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Computers in Education General Technical Session 2

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shuju Wu, Central Connecticut State University; Shane Michael Carroll; Keith Boyd-Carter; James Krostoski

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #10612A Bus Tracking and Planning System for CTfastrakDr. Shuju Wu, Central Connecticut State University Dr. Shuju Wu is currently an Associate Professor at the Computer Electronics and Graphics Technol- ogy Department at Central Connecticut State University. She holds a Ph.D. degree in Information Science from the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Wu’s teaching and research interests include computer communica- tions and networks, multimedia systems, performance modeling and evaluation, and network applications. She is a member of IEEE and ASEE.Mr. Shane Michael CarrollKeith Boyd-CarterJames Krostoski

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Best of Computers in Education Division

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David B. Knight, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Cory Brozina, Virginia Tech; Steven Culver, Virginia Tech

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Computers in Education

technologies into theirpedagogical toolsets. Within undergraduate engineering, learning technologies have beenidentified as a means to help faculty members move away from the traditional “stand anddeliver” teaching method that research has shown to dominate the hard disciplines relative to thesoft disciplines.e.g., 1,2,3 Though the opportunity to enhance education via technology ispromising, understanding the pedagogies that undergraduates encountered in high school beforearriving to college is important. Such understanding can assist in planning the pedagogies thatstudents will encounter during their first year of postsecondary education.This paper investigates the familiarity of new college students with technology in theclassroom—we present

Conference Session

General Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christian Rogers, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Jerry Clyde Schnepp, Bowling Green State University

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Computers in Education

environment that is not integrated into a learningmanagement system. Some comments indicate that students would like the testing environmentto function similarly to the testing environment they are used to. For example, several studentsremarked that they would like the ability to return to previously answered questions and makechanges before submitting the exam. One student noted that right clicking was disabled,disallowing him to use the browsers spell-checking feature. We plan to address these issues inthe next software revision.Participants did not find inherent drawbacks with the bartering concept. Bartering is available,but not compulsory. An interesting comment brought up by several students is that the quality ofthe hints plays a major role in

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kuosheng Ma, Southern Polytechnic State University ; Liang Hong, Tennessee State University; Kai Qian, Southern Polytechnic State University; Dan Lo, Southern Polytechnic State University

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to learn course materials through the mobile enabled labware in anywhere they liked.Finally, they were confident and motivated to work on more advanced topics and variousapplications in mobile sensing systems developments.IV. Evaluation plan Page 24.1397.4With regards to evaluation of the leaning approach over the long term, we considered acomprehensive qualitative and quantitative evaluation plan to assess the project developmentsand progresses periodically; and gather evaluation results as on-going feedbacks fromparticipants to improve the project in the future. All evaluation criteria are designed focus on theimplementation progress, the

Conference Session

Computer-Based Learning Models

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wendi M. Kappers, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Stephanie Cutler, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach

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collaborative administration and industry mentorship planning used to increase enrollments of woman and minorities with declared majors in the areas of Computer Science (CS), Engineering (E), Mathematics (M), and Science (S). Currently, Dr. Kappers is the fulltime Di- rector of the Rothwell Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence Worldwide Campus (CTLE – W) for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. In addition, she holds Adjunct Assistant Professor status in the College of Arts and Sciences, Worldwide Campus, teaching RSCH 202 – Introduction to Research Methods, and in the College of Engineering, Daytona Beach Campus, teaching CS120 – Introduction to Computing in Aviation. Both positions allow her to stay focused upon

Conference Session

Computers in Education General Technical Session 2

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Huiru Shih P.E., Jackson State University; Jacqueline M Jackson, Jackson State University ; Cassandra L Hawkins Wilson, Jackson State University; Pao-Chiang Yuan, Jackson State University

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blends the expertise and strengths of faculty fromthe Technology Department. Building on traditional broad-based programs in the department, theEMT program has been designed to prepare the next generation of emergency managementprofessionals with the knowledge and skills they need to improve outcomes in disasters of alltypes. Students will gain an essential understanding of the mission and principles of emergencymanagement with an emphasis on management, use of technology, and cross-agencycollaboration.A bachelor degree with a major in Emergency Management Technology requires the successfulcompletion of 124 credits of coursework. The EMT curriculum focuses on topics such asemergency planning, incident command, disaster response and recovery

Conference Session

Applications of Online Computing

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robin Fowler, University of Michigan

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Computers in Education

participation on diverse teams as “real world” and therefore Page 24.1154.2beneficial13, their behaviors and experiences on diverse teams can be more problematic1,7. Forexample, students of different genders tend to take different roles on teams, with females morelikely to complete project planning and communication work and males more likely to dotechnical planning and hands-on building1,12. It is unclear in the research whether studentschoose to take on gender-specific tasks or are pushed by teammates into those roles.Team discussions tend to privilege some students at the expense of others. Women and under-represented minorities are more likely

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Computers in Education Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Computers in Education

topic inquestion both in order to help them develop a deeper understanding of the topic and in order tohighlight problem areas that need further elaboration by the instructor. We discuss the theoreticalbasis behind the work, provide some details of the prototype implementation of an on-line tool thatenables such structured discussions, and describe our plans for using it in an undergraduate courseon software engineering and for assessing the approach.1. IntroductionThe most widely accepted definition of the flipped classroom is one where “events that have tra-ditionally taken place inside the classroom now take place outside the classroom and vice versa”,see, e.g., Lage et al. 1 . Thus the knowledge transfer that the traditional lecture tries

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Computers in Education Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachel M. White, Oregon State University; Bill Jay Brooks, Oregon State University; Debra M. Gilbuena, Oregon State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

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Computers in Education

the studentapplication. We also provide a detailed description of the design and development process toprovide a reference for future design processes. Finally, we report on future plans and activitiesfor the student application.Related WorkApplications for mobile devices have been used as learning aids before. Pikme, an iPhonespecific application, was developed to help the instructor manage student class lists to learnstudent names, randomly select students to participate in class discussion, and rate these solicitedstudent responses5. The application can then store these ratings to aid the professor in gradingstudent participation. Overall student and instructor feedback was positive: use of theapplication in class led to increased student

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Walter W. Schilling Jr., Milwaukee School of Engineering; John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; Khalid S. Al-Olimat P.E., Ohio Northern University

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continue to be, conducted entirely by Skype or Google Chatmechanisms, thereby replacing the need for face to face meetings. This also, in some regards,increases the realism of the process, for it is now common for large industrial companies toconduct major technical reviews of projects distributed amongst several geographically-diverse Page 24.1394.6teams via teleconference.Proof of Concept and Planned AssessmentDue to the experimental nature of this initiative, students enrolled in the 2013-2014 capstonedesign sequence at Ohio Northern University were advised of the nature of the experiment andgiven the option to request an independent reviewer

Conference Session

Data Analytics in Education

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hon Jie Teo, Virginia Tech

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Computers in Education

online learning.Future research plans include the examination of the types of learner discourse and artifacts thatsupport the formation of recurring network motifs in online communities. In addition, furtherresearch will consider the occurrence of C-type and D-type motifs, which consist of all authorand all participant roles respectively. These were not discussed in this research as they make upless than 3% of the all network motifs. It may be useful to examine C-type and D-type motifs tounderstand the implications of these motifs, as well as the contrast against the learning processesthat underlie the occurrence of A-Type and B-type motifs.References [1] Atkins D. E. 2010.Transforming American education: learning powered by technology

Conference Session

General Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Michael Morse, Texas Tech University; Audra N. Morse, Texas Tech University; Venkatesh Uddameri; Elma Annette Hernandez, Texas Tech University; David L. Ernst, Texas Tech University - Construction Engineering

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interpolation, regression, numerical integration and solving linear systems ofequations. This course is not intended to cover all numerical methods students may need insubsequent courses in their degree plan but rather to provide a basic skill set they can build onthroughout their education. Table 1 lists the topics covered in the Introduction to Engineeringcourse. The first section of Table 1 lists the topics related to numerical methods and the latersection lists the topics related to programming. Page 24.1223.3Table 1. Introduction to Engineering Course Topics Course Topics Geometry and Trigonometry Review

Conference Session

Computing in the First Year

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Anthony Vernier, Ohio State University; Patrick M. Wensing, The Ohio State University; Craig E. Morin, MindWare Technologies; Andrew H. Phillips, Ohio State University; Brian Rice, Ohio State University; Kevin Robert Wegman, Ohio State University; Chris Hartle, Ohio State University; Paul Alan Clingan, Ohio State University; Krista M. Kecskemety, Ohio State University; Richard J. Freuler, Ohio State University

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State University Kevin is a third year Chemical Engineering undergraduate student at The Ohio State University who is a teaching assistant for the Engineering Education Innovation Center (EEIC). His roles in the EEIC include lead undergraduate teaching assistant and head of robot course construction. Kevin plans to graduate after Fall of 2014 and begin graduate school in Nuclear Engineering at The Ohio State University. Page 24.369.1Chris Hartle, The Ohio State UniversityMr. Paul Alan Clingan, Ohio State UniversityDr. Krista M. Kecskemety, Ohio State University c American Society for

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel S. Brogan, Virginia Tech; Vinod K. Lohani, Virginia Tech; Randel L. Dymond, Virginia Tech

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NationalAcademy of Sciences states that, “Ensuring clean water for the future requires an ability tounderstand, predict and manage changes in water quality.”1 p. 8 These three abilities can bealigned with the levels of Bloom’s revised cognitive taxonomy.49-50 Understanding, as evidencedby an ability to explain the occurrence of changes in water quality, fits with the second level ofthis taxonomy i.e. understanding. Predicting what is going to happen as the result of a particularevent in a watershed fits with the fifth level of this taxonomy, i.e. evaluating. Developingmanagement plans for a watershed requires the synthesis of diverse factors impacting this

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Petr Johanes, Stanford University; Larry Lagerstrom, Stanford University

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Computers in Education

development program offered toworking engineers. In order to test the learning efficacy of online education, develop a set ofbest practices, and provide more scheduling flexibility to students by scheduling multipleinstances of a course during the year, the Department proposed to develop online versions ofa number of these courses over a three-year period. The proposal was accepted and the “EEOnline Program” started in academic year 2012-2013 with course planning and development.Student learning patterns, outcomes, and satisfaction are being measured both quantitativelyand qualitatively. This work-in-progress paper reports on the mid-point results of the EEOnline (EEO) program.B. Program and Course DevelopmentThe proposed plan for EE Online course

Conference Session

Computers in Education General Technical Session 2

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sushil Acharya, Robert Morris University; Priya Manohar, Robert Morris University; Walter W Schilling Jr., Milwaukee School of Engineering; Ali A. Ansari, Virginia State University; Peter Y Wu

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/are used in Asian and European countries by both governmental and non-governmental organizations. Acharya has a M.Eng. in Computer Technology and a D.Eng. in Computer Science and Information Management with a concentration in knowledge discovery, both from the Asian Institute of Technology in Thailand. His teaching involvement and research interest are in the area of Software Engineering education, Software Verification & Validation, Data Mining, Neural Networks, and Enterprise Resource Planning. He also has interest in Learning Objectives based Education Material Design and Development. Acharya is a co- author of ”Discrete Mathematics Applications for Information Systems Professionals- 2nd Ed., Prentice

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Computer-Based Learning Models

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael G. Morrow, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Computers in Education

multiple approaches to problems by discussing our problem solving methods with others.Electronic ExaminationsPart of the planned course evolution was the introduction of electronic examinations. In the Fall2012 offering, the final examination was conducted electronically using Moodle as the deliveryvehicle. Starting in Spring 2013, all examinations (two midterm and the final) were conductedelectronically. Most exam questions use randomized parameter values to minimize the potentialfor copying. Furthermore, during exams the WisCEL space is converted from a collaborativeenvironment into a proctored electronic exam environment by using inexpensive cardboardcarrels to visually separate each student’s table space from the others’. The carrels

Conference Session

Data Analytics in Education

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Haylie M. Peterson; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University

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Computers in Education

thing to offer in a class tobetter cater to every learning style.” Researchers plan to create a library of tutorials to bedistributed throughout the course rather than the few that are currently available for topicscovered early in the semester. This will also allow for future implementation in subsequentcourses in the curriculum. In addition, the researchers plan to automatically document studentuse of worksheets instead of having them self-report time spent and then track the performanceof students in the class based on this usage. These will be important parameters to gauge successof the project.Bibliography1. Danielson, S.G., & Danielson, E.B. (1992). Problem Solving: Improving a Critical Component of Engineering Education. In

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Computer Hardware

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Johné M. Parker, University of Kentucky; Stephen L. Canfield, Tennessee Technological University; Sheikh Khaled Ghafoor

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Computers in Education

and plans for future work. Motivation and Related Work Systems and Control Courses in Mechanical Engineering expose students to core courseconcepts in which the relationships between the mathematical underpinnings, practical designprocedures and subsequent implementation are considered abstract for a considerable percentageof students; thus, there are often considerable disconnects between theoretical course concepts,computational solution techniques and relevance in real-world systems. Related discipline-based education research (DBER)2 has identified three key insightsregarding STEM education challenges that might address these disconnects:  student-centered learning strategies (including team-based learning) can enhance

Conference Session

General Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shanshan Li, Purdue University; Yang Chen, Purdue University; David M. Whittinghill, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mihaela Vorvoreanu, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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] Keller, J. M. (2000). How to integrate learner motivation planning into lesson planning: The ARCS model approach. Paper presented as VII Seminar, Santiago, Cuba[19] Keller, J. M., & Litchfield, B. C. (2002). Motivation and performance. In R. A. Reiser, & J. V. Dempsey (Eds.), Trends and issues in instructional design and technology. New Jersey, Merill Prenctice Hall.[20] Keller, J. M. (2008). Learning Theories in Plain English. Retrieved from http://www.learning- theories.com/kellers-arcs-model-of-motivational-design.html[21] Kirova, S., Petkovska, B., & Koceva, D. (2012). Investigation of Motivation and Anxiety in Macedonia While Learning English as a Second/Foreign Language. Procedia - Social and

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Applications of Online Computing

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carole E. Goodson, University of Houston (CoT); Susan L. Miertschin, University of Houston (CoT); Barbara Louise Stewart

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Computers in Education

-14; gaining insight into time use15; and planning and allocating time16,17 . Additionally, some authors focused on techniques for managing time9, 18-33. Furthermore,some authors viewed time management as a process of self-regulation, goal setting, orprioritizing34-36 or as a means to mitigate stress or achieve life balance20, 37, 38.For this study, the authors were also interested in knowing whether the literature provided insighton whether instructional design can influence time management or whether time managementskills can be taught. The research review showed mixed results. While multiple authors 19, 39-43contended that skills to support time management can be taught and learned, studies by Slavenand Totterdell22 and Macan24 did not

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Best of Computers in Education Division

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cameron H. G. Wright P.E., University of Wyoming; Thad B. Welch P.E., Boise State University; Michael G. Morrow, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Computers in Education

necessity use preprocessing electronics to be compatible with that type of signal.The original purpose of interlaced video was to conserve bandwidth for a signal intended for over-the-air broadcast. However, interlaced video standards such as NTSC became so widespread, and compatibleequipment became so readily available and inexpensive, that such standards are often used even if the signalis never intended for broadcast. Interestingly, digital video cameras (such as those using CCD or CMOSfocal plan array sensors) do not capture an image as a raster scan (neither progressive nor interlaced), butfor compatibility reasons often covert the image to a signal format such as NTSC. Thus while moderncameras and displays don’t “need” to employ either type

Conference Session

Computer Hardware

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Computers in Education

in lastyear’s survey. The average Likert score improved significantly from 1.28 of last year to 2.29 ofthis year. This validated our initial belief and intention that upgrading the software to Xilinx13.2, a much more stable version, improved students’ overall experience with the CAD tool.In the rest of the paper we present topics related to: 1) CAD software upgrade to Xilinx ISE 13.2and tutorial expansion; 2) hardware upgrade with the new 3.3V-compatible CPLD module andour new trainer; 3) new lab contents that integrated the concept of hierarchy in progressive steps.We close with an outline of our future plans. Appendix A provides a summary of the studentquestionnaire results and Appendix B outlines all the labs performed.Xilinx ISE CAD

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Computers in Education Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Denise H. Bauer, University of Idaho, Moscow; Edwin M. Odom, University of Idaho, Moscow

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Computers in Education

side-to-side balance? With these preliminary questions, the students would have adirection for what they are measuring and need to figure out how. A second improvement wouldbe to further stress the importance of controlling variables that you are not directly measuring.This would include the way each subject performs the test, how the data is recorded, etc. It is notexpected that a perfect experiment will be run and not controlling some things actually teachesthe students the importance of doing so, but these were items that the students in the pilotsemester specifically mentioned. Making sure future students try to control at least one of thesevariables would illustrate how you need a structured plan and still demonstrate howenvironmental

Conference Session

Computing in the First Year

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sally J. Steadman, University of South Alabama; Gail D. Jefferson, University of South Alabama; Tom G. Thomas, University of South Alabama; Kuang-Ting Hsiao, University of South Alabama

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the group members found the exercise to be an interestingchallenge. These groups contained two pairs of twins, which were separated into differentgroups.Group strategies for meeting design specifications have been strikingly different. Some groupsprefer to just start putting parts together and writing code, refining as they go, and other groupsdo significant planning before beginning to build any hardware. The interesting thing is thatboth approaches are generally successful.After the first day, it is difficult to get the students to leave at the end of the day. It is obviousthat they find working with the Mindstorms to be interesting and challenging. It is surprisinghow quickly all the students learn LabVIEW and how quickly they learn to

Conference Session

Computer Programming and Simulation

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gili Rusak, Siena College

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Computers in Education

like those run by the CSC, they willdevelop and acquire knowledge for more complicated problems connected to computer science ingeneral. We plan on running additional outreach programs under the CSC in more schools and youthorganizations in the near future. Page 24.950.117. REFERENCES[1] Brennan, K., & Resnick, M. (2012). New Frameworks for Studying and Assessing the Development of ComputationalThinking. Proceedings of the 2012 annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Vancouver, Canada.[2] Cuny, J., Snyder, L., & Wing, J.M. Demystifying computational thinking for non-computer scientists

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Laboratory Applications of Computers

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Oluyemisi Oladayo Satope, iLabs OAU; Isaiah Oreoluwa Boboye, Obafemi Awolowo University; Olawale Babatunde Akinwale, Obafemi Awolowo University; Lawrence O. Kehinde, Obafemi Awolowo University; Olabode Idowu Asubiojo, Obafemi Awolowo University

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5 6 Question 4 3 5 1 9 7 Question 5 3 8 9 5A general comment section was also provided for the students. From this section it wasobvious from the various comments, that the virtual experiment was a new experience formost of the students, the experience was however a good one as most of them are lookingforward to it being a full part of their curriculum. While this initial assessment looks ratherpositive, it is inconclusive due to the few number of students involved and the fact that thework is still ongoing.It is planned to include these experiments as part of the laboratory coursework for thestudents

Conference Session

Laboratory Applications of Computers

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammad Rafiq Muqri, DeVry University, Pomona; Shih Ek Chng, DeVry University, Pomona

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Computers in Education

purposes becausethey are too complex and very costly. The development of a Biomedical Instrumentation Lab forthe undergraduate program requires thoughtful planning especially for most teaching institutionsoffering BS-BMET program; it has limited budget for acquiring specialized instrument andequipment to be used for conducting experiments mainly for educational purposes. Developing asingle platform that is flexible enough to perform most undergraduate physiological experimentin lab become possible with the Biomedical Workbench developed by National Instrument. Thisplatform allows students to develop their own test system with the latest measurementtechnologies while providing an environment for developing an application in the capstoneproject

Conference Session

Data Analytics in Education

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Conrad Tucker, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Barton K. Pursel, The Pennsylvania State University; Anna Divinsky

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Computers in Education

” or“non-studio”, providing them with an option of having a hands-on art experience or competingjust the readings and quizzes. Students received a Certificate of Accomplishment aftercompleting five quizzes with an average of 70%. Those who also submitted 2 assignments were Page 24.907.9awarded a Statement of Accomplishment with Distinction. It was interesting to see that manystudents, who in the beginning were not planning to create artwork, enjoyed the art makingaspect of the course so much that they wanted to submit their assignments and evaluate theirpeers’ work. Section 5 discusses the insights discovered by mining the Art MOOC data

Conference Session

Computer Hardware

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne W. Walter, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Timothy G. Southerton, RIT Mechanical Engineering

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Computers in Education

graduating in the spring of 2014 he plans on pursuing a career in mechanical engineering with a strong focus on consumer electronics and new product design to help make the world that much more entertaining. Page 24.1170.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Teaching Robotics by Building Autonomous Mobile Robots Using the ArduinoIn recent years I have been teaching a project-based Robotics course within our quarter-based Mechanical Engineering program using the Stamp microcontroller. Students workin teams to complete a number of weekly lab exercises