Conference Session

Been There, Done That: Advice for NEEs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ralph Ocon, Purdue University, Calumet

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

with over twenty-five years of experience. Industrytraining can expose faculty to diverse trainees with different cultures, genders, races, ages andother distinctions. Consequently, faculty who have experienced this variety of training forumsand participants are bettered prepared to teach the students encountered in the typicalclassroom.Although there are many examples of how the author’s consulting and training experienceshave promoted his teaching, three examples are provided.Example 1: As a teacher dedicated to enhancing the educational experience of students, theauthor continuously experiments and looks for creative ways to improve his teaching. Theauthor’s consulting/training experiences have helped him to develop his teaching style

Conference Session

New Learning Paradigms II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie Trenor, Clemson University; Shirley Yu, University of Houston; Denise Grant, Clemson University; Hibah Salem, Univesity of Houston

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

funding for RET sites andsupplements, limited rigorous research has been conducted to determine the effects of suchfunding on teacher participants and subsequent student learning. Our work examines the impactof a Research Experiences for Teachers site conducted at a large university in a major U.S. city.The work consists of two phases: (1) investigation of the impact of the program on teacherparticipants’ perception of the field and efficacy to teach engineering and (2) impact of RET-developed teaching modules on students’ perceptions of the engineering field and motivation tostudy engineering. Results from the first phase of this ongoing project are reported in this paper;future publications will document the second phase of the

Conference Session

Outcomes of Cooperative Education Assignments

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Johrendt, University of Windsor; Schantal Hector, University of Windsor; Michelle Watters, AUTO21; Derek Northwood, University of Windsor; Geri Salinitri, University of Windsor; Arunita Jaekel, University of Windsor; Karen Benzinger, University of Windsor

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

early 1900’s14. Heproposed this initiative, implemented it and it worked; however, with any educational initiativeinvolving human development, the reasons are complex and intricately based on theoreticalprinciples of learning. Therefore, to gain insight into assessing the learning outcomes of, andtheir link to, teaching methodologies and assessment tasks and tools, several theories need to beexamined to determine their implications in the development of learning outcomes.Felder and Brent pledge a student-centered approach that “challenges the beliefs that allknowledge is certain, all problems have one and only one solution and authorities are omniscientand infallible”15. They suggest that it have the following five features: “(1) variety and

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian Belu, Drexel University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

responsible forthe analysis and design of control circuitry which permits nominal operation of genericpower converters. The laboratory experience will culminate in projects where studentsanalyze, design, simulate and demonstrate power electronics related topics. Each projectwill be carried out by a team of three or four students. The projects and part of thelaboratory experiments will be focused on power applications in the fast growingemerging fields of the renewable industry, such as wind and solar energy or fuel cells.We believe that this will be an efficient approach in teaching power electronics because itcan give the students some of the necessary skills the industry is asking for.1. IntroductionPower electronics is the enabling technology for

Conference Session

Pedagogical Developments in BME

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mia Markey, University of Texas, Austin; Kathy Schmidt, University of Texas, Austin; Wonsoon Park, University of Texas, Austin

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

realizing the potentialof distance learning. We will share our lessons learned, student survey results, and our plans forimproving distance learning offerings.IntroductionTeaching to students who are not physically on site is not a new notion for correspondenceclasses began as far back as 1728 when students taking short hand lessons could send in theirlessons.1 Given today’s technologies, however, students can virtually attend classes and partakein labs. It is estimated that a third of all post-secondary schools offer distance learning (DL)options and that the number of enrollments will steadily increase.2 Simply put, distance educationis defined as a formal education process in which the student and instructor are not in the sameplace with an

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Agnieszka Miguel, Seattle University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

recommended in this case.1 IntroductionInstructors try to create classroom environments that are conducive to learning. However, it is quitecommon to encounter disruptive student behavior which interferes with the learning atmospherewe are striving to achieve. Examples of classroom incivilities include: students talking with otherstudents during class; students arriving late, leaving early, or even just packing up early; studentsshowing disrespect toward the instructor or other students; students eating in class, acting bored,sleeping in class, working on an assignment for a different course, sending text messages on a cellphone; students making disapproving sounds, sarcastic remarks, gestures, and comments; studentschallenging the instructor’s

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curriculum Innovation

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Salah Badjou, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Loutfallah Georges Chedid, Wentworth Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

EngineeringProgram is an EAC-of-ABET accredited five-year interdisciplinary electromechanicalengineering program meeting simultaneously the accreditation criteria for electrical engineeringand for mechanical engineering. The following are ABET Program Criteria7 for biomedicalengineering programs: 1- The structure of the curriculum must provide both breadth and depth across the range of engineering topics implied by the title of the program. 2- The program must demonstrate that graduates have: an understanding of biology and physiology, and the capability to apply advanced mathematics (including differential equations and statistics), science, and engineering to solve the problems at the interface of engineering

Conference Session

Project-Based Service Learning

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jim Chamberlain, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

knowledge withwhich to make systematic improvements to the CI class’s structure and setting. Often calledaction research, this kind of research is quickly assimilated and implementable, and has thepotential for bearing much immediate fruit[1]. The goal of the class is in creating an atmosphereof professionalism that is characteristic of a consulting engineer’s office and work structure.Secondly, the findings may point to the need for a more in-depth study that will utilize studentprofiles and perceptions generated here. Two educational theories are used to form the initial theoretical constructs or bases forthe survey questionnaire. These are motivation theory and situated cognition, and both aredescribed below. No less than with

Conference Session

Improving the Teaching Skills of Graduate Students

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erin Crede, Virginia Tech; Maura Borrego, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

in a university setting, with centralprogrammatic focus on the instructional aspects of being a faculty member. The exact timelinefor each fellow varies slightly, but the prescribed program progression has the fellow teachingthe first year with the college’s freshman program, then moving to his or her home departmentfor two years of a mentored teaching experience. The fellow will see an increase in teachingresponsibility that spans the 3 years of the program, culminating in sole responsibility for an Page 14.975.2undergraduate course. A detailed program description 1 includes the major results from theinitial assessment conducted in 2006

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ifte Choudhury

Tagged Divisions

Construction

manufacturing, finance, humanresources, materials management, sales, and distribution1. ERP systems focus onintegrating all internal enterprise transactions processing to balance demand and supply2.In short ERP helps to integrate the numerous data in an organization under one commonplatform. The purpose behind is not only to ensure transparency but also to facilitatetracking down information regarding the status of a particular order or its dispatch and soon. If a company succeed in this it will definitely achieve ERP benefit. Page 14.578.2Figure 1: A schematic representation of an ERP system (adapted from Davenport, 1998)Figure 1 shows a graphic representation

Conference Session

Statics and Dynamics: What's New

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roman Taraban, Texas Tech; Edward Anderson, Texas Tech; Curtis Craig, Texas Tech

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

to the goal state in a problem space. A problem spaceconsists of discrete problem states, which are simply explicit configurations of theproblem elements. The initial state consists of a description of the problem elements atthe outset of problem solving. Through the application of problem solving operators, aperson is able to transform the current problem state into the next problem state. A classicexample of the elements of this theory is the Tower of Hanoi puzzle, as shown in Figure1, consisting of three moveable disks and three pegs. Beginning with an initial state and agiven goal state, the initial state can be changed to the next state by applying the operator“Move disk C from peg 1 to peg 3,” for example. Constraints on the operators

Conference Session

Assessing the Efficacy of Nontraditional Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

possible to capture alternate points of view easily.Software to host wiki’s is freely available 1 and easy to locate and install on any operating system.In addition there are many free and commercial wiki services than can be used 2. In the workdescribed in this paper the Wiki was hosted by the NSF funded National Center for Manufactur-ing Education. The site was used for a variety of purposes including hosting conference proceed-ings and the group development of a report.A Quick Tutorial on Wiki EditingWiki editing is often trivial. Editing may be open to anybody or only for permitted authors. In arestrictive Wiki only permitted users may edit the Wiki site. However open editing privileges tothe world is not an issue because changes can be

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics: An Interdisciplinary Endeavor

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward Gehringer, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

purpose is to, e.g., accommodate larger attachments than inboxes can holdon the employer's e-mail system? Suppose the employer has a policy (as some universities do)of allowing private use of the employer’s computer equipment, as long as it does not hinderofficial use? How can our students protect their accounts against break-ins? Not only does thiscase raise important privacy issues, it also touches on the issue of separation of work andpersonal life, which all of our students will face as they begin their careers.1. IntroductionWhen someone, allegedly David Kernell [1], hacked into Vice-Presidential candidate SarahPalin’s Yahoo account [2] last September 16, he highlighted a distinction that is rapidly growingin importance in today’s social

Conference Session

Think Outside the Box! K-12 Engineering Curriculum

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nichole Au, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Julia Ross, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Taryn Bayles, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

team. Each team is assessed using arubric with a point scale (1-4) that reflects the team’s demonstration of the sevencomponents. This includes the team’s success with following the parts of the designprocess, including defining the problem, research, brainstorming, and iterative Page 14.554.5development of a prototype. The group interaction and adherence to safety measures isalso assessed, and then finally, the functionality of the product. This student assessmentmethod is based on the guidelines laid out by the ITEA for meeting Student AssessmentStandard A-4, which states that “Assessment of student learning will reflect practicalcontexts consistent

Conference Session

Instructional Innovations in AEC Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Dong, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

departments to unite in amore efficient and effective manner. But the rewards of teaching in a collaborative model can beprofessionally fulfilling and ultimately better prepare students for the future.Recent papers, such as those in the American Institute of Architects “Report on IntegratedPractice” (2006), suggest that a number of developments in the profession are overlapping,which “dissolve professional or disciplinary distinctions.”[1]. Daniel Friedman’s paper in thisReport suggests three developments that will change the way that design is taught. These are:1. A shift from static to dynamic form and the development of design pedagogies that use animation software; three dimensional scanners that can capture complex forms and the computer

Conference Session

Introduction to Materials Courses

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen Kitto, Western Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Materials

of knee and hip orthopedic implants.Based upon current growth rates and increasing application areas, it is also likely that thestudents will encounter biomedical applications in industry after graduation. Orthopedicbiomaterials dominated the worldwide biomaterials market at $14 billion in 2002 and kneereplacements alone numbered 700,000 32. Today, more than 800,000 hip replacements are doneworldwide, with 120,000 performed in the US 34. Cardiovascular stent sales are $4 billion40 andthe market penetration of peripheral stents is increasing rapidly. Today 1 in 10 Americans havesome kind of synthetic body part (pace makers, heart valves, orthopedic implants, lensreplacements, surgical screws, etc.) and revenues exceed $78 billion dollars79

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Willis, Southern Methodist University; Paul Krueger, Southern Methodist University; Alice Kendrick, Southern Methodist University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

several group activities outside of thelaboratory to maintain a cohort experience. The primary activity was a seminar series, presentedby the PIs, on various aspects of experimental methods. The titles of the seminars and a briefdescription of each are listed in Table 1. Seminars were designed to provide students with skillsfor both the REU experience and their professional careers. Group trips to local companies thatemploy mechanical engineers in design, manufacturing, or research were also organized. Asocial event over the Independence Day holiday and the use of living quarters located in a singlebuilding were also used to enhance the cohort experience. Table 1: REU Seminars on Experimental Methods in Mechanical Engineering Seminar

Conference Session

Engineering Design: Implementation and Evaluation

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ken Yasuhara, University of Washington; Andrew Morozov, University of Washington; Deborah Kilgore, University of Washington; Cynthia Atman, University of Washington; Christine Loucks-Jaret, University of Washington

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

small decisions can have surprisingly far-reaching implications on theenvironment and future generations. Accordingly, today’s engineers must approach designproblems with a holistic, broad view of the impacts, environmental and otherwise, of theirsolutions.The notion of life cycle provides a structured, comprehensive approach for assessing the impactof an engineering solution, whether it takes the form of a product, a service, or a process.1 Thispaper presents initial findings from a longitudinal study of undergraduate engineers and theextent to which they consider life cycle in solving open-ended engineering design problems. Anengineering solution’s life cycle includes all of the inter-related stages of its existence, fromdesign to

Conference Session

Two-Year/Four-Year Articulation and Cooperation

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christal Wade, Western Kentucky University; Andrew Ernest, Western Kentucky University; Jana Fattic, Western Kentucky University; Karla Andrew, Western Kentucky University

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Two Year College Division

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Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Education: Experiential Learning and Economic Development II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

W. Andrew Clark, East Tennessee State University; Craig A. Turner, East Tennessee State University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Page 14.861.7want to have an opportunity to compete with the simulation at some time in the future to showwhat capabilities they have in managing a technology based business in a new market niche.We are willing to share our experience with anyone who is interesting in using the simulation intheir programReferences:1 Corbett, A.C. 2005. Experiential Learning Within the Process of OpportunityIdentification and Exploitation. Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice. 29(4):473-492.2 Li, T., B.A. Greenberg and J.A.F. Nicholls. 2007. Teaching Experiential Learning:Adoption of an Innovative Course in an MBA Marketing Curriculum. J. MarketingEducation. 29(1):25-33.3 Cadotte, E.R. 1995. Business Simulations – The Next Step in Management Training

Conference Session

Gender and Minority Issues in K-12 Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tiffany Iskander, University of Utah; Paul Gore, University of Utah; Cynthia Furse, University of Utah

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

educator, and engineering career guidance counselor and is active with the Society of Women Engineers, Junior Engineering State, Expanding your Horizons, School-to-Careers, MESA, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. Page 14.644.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Gender differences in expressed interests in engineering-related fields over a 30-year span E. Tiffany Iskander1 Paul A. Gore1 Cynthia Furse2 1 Counseling Psychology Program, College

Conference Session

Goal Specific First-Year Courses

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Lewis, University of Louisville; Jeffrey Hieb, University of Louisville; David Wheatley, University of Louisville

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

thinking: (1) the difficulty fordifferent individuals (instructors), in different disciplines, to describe and discuss criticalthinking and have a third party (students) readily correlate and consolidate those discussions, (2)clearly stating expectations about what constitutes good critical thinking, (3) objectivelyassessing the quality of someone’s (student) critical thinking (as opposed to ―I know it when Isee it‖).A model of critical thinking, by providing a common vocabulary and conceptual constructs canhelp address these challenges. The Paul-Elder model of critical thinking4 is the model adoptedby the University of Louisville for the i2a initiative. The model was chosen because it has aformal structure and is a discipline neutral model. There

Conference Session

Improving Mechanics & Structural Modeling Courses

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pramod Chaphalkar, Grand Valley State University; Shirley Fleischmann, Grand Valley State University; Janice Pawloski, Grand Valley State University; Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

second course in the mechanics sequence is toolong, and students are not adequately prepared early enough for the co-ops.This study describes the present state of the statics and solid mechanics courses, investigatesrelated issues, and showcases an innovative approach taken to address those issues. There is aparadigm shift in our philosophy about the way the mechanics and design topics will be taught.Preparation of these courses is underway and will be implemented beginning in Fall 2009. Thisstudy also describes challenges faced during the preparations which are also presented.Many techniques are being used in teaching statics. Techniques which use visual aids fromeveryday life appeal to those who are visually oriented 1, 2. In the presently

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward Gehringer, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

the instructor/TA relationship with a contract. Examples ofcontracts are presented.1. IntroductionAlthough virtually unknown in liberal-arts colleges, teaching assistants1 (TAs) are a fixture ofmost engineering programs, where class sizes are large and the subject matter is technologicallycomplex. Usually, teaching assistants are assigned to instructors to assist with a particular coursesection. Sometimes TAs are paid hourly, but more often, they are on a monthly stipend for tenor twenty hours’ work per week. It is difficult for a beginning instructor to know how to makeeffective use of that time until (s)he has taught a class several times.Much has been written about teaching assistants at the ASEE Annual Conference [1–6] andelsewhere [7–9

Conference Session

Getting Started: Objectives, Rubrics, Evaluations, and Assessment

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward Gehringer, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

finally, faculty should avail themselves of institutionalsupport for improving teaching.1. IntroductionIn most engineering schools, except for research, teaching is the most important factor on whichreappointment, promotion, and tenure are based. And teaching is most often evaluated usingstudent course evaluations. This places faculty in a delicate position, a reciprocal relationshipbetween their students and them, in which each party is assessing the other and influencing theirsubsequent advancement. For this reason, student course evaluation is one of the mostcontentious issues [1] in all kinds of academic departments and all kinds of institutions.Instructors rightly point out that other factors should be considered when determining theefficacy

Conference Session

Software and Hardware for Educators I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Fuller, Auburn University; Chetan Sankar, Auburn University; P.K. Raju, Auburn University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

,engineering education needs to be drastically altered to give studentsopportunities to work in international research teams 1, 3, 4, 6. 7. Page 14.409.2Engineering educators should introduce interdisciplinary learning in the curriculum whereverpossible and explore the use of case studies of engineering successes and failures as a learningtool 2. These findings lead to the premise upon which this paper is based: New challenges andopportunities are emerging due to the emergence of global R&D teams and future engineers mustbe given opportunities to learn how to perform effectively in this market. Figure 1: Sample LITEE case study listingThe

Conference Session

Programs That Serve Industry and Academia

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Wittenborn, Boeing Company; Michael Richey, Boeing Company; John Paredes, Boeing Company; Daniel Schrage, Georgia Institute of Technology; Dale Atkins, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

and its importance, was to educateengineers on how their decisions immediately affect other engineers’ activities. The secondobjective was that participants should gain entry level knowledge and application of CATIA,ENOVIA and DELMIA engineering software for 3D part design, change management and 3Dvirtual manufacturing in a PLM environment. The 10 week course utilized an online learningapproach for the delivery of the instructional content. Figure 1 is a diagram depicting thenetworking architecture of how the personnel and technologies within this online learningenvironment were connected. Each week consisted of a two-hour remote lab, which this paperfocuses on, and a two-hour remote lab. The classes were conducted by faculty at the Atlanta

Conference Session

Classroom Engagement

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dan Cernusca, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Ioan Gelu Ionas, University of Missouri Columbia; Harvest Collier, Missouri University of Science and Technology

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

complexity of the task. This strategy can be easilyadapted to increase the effectiveness of tutoring sessions, review sessions, or short transfer storyproblems.IntroductionWith many students struggling with the concepts they learn, their instructors often askthemselves “How can we help them?” In science and engineering, this question often revolvesaround the thread of coherent reasoning built around questions or question-driven story problemsthat the instructors ask and the answers they receive from their students. Questioning is one ofthe most fundamental cognitive components that guide human reasoning 1. Very often studentsengage in memory search and retrieval strategies in answering instructor’s questions, strategiesthat are not sufficient for

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen High, Oklahoma State University; Pasha Antonenko, Oklahoma State University; Rebecca Damron, Oklahoma State University; Susan Stansberry, Oklahoma State University; Gayla Hudson, Oklahoma State University; Jean Dockers, Oklahoma State University; Alonzo Peterson, Langston University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

math and science at the middle- and high-school level. Inquiry learning inscience and mathematics requires students to do more than sit and watch the teacher. It requiresthem to combine both scientific processes with content knowledge—they must use scientificreasoning and critical thinking to develop their understanding.1 Students must apply multiplecontent areas such as mathematics, reading, writing, and speaking as they work through themany layers of an engineering activity. Students must be able to ask questions, makeobservations, design and conduct investigations, use appropriate technologies in order to gatherand analyze data, utilize critical thinking skills, use evidence to develop explanations andpredictions, and communicate this

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexandre Probst, Colorado School of Mines; Aarthi Krishnaswamy, Colorado School of Mines; Vinita Singh, Colorado School of Mines; Barbara Moskal, Colorado School of Mines; Cyndi Rader, Colorado School of Mines

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

of scientific knowledge and hands-on experience with computers. The methodology employed to develop this software was a hybrid of learner-centered design.1. Introduction Meaningful science instruction, at any level, needs to be culturally relevant. According to Konnen [5], an „investigation-based‟ approach to science instruction helps students to recognize science as a method of answering important questions rather than as an inventory of previously discovered facts. The first step in a scientific experiment is often to formulate a relevant scientific hypothesis and then explore this hypotheis empirically. Aikenhead [2] stresses that science instruction has more practical utility and connectedness when personal and societal issues