Conference Session

Innovative Use of Technology I

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katharina Schuster, RWTH Aachen University; Anja Richert, RWTH Aachen University; Sabina Jeschke, RWTH Aachen University

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professionalenvironment. A proper knowledge transfer is an important precondition for engineers to actcompetently and to solve different kinds of problems. However, due to the increasing numberof study paths as well as the specialization of particularly technical oriented classes, there is aneed for the integration of new media into the curriculum of most students [1]. Thus, thevisualization of educational content in order to explain theory more concrete and tangible hasgained importance. To prepare students adequately for new situations in their work life,virtual reality (VR) can be an effective instrument for learning and teaching processes. Byimitating real-world processes, professional skills can be developed, increased or maintained.Especially if the

Conference Session

Tablet PC use in Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James E. Lewis, University of Louisville; Jeffrey Lloyd Hieb, University of Louisville

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studentsin these courses have had tablet PCs since the Tablet PC program began. The Department ofEngineering Fundamentals has embraced the use of tablet PCs, which, along with DyKnow, arenow an integral part of all the department’s engineering mathematics classes. To date, the use oftablet PCs and/or DyKnow in upper level courses in other departments has been limited.Tablet PC survey data presented by Hieb and Ralston 2, Huettel et al. 3 and many others indicatesthe potential of tablet PCs to enhance the classroom experience. The positive attitude of studentstowards tablet PC note taking and DyKnow based lecture reported in Hieb and Ralston 2 supportcontinued effort to encourage the use of tablet PCs (and DyKnow) in upper level courses at J.B.Speed

Conference Session

Programming for Engineering Students II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Birmingham, Grove City College; Vincent DiStasi, Grove City College; Gary Welton, Grove City College

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Computers in Education

coursemanagement systems (CMS). Since Tablet PCs are integrated into the college curriculum as well Page 14.841.3as students’ lives (i.e., they are comfortable with the affordances offered by the Tablet PC) andthe use of CMS is spread thorough the college, GCC is an excellent laboratory to assess thistechnology.All the classrooms are equipped with network ports, wireless networking, and electrical outlets ateach seat. The backbone is all fiber connected running at gigabit speeds with multiple trunks toeach of the academic buildings. The campus network has ample bandwidth with capacity to growin the future. In addition, all students and faculty have

Conference Session

Computers in Education 2 - Programming 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Safia Malallah, Kansas State University; Khaled Nasser Alsalmi, The Public Authority for Applied Education and Training; Joshua Levi Weese, Kansas State University

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(MOE) implements a nationalcurriculum across all public education systems [10] and provides annual in-house training forteachers [11, 12]. MOE is the sole decision makers for all issues related to national education,with the highest authority of decision-making being the Ministry's Undersecretary Council,chaired by the minister. The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is responsible for appointingemployees and teachers to the MOE [13].Computational ThinkingThe history of CT was introduced by Seymour Papert in 1969 when he presented the Logocomputer language [14]. In 2006, Jeannette Wing developed CT concepts in an article thatdescribed CT as a universal skill that must be mastered not only by computer scientists but alsoby all individuals to

Conference Session

Best of Computers in Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew West, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Mariana Silva , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Geoffrey L. Herman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Paper ID #13102Randomized Exams for Large STEM Courses Spread via Communities ofPracticeProf. Matthew West, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Matthew West is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Prior to joining Illinois he was on the faculties of the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Stanford University and the Department of Mathematics at the University of California, Davis. Prof. West holds a Ph.D. in Control and Dynamical Systems from the California Institute of Technology and a B.Sc. in Pure and Applied

Conference Session

Tablet PC use in Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

JUDITH VIRGINIA GUTIERREZ, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Aurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla

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environmentsthat promote an interactive classroom while integrating formative assessments into classroompractices by means of Tablet PCs and associated technologies3, 4.We utilized InkSurvey, a web-based tool to pose open-ended questions to students during classand receive real-time student responses5. Furthermore, we identified classroom assessmenttechniques appropriate to the course and adapted them into a Tablet PC/Classroom Presenterenvironment to gauge student learning in real time, provide immediate feedback, and make real-time pedagogical adjustments as needed6.The redesign of IA-332 and IA-530 increased student participation and formative assessmentswhile instructors utilized the information gained through real-time formative assessment to

Conference Session

Technical Session 11: Topics related to Computer Science

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leila Zahedi, Florida International University; Monique S Ross, Florida International University; Jasmine Skye Batten, Florida International University

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Diversity

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exploration of: 1) race, gender, and identity and 2) computer science education research in order to inform pedagogical practices that garner interest and retain women and minorities in computer-related engineering fields.Jasmine Skye Batten, Florida International University Jasmine Batten is an undergraduate computer science education researcher whose goal is to earn her PhD in computer science and become a professor. She is interested in improving women’s retention in com- puter science by researching different pedagogical techniques including active learning and gamification and their effects on women. She will graduate from Florida International University in August 2019 with her BS in computer science

Conference Session

Computer Education Management Tools

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard House, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Anneliese Watt, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Julia Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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InventoryAbstractThis paper provides a report on a project investigating the impact of pen-based computing on students’peer review strategies. The context for the project is an introductory technical communication coursefor engineering students from multiple disciplines. The project investigators created three peerreviewing contexts in which to assess the impact of tablet PCs on the quantity and quality of students’peer review comments. A Comment Inventory form was then developed that allowed the investigatorsto categorize each comment based on comment location, content, and form. Initial results from thestudy are presented.Keywords: technical communication; peer review; pen-based computing; tablet PCIntroductionFor many engineering educators, the challenge of

Conference Session

Mobile Robotics in Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Wang, University of Nevada-Reno; Jeffrey LaCombe, University of Nevada-Reno; Ann-Marie Vollstedt, University of Nevada-Reno

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AC 2007-1207: TEACHING STRUCTURED PROGRAMMING USING LEGOPROGRAMMABLE BRICKSEric Wang, University of Nevada-Reno ERIC L. WANG is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno. Dr. Wang has won numerous awards including the Tibbitts Distinguished Teaching Award, UNR's most prestigious teaching award. In addition to his pedagogical activities, Dr. Wang conducts research on sports equipment, biomechanics, robotics, and intelligent materials.Jeffrey LaCombe, University of Nevada-Reno JEFFREY C. LACOMBE is an Assistant Professor of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno. In addition to his education-oriented research

Conference Session

Issues in Computer Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jun Luo, Ohio Northern University; Robert Hovis, Ohio Northern University

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introduced into the OPL course several years ago. It hasnow become an integral component of the course: each student must complete a paper by the endof the quarter, and the paper should meet certain requirements. Each student is also required togive a presentation on the paper in the last week of the quarter. The student’s paper andpresentation are weighted 20% and 10%, respectively, of his/her final grade for the course. Thestudent who is not able to turn in the paper on time or give the presentation fails the course. Thescores for papers and presentations are determined by both the peer evaluations among thestudents themselves and by the instructor’s own judgment.In addition to the paper and presentation, a student’s final grade for the course

Conference Session

Computers and Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hoda Baytiyeh, American University of Beirut

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Paper ID #6930Impact of Internet Use on the Academic Advancement of Engineering Stu-dentsDr. Hoda Baytiyeh, American University of Beirut Dr. Hoda Baytiyeh holds a B.E. in Computer Engineering and M.S. in Computer Science. She has earned a Ph.D. in Instructional Technology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She is currently an assistant professor in the Education Department at American University of Beirut where she teaches courses related to the integration of technology in education. Her research interests include Engineering Education, ubiquitous computing using Open Source Software, and online learning

Conference Session

Computing Technology Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan L. Miertschin, University of Houston, College of Technology (MERGED MEMBERSHIP WITH COE); Barbara Louise Stewart, University of Houston; Carole E. Goodson, University of Houston (CoT)

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Paper ID #18414In Support of Student Academic Success with Technology: The Student ViewProf. Susan L. Miertschin, University of Houston, College of Technology (MERGED MEMBERSHIP WITHCOE) Susan L. Miertschin, M.Ed., M.S.I.S., is an Associate Professor teaching in the Computer Information Systems program at University of Houston. Her teaching interests are in the areas of (1) information systems applications development and the complementary nature of back-end developer and front-end developer skill sets and (2) managing IT services. Her research interests are program and student as- sessment, the impact of instructional

Conference Session

Best of Computer in Education Division

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacob Bishop, Utah State University; Matthew A Verleger, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach

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Computers in Education

. Matthew A Verleger, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach Dr. Matthew Verleger is an assistant professor in Freshman Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He has a B.S. in Computer Engineering, a M.S. in Agricultural & Biological Engineering, and a Ph.D. in Engineering Education, all from Purdue University. Prior to joining the Embry-Riddle faculty, he spent two years as an assistant professor of Engineering Education at Utah State University. His research interests include Model-Eliciting Activities, online learning, and the development of software tools to facilitate student learning

Conference Session

Programming for Engineering Students I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ed Crowley, University of Houston

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Computers in Education

AC 2009-2275: RUNNING LINUX IN A WINDOWS COMPUTER LABEd Crowley, University of Houston Page 14.1039.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Running Linux in a Windows Computer LabAbstractIn many courses, the effective use of Linux, or other open source software, can expandand enhance active learning opportunities for students. Since many institutions havestandardized on Windows Computer Laboratories, implementing Linux based learningexperiences may initially seem problematic. However, with a Live Linux CD, you canquickly and easily run Linux, and related open source tools, in an existing WindowsComputer Lab.In this paper, we will explain how Linux Live CDs

Conference Session

Technical Session 12: Teaching and Learning

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nina Schiffeler, IMA - RWTH Aachen University; Valerie Stehling, RWTH Aachen University; Frank Hees, Cybernetics Lab IMA & IfU; Ingrid Isenhardt

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Computers in Education

of RWTH Aachen University. Her research focuses on innovations in engineering education as well as learning organizations.Dr. Frank Hees, Cybernetics Lab IMA & IfUProf. Ingrid Isenhardt c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Effects of Collaborative Augmented Reality on Communication and Interaction in Learning Contexts – Results of a Qualitative Pre-StudyAbstractModern digital technologies like Augmented Reality (AR) are assumed to foster the learningprocess due to their hands-on nature. AR has the advantage of visualising processes, objectsor data and information that would under regular circumstances not be visible or perceptiblefor the user, since it integrates virtual objects into

Conference Session

Computer Education Management Tools I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sabina Jeschke, University of Stuttgart; Olivier Pfeiffer, Technische Universitaet Berlin; Thomas Richter, University of Stuttgart

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Computers in Education

browser of the learner. For that reason, the LMS provides information on theuser to the SCO, and the SCO returns information on the learning success back to the LMS.Most SCOs are not very spectacular: Text files, possibly some embedded images and simplemultiple-choice questionnaires make up most of the content seen by the authors. Trulyinteractive applets are rarely seen, and if so, the interactivity is often limited. If compared to lab-based interactive hands-on experiments as found in the curriculum of engineering or scientificstudies, this type of learning material has little to offer and goes only little beyond an interactivebook. By that, the LMS is degraded to a content management system for web-based data.Here we present the concept of

Conference Session

Technical Session 4: Modulus Topics 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashwin Satyanarayana, New York City College of Technology; Karen Goodlad, New York City College of Technology, CUNY; Jennifer Sears, New York City College of Technology, CUNY; Philip Kreniske, Columbia University, The HIV Center; Mery F. Diaz, New York City College of Technology; Sandra Cheng, New York City College of Technology

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Paper ID #26639Using Natural Language Processing Tools on Individual Stories from FirstYear Students to Summarize Emotions, Sentiments and Concerns of Transi-tion from High School to CollegeDr. Ashwin Satyanarayana, New York City College of Technology Dr. Ashwin Satyanarayana is currently an Associate Professor with the Department of Computer Systems Technology, New York City College of Technology (CUNY). Prior to this, Dr. Satyanarayana was a Re- search Scientist at Microsoft in Seattle from 2006 to 2012, where he worked on several Big Data problems including Query Reformulation on Microsoft’s search engine Bing. He holds

Conference Session

Computers in Education (CoED) Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Neelam Soundarajan, Ohio State University

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Computers in Education

develop deeperunderstanding of important concepts and overcome common misconceptions. In this paper, wereport on our on-going work that integrates PI ideas with the approach of wikis to develoop an on-line collaborative learning approach designed for STEM courses. We elaborate on the conceptualbasis of the approach and situate it within the Community of Inquiry framework, detail our plansfor using it in a number of engineering courses, consider the prototype implementation of a toolbased on the approach, and our plans for assessing the approach.1. IntroductionThe importance of collaborative learning is widely recognized. Thus, for example, a central com-ponent of the how people learn 1 (HPL) framework is community. That is, according to the

Conference Session

Software Engineering Concepts

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sushil Acharya, Robert Morris University; Priya Manohar, Robert Morris University; Peter Y Wu, Robert Morris University; Bruce R Maxim, University of Michigan, Dearborn

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Computers in Education

. Researchers in both academia and industry have published literature on deliverystrategies. Some of the more prominent strategies used in higher education are lecture, casemethod, discussion, active learning, cooperative learning, integrating technology and distancelearning [1]. In this article our focus will be on both Teacher Centric and Student Centric methodswith a focus on the effective and efficient delivery of the active learning tools that we havedeveloped. The active learning tools are the results of an industry-academia partnership with anunderstanding that the knowledge and experience gained through these tools would be directlyapplicable in the workplace. Hence to effectively impart required knowledge appropriate andeffective delivery

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Neelam Soundarajan, Ohio State University; Swaroop Joshi, Ohio State University; Rajiv Ramnath, Ohio State University

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Dr. Rajiv Ramnath is Director of Practice at the Collaborative for Enterprise Transformation and Innova- tion (CETI), and an evangelist for AweSim, a consortium that seeks to bring high-performance comput- ing based modelling and simulation to small and medium enterprises in the Midwest. He was formerly Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Concentus Technology Corp., in Columbus, Ohio, and led product-development and government-funded R&D – notably through the National Information In- frastructure Integration Protocols program funded by Vice President Gore’s ATP initiative. He is now engaged in developing industry-facing programs of applied R&D, classroom and professional education and technology

Conference Session

CoED: Potpourri

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Varun Agrawal, Georgia Institute of Technology; Amit Shashikant Jariwala, Georgia Institute of Technology

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authors propose aprocess for facilitating team creation in an organic fashion amongst students by collecting andproviding information about student interest on a per project basis as well as on each student’sskills. This allows students to gauge the interest levels of potential teammates for projects theyare interested in as well and choose teammates that have complementary skills, thus maximizingtheir potential for success. To measure the efficacy of this system, post-process data analytics wasutilized to gauge the utility of the proposed method to help form student teams. Findings fromthese analyses are discussed along with opportunities for future improvements.IntroductionAlmost all ABET accredited undergraduate engineering programs feature a

Conference Session

Technical Session 10: Simulation and Modeling

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen W. Crown, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Constantine Tarawneh, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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Computers in Education

on the fundamental concepts of thermal systems design andanalysis is possible with the introduction of system modelling software that carries some of theload of repetitive calculation required for complex systems. Models of thermodynamic systemsencountered in an advanced undergraduate thermodynamics course were developed by students(some provided to students) to solve homework problems of complex steam power plants,internal combustion engines, gas turbine power plants, refrigeration, and building energysystems. Computer modelling systems used included two commercial modelling programs, anopen source program, and systems developed by the authors. Use of the modelling softwareforced students to setup problems in the same way as if solved on

Conference Session

CoED Mechanical Engineering Topics

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David G Alexander, California State University, Chico

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Paper ID #19774Computer Simulations Developed to Improve Understanding of Thermody-namic PrinciplesDr. David G Alexander, California State University, Chico Dr. Alexander’s research interests and areas of expertise are in teaching pedagogy, capstone design, renewable energy systems, thermal sciences, vehicle system modeling and simulation, heat transfer, new product development, entrepreneurship, and technology transfer. He is PI and adviser of the Department of Energy Collegiate Wind Competition 2016. He is also working on an undergraduate research project modeling solar cells using a thermodynamics approach and analyzing

Conference Session

Tablet PC use in Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leanna M. Horton, Virginia Tech; Kahyun Kim, Virginia Tech; Shreya Kothaneth, Virginia Tech; Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Tech

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widely used to improve classroom dynamics and foster learning.At Virginia Tech (VT), the College of Engineering (COE) has continually emphasized the use ofinstructional technologies as an important part of the educational experience. Tablet PCs havebeen implemented as an instructional tool at many universities, including VT, with varyingdegrees of success. These universities have identified many educational benefits associated withthe use of Tablet PCs, including increased student engagement, more efficient lecturepresentations, and overall improved learning experiences, yet difficulties have been reportedregarding adoption of the technology. In order to fully assess the Tablet PC program at VT anddetermine its current level of success and

Conference Session

General Technical Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John P. Mullen, New Mexico State University

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Computers in Education

, computers do the actual calculations. Thus, the primaryfunctions of the engineer are to select the proper model, input the proper data, check the output,correctly interpret it, and then properly implement the solution.Math literacy plays an important role in helping students develop these skills. Engineeringinstructors employ various mathematical constructs, such as graphs, tables, equations, and charts,to describe situations and concepts. Exercises and exams employ similar constructs to presentsituations. There is the implied expectation that students comprehend these constructs. If studentsfail to answer a question correctly on a test, it is presumed they didn’t know how to solve it.However, what if the students did not understand the

Conference Session

Computer-Based Tests, Problems, and Other Instructional Materials

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dongdong Zhang, Prairie View A&M University; Xiaobo Peng, Prairie View A&M University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University; Deniz Eseryel, North Carolina State University; Uzair Nadeem, Prairie View A&M University; Atiq Islam, Prairie View A&M University; Deron Arceneaux, Prairie View A&M University

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framework.Dr. Deniz Eseryel, North Carolina State University Deniz Eseryel joined North Carolina State University as a Chancellor’s Faculty Excellence Program clus- ter hire in the Digital Transformation of Education. She is an Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Counselor Education specializing in Digital Learning and Teaching. She is also a Senior Research Fellow at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation. The important but little understood question that has motivated her program of research is: How can we effectively and ef- ficiently promote cyberlearning in complex knowledge domains such as STEM (science, technology, en- gineering and mathematics)? Towards this direction, she

Conference Session

Effective Use of Technology in Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nina Magpili, Engineering Management & Systems Engineering (EMSE), Old Dominion University; Pilar Pazos, Old Dominion University; Preetham Sathish Ullal, Old Dominion University

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Computers in Education

building, self-managing teams, and sociotechnical systems.Dr. Pilar Pazos, Old Dominion University Pilar Pazos is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engi- neering at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, USA. Her main areas of research interest are collabo- rative work-structures, virtual teams and team decision-making and performance.Mr. Preetham Sathish Ullal, Old Dominion University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 A Qualitative Inquiry into the Role of Web-based Collaboration Tools and Instructional Scaffolds in the Facilitation of Team ProcessesGlobalization and advances in information technologies drive organizations to use

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division Technical Session 9: Pedagogical Tools

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Martin Imre, University of Notre Dame; Wenqing Chang, Xi'an Jiaotong University; Shuzhan Wang, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications; Christine P. Trinter, University of Notre Dame; Chaoli Wang, University of Notre Dame

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Christine Trinter is an assistant professor of mathematics education with the Center for STEM Education at the University of Notre Dame where she teaches mathematics content and assessment courses with the Institute for Educational Initiatives’ M.Ed. program and data visualization courses for the Notre Dame Education, Schooling, and Society minor. Dr. Trinter’s research focuses on factors affecting teacher development, curriculum design, and technology usage in the mathematics classroom and she serves schools both nationally and internationally providing professional development in these areas.Dr. Chaoli Wang, University of Notre Dame Dr. Chaoli Wang is an associate professor of computer science and engineering at the

Conference Session

Computers in Education 7 - Modulus 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Rahman Adekunle; John Kofi Eshirow Jr., University of Virginia; Jacob Lam Herring, University of Virginia; Sin Lin, University of Virginia; Rider W. Foley, University of Virginia

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Computers in Education

and content knowledge. This is an important consideration for CS education, asteachers must understand how to integrate computer science skills and competencies into theirlesson plans. Pilot projects and localized programs have shown success in developing thiscapacity within teachers. For example, a researcher group from University of SouthernCalifornia collaborated with nine teachers in three elementary schools in the Latino communityof Boyle Heights in Los Angeles and created the Building Opportunities with Teachers inSchools (BOTS) program [11]. The focus of this program is to use robotics and other non-computer-based activities to teach CS concepts in a physical form. One of the long-term goals ofthe BOTS program is to provide a low-cost

Conference Session

Computers and Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mishael A. Clark, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Eugenia Fernandez, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Computers in Education

found the written material more clear and understandable than the podcast” (p.146). Tynan and Colbran7 found that student podcast usage is strongly associated with anincrease in reading of course-related materials. Abdous, Facer and Yen2 conducted a studycomparing different types of podcast usage in courses: in one group of courses podcasting wasintegrated into the curriculum; the other group of courses had podcasting as supplementalmaterial to the course. "The students’ reported time spent on reading per week did not differmuch between the integrated podcast courses in comparison to the supplemental podcastcourses." (p. 47)Still other research reveals that when both podcasting and course reading materials wereavailable to students, a stronger