variety of instructional modes. Future studies could benefit from a designwhere students experience each mode of instruction for different subjects to provide a moreaccurate measure of preference and performance. Such research would offer a deeperunderstanding of how different instructional modes influence learning outcomes and couldpotentially inform more effective educational practices. References[1] Freeman, S., et al. 2014. Active learning increases student performance in science,engineering, and mathematics. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 111(23),8410-8415.[2] Prince, M. 2004. Does active learning work? A review of the research. Journal ofEngineering Education, 93(3), 223-231.[3
participate but also to explain theimportance of AI in science to their peers and community. This enabled scholars to feel apersonal connection as their scientific project was envisioned within a real-world context. Figure 2. Google Teachable Machine [16].Measures and data sourcesThe self-reports of the children’s self-efficacy for AI were collected via a survey administeredon Qualtrics before and after the Shark AI program. Self-efficacy for AI was assessed using anadapted version of the original Science subscale (9 items) and the Technology and Engineeringsubscale (9 items) of the widely used 37-item S-STEM questionnaire developed by NorthCarolina State University’s Friday Institute [19]. Only the Science and Technology
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understanding how AI-powered tools can enhance learning experiences, particularlyin fields requiring tailored support, such as engineering education.AcknowledgementsThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under MCAGrant No. 2120888. The first author (MV) was supported by an NSF Research Traineeship(TRANSCEND) under Grant No. 2152202 at the time this research was conducted. Anyopinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those ofthe author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.The authors greatly appreciate the support of Trent Alsup, Jada Vercosa, Brian Hance, andAbhiram Gunti in the initial development of the GPT platform.Finally
Paper ID #47009BOARD # 71: Integrating Machine Learning into Middle and High SchoolCurricula using Alzheimer’s Disease Prediction ModelsDr. Tayo Obafemi-Ajayi, Missouri State University Dr. Tayo Obafemi-Ajayi is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at Missouri State University in the Engineering Program, a joint program with Missouri University of Science and Technology (S&T). She obtained her B.S and MS in Electrical Engineering and a PhD in Computer Science from Illinois Institute of Technology.Dr. Naomi L Dille, Missouri State UniversityDhanush Bavisetti, Missouri State UniversityMrs. Sherrie Ilene Zook
important for people to learn how to code because we need to understand whatChatGPT is doing. Also, no matter how advanced ChatGPT gets, it is still only getting itsinformation from the internet, yet the internet does not contain equal amounts of informationfrom every part of the world. Teachers should continue to teach coding and include ways thatChatGPT can improve learning instead of replace learning.5 AcknowledgmentsThank you to Ms. Ashley Ong, AP-CS high school teacher for teaching me CS and to our papereditor.References [1] N. Forman, J. Udvaros, and M. S. Avornicului, “Chatgpt: A new study tool shaping the future for high school students,” International Journal of Advanced Natural Sciences and Engineering Researches, vol. 7, no. 4, p
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volume, center ofmass, and moment of inertia to a reference file. Such a comparison is similar to the CertifiedSOLIDWORKS Associate in Mechanical Design exam [7], where students generateSOLIDWORKS files and input a geometric property, such as mass or center of mass, todetermine if their drawing is correct. Bojcetic et al.’s method allows for more refined gradingcriteria, grading features, and sketches in addition to the basic geometry [8]. Overall, thedeveloped automated grading systems speed up the grading time for faculty, allowing for morehomework. Still, they do not provide quick feedback, allowing students to learn by correctingtheir mistakes. Having rapid feedback was the motivation for developing an email-based gradingsystem.Program
matures, we intend to introduce it to the community at large in a variety of ways,including publishing via social media, forums, maker communities on the internet, conferenceson engineering education, as well as through outreach with some of the vendors whose hardwareand software inspired Iron Coder’s conception.References [1] L. Fried, “Introducing adafruit feather.” https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-feather/overview. Accessed: 2024-01-20. [2] Sparkfun, “What is micromod?.” https://www.sparkfun.com/micromod. Accessed: 2024-01-20. [3] “Raspberry pi.” https://www.raspberrypi.com/. Accessed: 2024-01-20. [4] “The easiest way to program microcontrollers.” https://circuitpython.org/. Accessed: 2024-01-20. [5] S. Hodges, S. Sentance, J. Finney
in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of theNational Science Foundation.The authors would like to thank the Concord Consortium software developers, in particularMichael Tirenin for user interface design, and Joe Bacal, Teale Fristoe and Scott Cytacki fordesign and implementation of the digital twin interface to Dataflow. References [1] P. B. Henderson, T. J. Cortina, O. Hazzan, and J. Wing, “Computational thinking,” in I. Russell & S. Haller (Eds.), Proceedings of the 38th ACM SIGCSE Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE ’07), pp. 195-196https://doi.org/10.1145/1227310.1227378 [2] S. Grover and R. Pea, “Computational thinking in
pathways based upon established frameworks.Traditional curriculum plans, such as those from institutions designated by the NCAE-C incybersecurity defense education (CAE-CD) and cyber operations (CAE-CO) designation tracks,involve a manual process of identifying knowledge units for specific courses. Throughout themapping process, gaps are identified in curriculum plans based on the knowledge of the subjectmatter expert(s) (SME). Performing this task for one framework is challenging enough; considerthe increased complexity and risk of error when multiple frameworks are cross-referenced intothe plan. Improvement opportunities exist in the curriculum mapping and gap analysis process.This leads to the question of whether an LLM can speed up the
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. The GameThe method by which this paper teaches SOP minimization is a game with which students competeto capture the maximum number of true minterms. Upon capture by either player, a true minterm’ssquare or cell is highlighted with the player’s corresponding color. Once all true minterms arecaptured by either Player One or Player Two, the game is over and the player with a greater numberof true minterms covered wins. The player(s) can also capture true minterms occupied by the otherplayer to both reduce their opponents score and increase their own. However, if a player capturesa false minterm through any one of their moves via an incorrect Sum-of-Products, then the playerforfeits the game. As such, the game encourages students to naturally
to increase their learning by providing the opportunity to learn from their mistakes.Automation also assists professors by reducing the time they spend grading student work.Previous work showed that students preferred using an automated grading system to having a TAgrade their work.A web-based system has been developed based on the email-based system currently used at theuniversity. Interfaces were developed to grade AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS, Excel, and LabVIEWfiles. From the student perspective, students choose the assignment they are submitting and thenupload the appropriate file(s). The back end of the web page grades the student’s work, providingtextual and graphical feedback on their submission. On the web page, students can review
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programming tool. Only 41% of the CS2 students, whowere instructed to use a command line tool, completed Task 1. This percentage was much higherfor the CS2 students using this tool to complete Task 2. For both Tasks 1 and 2 most of the OOPstudents, who were instructed to use a command line tool, were able to complete them. Table 5. Assigned Tool/Editor(s) to Complete the Two Assigned Tasks (Fall 2020 - Spring 2023) Assigned Tool(s) - Command Line vs. IDE N Task 1 Task 2 CS2 77 Command Line: 41% Command Line: 71% IDE
result of the experiment performed in a Computer Science course. The lastsection provides the conclusions and future work.2. The Overall Robotic Arm PlatformThe main component of the robotic arm platform is the Dobot M1 Pro [6]. This robotic arm weighs15.7kg, can carry a maximum load of 1.5kg, has a maximum reach of 400mm, and has industrial-level repeatability of ±0.02mm. Its power supply uses 00~240 VAC at 50/60Hz, and the arm hasa rated voltage of 48 volts DC. Each joint can turn 180°/s, the end effector can turn 1000°/s, andit can move up and down 1000mm/s. The first joint can move ±85°, the second joint can move J2±135°, the vertical moves 5mm~245mm, and the end effector can move ±360°. An air pump,suction cup, and gripper are sold in a
Parsons Problems. The eleven features of interest for this transferabilityconsideration includes the following: Accessibility, Assessment, Classroom Dynamics,Difficulty, Distractors, Format, Group Dynamics, Length, Preparation, Time, and Utility Valuewere all identified as unique elements impacted student experiences. The definitions for each canbe described in Table 1. Table 1: Finalized Codebook for Parsons Problems Features Impacting Student Experiences Feature Definitions Example(s) Student Experiences regarding access to tools & Click and drag, full team seeing Accessibility resources to support the demonstration of a student's
atscale is conducted in the College of Engineering, facilitating the implementation ofresearch-based pedagogical assessment practices that are improving student outcomes [10, 11].We believe the lessons shared in this paper can serve as a template for other engineering programsabout how to effectively provide CBT at scale in a manner that positively impacts students andfaculty.References [1] S. Shadle, A. Marker, and B. Earl, “Faculty drivers and barriers: Laying the groundwork for undergraduate stem education reform in academic departments.” International Journal of STEM Education, vol. 4, 2017. [Online]. Available: https://proxy2.library.illinois.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true& amp;db=eric&
valuable feedback.References[1] J. Pomerantz, "Learning in Three Dimensions: Report on the EDUCAUSE/HP Campus of the Future Project," in "ECAR research report," EDUCAUSE, Louisville, CO, August 2018 2018.[2] J. Pomerantz, "XR for Teaching and Learning: Year 2 of the EDUCAUSE/HP Campus of the Future Project," in "ECAR research report," EDUCAUSE, Louisville, CO, 2019.[3] J. Pomerantz, "Extending XR across Campus: Year 2 of the EDUCAUSE/HP Campus of the Future Project," in "ECAR research report," EDUCAUSE, Louisville, CO, 2020.[4] Y. M. Tang, K. M. Au, H. C. W. Lau, G. T. S. Ho, and C. H. Wu, "Evaluating the effectiveness of learning design with mixed reality (MR) in higher education," Virtual Reality
AR cycle involves a clear rationale for pedagogical intervention,reflection upon this exercise, and preparation for another cycle [30]. All faculty membersinvolved in this exercise were empowered to create similar hybrid student-AI activities in theirupcoming classes. They were aware of both the added value of such assignments and their abilityto provide critical reflection on the limitations of GenAI. Consistent with Wach et al.’s [43] emphasis on responsible use of GenAI tools, facultymembers were aware of the need to move beyond mere restriction to ethical use. Facultymembers consistently relayed their belief that the best means forward is to expose students toGenAI tools within a controlled class environment, in a manner like the
thesimilarities and differences of the APL to Python. Upon completion of the “Programminglessons”, there is a series of activities designed to help the students create circuit(s) andprogram(s) that interact with each other.The programming and circuitry scaffolded modules prepare students for an end-of-semesterCornerstone Project. ENGR 111 currently has two different Cornerstone Projects. TheCornerstone Project is determined by the semester and year that the course is taken. The firstCornerstone Project (Project 1) is comprised of a windmill power generation system. Project 1has students constructing a windmill and using Arduino programming to interpret sensor dataand calculate system performance. The second Cornerstone Project (Project 2) is comprised of