken in person during the scheduled office hours. This helps ensure the course iscompleted in good faith. Students must pass a Q&A interview session

Conference Session

FPD V: Increasing Engagement and Motivation of First-year Students

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Isaac W. Wait, Marshall University

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). Page 25.1167.8References [1] Orwin, E.J. and Bennett, R. J. “Trials and Tribulations of a Freshman Design Course.” Proceedings of the 2002 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, June 16-19, 2002. [2] Comolli, N., Kelly, W, and Wu, Q. “The Artificial Kidney: Investigating Current Dialysis Methods as a Freshman Design Project.” Proceedings of the 2010 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Louisville, KY, June 20-23, 2010. [3] Dong, J. and Warter-Perez, N. “Collaborative Project-Based Learning to Enhance Freshman Design Experience in Digital Engineering.” Proceedings of the 2009 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Austin, TX, June 14-17, 2009. [4] Shaw, D. and Tanyel, M. “Lessons