Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Rebecca Willits

level biomedical engineering specific courses. While thebasic courses cover essential engineering topics and attempt to incorporate biomedical examples,the upper level courses specifically target biomedical topics, using the basic engineeringprinciples as a basis. This paper describes the organization and contents of a two-semestertransport sequence for undergraduates, covering topics from Navier-Stokes to bioartificialorgans.Design of First CourseThe first course was designed as a traditional engineering course in Transport Phenomena,focusing on the fundamental problems, with prerequisites of differential equations andmechanics (syllabus can be found online atwww.slu.edu/colleges/parks/departments/BME/curriculum/330/bme_330.html). Topics

Conference Session

Technical Session 2a

Collection

2017 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Dean Arakaki, Cal Poly State University

Tagged Topics

Pacific Southwest Section

anything) prior to class. The firstday of class includes an introduction to the course syllabus – a detailed schedule of course topics,relevant textbook sections, and homework and exam dates – and expected prerequisitebackground per the Course Catalog. To maximize course retention, students are advised toreview topics before class. However, the only incentive is self-motivation. In the past, the authorhas witnessed only a few diligent students who carefully review material prior to class meetings.The newly-created lecture videos are intended to help prepare students before class. The authoris currently creating an online quiz for each video – administered through Cal Poly’s PolyLearn(Moodle) online system – to test for student comprehension and

Conference Session

Faculty Development Lightning Talk Session 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Angelica Burbano, Universidad Icesi; Ana Judith Ledesma, Universidad Icesi; Dayana Alexandra Ordoñez

Tagged Divisions

Faculty Development Division

. [Accessed: 1 Mar 2021].[2] "CDIO Syllabus 2.0 | Worldwide CDIO Initiative", Cdio.org, 2021. [Online]. Available: http://www.cdio.org/benefits-cdio/cdio-syllabus/cdio-syllabus-topical- form. [Accessed: 3 Mar 2021].[3] C. Araneda and amp, "CDIO Organization | Worldwide CDIO Initiative", Cdio.org, 2021. [Online]. Available: http://www.cdio.org/cdio-organization. [Accessed: 3 Mar 2021].[4] R. Bragós, " Las competencias del profesorado en el entorno CDIO," REDU. Revista de Docencia Universitaria, vol. 10(2), pp. 57-73, 2012. [Online]. Available: https://doi.org/10.4995/redu.2012.6097. [Accessed Dec, 2020][5] "Proceedings of the International CDIO Conference | Worldwide CDIO Initiative", Cdio.org, 2021

Conference Session

Faculty and Program Exchanges: Internationalizing, Collaborations and Interactions

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Imre Rudas, Budapest Polytechnical Institution; Peter Toth, Budapest Tech.

Tagged Divisions

International

participated in the common module delivery. Thefirst experience was gained with the guidance of the British team by using Associate Online forthe module “Researching multimedia in education”.Due to the technical development and free availability of Moodle the consortium decided toexamine the inter-compatibility of these VLEs. With Finnish volunteering the new commonmodule delivery was decided for “Multimedia and e-learning: e-learning methods and tools”.Resources can already be reached on the Moodle VELVITT area of Tampere Polytechnic(moodle.tamk.fi).Now by the “Multimedia and e-learning: e-learning methods and tools” module we introduce thesyllabus of the virtual course and the teaching-learning process in VLE.I. Aims and Assessments

Conference Session

Innovations in Pedagogy

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amit Janardhan Nimunkar, University of Wisconsin Madison; Xuan Zhang, University of Wisconsin - madison; Mehdi Shokoueinejad, University of Wisconsin Madison; John G. Webster PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Biomedical Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

this course. AppendixII shows example of these LOs for chapter 1. The LOs provide students with a guide for learningthe material in the chapter. For each of the LOs we prepared a power point slide with an online Page 24.1018.4video, which is about 1 to 4 min long as shown in figure 1. Before coming to the lecture, studentswatch about 10 or more online videos related to the LOs as shown in the syllabus in Appendix I.These videos introduce the basic concepts and material of the course. At the end of the each  video the students take an online quiz that is automatically graded. The students can view thevideos multiple times and take these

Conference Session

Student Learning, Problem Solving, & Critical Thinking 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ben D Radhakrishnan, National University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

[11] addressed various Faculty questions as it relates to SCL andhave documented several examples and practices that help the Faculty. They addressed facultyquestions like, ‘Can the content in the syllabus be covered using SCL learning approaches? Canthis approach be used for small and large classes?’ Their research also suggested solutions andresources to address them: ‘how to respond to those students who might resist this approach andhow to help better team work’, etc. Again, implementing many of these for both online and onsiteclasses would need to be tailored for each type of course offering.It was observed during this initial implementation that generally students expect to be passivewhen they come to an onsite class. It is a challenge

Conference Session

NEE Technical Session 2 - Educator's experience and perspective

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Marie Reck, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Jessica R TerBush, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Caroline Cvetkovic, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Holly M Golecki, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Christopher D. Schmitz, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Katie Ansell, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; David Mussulman, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Chandrasekhar Radhakrishnan; Ilalee Harrison James, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

acknowledgement, a policy on academic integrity,family education rights and privacy act (FERPA), mental health resources, disability resourcesand services, policies on religious observances, and sexual misconduct reporting obligations.Each institution may have their own recommended syllabus statements and instructors caninquire about recommended or required statements. An example instructor philosophy isincluded below. Your success and development throughout this course is my priority. Below you will find several beliefs that are paramount to achieving this goal: • All students are valuable and important; this course is designed to be accessible and inclusive. • Student-centered active learning is key to mastery and

Conference Session

Learning and Assessment I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; John-David S. Yoder, Ohio Northern University; Briana B. Morrison, Southern Polytechnic State University; Fong K. Mak, Gannon University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Course Outcomes.Learning: Building the Electronic Course PortfolioAs part of the assessment process, each faculty member is responsible for producing a courseportfolio. The course portfolio contains students’ key assignments as a means to directly assesstheir attainment of course outcomes which in turn correlate to student outcomes. In the past, eachfaculty member was required to submit an objective evidence folder at the end of each semesterthat contained key assignments, the syllabus, and FCAR to be used at the yearly review.Gannon’s ECE Department uses EvalTools®15 – an online program assessment toolset – thatreplaces the functionality of Blackboard® for daily classroom lesson and assignment activities;additionally, it tracks key assignments

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Technical Session 2: Community Retrospectives

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Cooper, North Carolina State University, Raleigh; E. Daniel Cardenas-Vasquez, North Carolina State University, Raleigh

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

believe themselves or others may have been able to perform well on assignments without attending classes in person, nor reviewing recorded lectures?2.2. Course StudiedThe studied senior capstone design course covers many topics, including review of process flowdiagrams (PFDs) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), applying informationlearned in previous courses toward the design of chemical processes, use of ASPEN, costingcapital equipment / manufacturing, and engineering economics. The course is delivered as atwice-a-week 75-minute lecture with active learning activities (e.g. think-pair-share) led by theinstructor approximately every 15-20 minutes. Classroom and syllabus policies remainedunchanged from those prior to the

Collection

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Sara E. Wilson

course, there are several courses of action. Theseinclude banning generative AI from the classroom, allowing limited use of generative AI,incorporating generative AI into the classroom and engaging with it, structuring classroom worksuch that generative AI impacts are minimized, or changing assessment such that the desiredprocess of learning is rewarded. 1. Ban all generative AI. Some faculty may consider banning the use of generative AI in the classroom or for high stakes activities such as exams. Nominally this might be a statement in the syllabus. It might also be banned for specific types of assignments within a class. As generative AI expands across platforms, such an approach can be difficult as generative

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Ian A. Waitz; Edward C. Barrett

, and analysis and reporting of results.The Communications Practicum provides focused instruction in both written and oral communication skills.The practicum syllabus is closely coupled to the projects lab. Strong motivation for the students to learn com-munications skills is provided since only a small fraction of the grade in the projects lab is determined by thefaculty advisors who work with each student team. The majority of the grade is awarded by the course staffwhose main insight into the research project is through a variety of written and oral assignments. Practicuminstruction is conducted in a specially designed electronic seminar room which allows online drafting, annota-tion, and peer review of documents, as well as video-taping and

Conference Session

Best of Computers in Education Division

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Morrow Nissenson, California State Polytechnic University - Pomona; Todd Dale Coburn P.E., California State Polytechnic University - Pomona

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

Mathematics, and a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is also a Registered Mechanical Engineer in California, and a Designated Engineering Representative (DER) for the FAA. He resides in California with his wife and three children. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Scaling-up a MOOC at a state university in a cost-effective mannerAbstractEducation in the world is changing rapidly. Online course offerings are increasing at anexponential rate as universities attempt to meet the needs of a diverse global community oflearners. Amidst this potpourri of online courses, massive open online courses (MOOCs) areemerging as an alternative way to educate a multifarious group of learners worldwide

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

William Strenth

would consist of foursegments. Students were required to work on assignments, take the quiz, and complete thesegment test by a designated date. They were permitted to work ahead of the schedule, butthey were unable to work past any pre-determined deadline.Course information was provided including course description, course goals, class syllabus,grading requirements, and test information (Figure 2). Page 6.356.2Proceeding of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & ExpositionCopyright @ 2001, American Society for Engineering EducationFigure 2 Course information page A

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Syed Hassan Tanvir, University of Florida; Gloria J Kim, University of Florida; Jing Guo, University of Florida; Philip Feng, University of Florida; Wanli Xing, University of Florida

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

and lower the barriers to QISTentry? As outlined in the literature [11]–[16], various factors, such as learning environment, design andorganization of the curriculum, assessment, feedback, and learning new tools outside thestudent's comfort zone can impede learning. This research focused explicitly on identifyingfactors that could serve as barriers within the newly designed modules for the Introduction toQuantum Computing course (EEE 4423).Course Structure of Introduction to Quantum Computing (EEE 4423)The course syllabus was designed to cover the 9 key concepts for Quantum Information Science(QIS) learners [17]. This course aims to provide engineering students with an in-depthunderstanding of quantum computing software as well as some

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

D. Cenk Erdil, Sacred Heart University; Kevin N. Bowlyn, Sacred Heart University; Joshua Randall, Sacred Heart University

Tagged Divisions

Computing and Information Technology

introduce core computer design concepts primarily to college students studying applied science and technology programs, such as computer science and information technology. With a particular focus on single-board computers and associated hardware modules, students are introduced to core computer compo- nents early in their coursework, and encouraged to study advanced engineering concepts as higher elective courses to help them better understand the underlying design of hardware modules. Hands-on ac- tivities and problem-based modules are re-designed with the flexibility to be applied in settings that involve all in-classroom cohorts, as well as courses offered in synchronous and/or asynchronous online learning methodologies, which is

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 3: Best of ELOS

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dave Kim, Washington State University-Vancouver; John Lynch, Washington State University; Pavel Pisarchuk, Washington State University; Allegra Bryant; Danielle Gedlick, Washington State University; Terry Sjolander, Washington State University

studied how the lab reports were evaluated. We collected the instructional materials,such as course syllabus, lab handouts, or lab report assessments, given to the students from seveninstructors in nine lab courses from both electrical and mechanical engineering programs.The study results may contribute to engineering educators to visualize a school’s engineering labreport writing education. Also, this study presents engineering lab instructors’ writingpedagogies and preparedness for lab report assignments and assessment from the program level.It also suggests room for improvement in engineering lab report writing education.2. Methods of Approach2.1 Study AreaThis study took place in the engineering programs (Electrical and Mechanical) at

Conference Session

Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Eugene Kwak, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale

Tagged Divisions

Architectural Engineering

ideas, and workingcollaboratively with interactive virtual media which aligns with active learning strategies [4]Meanwhile, many round table discussions focused on the advantages and disadvantages ofdistance learning, including a radical idea of permanently replacing certain in-person classeswith a remote teaching mode. Online teaching has been perceived as a temporary response to theglobal health crisis but it warrants careful assessment and consideration as a viable teachingmethod for the next generation of students. The author’s institution deployed diverse modes ofinstruction for the Fall 2020 semester, including asynchronous, synchronous, hybrid, live stream,and in-person courses. Table 1.1 shows the definitions of the various instruction

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Effective Teaching 4

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cade Person, Michigan State University; Christiana Kiesling, Michigan State University; George H. Berghorn, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

education (based on Fall 2022 enrollment data) were considered ineach state (n=100). The research team recognizes that there are other institutions beyond these100 teaching civil engineering and that using this set of institutions does not encompass allcoursework offered to students in the U.S. However, following this method enables a reasonablescope while still supporting evaluation of a broad cross-section of civil engineering programs.For the educational institutions identified, the online course catalogs were reviewed forundergraduate- and graduate-level engineering courses related to timber or wood. Course titlesand descriptions were screened for keywords, including “wood,” “timber,” “design,” and“engineering.” General civil engineering

Conference Session

Focus on Capstone Experiences in the Chemical Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David L. Silverstein, University of Kentucky; Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

discussion and group problem solving.  Computer projectors are typically available, and many instructors project their solutions to problems and explore the models developed in class. PowerPoint is extensively used, as are online videos and images of real reactor systems. Some environments allow students to solve problems on computers alongside the instructor.  Some classes are taught in a studio environment to facilitate interaction amongst students.In addition to program determined outcomes, individual instructors tend to have areas ofemphasis corresponding to their individual perceptions of importance of class topics. Typicalindividual goals for this course include  Application of conservation laws

Conference Session

New Engineering Educators 3 - Grading: Grate or Great

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Timothy Aaron Wood, The Citadel; Dan D. Nale; Ryan Kent Giles P.E., The Citadel

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

development, areas of greatest mastery and greatest confusion, andcommunicate their understanding to the instructor. A literature review of both homeworkstrategies and classroom assessment techniques shows the development of the dual-submission-with-reflection homework methodology. The instructors administer the methodology throughsyllabus explanations, coversheet templates, and online learning management systems.Instructors discuss the effectiveness, benefits, and drawbacks of the methodology. Results fromstudent surveys illustrate the effectiveness of each component of the dual-submission-with-reflection homework methodology.KeywordsHomework, Instructor Perspectives, Student PerspectivesIntroductionHomework in engineering courses serves many

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ilan Gravé, Elizabethtown College

Tagged Divisions

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

in real time during the lab sessions, itbecame clear to me that in most cases the major deficiencies resided in post-lab work and in theirability to submit a coherent, well written final report. Trying to dissect the source and location ofthe deficiencies, I decided to keep track of the performance of the various lab classes with themetric of these parameters. The hope was to be able to characterize with some quantitativemeasures (a) the progress of the class, if any, within the same semester/lab and (b) the progressof the class along the sequence of the four lab courses described above.Accordingly, while all the reports were graded following the syllabus description, I also kept arecord for myself with the marks assigned in each one of the

Conference Session

Accreditation and Outcomes-based Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra A. Yost, University of Detroit Mercy; Laurie A. Britt-Smith, University of Detroit Mercy

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

as an on-demand consultant to thefaculty members in departments delivering the targeted courses. At the end of the semester, asecond meeting with each Chair/Director took place to assess progress toward a systematic androbust process for assessing the Core Outcomes addressed by the targeted courses.5.3 Introduction to Philosophy (PHL 1000)In the original collection of syllabi, only one PHL 1000 syllabus was available. Because this is arequired course for all undergraduate students, multiple sections are offered, and several full-timeand part-time faculty participate in teaching the course. After identifying PHL 1000 as a targetedcourse in this study, the first author requested and obtained from the department Chair the PHL1000 syllabi from

Conference Session

Making Professionals: Methods to Build Success Skills

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

William D Lawson P.E., Ph.D., Texas Tech University; Theodore G. Cleveland, Texas Tech University; Ken Rainwater, Texas Tech University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

both of these areas. He has implemented online instructional tools to enhance student experience in hydraulics and hydrology courses.Dr. Ken Rainwater, Texas Tech University Dr. Ken Rainwater is a Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Construction Engineer- ing at Texas Tech University. Rainwater has 34 years of experience in water resources and environmental engineering. He teaches courses in fluid mechanics, environmental engineering, engineering hydrology, water systems design, groundwater hydrology, groundwater contaminant transport, and water resources management. His research expertise is in problems of groundwater quantity and quality, remediation of soil and groundwater contamination, and

Conference Session

FPD VII: Research on First-year Programs Part II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie M. Little-Wiles M.S.M., Ph.D. (A.B.D.), Purdue University, West Lafayette; Stephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Wanda L. Worley, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Erich J. Bauer, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

tools withtheir courses? And does this embracement and usage change over time?This study examined both the embracement and usage patterns of a group of freshman studentswith an online learning management system in the School of Engineering and Technology atIndiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) through their first 18 months. Asurvey was administered twice, once following the first semester of the freshman year and oncemidway through the first semester of the sophomore year. The survey questions focused onevaluating the amount of engagement and usage of the learning management system. Severalopen-ended questions concentrated on learning what students found especially difficult innavigating the environment; how they perceive

Conference Session

Design Pedagogy

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Stanley Shie Ng, Biola University; Ryan Striker P.E., North Dakota State University; Enrique Alvarez Vazquez, North Dakota State University; Ellen M. Swartz, North Dakota State University; Lauren Singelmann, North Dakota State University; Mary Pearson, North Dakota State University; Grace Sangalang Ng, Biola University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

as a resource to students [2] [3]. With larger research institutions oftenhaving more laboratory equipment available for student use, students benefit from the combinedresources of both institutions and collaboration between unique student cultures and perspectives[4].To foster such collaboration, MOOCIBL (Massively Open Online Course for Innovation-BasedLearning) was used as the central learning management system for a multi-institutionalCardiovascular Engineering course across four universities around the United States [5]. Thecourse introduces students to a non-traditional Innovation-Based Learning environment. In thislearning model, students define and track their learning goals by creating tokens representingtheir completed learning

Conference Session

Issues in Advising and Mentoring

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily L. Allen, San Jose State University; Francisco Castillo, College of Engineering, San Jose State University; Eva Schiorring

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

students and advisors. Like a course syllabus, it is a sort ofcontract and spells out the roles and responsibilities of both advisor and student. It is meant to beupdated each semester and contains practical information such as resources, deadlines, andrelevant campus offices. It also should contain learning objectives or outcomes. Such a syllabuscan then provide a basis for assessment of an advising program or individual advisors.If the ideas of Lowenstein24 are applied to the syllabus, i.e. that the advisor’s job is to inculcatethe student with the entire curriculum, both formal and informal, then the advising syllabuswould be expected to differ for liberal arts degrees and professional degrees. In the case ofengineering degrees, we propose that

Conference Session

The 2017 Zone Best Paper Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eileen Haase Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University; Harry R. Goldberg, Johns Hopkins University

Tagged Topics

Council of Sections

over 32,000 times, an average of 232 views perstudent during one semester of Molecules and Cells.The Blackboard course site and syllabus links provide access to over 100 videos, animations, andsimulations. The videos are generally under five minutes and give the student a quick firstexposure to the terms and concepts which will be covered in more depth during the lecture.Spring 2016 Mid-Atlantic ASEE Conference, April 8-9, 2016 GWUBased on survey data, 30% of the students took advantage of these online resources. Thesimulations on Blackboard allowed students to work through multiple scenarios, such as theeffect of varying concentrations of an enzyme inhibitor on product formation, or the effect ofglucose on activation of the lac operon. We

Collection

2016 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Eileen Haase PhD; Harry Goldberg

SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SATFigure 3: Students accessed the Blackboard site over 32,000 times, an average of 232 views perstudent during one semester of Molecules and Cells.The Blackboard course site and syllabus links provide access to over 100 videos, animations, andsimulations. The videos are generally under five minutes and give the student a quick firstexposure to the terms and concepts which will be covered in more depth during the lecture.Spring 2016 Mid-Atlantic ASEE Conference, April 8-9, 2016 GWUBased on survey data, 30% of the students took advantage of these online resources. Thesimulations on Blackboard allowed students to work through multiple scenarios, such as theeffect of varying concentrations of an enzyme inhibitor

Conference Session

Innovations in Manufacturing Laboratories

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yanqing Gao, Oregon Institute of Technology; Fei-Yue Wang, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Wangping Sun, Oregon Institute of Technology; Xisong Dong, Qingdao Academy of Intelligent Industries; Xiwei Liu, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Qingdao Academy of Intelligent Industries; ShuangShuang Li, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

platform.The relation between CDIO and these platforms are shown in Fig. 2. These platforms areillustrated below.1) Teaching integration platformThis platform can integrate, manage and adapt a variety of teaching resources withcustomization features including e-learning systems, virtual training or simulation systems,online to offline teaching laboratories, etc. The platform is employed for the management ofhandouts, simulation, courseware, practice, exams, and students, and it covers all teachingtasks of the required courses of related product projects. After learning all task-specificknowledge points involved in a CDIO product project, students can access and learn allneeded knowledge and skills to complete the project, for example, the application

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Julie E. Sharp

using e-mail to clarify assignments was enough, but a largemajority (87 percent) wanted both clarification and reminders.Much of the information students want in e-mail is already in the syllabus and course materials.Reading these materials and taking notes in class would seem to be sufficient, thus making e-mail unnecessary. Surprisingly, 84 percent recommended a weekly Sunday night messagealerting students to happenings and assignments in the upcoming week. This method may seemlike coddling. To clarify this point, I later added a statement in a brief addendum to thequestionnaire: “Sending reminders of assignments one or two days before they are due and aSunday night reminder of the upcoming week’s work is coddling students.” Sixty-nine