Conference Session

Introducing Active Learning into ME Courses

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie Linsey, University of Texas-Austin; Brent Cobb, U.S. Air Force Academy; Daniel Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy; Kristin Wood, University of Texas-Austin; Saad Eways, Austin Community College

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

or web-surveys. Cost, ease-of-use and the need for controlled conditions guide thechoice of the form of the metric and the format of its implementation. In addition, the specificdetails of the ALP whose effectiveness we are measuring may influence the choice of form andformat of the metric. In this way, the process may need to be iterative. A number of websitesoffer online surveys hosting (for example surveymonkey.com) making this an excellent choicefor many metrics. Table 8: Customer Needs Associated with Hands-On Activity Design163.4 Define TopicsThe topics that span the course content are identified in this step. This can often be done bysimply looking at the course syllabus.3.5 Select Topic(s) to Develop ALPs based on Goals

Conference Session

Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics Instruction

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seth Norberg, U.S. Military Academy; Ozer Arnas, U.S. Military Academy; Daisie Boettner, U.S. Military Academy; Michael Rounds, U.S. Military Academy; Phil Root, U.S. Military Academy; Richard Melnyk, U.S. Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

selecting a structure and approach to the course appearsin Table 3. This syllabus is the exact document the students received with the exception that thereading assignments and home study problem references have been removed for clarity. Thesyllabus highlights the case study approach to the course, the integrated nature of the material,and the technique of beginning as many lessons as possible with a question. Page 11.884.8 Table 3: ME311 Course Syllabus BLOCK: QUESTION TOPICS LSN TITLE