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Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technology Programs I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Masoud Naghedolfeizi, Fort Valley State College; Sanjeev Arora, Fort Valley State University; Nabil A. Yousif, Fort Valley State University; Xiangyan Zeng, Fort Valley State University

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Diversity

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Computing & Information Technology

Paper ID #17134Computer Science Curriculum Redesign at Fort Valley State UniversityDr. Masoud Naghedolfeizi, Fort Valley State College Dr.Masoud Naghedolfeizi is a senior professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Fort Valley State University. His academic background includes a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with minor in instrumentation and control, an M.S. in Metallurgical Engineering, and M.S. and Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering. Dr. Naghedolfeizi’s research interests include instrumentation and measurement systems, applied articial intelligence, information processing, and engineering education

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Communication Across the Divisions III: Writing as Social–Technical Integration

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Megan McKittrick, Old Dominion University; Pilar Pazos, Old Dominion University; Daniel Richards, Old Dominion University; Julia Romberger

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Diversity

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Computing & Information Technology, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

resistance may be student perceptionof writing as an audience-driven performance rather than perceiving writing as part of criticalthinking and creation of social action4. In data- and content-focused fields and disciplines, suchas those in STEM, it is difficult to integrate different forms and genres of writing into upper-levelundergraduate courses due to time constraints and concerns about coverage. Writing is seen as aseparate intellectual process because there are a limited number of courses taken as corerequirements from Humanities and Social Sciences, and many courses and writing programs donot demonstrate overt connections to STEM epistemologies. Although practicing STEM facultystress the importance of writing as part of their own careers

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Potpourri

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Roxanne Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology; Douglas Edwards, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jason Freeman, Georgia Institute of Technology; Brian Magerko, Georgia Institute of Technology; Tom McKlin, SageFox Consulting Group; Anna Xambo, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Computing & Information Technology

actuallydeclined in the past decade. To help change the perception of the computing field, researchers atGeorgia Institute of Technology developed EarSketch. EarSketch is an authentic STEAM(STEM + Arts) environment for teaching and learning programming (i.e. where learners areengaged in authentic practices both in computing and in the aesthetics of music remixing) aimedat increasing and broadening participation in computing. In the EarSketch environment, studentswrite code to manipulate, or remix, musical samples. It is an integrated programmingenvironment, digital audio workstation, curriculum, and audio loop library.EarSketch has already been piloted in multiple classroom environments, including ComputerScience Principles (CSP) classes in Atlanta-area

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Potpourri

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Ali Sanati-Mehrizy; Paymon Sanati-Mehrizy; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University

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Diversity

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Computing & Information Technology

were studied. From this study, it can be seen that universities are usingnine models to integrate nanotechnology concepts into their curriculum: 1. Offering undergraduate courses on Nanotechnology. 2. Offering Baccalaureate degree in Nanotechnology. 3. Offering an undergraduate track in Nanotechnology. 4. Offering a Minor in nanotechnology. 5. Offering a Master degree in Nanotechnology. 6. Offering Graduate courses in Nanotechnology. 7. Offering a Multidisciplinary Senior Design Project on Nanotechnology. 8. Integrating Nanotechnology concepts into their traditional courses. 9. Undergraduate Research in Nanotechnology.Model 1 is used by eight universities such as the Wentworth Institute of

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Computing & Information Technology Division Technical Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mayari I. Serrano, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Baijian Yang, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Computing & Information Technology

development depends on representational fluencyand the ability to convert between diverse representational forms [7]. Model and modelingprocesses are used to foster integrations and problem-solving skills [8].Implications of the Conceptual Framework for the Learning DesignGuided by our conceptual framework, we used MEAs to deliver our learning design in the formof cybersecurity challenges. As stated previously, the MEAs are activities that intend to simulatereal-word client-driven scenarios in a team-based collaborative environment [4]. In addition,MEAs are essentially open-ended problems that are presented in an authentic context [8].Students’ problem solving skills and understanding of course concepts can be improved with theimplementation of MEAs

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computing

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Secil Caskurlu, Purdue University; Iryna Ashby, Purdue University; Marisa Exter, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Computing & Information Technology

the most emphasized courses. All participants considered these courses to be relevant to gain fundamental knowledgeon how computers function in order to see the big picture of software development. For instance,one of the participants mentioned that his program designed the curriculum to prepare theirgraduates for professional life: I hope all of our courses are getting our students ready [for] professional life. We’ve design the curriculum to make sure our students are prepared for the workforce, and by all accounts we’ve got 90% of our students without an internship get internships, our students have very high placement rates, and very high salaries for our college, and really for Purdue. The only product

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Emerging Computing and Information Technologies II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mahmoud K. Quweider, University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley; Fitratullah Khan, University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley

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Diversity

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Computing & Information Technology

course major module objectives and module sub-objectives, in particular, those that are relevant to CBI implementation. 2. Identifying expected difficulties: What are the difficulties that students face when taking the course? 3. Real-world context: Why is the course an important part of the CS curriculum, and where can one find its applications? 4. Knowledge model: What is the conceptual model for the course, including prerequisites, course dependencies, and course level? What concepts and techniques should be considered to enhance understanding of the material? 5. Assessment of learning: How does one change the traditional testing and assessment methods to make sure these include formative assessment

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Topics in Computing and Information Technologies I

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wei Zheng, Jackson State University; Jianjun Yin, Jackson State University; Yanhua Cao, Jackson State University

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Diversity

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Computing & Information Technology

Paper ID #13967Implementation and Outcomes of Scaffolding Cyber-Enabled CollaborativeLearning in Multiple STEM CoursesProf. Wei Zheng, Jackson State University Dr. Wei Zheng is an associate professor of Civil Engineering at Jackson State University. He received his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2001 and has over ten years of industrial experience. Since becoming a faculty member at JSU in 2005, he has made continuous efforts to integrate emerging technologies and cognitive skill development into engineering curriculum.Mr. Yanhua Cao, Jackson State University Yanhua Cao is an doctoral

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Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technology Programs II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yujian Fu P.E., Alabama A&M University; Peter J. Clarke, Florida International University

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Diversity

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Computing & Information Technology

learners to integrate software testing and other qualityassurance concepts into their programming skills.This paper is organized into four sections. WReST-CyLE will be introduced in Section 2.Afterwards, gamification design architecture used in WReSTT tool will be presented inSection 3. Following that section, class study and assessment results will be presented inSection 4. Conclusions and future works will be discussed in Section 5.WReSTT-CyLE – A Cyber Enabled Software Testing Learning EnvironmentWReSTT, the initial repository, was an online software testing repository which iscontained with learning materials about software testing tools only. This project was acollaborative effort between Florida International University (FIU) and Florida A

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Emerging Computing and Information Technologies II

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Debra Lee Davis, Florida International University, School of Computing and Information Sciences

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Computing & Information Technology

traditional approaches [2,3].The Department of Physics at FIU conducted a series of studies that applied a number of thoseapproaches and found that 3 of them improved student retention and learning in introductoryphysics courses [10,11]. These included: • Peer-Led Learning Assistants in an Active Learning classroomCombining Active Learning Approaches for Improving Computing Course Outcomes • Collaborative, active learning (i.e., flipped) within the classroom • Online, just-in-time, tutorials as an integrated part of the curriculumIn our approach, we expanded and customized these approaches for use in an introductoryprogramming course for Computer Science Majors. By using this approach, we expected thefollowing outcomes:Outcome

Conference Session

Emerging Computing and Information Technologies I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Justin L. Hess, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Lorraine G. Kisselburgh, Purdue University; Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Andrew O. Brightman, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Computing & Information Technology

instrument designed to measuretheir perceived effectiveness of Scaffolding, Interactivity, and Reflectivity components of thecourse by using the SIRA scales.20 Lastly, in Phase 3 we used correlation analysis to compare therelationships between ethical reasoning development and the SIRA scale responses for bothmodes of participation.Figure 1 provides an overview of these research phases and the analysis methods that we utilizedwithin each. While Phases 1 and 2 do not inform one another, we integrated the data collectedthroughout these phases in Phase 3. Figure 1: Depiction of the multiphase research process of this studyIntervention/Course OverviewThe intervention used in this study began with training students to understand the

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Potpourri

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gretchen G. Achenbach, National Center for Women & IT; Leslie G. Cintron PhD, University of Virginia; J McGrath Cohoon, University of Virginia; Philip Michael Sadler, Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics; Gerhard Sonnert, Harvard University

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co-authored the first integrated computer and laboratory introductory calculus course in 1975. He has taught middle school mathematics, engineering, and science and both undergraduate science and graduate teaching courses at Harvard. His research interests include assessment of students’ misconceptions and how they change with instruction, K-12 curriculum development, the transition to college of students who wish to purse STEM careers, pre-college engineering, and the professional development of teachers. Dr. Sadler has won the Journal of Research in Science Teaching Award, the American Institute of Physics Computers in Physics Prize, the American Astronomical Society Education Prize, and the American Association

Conference Session

Emerging Computing and Information Technologies II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yujian Fu P.E., Alabama A&M University; Md Hossain Shuvo, Alabama A&M University

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Computing & Information Technology

activeness of the system. Since the system isaimed at controlling an embedded system which is Lego Mindstrom EV3, hence for avoidingsynchronization problem with Android platform in terms of programming, LeJOS EV3 API isused. It facilitates to program the whole system using Java without the integration of any otherprogramming environment. Immediately after the implementation of the system, it is tested forits functional validity and programming correctness. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 2016 ASEE Southeast Section ConferenceAs aforementioned and as mapped in the system architecture, each component of the overalllifecycle of the system implementation can be applied in