Conference Session

Developing Technological Literacy in Students

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Neelam Prabhu Gaunkar, Iowa State University; Mani Mina, Iowa State University of Science and Technology

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

literacy. In particular how such literacy and competency are reflected in curricular and student activities. His interests also include Design and Engineering, the human side of engineering, new ways of teaching engineering in particular Electromagnetism and other classes that are mathematically driven. His research and activities also include on avenues to connect Product Design and Engineering Education in a synergetic way. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020A perspective on students’ autonomy in learning and engaging in a freshman inquiry-based learning environmentAbstractPresent day workforce requires graduates to be self-starters, independent and willing toexperiment, as genuine

Conference Session

Make It!

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Clark Hochgraf, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST)

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

Machine Controlled By ArduinoAbstractThis paper presents an Arduino-controlled Spirographtm-style drawing machine suitable for useat a Maker event. Visitors can use the machine to make unique artwork to take home.Instructions to build the drawing machine are provided. Potential pedagogical uses of thedrawing machine range from learning hands-on construction techniques, to programming,trigonometry, and interaction with a user through sensors.OverviewThis paper provides instructions on how to build a pantograph drawing machine using anArduino UNO microcontroller, a reflectance sensor, two rc-servo motors, and a sheet of foamcore poster board. It is based on the work of Erik Brunvand, Ginger Alford, and Paul Stout [1,2]and extended by using a

Conference Session

Course Tools and Practices

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kellie Grasman, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Julie Phelps, Missouri University of Science & Technology

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

, etc.) or have been created specifically for thecourse by the instructor or other subject matter experts. Further, live virtual guestspeakers are periodically incorporated. The use of open and/or custom created resourcesis an obvious economic benefit to students, but also allows the instructor to easilycustomize and update the course. Each week, students engage with print and/or videocontent through the learning management system and submit a variety of graded works.Weekly assignments vary by module, but a typical module may include a quiz, groupdiscussion and self-reflection assignment. Additional detail of module content andstructure will be presented in the next section.The updated course continues to cover core topics, with additional

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Jeremy Linder; Murat Tanyel

classroom from a student’s perspective.I. IntroductionAs the senior author reflects on the development of electrical engineering education from hisundergraduate years to its current state, he notes the proliferation of computer applications as themost significant development. A few years ago, he listed a number of applications that havebecome widespread computer tools in electrical engineering textbooks: Spice and its derivativesin courses that cover circuit analysis and electronics; MATLAB in Control Systems,Communication Systems and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) 1. In addition to these tools,graphical programming environments such as LabVIEW and HP VEE have become popular formany applications. The change in these tools since then has been the

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Tools for Planning and Evaluation of Design Projects

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeedeh Ziaeefard, The Ohio State University

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

communication.However, a noticeable gap emerged during PDR, CDR, and FDR presentation, where studentsoften fell short in providing adequate information to elucidate their design or present acomprehensive picture of the project's progress and completed work. When prompted for self-reflection, students expressed confusion, having adhered to the rubric, yet finding their workquality not meeting the expectations of sponsors and instructors. The critical missing elementwas identified as the quality of the presented work and the overall narrative. Students, engrossedin checking rubric boxes and conforming to rigid categories, inadvertently neglected the crucialinformation transformation process and the art of effective storytelling.The investigation unfolded in a

Conference Session

Inclusive Horizons: Shaping Diverse Pathways in Engineering and Design Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allison Murray, Marquette University; Lisa Chase, Marquette University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

human-centered design approach, (2) the intersection of socialjustice and design thinking, and (3) the implications of design choices on historicallymarginalized groups. Course artifacts, student reflections, and instructional team reflections areused to understand the growth in mindset of the students and instructor through this course.Additionally, these resources are used to present key learnings for future implementation.This project focused on examining systems. Groups historically excluded from engineering,including people of color, disabled, LGBTQ+, and women, were recentered through the humancentered design process. Students evaluated engineering systems for exclusion and ideated on thesource of these design flaws. In doing so, they

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 20

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dorothy Decontee Gocol, Florida International University; Helen Urpi Wagner-Coello, Florida International University; Monica E. Cardella, Florida International University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

narratives, storytellingevokes strong emotions and imparts significant insights while translating private experiencesinto publicly negotiated forms [11]. As such, storytelling has been recognized as a tool forenabling learning as well as a tool for sharing experiences within a community of practice [1]. Inour work we extend this by partnering with undergraduates to share their stories more broadly.Storytelling enables the storyteller to adjust the narrative according to the situation, putting themin charge of what they want to say and how they want to say it.Beyond the professional community and body of knowledge in engineering education, students'experiences, and their reflections on their experiences can potentially transform

Collection

2024 ASEE-GSW

Authors

John Carrell, Texas Tech University; Tirhas Hailu, Texas Tech University

University Tirhas A. Hailu Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering Texas Tech University AbstractEngineers are increasingly looking for inspiration in the design of structures and processes to solveproblems in engineering practice. Bioinspired design uses nature as the influence and inspiration forcreating and improving designs. Through its application, bioinspired design has a long and expandinginfluence on human technology. As a reflection of this impact, more and more engineering collegesare incorporating bioinspired design into their curricula. Starting in the fall of 2020 the Texas

Collection

2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

Elizabeth Zanin Flanagan, Clemson University; Kassidy Y. Maron, Clemson University; Angelina Cotto, Clemson University; Isha Vishal Raj, Clemson University; Ben S. Fields, Clemson University; Elijah Austin Wilbanks, Clemson University; Karen A High, Clemson University

people in this group, this CI is their first real experience with taking partin research, specifically qualitative research. Over the fall 2023 semester, the team has beencoding written student reflections using a priori coding [4] and we meet in a hybrid format. Theteam has processed over 100 pages of student reflection data on a curriculum intervention inengineering and improved their intercoder reliability continually over the past semester. Thegroup began to think about how they have grown as qualitative researchers and reflected on thefollowing questions to answer what has helped them grow as qualitative researchers. 1. What was it like to work on your first educational research project? Reflect on your classroom and out-of-class

Conference Session

CPD Technical Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cyrus Habibi P.E., Minnesota State University, Mankato; Ronald R. Ulseth, Iron Range Engineering; Andrew Lillesve, Iron Range Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

Page 24.979.2findings indicate that employees who use PIP process involve with more learning activities thannon-users. However, they stressed that the PIP tool is effective if used continuously.A number of recommendations have been made to improve the effectiveness of PIPs3. Forinstance, it has been suggested that schools should provide guidance for students to conduct PIPsby assigning appropriate staff5. Additionally, periodic reviews should be made to ensure learningoutcome and career progress of students’ PIPs6. Furthermore, It has recommended that PIP couldalso be developed through reflective thinking if a reflective habit among the students is createdby instructors5. Although the purpose of PIP is to recognize, reflect and plan actions

Conference Session

Decision-Making in Engineering Ethics Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tori N. Wagner, University of Connecticut; Daniel D. Burkey, University of Connecticut; Richard Tyler Cimino, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Scott Streiner, University of Pittsburgh; Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University; Jennifer Pascal, University of Connecticut

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

score (n = 178, p = 0.65), butshowed a decrease of -3.38 in P score (n = 178, p = 0.017). This suggests that over four years,there is a reduction in students prioritizing decisions that were altruistic and based on universalgood. It is challenging to predict why this occurs, but we tentatively suggest that it may reflect amore accurate representation of students' thoughts on these ethical dilemmas. Additionally, itmight indicate a deeper consideration of the complex factors typically involved in real ethicaldecisions, rather than merely an abstract evaluation of what a reasonable engineer should do.Given these results and to gain a fuller understanding of students’ changes in ethical reasoningthroughout their undergraduate programs, we contend

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gemma Henderson, University of Miami; Ines Basalo, University of Miami; Alexandra Coso Strong, Florida International University; Meagan R. Kendall, University of Texas at El Paso

Tagged Divisions

Faculty Development Division (FDD)

take action(and which action) toward educational goals that matter to them. In particular, the agencyframework posits that professional capital (such as that can be developed in a group coachingsetting) can broaden an individual's awareness of possible actions to reach their goals [13].Consequently, a group coaching model was implemented to equip EIFs with the necessary toolsto lead educational change at their HSI. Coaching, often misinterpreted as other forms ofprofessional development such as mentoring or consultation, is a unique practice that avoidsadvice-giving strategies and encourages a client to seek solutions within themselves [14], [15].This coaching model was designed to encourage reflective practice, broaden their community(thereby

Collection

15th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience Conference (FYEE)

Authors

Micah Lande, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Alternatives: Apply brainstorming techniques to creatively solve the problem. ▪ Rapid Prototyping: Use available materials for quick prototyping. ▪ Mindful of Process: Describe and reflect on the design process. ▪ Visual Thinking: Document ideas and solutions visually in a design notebook.Over the span of just one week, students are introduced to the sequential steps of the designprocess and are afforded ample time to refine their designs. The challenge promotes iterativedesign through a tinkering pedagogical approach [4], which strikes a balance between rigorousengineering analysis and fostering creativity. Throughout the process, students meticulouslydocument their design journeys and engage in reflective exercises to evaluate their

Collection

15th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience Conference (FYEE)

Authors

Haritha Malladi, University of Delaware

topodcasts, reading the transcripts, and/or creating podcasts or podcast scripts is in line withUniversal Design for Learning (UDL) guidelines of creating multiple means of engagement,representation, action and expression [2].The first and easiest method involves assigning students to listen to a podcast episodeaccompanied by a written reflection response. Podcast listening assignments are a goodalternative to assigning a reading. Before assigning students in course to listen to a podcastepisode, the author suggests polling students about their familiarity with podcasts and the use ofpodcast player apps. Many podcasts provide access to full transcripts for each episode, which canalso be provided to the students. An effective way to help students

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Technical Session 9: Student Experiences in Laboratory Courses

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erick S. Vasquez, University of Dayton; Kelly Bohrer, University of Dayton; Matthew Dewitt, University of Dayton; Soubantika Palchoudhury

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

the earlier portion of the course. Theauthors (instructors of the course) provide (1) ideas for experimental topics of interest which areapplicable to chemical engineering students, 2) focused research opportunities with facultymembers or local entrepreneurs and businesses, and 3) community-based learning experienceswith the ETHOS center at the University of Dayton. Once the instructor approves astudent-centered experiential learning project, the students define the specific objectives, performexperiments or simulations, and summarize the analysis and findings in a final technical report ormemorandum. After submitting the final report, students also provide a written reflection of theirwork and learning experience.In the most recent academic

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arianne Collopy, University of Colorado Denver; Heather Johnson; Katherine Goodman, University of Colorado Denver; Tom Altman; Maryam Darbeheshti, University of Colorado Denver; Kristin Wood, University of Colorado Denver; David Mays

the contextof a perceived discomfort level experienced by faculty participants. The FLC is paced so that thefirst year focuses on engagement with DEI knowledge, mindsets, and skillsets such as self-inquiry and reflection; the second focuses on translation of these learnings to the studentenvironment, such as course design; and the third focuses on creating a wider impact andinclusive community across the academic college. This three-stage process includes appropriatefeedback loops for reflection, assessment, and improvement of the process.Reflecting a constructivist theoretical framework, this pacing allows for progressive building onprior learning and understanding to operationalize best practices in a collaborative and positivespace. The

Conference Session

Assessment in Mechanics Courses

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amie Baisley, University of Florida; Keith Hjelmstad, Arizona State University; Efhalia Chatziefstratiou, Arizona State University

to improve teaching and learning in undergraduate mechanics courses. He is the author of the book Fundamentals of Structural Mechanics (Springer 2005) and the recently published book Fundamentals of Structural Dynamics: Theory and Computation (Springer 2022).Efhalia Chatziefstratiou (Lecturer) © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com The accuracy of self-assessment in engineering mechanicsAbstractThe ability to reflect on one’s own learning is a critical skill for students to have, but courses rarelyoffer dedicated time to develop that skill. The use of self-assessment, where the student assessestheir own work

Conference Session

Faculty Development Lighting Talk Session 1: COVID-19 Focus

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jazmin Jurkiewicz, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Byron Hempel, The University of Arizona; Malori Redman, San Francisco State University; Homero Murzi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Christopher Dominguez; Amber Ford

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Faculty Development Division

’ experiences in K-12 and higher educationas they adapted to new technology while education shifted to an online format as a result ofCOVID-19. This autoethnographic study sought to understand commonalities in five instructors’attitudes toward online education tools, external variables that affected their adaptation, and theiroverall perceptions of the technology and its usefulness. The research design was guided by theTechnology Acceptance Model (TAM). Deductive analysis of reflections, interviews, and focusgroup transcripts demonstrated the presence of TAM constructs in participants’ experiences.Participants recognized the usefulness of various technologies and tools but did not inherentlyview them or the experience of teaching online in a positive

Conference Session

Learning in a Socially-Distanced Environment

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Lucia Rut Capdevila, San Jose State University

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

empathyice-breaker activity, a metacognition exam reflection exercise, and interactive zyBook exerciseswere incorporated and implemented in AE 30 to help mitigate the effects of the pandemic in thenew online environment. The current investigation presents the assessment of the activities andexercises as effective means of improving student engagement, participation, and performance inan online modality amid a pandemic during the Spring 2020 semester. Instructor observationsrevealed that the cognitive empathy ice-breaker was a powerful way to allow students to sharedifficult emotions but created a distracting and intimidating atmosphere. However, after thecognitive empathy ice-breaker, students were more engaged and participative than on other

Conference Session

Faculty Development I: Attitudes Towards Teaching

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Debra A. Fowler, Texas A&M University; Maria L. Macik, Texas A&M University; James Kaihatu, Texas A&M University; Chelsea A. H. Bakenhus, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

learning, reflective eportfolios, and professional development of graduate students related to teaching.Maria L. Macik, Texas A&M University Maria Macik is an associate instructional consultant at the Center for Teaching Excellence at Texas A&M University. She earned a B.S. degree in psychology and sociology from Texas A&M University, an M.S. degree in educational psychology, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in educational psychology at Texas A&M. Her research interests include: curriculum (re)design, creativity and innovation in higher education, and reflection and transformative learning.James Kaihatu, Texas A&M University Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at Texas A&M University. Have

Conference Session

Predicting Student Success

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shanon Marie Reckinger, Montana State University; Bryce E. Hughes, Montana State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

the various preferences and styles bywhich students learn. As such, the purpose of this paper is to present evidence on the effect offormative assessment design on student performance, and whether this effect varies by studentlearning style. The results from this study can be used by engineering educators to eitherdiversify or personalize their assessment style.This work is grounded in the Felder-Soloman learning style model, a model that was developedwithin engineering education and has been validated and widely used within the field. Thismodel categorizes learning styles along four distinct dimensions: perception (sensing versusintuitive), input (visual versus verbal), processing (active versus reflective), and understanding(sequential

Conference Session

Promoting Engineering and Technological Literacy

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Heywood, Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin; Mani Mina, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

technological and engineer- ing philosophy and literacy. In particular how such literacy and competency are reflected in curricular and student activities. In addition he is active in research of engineering education and new focuses on engineering pedagogy. Page 26.1572.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 The Role of Transdisciplinary Courses in the Reform of the Engineering Curriculum. A Case Study.AbstractThe case study presented in this paper is a description of a blended transdisciplinary SmallPrivate On-Line Course (SPOC) conducted by one of the authors

Conference Session

Engineering Management Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Princy L. D. Johnson, Liverpool John Moores University; Kathryn W. Jablokow, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

of the importance of creativity to their professional andleadership development. Then, we explored whether those perceptions could be influenced throughactivity-based learning. Specifically, we embedded creativity concepts and practices within amasters-level engineering course focused on professional and leadership skills at Liverpool JohnMoores University (LJMU). Creativity was introduced through a dedicated 3-hour lecture sessionand several activity-based learning sessions throughout the course. We captured the students’awareness and perceptions of creativity at multiple points throughout the course using acombination of assessments, including tailored questionnaires, the Belbin team roles instrument,self-reflection questionnaires, peer

Conference Session

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Canino, Trine University; Kendall B. Teichert, Trine University

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Disney, reacting to 3Greenpeace’s video on NewBees[11], exploring the Kinetic Art movement[12], or exploring atheme from Frankenstein. To aid the students in the process of exploring a literary piece for design ideas, two mainadditions were added to the requirements for the project. The first was a structured way tointeract with the book that allowed students to document passages that could be used forinspiration in the design process, to convert these to a visual representation of a concept, and toverbally portray the connection between the design and the passage. These “reflection”assignments were accomplished through a type of two column notes. The second was to providea list of technical objectives for the robot. This allowed the

Conference Session

High-impact Learning Practices

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Kelly Brumbelow, Texas A&M University; Luciana R. Barroso, Texas A&M University; Greg Stadter, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

students in their HILPs; faculty and staff buy-in to cooperatively administer therequirement; and an appropriate set of rubrics for individual student evaluation, among others.While possible HILPs include several experiences, the overwhelming majority of studentsparticipated in summer internships, a sign of a strong job market during the period of study.Student deliverables include: completion of a survey on the importance of each of the BOK2outcomes in the student’s HILP and the student’s sense of preparedness in each outcome,narrative documentation of the student’s experience using the supplementary experience recordform required for PE licensure application in the department’s home state, and a reflective essayaddressing at least three BOK2

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 2: Poster Presentations

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Anibal Sosa, Universidad Icesi, Colombia; Norha M. Villegas, Universidad Icesi, Colombia; Stephanie Celis Gallego, Universidad Icesi, Colombia; Diego Antonio Bohórquez, Universidad Icesi, Colombia

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

that the national education system does not focus on thedevelopment of STEM competencies. As a result, the motivation of engineering students inmathematics courses is continuously hampered because of deficiencies in prerequisites.The case study presented in this paper is part of a wider project conducted at our institution.The project involved several math courses taken by first and second year engineeringstudents. The main objective of this project was to support mathematics instructors in theprocess of contributing to improve student learning, by continuously reflecting on theeffectiveness of the pedagogical practices that are applied inside and outside the classroom,while adopting a continuous improvement culture that benefits student

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Molly Johnson; Cathie Scott; Cynthia Atman

materialssciences engineering disciplines. The course met for 100 minutes twice a week for 10 weeks.The course content was defined by the instructors, but the instruction was (to a high degree)tailored to the understanding of the students because it was the students themselves whodesigned the instruction. The course focus was on reflective practice and on findings fromcognitive science and education research and their application to engineering teaching andlearning. Throughout the quarter, we tried to maintain a tension between theory and practice. Onthe theory side, students became familiar with conceptual change, memory, motivation, and otherlearning concepts. On the practice side, students were exposed to innovative teaching methodsthrough the example

Conference Session

Transgression, Conflict, and Altruism

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Hladik, University of Manitoba

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

liberatory pedagogy in bell hooks’ Teaching to Transgress. Ibegin by summarizing some key ideas from the book and subsequent calls for more liberatorypedagogies in engineering education. Next, I provide some context for my specific course as wellas my positionality. I discuss the course redesign along four themes: creating a community oflearning, transgressing against objectivity and apoliticism in engineering, promoting legitimacyand intellectual authority, and centering critical reflection. Finally, I conclude by reflecting onmy successes and challenges, and providing some lessons learned about “teaching to transgress”in an engineering technology and society course that I hope will be useful to instructors ofsimilar courses.BackgroundTeaching to

Collection

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Carson Emeigh; Austin Griswold; Rumayel H. Pallock; Jaideep Sahni; Morgan Schake; Udochukwu Anuta; Jessica Deters; Sangjin Ryu

their prototype was functional but still needed improvement. After thesemester, students were each asked to reflect about the course. Altogether, students’ reflectionsshow that they perceived that they learned more, were more engaged, and were less stressed in thiscourse than in a traditional lecture-style course. Their learning spanned new knowledge, hands-onskills, research skills, professional skills, and problem-solving skills. While the students were notall able to directly use the knowledge gained through the course in their research, they all reportedgaining new skills or knowledge that will be transferrable to their future careers.KeywordsProject-based learning, plug-and-play motherboard, 3D printing, soft lithography

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 12

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexis Gillmore, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Courtney June Faber, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

reflect further on themethodology and its potential for use in other engineering education research. Throughout thecase study section of the paper, we will use the terms we and the researchers to refer to the twoauthors of this paper and the participants to refer to the two people enrolled in our study. Outsideof our positionality statements, I will refer to the first author of this paper, Alexis Gillmore.Case study: Representing Researcher Identity with I-poemsResearch ContextIn the work presented here, we aimed to learn how members of an interdisciplinary researchteam represent their identities as researchers within the team. We expected that the participant-generated I-poem method we employed would lead to unique results compared to