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Technical Session 6: Modulus Topics Part 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tim Foutz P.E., University of Georgia; ChanMin Kim, Penn State University; Tugba Boz, University of Georgia; Cory Gleasman, University of Georgia

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only some students. One step toward achieving this objectiveis the development of a prototype course available to undergraduates enrolled in educationprograms. During the first phase of our current project, the research team developed thisprototype course, called the CALC course herein. This course is based on our initial ideas of howcollective argumentation can be used to teach students how to code. This course was offered topracticing teachers during the 2018 spring semester, and the aim was to determine how theseteachers would use collective argumentation to learn how to code and what lesson plans theywould develop to teach their students how to code. This paper discusses the initial phase of thecourse and the knowledge, either existing or

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Laboratory Systems

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Roxanne Toto, Pennsylvania State University; Mark Wharton, Pennsylvania State University; John Cimbala, Pennsylvania State University; John Wise, Pennsylvania State University

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Instructional Systems at the Pennsylvania State University. Her research interests include the design of online learning and how learning occurs in those environments. Address: 201 Hammond Building, University Park, PA 16802. Telephone: 814-865-4017, FAX: 814-865-4021, email: rtoto@psu.eduMark Wharton, Pennsylvania State University Mark J. Wharton is an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at Penn State. He teaches undergraduate courses in Electronics (Electronics I, II, and III) and Senior Project Design, the EE capstone design course. He received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Penn State and his M.S. from the University of Colorado in Boulder. Prior to working at Penn State, Mark spent

Conference Session

Computer Hardware

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ying Yu, University of Hartford; Krista M Hill, University of Hartford

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verification, and teaching with new educational methods, including peer instruction, personal response systems, video games, and state- of-the-art CAD tools.Dr. Krista M Hill, University of Hartford Dr. Krista M. Hill is an associate professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Hartford in Connecticut. PhD and MSEE from Worcester Polytechnic Inst. in Worcester MA, and previ- ously a project engineer at Digital Equipment Corp. She instructs graduate and undergraduate computer engineering computer courses, directs graduate research, and performs research involving embedded mi- croprocessor based systems. Her current projects involve small system design, signal processing, and intelligent

Conference Session

Computers in Education 3 - Modulus I

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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James Kretzschmar, University of Wyoming; Robert F. Kubichek, University of Wyoming; Cameron H. G. Wright P.E., University of Wyoming; Steven F. Barrett, University of Wyoming; Jeffrey R. Anderson, University of Wyoming

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pilot study, description of the labs, and assessment.Development and ObjectiveThe objective of this project was to examine the feasibility of a full-scale implementation of ahome-based laboratory for selected online courses. As institutions begin to offer more onlineengineering courses one of the challenges has been how to incorporate a lab component. Possiblesolutions to consider are use of simulation software, or require students to physically attend asession where all the labs are conducted at one time.Labs designed around simulation platforms show basic principles, however lack the hands-onlearning experiences of troubleshooting issues that can arise with the physical wiring and testingof circuits. These real world issues are just as

Conference Session

Computers in Education 10 - Technology 2

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Irini Spyridakis, University of Washington

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its assessment. The module and graded reportassignment described in this paper provide students with an opportunity to apply usabilityheuristics to evaluate the effectiveness of everyday UIs and create a high-fidelity mockup of aredesigned UI. An overriding goal of this UI module is to deepen students’ understanding of UIdesign principles as well as heuristics for evaluating effective UIs and in the process gain anunderstanding of the impact that UI design has in people’s lives. Students take an active role intheir own learning in this project-based assignment [6]. The assignment helps students taketheory into practice and prepare them for the world of work. Educators in any discipline involvedin designing products in which users interact

Conference Session

Computers in Education 7 - Modulus 2

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Gulustan Dogan, University of North Carolina Wilmington; Yang Song, University of North Carolina Wilmington; Damla Surek, Yildiz Technical University

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will be encouraged to go into the interdisciplinary fields without feelingdisadvantaged compared to computer science majors. For instance, a student majoring in biologywill be more confident pursuing a degree/career in fields like biotechnology, bioengineeringwhich spans technology and biology after being introduced to computational thinking in abiology class [6]. Moreover, there has been a lot of effort by government and research agencies toencourage young people into STEM and technology careers. With this work of ours, we believeUniversity of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) will be doing its due diligence in supportingthese efforts. With this project, we want to take the initiative to start the CT pedagogicalmovement in our institution to

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Computers in Education Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaobing Hou, Central Connecticut State University; Shuju Wu, Central Connecticut State University; Karen Coale Tracey, Central Connecticut State University

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Mgt Project Teams Management Information Sys Additional Quality MKT 295 Fund. Of MIS 3xx / 4xx Courses: Marketing TM 360 – Production TM 490 – Adv Six Sigma MIS 3xx / 4xx Systems TM 464 – Six Sigma TM 458 – Productivity MIS 3xx / 4xx Improvement Figure 2. Business & Related Major / Minor CoursesStudents need to finish other core courses including management, marketing, accounting, projectmanagement, and quality management, as shown in Figure

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Hardware Descriptive Language Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jonathan Hill, University of Hartford

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presented in steps, with increasing levels of focus.First interrupts can be presented from an abstract point of view using a text book such asTanenbaum1. Next, the nod4 architecture provides a more deductive approach, wherestudents can study an example assembly language program that uses interrupts. The nod4project8 is a resource and many of the documents also include homework questions.Finally, students can study an actual implementation of nod4 and see all the fine detail,clock cycle by clock cycle, showing exactly how interrupts are invoked.The nod4 Microprocessor ArchitectureThe name nod4, pronounced "node four" refers to a computer architecture developed foruse in undergraduate projects involving computer architecture. The author7 provides

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Technical Session 10: Simulation and Modeling

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yul Chu, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley

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memory in detail, such as howto access and process data in a cache scheme. Therefore, it can be achallenge for a student to learn, design, and implement a multi-core cache memory. In addition, in the aspect of teaching computerarchitecture, a practical teaching methodology is needed. Since thetraditional classroom lecture-based teaching has many limitationson the learning capability, team-based learning methodologieshave been adapted in many disciplines in the areas of science andengineering. For the disciplines of computer science and computerengineering, project-based learning has been used as a popularmethodology in helping students to understand course materialsand to apply theoretical knowledge to solve real-world

Conference Session

Technical Session 5: Topics related to Engineering

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krista M. Kecskemety, Ohio State University; Kadri Akinola Akanni Parris, Ohio State University; Nicholas Rees Sattele, Ohio State University

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experiences, and the connection between the two.Dr. Kadri Akinola Akanni Parris, Ohio State University Dr. Kadri A.A. Parris is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Engineering Education at The Ohio State University (OSU). He is the holder of a Master’s Degree in Transportation Engineering and received his Doctorate in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical) with a concentration in Pavement Design, both at OSU. In addition, he holds Project Management Professional (PMP) certification with the Project Management Institute (PMI). Dr. Parris is actively involved in curriculum design, introduction of innovative pedagogies of engagement and the practice of engineering education through teaching several courses across the department

Conference Session

Modeling and Simulation

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory K Watkins P.E., California State University - Chico

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communicatedthe desire for additional competencies in recent graduates. Finally, several years’ mentorship ofCapstone Design Projects has made clear the frequent opportunity for students to perform moreadvanced modeling and simulation analyses.In response, a technical elective course titled Modeling and Simulation was developed. Thecourse carries pre-requisites of solid modeling, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, finite elements,and machine design. The primary intent of the course is to explore the advanced capabilities ofprofessional level simulation software while importantly understanding the underlyingassumptions and limitations of the various analysis techniques. Outcomes include giving studentswide exposure to advanced simulation tools they are

Conference Session

Innovative Use of Technology in K-12 Outreach

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven F Barrett, University of Wyoming; Jeffrey R Anderson, University of Wyoming; Matthew Young Lionel Love, University of Wyoming

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to the robot as it navigates about the maze. An onboard 5 VDC regulator(LM7805) is used to step down the 9 VDC motor supply to 5 VDC for the Arduino processorboard and the IR sensors.Arduino UNO R3. The Arduino line of processors was developed to allow those without abackground in microcontrollers to easily incorporate processing power into projects. TheArduino, open source concept has become a worldwide phenomenon. For this project we chosethe Arduino UNO R3 processing board [14]. The R3 hosts the Atmega328 processor. This is a28-pin processor with a full complement of common microcontroller subsystems [15]. The R3contains an onboard voltage regulator, timing crystal, and USB support for a host computer. TheR3 provides female connectors to

Conference Session

Best of Computers in Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raghavender Goud Yadagiri, NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering; Sai Prasanth Krishnamoorthy, NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering; Vikram Kapila, NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering

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), where he directs a Mechatronics and Control Laboratory, a Research Experience for Teachers Site in Mechatronics and Entrepreneurship, a GK-12 Fellows project, and a DR K-12 research project, all funded by NSF. He has held visiting positions with the Air Force Research Laboratories in Dayton, OH. His research interests include K-12 STEM education, mechatronics, robotics, and control system tech- nology. Under Research Experience for Teachers Site and GK-12 Fellows programs, funded by NSF, and the Central Brooklyn STEM Initiative (CBSI), funded by six philanthropic foundations, he has con- ducted significant K-12 education, training, mentoring, and outreach activities to integrate engineering concepts in science

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division Technical Session 1: Topics Related to Engineering - Part 1

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Ali Sheharyar, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Arun R. Srinivasa, Texas A&M University; Eyad Masad

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, virtual methodsemploy computer-based techniques such as 3D animations and simulations, virtual reality andaugmented reality tools 11 .Project DescriptionIn this project, we employed a tangible training model using the augmented reality technology tosupport students in enhancing their spatial skills. Augmented reality is a technology that allowscomputer-generate imagery (text, images, 3D models etc.) to be overlaid onto a live video streamof a real-world environment 12 . In AR, the real environment is extended with information andimagery coming in real-time from the mobile phone or tablet. The AR application monitors thecamera stream constantly to detect and track the marker (or target) image. As soon as it detectsthe marker image in real-world

Conference Session

Issues in Digital Signal Processing

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

CHIH-WEI HUANG, Arizona State University; Ashwinn Natarajan, Arizona State University; Rony Ferzli, Arizona State University; Andreas Spanias, Arizona State University

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assess their understanding of real time DSP.The rest of the paper is organized as follows. Section II discusses the hardwareaspect of this educational setup. In section III, we explain the software andinterfacing aspects of this project. Section IV outlines some of the functionsavailable to students, while section V provides concluding remarks. 2. HARDWARE OVERVIEW2.1 The TI DSK6713 boardThe TI DSK6713 board [8-12] is based on the TMS3206713 processor, which is afloating-point DSP chip operating at 225 MHz. The board also includes the 32-bitstereo codec TLV320AIC23 (AIC23) to access and produce input and outputanalog signals. Sampling rates can be varied between 8 and 96 kHz. The boardhas 16MB of SDRAM and 256kB of flash

Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy Lindquist, Arizona State University; Harry Koehnemann, Arizona State University

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, including software installation, configuration, and integration, which cannot be accomplished using resources directly available from ASU.• The laptop policy addresses the Division’s unique computing demands and provides access to the latest industry standard software at no cost to the student. Appendix A lists the current software requirements for Division courses.• A laptop policy permits faculty and instructors to make more immediate decisions on software selection for their courses, both software products and versions of those products. Students in group projects are also not constrained to software already installed on the campus builds.• The laptop policy increases the opportunity and impact of student mentoring

Conference Session

Web-Based Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tamara Knott, Virginia Tech; Steve York, Virginia Tech

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2006-2238: A COMPARISON OF ON-LINE AND TRADITIONAL TESTINGMETHODSSteve York, Virginia Tech Dr. Steven C York is an assistant professor in the department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. He received his BS degree in chemistry from Radford University in 1984 and his PhD in chemical engineering from Virginia Tech in 1999. Dr York has taught courses in engineering problem solving and design, chemical engineering and chemistry. Dr York has also designed and implemented a number of design-build projects and engineering laboratory experiences for first-year engineering students at VA Tech. Dr York is a member of ASEE and the American Chemical Society. Address: Engineering

Conference Session

Computers and Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hoda Baytiyeh, American University of Beirut

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8% 3-5 years 23% More than 5 years 67% Weekly hours you spend using the internet Less than 5 hours/week 10% 5-10 hours/week 22% 10-20 hours/week 30% Over 20 hours/week 38% Main purpose of internet use Research/Projects 88% Entertainment/games, music

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Best of Computers in Education Division

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Oliver Cristy, Virginia Tech; Joseph G. Tront, Virginia Tech

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e-textbooks users can annotate in the text with e-ink, mark importantsections, search over the e-ink, the text or even the scanned images, look up items in onlinedictionaries or encyclopedias, perform interactive reinforcement drills, view simulations, andmany other operations afforded by the computing power of the underlying computer and thereach of the Internet connection.This project works to implement an e-textbook with as much capability as possible usingsoftware tools that are already in place. Although standalone e-readers have been built, most donot provide the features necessary to improve upon the traditional paper reading experience. Thee-textbook add-in seeks to improve OneNote’s capabilities as a reader, especially on tablets

Conference Session

Pedagogical Issues in Computing

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tumkor Serdar, Stevens Institute of Technology; El-Sayed Aziz, Stevens Institute of Technology; Sven K. Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology; Constantin Chassapis, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)

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element methods and has interests in remote laboratories, project-based learning and student learning assessment. His research is in the areas of remote sensing and control with applications to remote experimentation as well as modeling of microstructure changes in metal forming processes. He publishes regularly in peer-reviewed conference proceedings and scientific journals. At the 2006 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition in Chicago, USA, he received the Best Paper Award for his article ’A Virtual Laboratory on Fluid Mechanics’.Dr. Constantin Chassapis, Stevens Institute of Technology Page 22.527.1

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Pedagogical Issues in Computing

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chia-Lin Ho, North Carolina State University; Dianne Raubenheimer, North Carolina State University

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-related Self-efficacy: The Roles of Computational Capabilities, Gender, and Academic PerformanceAbstractResearch has documented that self-efficacy is a good predictor of individuals’ behavior andmotivation. In engineering education, self-efficacy has received much attention in dealing withissues regarding the retention of female engineering students. As an effort to further understandthe role of self-efficacy in computer science and engineering education, this study focused onstudents’ self-efficacy beliefs about engineering/computer science, as well as self-efficacybeliefs about computer usage, and then examined their relations to computational capabilities,gender, and academic performance.This study is part of a larger project

Conference Session

Simulation

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joe Guarino, Boise State University; Seung Youn Chyung, Boise State University; Charles Adams, Boise State University; Rey DeLeon, Boise State University, Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering Department; Marion Scheepers, Boise State University, Department of Mathematics; Francisco Castellon, Boise State University; Michael G. Wiedenfeld, Kuna High School; Paul Williams, Boise State University

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Page 22.393.2rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service providerinteraction.”Cloud computing architecture is conveniently described using a layered model presented byZhang (2010)7 and summarized below, from the highest layer (application) to the lowest layer(hardware):1. Application (programs accessed by users)2. Platforms (software framework)3. Infrastructure (computation and storage)4. Hardware (CPU, memory, etc)Our project uses an application cloud, which provides software-as-a-service (SaaS). Ourapplication cloud provides access to software applications and also facilitates shared use of theapplications, allowing students to collaborate remotely on the same assignments. Unlike

Conference Session

Computer Gaming and Virtual Reality for Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katrina Neville, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology; Peter Burton, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology; Ian Burnett, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

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or live television situations. Page 15.86.4 Figure 2: Cameras in the real life studioThe control room is also used in the teaching of switching between different camera feeds andpre-recorded material. The control room (shown in figure 3) is where instructions are given tothe camera operators and where special effects are added. Concepts such as real time chroma(green screen) and transition effects are all taught. Using a series of monitors, camera switchingcan be taught so students can produce television. Figure 3: Vision switching deskOne of the major projects in this course is a

Conference Session

Development of Computational Tools

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory K Watkins P.E., California State University, Chico

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• Significant Figures • Accuracy of solution • General guidelines for reporting resultsA final change to the course is the addition of a final project, an open ended FEA modelingassignment. Students select an object and/or application of their choosing, then build themodels, run appropriate analyses, and document the results. Key competencies expected fromthe projects include simplifying models for analysis, applying realistic loads and boundaryconditions, choosing relevant results in post processing, and reporting appropriate conclusionsfrom the analysis. The specific rubric used to grade the final reports is included in Appendix A.Specific details of topics covered throughout the course are presented in Appendix B

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division Technical Session 8: Modulus Topics

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Safia Malallah, Kansas State University; Joshua Levi Weese, Kansas State University

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Paper ID #28329The Effects of Mind Maps on Computational ThinkingMrs. Safia Malallah, Kansas State University Safia Malallah is a web developer, artist, and Ph.D. candidate at Kansas State University. She obtained her master’s degree in computer science from Montana State University in 2017. Her research is centered around metamorphic relations ranking for reducing testing costs in scientific software. Safia’s research interests expanded to include computer science education after observing the influence computer sci- ence has on her children. Her current research project is examining methods of teaching young children

Conference Session

Work-in-Progress Posters: Computers in Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oscar Antonio Perez, University of Texas, El Paso; Peter Golding, University of Texas, El Paso; Virgilio Ernesto Gonzalez, University of Texas, El Paso; Mike Thomas Pitcher, University of Texas, El Paso

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engage and attract individuals towards STEAM and STEM fields by showcasing how those skills impact the current project in real-world ways that people can understand and be involved in. As part of a university that is focused on supporting c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Paper ID #18676the 21st century student demographic he continues to innovate and research on how we can design newmethods of learning to educate both our students and communities on how STEM and STEAM make upa large part of that vision and our future. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 WORK

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Re-Imagining the Higher Ed Classroom -- Tablet PCs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Camilla Saviz, University of the Pacific; Abel Fernandez, University of the Pacific; Ken Hughes, Unversity of the Pacific; Megan Kalend, University of the Pacific; Cherian Mathews, University of the Pacific

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waslocated in the room, and power cords could easily be accessed, if needed.Both the students’ and the instructor’s impression of the Tablet PCs' usefulness in this particularsituation was generally favorable. Previously, students would either have to take notes from thePowerPoint slides projected while trying to follow the instruction, or they printed hard copies ofthe PowerPoint slides and took notes on them. Tablet PCs allowed students to do both thingssimultaneously.Only two disadvantages were noted while using the Tablet PCs in this course, one logistical, andthe other, possibly inherent to students’ use of computers in a classroom. First, occasionalreliability issues with the wireless network would cause a student to lose connectivity and so

Conference Session

Software and Hardware for Educators I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rosario Gil, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia; Elio Sancristobal, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia; Sergio Martin, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia; Antonio Colmenar, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia; Gabriel Diaz, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia; Martin Llamas, Universidad de Vigo; Edmundo Tovar, Polytechnic University, Montegancedo; Alfonso Duran, Carlos III University of Madrid; juan peire, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia; Manuel Castro, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia

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). Page 14.1040.6Following this methodology, our university is developing several e-learning projects with thetarget of creating different services that will improve in some way the learning experience. Figure 1. Example of integration of new services in a LMSA Learning Management System (LMS) is software for delivering, tracking and managingtraining. LMSs range from systems for managing training records to software for distributingcourses over the Internet and offering features for online collaboration.Most LMSs are web-based to facilitate access to learning content and administration. LMSs areused by regulated industries for compliance training.LMSs are based on a variety of development platforms, from Java EE based

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Computers in Education Division Technical Session 10: STEM Outreach

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Safia Malallah, Kansas State University; Salah Alfailakawi, Kansas State University; Joshua Levi Weese, Kansas State University

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Paper ID #28862A Replicate Study: Adoption of a STEM Outreach Program in KuwaitMrs. Safia Malallah, Kansas State University Safia Malallah is a web developer, artist, and Ph.D. candidate at Kansas State University. She obtained her master’s degree in computer science from Montana State University in 2017. Her research is centered around metamorphic relations ranking for reducing testing costs in scientific software. Safia’s research interests expanded to include computer science education after observing the influence computer sci- ence has on her children. Her current research project is examining methods of teaching

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division Technical Session 1: Topics Related to Engineering - Part 2

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Burford J. Furman, San Jose State University; Salman Ahsan, San Jose State University; Eric Wertz, self/EduShields

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recommended that thestudents do the same for their own personal computer, as it seemed to be the least complicatedway to set up a full-fledged environment for programming in Python.We also chose to have the students do their Python programming in JupyterLab, a web-based,interactive graphical interface and development environment that allows for relatively seamlessintegration of live code, text, and graphics all in one platform (Project Jupyter, n.d.). JuypterLabis available as an installable package, but it also comes installed with Anaconda.The Arduino-Pymata approach to integrating hardware into ME 30 sufficed for the fall 2018 andspring 2019 semesters, however it was not an ideal solution, because to work with the Arduinohardware outside of the