Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Jasper L Steyn; Tobia Steyn

different modes of student learning (implyingdifferent thinking and learning preferences), a whole brain approach is followed and competencein mastering concepts is fostered. Furthermore, functioning in any professional capacity requiresworking well in all thinking style modes.[9] Page 7.144.4 Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Confere nce & Exposition Copyright © 2002, American Society for Engineering EducationFigure 1 A four-quadrant whole brain approach to teaching and learning [7] External Internal

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Programming and DSP Potpourri

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Delores Etter; Cameron Wright; Michael Morrow; Thad Welch

student creates a working “brute force” FIR filter that runs on the DSK. Weprovide helper programs for Matlab which format filter coefficients created in Matlabinto an “include” file that can be easily used by a C program. We encourage the studentto further refine the C program, implementing, for example, circular buffering. Before long,the student is almost effortlessly validating filter designs in Matlab, then moving them tothe DSK using C.3.2 Using the Hilbert TransformerOnce our students have mastered the basic implementation issues associated with FIR filters,a real-world application is needed. For our example here, we have selected a DSP-basedenvelope detector for a communications system receiver. This type of detector can be usedto recover the

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Tolga Cangar; S. Engin Kilic; Ömer Anlagan; Burak Sari

. H.; (1993), A multi-agent design system integrating manufacturing and shop floor control, International Journal of Production Research, Vol.1, No.3, pp.51-632. Başıbüyük, Y., (1999), Development of a computer aided quality control software for the integration of coordinate measuring machine (CMM) in METUCIM, Masters Thesis, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Mechanical Engineering Department, Middle East Technical University3. Friedrich, H., Rogalla, O., Dillmann, R., (1998), Integrating skills into multi-agent systems, Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, Vol. 9, pp 119-1274. Krothapalli, N.K.C., and Deshmukh, A.V., (1999), "Design of Negotiation Protocols for Multi agent Manufacturing Systems", International

Conference Session

Control in the Classroom

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

W. San Yip; Michael Hough; Eric Wood; Thomas Marlin

Modules help students master the basic concepts. Beforeprogressing to complex problems, students need to clearly understand the learning goalsof the subject, they must master the terminology, and they should be able to explainprinciples verbally and apply them to simple problems arising in engineering practice andeveryday life. The challenge is not to provide more information, but to engage studentsin a unique mode of learning that builds a solid understanding while providing good Page 7.130.3examples of learning techniques. To provide interaction and evaluation of student Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual

Conference Session

multim engr edu;dist.,servi&intern based

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Ann Wright; Andrew Wright

benefits of the program. Ideally, the student will have another year to benefit from additional university training. 2. The high school students still did not play a big role in the design process. They need to be trained prior to the start of the competition. Skills which high school students and Freshmen can master include basic machine shop operation, operation of test equipment, operation of CAD and visualization software, basic wiring and soldering, and controller programming.There is an enormous potential for involvement of college students in the FIRST activity.The primary obstacle is developing a model which fits into the University’s academicparadigm and which matches with the FIRST objectives and strengths

Conference Session

Teaching Statics

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea Brose, Hamburg University of Technology; Christian H. Kautz, Hamburg University of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

failure to recognize the reference point invariance of force couples.2.1 Concept ReviewIn a first-year engineering mechanics course, statics is traditionally covered as one of the firsttopics. For instance, at our institution, the basic elements of statics, i.e., forces and moments, areintroduced in the first few lectures. These fundamental concepts form the building blocks formost of what follows in the remaining three to four semesters of mechanics. Misconceptions thatarise at this early stage, and for basic concepts such as these, tend to persist and thereby influencethe ability of students to master more advanced concepts. Figure 1: Moment of a ForceForces are usually introduced as vectors. Moments are

Conference Session

WIED Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aura Tuulia Paloheimo, Aalto University, School of Science and Engineering; Kaisa Pohjonen, Aalto University; Pirjo Helena Putila

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Women in Engineering

, even though I hadn‟t and still do not have a clue, what I am supposed to study here. A Master of Science degree is appealing because it can provide diverse, international and a wide scale of opportunities in working life”…One popular method for female applicants to choose their degree program was to strike outthe degree programs that felt uninteresting and then line the rest up. Hereby we present anexample of a female student [5]. Female student [5] ..” I chose my degree program in a quite random way. I didn‟t know what would interest me more than others. I discarded the ones I didn‟t want to study, which was a good idea, because I managed to come up with a few

Conference Session

CoED General Technical Session II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Howard Whitston, University of South Alabama; Adam Thomas Moore, University of South Alabama

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Computers in Education

part of that course. These rules are used toalgebraically simplify the equation of a circuit, which usually leads to a smaller circuit that willcost less to produce. A solid understanding of Boolean Algebra concepts is likewise needed tounderstand the more complicated aspects of combinational logic circuits. These rules are foundin Appendix A at the end of this paper for reference.However, the process of simplifying expressions using Boolean Theorems is not alwaysstraightforward, especially to students who have little experience with a Boolean Algebraformula. Furthermore, Mirmotahari, et. al1 found that Computer Architecture students often donot "master practical exercises in the relation between Boolean logic and gates." A program thatassists

Conference Session

Ethical Issues I: Sustainability and Environmental Ethics

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Spierre, Arizona State University; Elizabeth A. Martin, Arizona State University; Jathan Sadowski; Andrew Berardy, Arizona State University; Scott McClintock, Arizona State University; Shirley-Ann Augustin, Arizona State University; Nicholas Hohman; Jay George Banna Jr.

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Engineering Ethics

a “master plan” of action. Two students in particular emerged asgroup leaders and explained the plan to the entire class. As a result, there was a concerted effortto earn equal grades through class-wide trust and effective communication. Although MCC1students could have acted rapaciously, given the abundance of fish in the Lake available to theirgeneration, they all agreed to scores of 80% with little conflict and felt pleased with theresources they would bestow on the next generation, MCC2 and ASU. In fact, MCC1 left amessage online for the future students explaining their strategy and enabling continuation of the‘master plan”. MCC2 and ASU struggled much more than MCC2, as they were trying to organizelarger, geographically

Conference Session

Reflections on the “Raise the Bar” Initiative (Part II) - Using a Decade of Experience to Chart the Future

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stuart G. Walesh P.E., S. G. Walesh Consulting

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Civil Engineering

Vision 2025, which follows:6 Entrusted by society to create a sustainable world and enhance the global quality of life, civil engineers serve competently, collaboratively, and ethically as master: • planners, designers, constructors, and operators of society’s economic and social engine—the built environment; • stewards of the natural environment and its resources; • innovators and integrators of ideas and technology across the public

Conference Session

Innovative Course Developments in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Tingerthal P.E., Northern Arizona University

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Construction

attention and have subsequently devoted much effort to this cause.9They propose actively engaging students in the learning process, using iterative inquiry methodsand scaffolding upon student’s existing knowledge. The foundational concepts in statics arewhat Meyer and Land call ‘threshold concepts.’ Threshold concepts are conceptual buildingblocks that, when mastered, progress the understanding of a particular subject matter. Masteringa threshold concept is likely to shift a person’s perception of the subject matter in a way thatexposes previously hidden relationships in an irreversible way.10Construction management students are introduced to statics and mechanics within the largerframework of general structural behavior in an introductory course

Conference Session

Integration of Research and Education in ECE

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tali Moreshet, Swarthmore College; Uzi Vishkin, University of Maryland, College Park; Fuat Keceli, Intel Corporation

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Electrical and Computer

available inorder to support the formidable body of knowledge, known as Parallel Random Access Model(PRAM) algorithmics [7], and the latent, though not widespread, familiarity with it. Driven by therepeated programming difficulties of parallel machines, ease-of-programming was a leadingdesign objective of XMT. Page 25.1024.3The XMT architecture, depicted in Figure 1, includes an array of lightweight cores, ThreadControl Units (TCUs), and a serial core with its own cache (Master TCU). The architectureincludes several clusters of TCUs connected to mutually-exclusive shared cache modules by ahighly optimized interconnection network [1]. XMT does not

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Sarah Lewis; Renate Fruchter

competence of engineering students to exercisethe acquired theoretical knowledge and understand the role of the discipline-specificknowledge in a multi-disciplinary P5BL environment. In P5BL undergraduate andgraduate students play the roles of apprentice and journeyman, and faculty and industrypractitioners play the role of "master builders" and mentors. An analysis of mentoringopportunities is presented within a situated perspective on learning, exploring theoreticalconstructs and practical implications of the development of communities of practice thatreach beyond the university walls. The study presents an analysis of mentoringtechniques in scaffolding students' cross disciplinary design process, as well as adescription of students' rolls in

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Hrishikesh Potdar; Kurt Gramoll

as individuals or in a group.Along with these advantages of the Internet, there are problems. One such obstacle was pointedout by CISCO systems CEO John Chambers. He mentioned that the main roadblock to e-learning is lack of infrastructure and content rich applications, as well as a mindset in somecultures that is not ready to accept education not bound by a master/novice framework.3Although most universities students have free LAN connections, off-campus students have topay substantial fees for high bandwidth Internet connections to receive internet-based education.This difficulty may lead to student anxiety about extensively using the web for online coursesand needs to be addressed. Another common concern about online learning systems is

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert J Niewoehner; Joshua Filbey

Session 292 Using the TetrUSS CFD Suite in Undergraduate Research CDR Robert Niewoehner, USN ENS Joshua Filbey, USNR United States Naval AcademyAbstractWith the growth in computational power and the availability of maturing software,Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is crossing the threshold from a specialized discipline to awidely accessible tool. Specifically, the difficulty of the enabling mathematics and the challengeof mastering the available codes has heretofore restricted substantial application of CFD tograduate studies, or

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Don L. Dekker

, Mechanical Engineering Laboratory,Kinematics, and Fundamentals of Engineering Management. He has been active in ASEE and was Zone II Chairmanand Chairman of the Design in Engineering Education Division. His Ph.D. is from Stanford, his Masters from theUniversity of New Mexico and he earned his Bachelors from Rose Polytechnic Institute. Page 3.191.5 groups COURSE homework. purchase INTRODUCTION ORGANIZATION Thethe testpartsandoffinal theirgradedesign canprovides vary between a very real 35% economic

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 4

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicholas Choi, University of California, Irvine; Liang Li Wu, University of California, Irvine

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

from the pre-survey at the beginning of the first term, T2 marked theresponses from the post-survey at the end of the first term, and T3 marked the responses frompost-survey at the end of the second term. The following statements were used to assess studentmotivation at T1-T3. Students' responses were recorded on a scale from 1 to 5, where 1 is “doesnot describe me”, 2 is “describes me slightly well”, 3 is “describes me moderately well”, 4 is“describes me very well”, and 5 is “describes me extremely well”. The questions differed at theFall pre-survey (T1) where the language was in future tense, while in the two post-surveys thelanguage was in past tense. ● I will be/was able to master the skills taught in this course ● I will be able to

Conference Session

Hands-On Learning in ET II

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paniz Khanmohammadi Hazaveh, Michigan Technological University; Nathir Rawashdeh, Michigan Technological University; Dunsten Michael Xavier Dsouza; Joshua Olusola, Michigan Technological University; Joshua Albrecht, Michigan Technological University; Eric Houck

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

master program in mechatronics. Students work in groupsin a creative setting, where they learn to integrate various automation technologies and learn towrite scientific publications. The project implements the automation of a student dining halldishwashing system using the Hardware-in-the-Loop HiL method. HiL is a powerful way tomitigate risks or accidents in a real-world scenario, leading to costly damages. For testing, wehave used the Factory IO simulation software. It provides a realistic simulation environment forvirtual plants with low real-time latency. An Allen-Bradley CompactLogix controller providedcontrol of the simulated environment through communication over Ethernet/IP protocol. Systemcontrol was established through PLC ladder logic

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 15

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yanyao Deng, University of Exeter; Ibrahim H. Yeter, Nanyang Technological University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Paper ID #42317Exploring Undergraduate Engineering Students’ Perspectives on LaboratoryLearning: Comparing Hands-On, Remote, and Virtual EnvironmentsDr. Yanyao Deng, University of Exeter Yanyao Deng, Ph.D., is a researcher and schloar with a diverse background spanning education, technology, and linguistic. Holding a master and a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Exeter, she also did a master in educational technology from Beijing Institute of Technology. Her research expertise lies in engineering education and business innovation, showcased through significant contributions to academic publications and conference

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra Anstaett Metzler P.E., The Ohio State University; Annie Abell, The Ohio State University

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

completing the full academic program. The goalsarticulate the concepts, theories, knowledge, and/or skills that students will possess upongraduation. To achieve a given goal, students need to master the constituent learning outcomes. Aprogram goal is typically comprised of multiple student learning objectives.Student Learning Outcomes: These are measurable indicators of student learning andachievement. Student Learning Outcomes describe desired changes in skill, knowledge, orbehaviors related to a desired program goal. Outcomes should be specific and focus on a singleachievement at a time, so multiple outcomes will be associated with any given program goal. Tosuccessfully achieve an outcome, students often (but not always) need to master

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Cullington, Sacred Heart University; Mary V Villani, Farmingdale State College, SUNY, New York; Nur Dean, Farmingdale State College, SUNY, New York; Moaath Alrajab, Farmingdale State College, SUNY, New York; Arthur Hoskey, Farmingdale State College SUNY, New York; Ilknur Aydin, Farmingdale State College, SUNY, New York

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education Division (COED)

Leeds, UK, and completed his Master of Science in Mobile Computing at Bradford University, UK. His undergraduate degree in Electronic Engineering was attained from Albaath University in Homs, Syria. Before transitioning to academia, he worked as a software engineer. Dr. Alrajab’s research focuses on Machine Vision and AI. He is dedicated to supporting women in computing and advocating for increased diversity in the field. Additionally, Dr. Alrajab holds the position of chair for the department curriculum committee and is a member of the college-wide curriculum committee.Dr. Arthur Hoskey, Farmingdale State College SUNY, New York ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024

Conference Session

Recruitment & Retention of Women II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary R. Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University; Armando A. Rodriguez, Arizona State University; Anita Grierson, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering at ASU. She is now in her third year of guiding the activities of the METS Center and overseeing its staff of primarily transfer students. Ms. Grierson has over 10 years corporate experience in Program Management, Business Development, and Biomechanical Engineering, with products as diverse as air bag systems for helicopters, body armor, and orthopedic implants. She received her Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan in 1990, her Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University in 1994, and a Masters in Business Administration from Arizona State University in 2000

Conference Session

Aerospace Curriculum and Collaborations

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Valana L. Wells, Arizona State University; Jenefer Husman, Arizona State University; Praveen Shankar, Arizona State University; Wen-Ting Chung, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

revisions is to improve students’ motivationand ability to persist in the course and in the program. In order to assess their motivation to learnthe material and confidence in their ability to do so, students taking the traditional version of thecourse (Fall 2008) and revised version (Fall 2009 and Fall 2010) were surveyed regarding theirperceived ability to achieve course outcomes and to succeed in the course. Analysis of surveydata, along with course grades, shows mixed results. The course intervention appears to haveimproved students’ confidence in their ability to master the course outcomes, but it has donelittle or nothing to improve their perceptions regarding their ability to succeed in achieving asatisfactory grade in the course. The most

Conference Session

ABET and Curriculum-Level Assessments

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Howard S. Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Angelo J. Perna, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Shari Klotzkin; John D. Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Reginald Percy Tomkins, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Chemical Engineering

Environmental Engineering and Director of the NJIT McNair Program A Fellow of ASEE and AICHE he is the co/ author of over 100 publications and pre- sentations. He has been the recipient of numerous awards on both a National and International level. In addition he has been recognized with the distinction of Master Teacher by NJIT.Shari KlotzkinJohn D. Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology JOHN D. CARPINELLI is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Director of the Center for Pre-College Programs at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. He has served as coordinator of activities at NJIT for the Gateway Engineering Education Coalition and as a member of the Coalition’s Governing Board. He previously

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gillian M. Nicholls, University of Alabama, Huntsville; Neal Lewis, University of Bridgeport; Paul J. Componation, University of Alabama, Huntsville; Ted Eschenbach, University of Alaska, Anchorage

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Engineering Economy

AC 2011-1574: TIME TO TRANSITION: FINANCIAL CALCULATORSAND CLICKERS IN THE CLASSROOMGillian M. Nicholls, University of Alabama,in Huntsville Gillian Nicholls is an Assistant Professor of Industrial & Systems Engineering & Engineering Manage- ment and a 2009-2010 Gray Faculty Fellow at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Her research interests are in applying statistical analysis and optimization to supply chain management, transportation management, and engineering education. She holds the B.S. in Industrial Engineering (Lehigh Univer- sity), Masters in Business Administration (Pennsylvania State University), M.S. in Industrial Engineering (University of Pittsburgh.), and Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering

Conference Session

ETD Design II: Mechanical Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roelof Harm deVries, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. Page 22.1212.4In Figure 1, the goals or objectives of the course are listed in the center column. With them arelisted a desired levels of competence to be achieved by the students. The competence levels areranked from 1 to 5, with 1 being “Familiar with the concept or skill”; 3 is “Competent, with afoundation for further growth,” and 5 is “Firmly mastered.” The desired level of competencemay be revised during the reconfiguration process. Finally, new goals may be added for the newconfiguration.The other four columns in Figure 1 consist of stacks of segments which represent individualclass sessions. Lines are drawn from segments in the lesson plans to goals in the center column.These lines represent the idea that a particular session supports a

Conference Session

Unique Developments in Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Branislav Rosul, College of Dupage; Niaz Latif, Purdue University, Calumet ; Mohammad A. Zahraee, Purdue University, Calumet; Aco Sikoski, Ivy Tech Community College

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-951: MODULAR CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT FOR MECHA-TRONICS TECHNICIANSBranislav Rosul, College of Dupage Dr. Rosul completed his Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering in February of 1984 majoring in Control Systems. Soon after he started to work as an Instrumentation Engineer in Teleoptic, Belgrade where he stayed for three years working on the Instrumentation Design and as a Project Engineer. During that time he worked on instrumentation and technology development of various industrial processes, from food to petrochemical and still industry. Academically, he continued on toward the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering at University of Belgrade. After completing his course work at the Belgrade

Conference Session

Distance and Web-based Learning in ECE

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Craig J. Scott, Morgan State University; Jumoke 'Kemi Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

adding an online component to their regularcurriculum. The main obstacle is the fact that most engineering curriculums require a veryintensive hands-on laboratory component that is very hard to implement and deliver completelyonline because of the cost involved in setting up laboratory equipment for each online student. The majorities of online engineering programs currently available are at the Master ofScience level, and are geared towards professional engineers who have received theirundergraduate degrees from a regular campus based program. A summary of the list ofengineering programs that offer a Master of Science (MS) degree completely online is presentedby the Sloan Consortium 2. It should be noted that only one program, the Master of

Conference Session

Design Across Disciplines

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James M. Leake, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; David Weightman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Design in Engineering Education

design outcomes is difficult. In the past, industrial design students have attempted to learnAlias, an Autodesk surface modeling package compatible with Inventor and commonly used byindustrial designers in the automotive industry. Whilst this matches the relationship of softwareplatforms found in the automotive industry, mastering Alias in a single semester has provedchallenging. In the current version of the course, some industrial design and engineering studentswill learn Inventor, while others will test the intermediate products developed by Autodesk tobridge the gap between solid and surface modelers. These include a beta version of Fusion, andAlias Design for Inventor, which aims to introduce some of the surface modeling sophisticationof

Conference Session

Digital Technologies and Learning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Hergenrader, University of Southern California, Information Sciences Institute; Joanna Drummond, University of Pittsburgh; Jihie Kim, University of Southern California

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

 through sharing ideas, successes, and failures5.Golub added to this theory, elaborating that the mutual exploration, meaning-making, andfeedback often lead to better understanding on the part of students, and to the creation of newunderstandings for them6. His and Wegerif’s studies clearly indicated students needed to becomemore involved in online message boards via more posts – either posing questions or providingpossible answers, correct or not. Suler summed it up best: the more posts students make, the lesspassive their learning becomes7. In short, “lurkers” must become “posters.”Masters and Oberprieler also argued in favor of the “more is better”8 approach, showing thatlonger discussions were more likely to provide widespread academic benefit