Conference Session

NEE 1 - Innovative Teaching & Learning Strategies

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Alexander Mendoza-Garcia, University of Florida; Heather Maness, University of Florida

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Diversity

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New Engineering Educators

knowledgeand skills that are crucial to succeed in creating high quality online learning environmentsbecause, as the famous quote from Joel Barker says, “When a paradigm shifts, everyone goesback to zero” and then “your past success guarantees nothing [1].”This is a reflective paper, in which I, the instructor (the first author), will narrate my experienceon transitioning from teaching in a face-to-face classroom to teach fully in an onlineenvironment. It will also explain how the support of an instructional designer (the second author)can make this transition smoother.About me, “the instructor”Before becoming an online instructor, I taught in face-to-face classrooms using teacher-centeredpractices and more recently the learner-centered (flipped

Conference Session

NEE 1 - Innovative Teaching & Learning Strategies

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eliza A. Banu, University of Georgia; Colleen M. Kuusinen, University of Georgia

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New Engineering Educators

as aprompt, student learning is aided because students are required to recall, rather than identify,pertinent information through identification of the context of the word and explain the conceptin their own words.Introduction:Passive students during lectures retain less, while active students perform better [1]. In recentyears flipped classrooms have become, to some degree, popular environments for teaching acrossdisciplines, though the investigations in assessing their effectiveness in comparison to thetraditional instructions is not conclusive. There are studies to report increase or no effect inperformance [1-4] in the flipped classes over the traditional lectures. Research is focused onstudents’ perspective [1, 5]. Instructors are

Conference Session

NEE 1 - Innovative Teaching & Learning Strategies

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Dallal, University of Pittsburgh; Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh

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New Engineering Educators

promising indications these techniques were positively perceived bythe students.1. Introduction: Literature Review and Instructor BackgroundThe benefits and effectiveness of active learning for student problem solving, conceptual gains,exam scores, and engagement are well established [1]–[5]. Active learning is defined as in-classwork by students that goes beyond simply listening to the instructor and taking notes [6]. Despitethe known benefits of active learning, lecture-based teaching in STEM is still the prevalentapproach, with active learning in general propagating at a slow rate [5], [7], [8]. For example, inelectrical and computer engineering (ECE) departments, where the courses in the present paperare housed, a survey of U.S. faculty

Conference Session

NEE 1 - Innovative Teaching & Learning Strategies

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Caratozzolo, School of Engineering and Sciences, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico; Alvaro Alvarez-Delgado, Language Department, School of Social Sciences, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico; Samira Hosseini, Writing Lab, Center for Educational Innovation, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico

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the American Association of Colleges and Universities,AAC&U, were applied. The obtained results have shown that the designed approach promotedboth desired abilities, a better understanding of scientific concepts among engineering studentsand also a higher capability to transform ideas and solutions into entirely new forms.KeywordsCreative thinking, cognitive and metacognitive tools, STEAM, educational innovation, highereducation.IntroductionThe Future of Jobs report released by the World Economic Forum [1] includes a table of theskills required by future professionals in order to face the challenge of the Fourth IndustrialRevolution. The report uses the concept of skills stability to illustrate the degree to which, by theyear 2020

Conference Session

NEE 1 - Innovative Teaching & Learning Strategies

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karin Jensen, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Jennifer R. Amos, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Lawrence Angrave, University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign; Karle Flanagan; David Mussulman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Christopher D. Schmitz, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Wade Fagen-Ulmschneider, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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excellent instructor by his students for the past ten years. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Adoption of an online queue system for education: a case studyIntroductionAcross the country, student enrollments continue to increase. A major concern with increasingstudent numbers is maintaining quality of the student experience. Faculty employ bothpedagogical approaches and educational technologies to reach ever-increasing numbers ofstudents. While numerous approaches have been successfully deployed in the classrooms oflarge enrollment courses (e.g. iClickers [1]), office hours are often administered in the traditionalmethod which does not account for, nor take advantage of, large student

Conference Session

NEE 2 - Strategies to Improve Teaching Effectiveness

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John R. Reisel, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

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New Engineering Educators

tangible recognition of the quality and significance of his or herwork. Receiving tenure validates the quality of the faculty member’s work. While restrictionson tenure or elimination of tenure have been suggested in recent years,1-4 tenure is likely toremain a key element of a faculty member’s life for the foreseeable future.At most institutions, tenure is granted following a satisfactory review of a faculty member’searly career work as it relates to teaching, research, and service. Based on AAUPrecommendations,5 most probationary faculty will be evaluated for tenure in their 6th year ofemployment, with some being evaluated sooner if they believe that they have met theexpectations for tenure early and others receiving tenure in a 7th year of

Conference Session

NEE - 3: Improving Homework and Problem-solving Performance

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emily Kate Bierman, The Citadel; Timothy Aaron Wood Ph.D., The Citadel; Jeffery M Plumblee II, The Citadel

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New Engineering Educators

each homeworkassignment is similar between the two courses. The number of homework’s assigned in bothclasses is the same. Syllabus excerpts regarding the homework policy for MECH 310 and MECH311 are in Table 1 and 2.Table 1. MECH 310 Syllabus ExcerptHomework is a practice in applying new course concepts. Effort is more important thancorrectness. Working in groups is allowed and encouraged. Any late homework will automaticallyget 50% of the points reduced unless the instructor is notified the day before the homework is due.Document aid of any kind received on all homework, e.g. Jane Doe helped with part (b)or referred to solution on the internet for this problem. You do not need to document aidreceived from the instructor. You must turn in all

Conference Session

NEE 2 - Strategies to Improve Teaching Effectiveness

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joanna Wright, University of Washington; Lauren N. Summers, University of Washington; Denise Wilson, University of Washington

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New Engineering Educators

whatstudents seek in good teachers, and also provides insight into which behavioral benefits of highteacher efficacy are most salient to undergraduate students in engineering.IntroductionTeaching Assistants (TAs) play significant roles in undergraduate instruction in the United States[1], [2]. In STEM undergraduate settings, TAs are often responsible for teaching labs, recitationsand quiz sections (hereafter referred to as recitations) which complement large, introductory-level lecture courses [3]. Students in these courses often have more frequent direct contact withtheir TA than with their professor [3]–[5].Despite their prominent role in undergraduate education, many TAs receive ambiguous messagesabout the importance of their teaching assignments

Conference Session

NEE - 3: Improving Homework and Problem-solving Performance

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Derek Breid, Saint Vincent College

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New Engineering Educators

in new contexts, and receivefeedback as to whether they are applying them correctly[1], [2]. Although it can be quite time-consuming for the student, engineering homework is among the most critical factors indetermining whether students effectively meet course learning outcomes[2], precisely because itrequires students to practice applying principles on their own, rather than simply observingsomeone else doing so. In this sense, it is not unlike practicing an athletic or artistic skill.It is crucial for instructors to provide their students with a framework for practice while alsoproviding a means of feedback – practicing a skill incorrectly can be worse than not practicing itat all. However, homework policies vary widely, depending on the

Conference Session

NEE 2 - Strategies to Improve Teaching Effectiveness

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robyn Paul, University of Calgary; Mohammad Moshirpour, University of Calgary; Emily Ann Marasco, University of Calgary; Sepideh Afkhami Goli, University of Calgary; Ehsan Mohammadi, University of Calgary; Fatemeh Sharifi, University of Calgary

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New Engineering Educators

collaborationbrings value but can be challenging.Overall, the results from this qualitative collaborative ethnography provide insight into theexperience of four instructors team teaching using a flipped classroom model. These findings canbe useful to others who are looking at implementing flipped classrooms when there are multiplesections. Future research can further look into other perspectives, including bringing in studentperspective to the instructor experience.IntroductionBlended learning models and flipped classrooms offer opportunities for exploratory, hands-onapplication of technical material during instructor-led class time [1], [2]. While these modelshave been implemented in many engineering programs, large-scale enrollment courses

Conference Session

NEE - 3: Improving Homework and Problem-solving Performance

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Devayan Debashis Bir, Iowa State University; Benjamin Ahn, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Bora Cetin, Iowa State University; Secil Akinci-Ceylan, Iowa State University; Kristen Sara Cetin P.E., Iowa State University; Andrea E. Surovek, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Kristin Lerdal, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Mary Michelle Anton, Iowa State University; Kyle R. Thompson, Iowa State University

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, qualitative inquiry can provideintricate details about why students drop out of the engineering field [1]. Qualitative methods inengineering education can be used as a primary or secondary method. It is becoming popular asdemonstrated by the increase in its use in past 15 years [2] and the push for its quality in theengineering education research [3]. Qualitative data usually involves the use of interviewtranscripts or open-ended questions which are analyzed by coders using a codebook. Coding canbe done by a single coder or a team of coders. A team-based approach to coding qualitative dataallows for processing of larger amounts of data. Qualitative analysis is a time-consuming processand heavily relies on inter-rater reliability for

Conference Session

NEE 2 - Strategies to Improve Teaching Effectiveness

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taryn Shalini Bipat, University of Washington; Jennifer A. Turns, University of Washington; Mitchell Fajardo; Yuliana Flores, University of Washington

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New Engineering Educators

theirteaching knowledge, each educator engaged in personal reflection. As a team, we reviewed anddiscussed the personal reflection and collectively decided what to include in this paper. The firstauthor was responsible for crafting text that offers a synthesis, while each of the other authorsworked on first person accounts that bring their experiences directly into the manuscript. Thefirst person accounts are formatted using italics in order to help the reader navigate the paper.Results 1 - ActivitiesIn this study, a total of 30 micro-reflection activities were used. These activities included:turning questions into snowballs, comparing before-and-after understandings on index cards

Conference Session

NEE 2 - Strategies to Improve Teaching Effectiveness

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dustyn Roberts P.E., Temple University; Joshua A. Enszer, University of Delaware; Allen A. Jayne P.E., University of Delaware; Sarah Ilkhanipour Rooney, University of Delaware; Amy Trauth, University of Delaware; Andrew Novocin, University of Delaware; James Atlas, University of Delaware

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Diversity

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New Engineering Educators

Efficient) Teaching (Work in Progress)IntroductionThe paper is the result of a Faculty Learning Community (FLC) [1] within the college ofengineering at the University of Delaware. The FLC was initiated, with the help of a $4k grantfrom the University’s Center for Teaching and Learning, to create a series of short guides oneffective teaching practices that distill the literature on various topics into actionable steps anyfaculty member (particularly new faculty) can implement. The FLC consisted of members fromall departments within the college of engineering and a single colleague from the college ofeducation with expertise in professional development (7 members total). All

Conference Session

NEE - 3: Improving Homework and Problem-solving Performance

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Marie Reck, Kettering University

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New Engineering Educators

study is not to necessarily recommend one tool, butto bring important information into one place to make it easier for instructors to compare andselect the tool that will work for them, their students, and their course.Background Assessment and feedback are important parts of the learning process. However,providing individualized feedback to students can be very time consuming for faculty andteaching assistants. Therefore it is important to provide authentic assessments and feedback thatsupport learning [1] while balancing the time required by course staff. New computer-basedtools have been developed to assist instructors with grading and feedback beyond the traditionalmultiple-choice Scantron based test. Learning management

Conference Session

NEE - 3: Improving Homework and Problem-solving Performance

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alicia Baumann, Arizona State University; Stephanie M. Gillespie, Arizona State University; Nicolle Sanchez, Arizona State University

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New Engineering Educators

evolved since 2009 and this paper will discuss anew approach to using UGTAs throughout a large scale, multi-disciplinary, multiple campusengineering program. This approach was created from the foundation of the KernEntrepreneurship Education Network (KEEN) entrepreneurial mindset focusing on the 3 C’s;curiosity, connections, and creating value [1]. While many programs utilize UGTAs inengineering or other curriculums, few have done so at an entire college scale spanning both on-campus and online courses or focused on the growth and mentorship of the UGTAs themselves.The goal of the Fulton UGTA program is to provide UGTAs with the motivation to create newvalue in the classroom that wouldn’t otherwise be available and promote the