Conference Session

Student Engagement in ECE

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Butler, U.S. Air Force Academy; Darren Wilson, U.S. Air Force Academy

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Electrical and Computer

major.Accordingly, all cadets at the academy are required to take one of two Electrical Engineeringcourses. One course is offered for those cadets pursuing an Engineering or Physics degree andthe other is for those cadets in non-engineering disciplines.Over the past several years, the senior leadership at the academy has developed a forward-looking strategic plan that was used to restructure the core curriculum to achieve a set ofdesirable outcomes for cadets who graduate and join the officer ranks of the US Air Force.These 19 outcomes are grouped under three main categories--responsibilities, skills, andknowledge--and serve a dual purpose of preparing cadets for officership as well as providing aguide for a premier college education.As a result of this

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 10

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Salman Siddiqui, Georgia Southern University; Rami Jubrail Haddad, Georgia Southern University; Mohammad Abdul Ahad, Georgia Southern University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

effort to help students in the discipline build on their writing skills throughout theundergraduate curriculum, Georgia Southern University initiated a quality enhancement plan(QEP) with a focus on writing across the Electrical Engineering curriculum. As part of this plan,the Digital Design Lab course, offered at the sophomore level in the curriculum, implementedseveral strategies to help students build on their previous writing skills, and in the processimproved their technical vocabulary, the ability to communicate using it, increased students’engagement, collaboration, and performance in the course. In this work, the effect of deliberatelyengaging students in their writing skills as a process to learn the content material andcommunicate it

Conference Session

Curricular Advancements in ECE

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Douglas W. Jacobson, Iowa State University; Julie Ann Rursch, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

feature of our new degree as described below. We do need to teachengineering fundamentals, systems thinking, as well as the tools and methods used in “IT”focused security.BS in Cyber Security EngineeringWhen we were planning for the new cyber security degree, we wanted to start with computerengineering as the core building block for the new degree. However, starting with a degree thatalready contained 127 hours meant we had to look at what was critical and what could beremoved to make room for cyber security courses. At Iowa State University the college ofengineering has a common first year experience which left us with only three years that could bemodified to accommodate the new cyber security courses. It was a fairly clear cut decision tokeep

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shahnam Mirzaei, California State University, Northridge; Ana Cristina Cadavid, California State University Northridge; Vicki A Pedone, California State University Northridge; Werner Horn; Harvey Rich

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

bearing can successfullycomplete as it descends unaided through polyethylene tubing. Figure 1. Roller-coaster-physics activity exercised at orientation meetingThroughout the 3 weeks, the projects emphasize hands-on activities, the development ofcritical thinking and teamwork skills, and close connections to the faculty mentors. AllSITE members gather for brown-bag lunches on the first two Fridays to share progress ontheir projects, including how problems were overcome and plans for the following week. At the conclusion of SITE, each team makes a professional presentation describing their solution to the real-world problem that required integration of knowledge from the different disciplines. In attendance are the SITE

Conference Session

SDR & Programming in ECE Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wesley G. Lawson, University of Maryland, College Park; Stephen Secules, University of Maryland, College Park; Shuvra Bhattacharyya, University of Maryland, College Park, and Tampere University of Technology; Ayush Gupta, University of Maryland, College Park

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Electrical and Computer

differencesemerging from the traditional and alternative course student populations. An example of the fullstudent post-survey protocol can be found in the Appendix, however the survey protocol alsoshifted slightly from term to term.In each term that the course was offered (Spring 2014, Fall 2014, and Fall 2015), weadministered these surveys to compare student responses in the alternative and traditionalcourses. In most terms, students were surveyed at the beginning of the semester, at the end ofthe semester, and in the subsequent semester after students took the class. (In Spring 2014, only apost-semester survey was conducted, and for the most recent cohort a subsequent-semestersurvey is planned for May 2016).In Fall 2014 and Fall 2015 semesters, interviews

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arnold Stanley Berger PhD, University of Washington, Bothell

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

approval of the degree byWashington’s Higher Education Coordinating Board (HEC Board)[1] and the Board of Regents ofthe University, a faculty committee was formed to lay the foundation for the EE degree anddevelop the goals, educational objectives, and desired student outcomes for the program.Of key concern to this committee, chaired by the author, was obtaining ABET accreditation assoon as possible1. Therefore, much of our planning was focused on creating a robust BSEEdegree from the outset. Particular attention was given to the Capstone Experience. According toABET, students in an accredited EE program must have a Capstone Experience: Students must be prepared for engineering practice through a curriculum culminating in a major

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony A. Maciejewski, Colorado State University; Tom Chen, Colorado State University; Zinta S. Byrne, Colorado State University; Melissa D. Reese, Colorado State University; Branislav M. Notaros, Colorado State University; Ali Pezeshki, Colorado State University; Sourajeet Roy, Colorado State University; Andrea M. Leland, Colorado State University; Laura B. Sample McMeeking, Colorado State University; Thomas J. Siller, Colorado State University

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Electrical and Computer

to advance its mission through well-planned communication strategies and impactful in- dustry partnerships. She received the College of Engineering Outstanding Administrative Professional Staff Award in 2010 and 2017, respectively, and the Colorado State University Distinguished Administra- tive Professional Award in 2017. Leland holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Organizational Communications and Marketing from the University of Central Missouri.Dr. Laura B. Sample McMeeking, Colorado State University Laura B. Sample McMeeking is the Associate Director of the CSU STEM Center. She earned a Master of Science degree in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology and a Ph.D. in Education and Human Resource Services from

Conference Session

ECE Pedagogy and Assessment

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. Shawn Addington, Virginia Military Institute

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

consideration is given to the assessmentprocesses, this paper will focus on the important, overarching issue of how the data from theseprocesses have been used to effect program changes, evaluate the effectiveness of previousprogram changes, validate program direction and philosophy, and influence future planning atboth the program- and course-levels.In recent years, there have been a significant number of publications that report on the variousassessment strategies being employed by numerous institutions; however, there appear to be veryfew strategies that have matured to the point of being able to provide details on the use of thedata gathered from these schemes, especially over the long-term. This paper attempts to addressthis apparent deficiency of

Conference Session

Capstone Design and Innovations in ECE

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muhittin Yilmaz, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Selahattin Ozcelik, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Nuri Yilmazer, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Reza Nekovei, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

Page 25.117.3students took their respective discipline-specific senior-level required courses, in addition to therobotics courses. A number of students took both robotics courses to fulfill their capstone designrequirements and transferred the course credits for their graduation degree plan engineeringdesign requirements to comply with the ABET accreditation condition. The robotics curriculumwas initially offered as developmental courses but was also proposed to the universitycurriculum committee for permanent course opportunities under the robotics name in the futuresemesters.The robotics curriculum students were asked to establish a campus-wide robotics club. Thestudents organized the related paperwork and logistical efforts, resulting in an

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 9

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Zachariah E. Fuchs, University of Cincinnati

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Electrical and Computer

(flipper assemblies, pop bumpers, and standup targets) donated by SternPinball, Inc. as well as actuators and sensors that are not typically used within pinball machines inorder to provide learning and lesson opportunities for their interface and control. The overallplayfield design was developed and fabricated in-house at the University of Cincinnati.The course was taught in the spring 2020 and fall 2020 semesters and received very positivestudent evaluations, and we plan to continue teaching the course at least once a year as a technicalelective. Unfortunately, the course delivery method and lab schedule needed to be adjusted fromthe “nominal” course plan during the previous semesters due to Covid-19 related disruptions.Each semester was adapted

Conference Session

First-Year Issues in ECE Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremy N. Thomas, DigiPen Institute of Technology; Christopher Theriault, DigiPen Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

. In addition to developing their sensor circuit, students must also create andpopulate a PCB to hold their electronics. The PCBs are fabricated through an off-site vendor,which means that students must account for production delays when planning their projecttimeline. In addition to the on-campus electronics lab used to develop and test their circuits,students also had access to temperature and pressure chambers at the University of Washingtonin order to simulate conditions in the upper atmosphere. Due to inclement weather the proposedhigh-altitude launch was postponed until the summer, and most students collected data from atethered launch instead that took place near the end of the spring semester. A video summary ofthe high-altitude

Conference Session

Design in the ECE Curriculum

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Randal Abler, Georgia Tech; James Krogmeier, Purdue University; Aaron Ault, Purdue University; Julia Melkers, Georgia Institute of Technology; Tamara Clegg, Georgia Institute of Technology; Edward Coyle, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Electrical and Computer

The New Generation of R&D Evaluation Methods: A Cross-National Review of Performance Measurement, to be published by Edward Elgar Publishing in 2007. Her Page 15.459.1 publications may be found in journals such as Public Administration Review, Urban Studies Review, Policy Studies Journal, Public Budgeting and Finance, Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory, Journal of Technology Transfer and Evaluation and Program Planning. Dr. Melkers also serves on the editorial boards of Research Evaluation, Evaluation and Program Planning, State and Local Government Review and

Conference Session

Labs & Hands-on Instruction II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria Lorelei Fernandez, Florida International University; Natalie Paul, Florida International University; Ismail Guvenc, Florida International University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

work with that and then we wasted sometime that could be better used.I felt comfortable 3.56 1 5 More than enough.approaching facultywith questions aboutmy research.I met regularly with my 4.11 3 5 Faculty availability either through email or personallyresearch mentor and/or was great.other faculty forprogress and problemsolving discussion.Future Education and Career GoalsIn addition to gathering participants’ perceptions about direct characteristics of their summerresearch experiences, we asked them about their future plans, both educational and career-wise.On a high note, all of the participants

Conference Session

ECE Pedagogy and Assessment I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Kim, Howard University; Mohamed Chouikha, Howard University; Veronica Thomas, Howard University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

Howard University in 1982. She is currently a Professor within the Department of Human Development and Psychoeducational Studies and Senior Research Associate with the Capstone Institute, both at Howard University. Dr. Thomas’ research interests include culturally responsive evaluations and the educational and socio-emotional outcomes of students of color. Dr. Thomas has collaborated with the Department of Electrical Engineering in planning and implementing evaluation studies. Page 13.59.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Mobile Studio Experience of Experiential

Conference Session

Design in the ECE Curriculum

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Friauf, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Stephen Williams, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Steven Reyer, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Owe Petersen, Milwaukee School of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

final designreports, detailing the exact design, and including test plans and results. These three reportsrequire significant team cooperation to produce – defining tasks, assigning work, meetingdeadlines, agreeing on technical aspects, integrating ideas, and managing the writing project.The quality of the reports typically improves as the quarters progress, with the teams meshingbetter and polishing their writing skills. It is important that each team report have a formal“editor” – the person who not only proofreads the report, but ensures that the tone and style ofthe writing is consistent. When this is not employed, the authors have often observed an abrupt“jump” in tone from one chapter to the next.Formal presentations are required at the

Conference Session

Design in the ECE Curriculum

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jin-Hwan Lee, University of Cincinnati; Ali Asgar Bhagat, University of Cincinnati; Karen Davis, University of Cincinnati; Ian Papautsky, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

communication skills with sufficient understanding andknowledge of their research topics. At the end of spring quarter, senior students prepared andperformed a final senior project presentation well. A team-based project allowed peer learning,teaching, and tutoring as well as expository instruction. Through multidisciplinarycollaborations project, senior students could experience not only BioMEMS research but also theimportance of safety issues, improvement of communication skills between team members and Page 13.1042.7activities, and careful schedule planning to reduce dead time. After finishing the two projects,one of three students

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandr Panchul, UTSA; David Akopian, UTSA

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

constant flow of the students who has their very first experience with not only Page 13.428.8cell phone programming, but also with programming in general. That is why the toolkit includesmeans for own software application development. If beginners can use included libraries for theexperimenting without any additional programming, then advanced users can use ourdevelopment templates to include their own algorithms. The basis of the application and itsbuilding blocks could be dissected to show how it works inside and why it was the best way todo it.Development and debuggingThe development of the application has the cycle: planning, writing the code

Conference Session

Embedded System Design

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alex Doboli, State University of New York-Stony Brook; Eddie Currie, Resonance Publications, Inc.; Patrick Kane, Cypress Semiconductor Corporation; Dave Van Ess, Cypress Semiconductor Corporation

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

it hard to explore the open-ended aspects of their projectdescription, as well as the correlations between the precision – speed – and memoryrequirements of the subsystems.Student suggestions for improvement included an overview presentation of popular embeddedarchitectures (including FPGAs) and summaries of the strength and weaknesses of each.Students also indicated that the work requires very good coursework planning so that the labwork and course project work do not become overwhelming.Another aspect that we plan to further detail is the impact of constraints such as power andenergy consumption on reconfigurable embedded design. We are considering the presentation ofmodels for power and energy consumption in analog, digital hardware and

Conference Session

Design in the ECE Curriculum

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mihaela Radu, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Clint Cole, Washington State University, Pullman; Mircea Alexandru Dabacan, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania; Shannon Sexton, Rose Hulman Institute of Technology

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Electrical and Computer

, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania, teaching in the areas of digital and data acquisition systems. His current research interests include data acquisition systems, FPGA design, and new educational methods to teach digital systems design.Shannon Sexton, Rose Hulman Institute of Technology Shannon Sexton received her B.S. from Ball State University in 2001 and her M.A. degree in Experimental Psychology from Indiana State University in 2003. She has completed 59 hours toward her PhD in Social Psychology from Northern Illinois University. She currently works as Director of Assessment at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology where she assists faculty in planning, conducting, and analyzing

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian Belu, Drexel University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

and laboratory and to develop a newgraduate-level course in power electronics. It is hoped that this presentation gives theeducation issue in power electronics the exposure and attention it deserve. The paperdescribes laboratory experiments in detail, provides short descriptions of the projects andincludes some lessons learned, student feedback, and plans for future changes. The authorstrongly believes that such discussion and feedback from other educators will advancepower electronics education through introduction of new topics, laboratory experimentsor new power electronics applications, as well the development of new courses and helpfaculty, especially the younger ones interested in research and teaching in this field.2. Energy Conversion

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 9

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bridget Benson, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Fred W. DePiero, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

make the course more engaging for students to hopefully increase retention ofstudents within the major. The course’s “studio format” (a course where lecture and lab arecombined) focuses on providing students with multiple opportunities to directly apply what theyare learning in lecture to real-world applications in a laboratory setting. The paper discusses thecourse’s format and its weekly integrated lab activities. It then discusses the student andinstructor reactions to the course and compares them with student and instructor reactions to thecourse taught in the traditional format. Finally, the paper discusses lessons learned andsuggestions for future offerings as well as plans for tracking how the course affects

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 11

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven P. Jacobs, University of Pittsburgh; Alaine M. Allen, University of Pittsburgh; Linda W. Demoise, University of Pittsburgh

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

for Engineering Education (ASEE). Ms. Allen has a Bachelor of Science degree in physics education from Lincoln University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Education degree in policy, planning and evaluation from the University of Pittsburgh. She is also completing her doctoral work in higher education management at the University of Pittsburgh in the School of Education. Her research interests are the academic performance of underrepresented students, particularly in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), and inclusive excellence in the STEM environment.Mrs. Linda W. Demoise, University of Pittsburgh Linda W. Demoise, MSCE Academic Support Coordinator Pre-College and Undergraduate Diversity Pro

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mike Borowczak, University of Wyoming; Andrea Carneal Burrows Borowczak, University of Wyoming

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

their current instruction and contentknowledge, the researchers were also interested in the relationship between programmingenvironment locale (cloud or local) and classroom adoption rates. In order to answer the question,“Are CS skill and activity implementation rates and implementation type impacted by the use ofcloud-based technology versus traditional technologies?” the research team collected teacherclassroom implementation plans from a simple survey 3 months after the summer PD. The surveyasked whether or not the lesson plan (created in the summer) had already been implemented, andasked for details of the lesson, student reactions, limitations, and barriers to implementation. Inaddition, each of the potential lessons was evaluated for

Conference Session

New ECE Laboratories

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Pelin Kurtay, George Mason University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

to gainexperience ordering parts from various suppliers discussed in the class. Overall, they felt moreconfident going in to senior design. Since some of the students in the class were also involved instudent organization activities such as the student chapter of the Institute of Electrical andElectronics Engineers (IEEE), the class gave those students the tools needed to work onprototyping designs for group projects.The plans for modifications during future offerings of the course include the potentialincorporation of a second software tool such as EAGLE. Once the basic design principles arecovered, the plan is to have students design the same board using two different software: Onewith KiCAD and one with EAGLE (or another tool). This is

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohsen Sarraf, University of New Haven; Bijan Karimi, University of New Haven; Ali Golbazi, University of New Haven; Arthur Lizotte, Keysight Technologies, Inc.

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Electrical and Computer

channels if one channel is not enough, etc. High level detail of the differences between QAM (single tone), CDMA and OFDM technologies covered providing students with pros and cons of each technology when applied to specific issuesBasic RF planning over wireless channels Teaches students what power levels based onmost pertinent to IoT required error rates are required to plan for a(ABET: a, c, e) successful wireless

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Agnieszka Miguel, Seattle University; Shiny Abraham, Seattle University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

courses they should take before transferringto Seattle University.We participate in many recruitment activities. We visit community colleges and present aboutour scholarly interests, give students an overview of electrical and computer engineering, andprovide details about our program. Participation in such recruitment activities is essentialbecause many potential transfer students are not even aware that Seattle University offers aprogram in ECE.Potential transfer students are encouraged to meet with the department chair long before theyapply for transfer. They are advised on what courses they should take in their last year beforetransfer. Their transcripts are evaluated by the chair and they are given a draft plan of studies sothey know how

Conference Session

Circuits & Systems Education II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Danowitz, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Antonio Leija, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

act as a bootloader and memory controller,loading old proprietary software onto the Zilog. The group did not anticipate how much effortwould be required for this project, and ultimately failed budget enough time. In the future, I planto take two steps to rectify the problem. First, I will work with students interested in reverseengineering a system to ensure that they understand how difficult such tasks can be. I also plan toinstantiate weekly in-class chats with each group to track progress and ensure that groups aresticking to a realistic project schedule.The other problem came up is that while several groups chose projects involving image andvideo processing, the process to read in video through the Zybo’s HDMI port proved moredifficult

Conference Session

Circuits & Systems Education II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen L. Butler-Purry, Texas A&M University; Mehmet Oren, Texas A&M University; Susan Pedersen, Texas A&M University; Justin Foreman, Prairie View A&M University; Pamela Obiomon, Prairie View A&M University; Ajay K. Katangur, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

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Electrical and Computer

empirical evidence of the effectiveness of games as learning environments[7-9], and thelack of literature on how to design, develop, and implement effective games for learning. In2006, NSF organized a National Summit on Educational Games with the specific objective ofdiscussing “ways to accelerate the development, commercialization, and deployment of newgeneration games for learning” [9]. Among reasons cited for the U.S. need to focus on digitalgames for learning, is that video games “require players to master skills in demand by today’semployers” (p. 4) – strategic and analytical thinking, problem solving, planning and execution,decision-making, and adaptation to rapid change. They also identified several attributes of videogames that are

Conference Session

Assessment of Learning in ECE Courses

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristen Booth, North Carolina State University; Megan Patberg Morin, North Carolina State University; Alireza Dayerizadeh, North Carolina State University; Pam Page Carpenter, North Carolina State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

Portfolium reflections that I completed were very useful in monitoring my research and learning progress. Particularly during my training with Typhoon HIL, I was able to document specific stages in my skills development with the software. Also, other tours and visits helped me connect those experiences to research and learning objectives."Additionally, students learned how to create a marketable LinkedIn page; therefore, with ashowcase purpose, students were able to support their LinkedIn skills with specific skills listed.Another student stated, “I feel that the Portfolium reflections that I completed as an REU were a great way to expose and market myself to the engineering industry.”The program plans to continue

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education III

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Don Millard, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Mohamed Chouikha, Howard University; Frederick Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

learning to occur: 1) Active Experimentation (protoboards, simulations, case study,homework), 2) Reflective Observation (logs, journals, brainstorming), 3) AbstractConceptualization (lecture, papers, analogies), and 4) Concrete Experience (laboratories, fieldwork, observations). This project is investigating the impact on student learning outcomesproduced by incorporation of the Mobile Studio pedagogy in courses that will be delivered usingthe Kolb cycle to sequence the courses’ activities as follows: 1. Students are introduced to topics and are then asked to formulate hypotheses and plan/perform experiments to determine the validity of their intuition. 2. The students relate their outcomes to real-life applications and provide a sense as