Conference Session

Best. Class. Ever.

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University; David B. Thiessen, Washington State University; Marc Compere, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach FL; Ximena Toro; Jennifer C Adam, Washington State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Washington State University; Andrew P Easley, Washington State University; Xuesong Li P.E., Washington State University; Kevin Lee, University of Idaho; Mert Colpan, Washington State University; Kevin Tyler Gray, Washington State University; Benjamin Garrett, Washington State University; Shane Riley Reynolds, Washington State University; Paul B. Golter, Washington State University; Olusola Adesope, Washington State University, Pullman

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Chemical Engineering

students to gather heat transfer coefficient data for the extended area heat exchanger DLM cartridge.Shane Riley Reynolds, Washington State University Shane Reynolds is currently an undergraduate and will be graduating with a bachelor’s of science in chemical engineering in 2012. He helped develop the latest models of the Desktop Learning Modules and he will be working for E & J Gallo Winery as a process engineer after graduation.Dr. Paul B. Golter, Washington State University Paul Golter has been the Instructional Laboratory Supervisor for Washington State University’s Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering Department for the last 10 years. He has also been a part-time graduate student at this time and recently

Conference Session

Engineering Design

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University; John M. Mativo, University of Georgia

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-5362: OUTREACH ACTIVITIES IN TEACHING ENGINEERINGDESIGNDr. Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University Arif Sirinterlikci is a professor of engineering at Robert Morris University School of Engineering, Math- ematics, and Science. He also serves as a Director of Engineering Laboratories as well as Co-head of the Research and Outreach Center. He has been an active member of ASEE and SME, serving as an officer of both societies and engaged in engineering education and K-12 outreach.Dr. John M. Mativo, University of Georgia John Mativo is Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia, Workforce Education/Faculty of Engi- neering

Conference Session

Automation Subjects in Manufacturing Education I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jose Gutierrez, Oregon Institute of Technology; John Anderson, Oregon Institute of Technology; David Culler, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Manufacturing

Automated and Semi-Automated Manufacturing ProcessesAbstractDuring the period of 1950-1990 productivity in United States industries increased 50 percent dueto technological innovation. High-value-added products were a consequence of more efficientmanufacturing processes and data processing equipment. It is predicted that in the next decadesproductivity increases will be largely due to the ability to add flexibility and improveinfrastructure through the collection and management of product data. By achieving the goalsset forth in this project, a valuable tool for educating future students will be added to ourprogram and we will also continue to improve our laboratory facilities for applied research,education and industrial partnerships.Microsoft

Conference Session

Industry Sponsored Research and Project Initiatives in Industrial Technology & Industrial Engineering Technology

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University; Akshay Parthasarathy, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-1007: A STUDENT PROJECT EXAMINING ALTERNATIVEASSESSMENT METHODS FOR STRUCTURAL COMPONENTSMichael Johnson, Texas A&M University Johnson is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University. Prior to joining the faculty at Texas A&M, he was a senior product development engineer at the 3M Corporate Research Laboratory in St. Paul, Minnesota for three years. He received his B.S. in mechanical engineering from Michigan State University and his S.M. and Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Johnson’s research focuses on design tools, specifically, the cost modeling and analysis of product

Conference Session

Faculty & Program Exchanges: Internationalizing, Collaborations, Interactions

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Tech University

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International

© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Forming Collaborative Links between Turkey and US: International Workshop on Rapid TechnologiesAbstractAs part of a current NSF-CCLI (Course-Curriculum and Laboratory Improvement) grant project,an extra supplementary grant was given in late 2008 to organize an international workshop onRapid Technologies. This workshop was held in late September 2009 in Istanbul, Turkey. Overseventy academicians and researchers got together and presented the current trends in rapidmanufacturing research, education and industry. In this two-day event, educational and technicalpapers were presented from American, European and Turkish scholars. Reflections of the firstand second day have been

Conference Session

Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Bellinger, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Clark Hochgraf, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

students studying business, laboratory science, mechanicalengineering technology and my own automation technology students. Early on the decision wasmade to split into two groups. One would design the motor/controller/battery system while theother would be responsible for the frame design and fabrication. Groups were self-formedthrough student discussions with guidance from the team advisor in outlining the tasks requiredand skills most useful for each team.Learning through PrototypingThe controls group started comparing different approaches such as direct drive hub motorsversus a chain or belt driven system. The frame group brainstormed on possible frame styles andbattery mounting options. Both groups soon realized they needed to all work

Conference Session

Teaching Dynamics

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian Self, California Polytechnic State University; James Widmann, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

AC 2010-1367: DYNAMICS BUZZWORD BINGO:ACTIVE/COLLABORATIVE/INDUCTIVE LEARNING, MODEL ELICITINGACTIVITIES, AND CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDINGBrian Self, California Polytechnic State University Brian Self is a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. Prior to joining the faculty at Cal Poly in 2006, he taught for seven years at the United States Air Force Academy and worked for four years in the Air Force Research Laboratories. Research interests include active learning and engineering education, spatial disorientation, rehabilitation engineering, sports biomechanics, and aerospace physiology. He worked on a team that

Conference Session

Virtual Instrumentation in ET

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Kozak; Frank Brattain

material1.A tensile test is often used as a demonstration of material property determination in a strength ofmaterials class. Viewing a tensile test from start to finish makes for an interesting demonstrationof tensile fracture and failure of a material specimen. The failure of the specimen can then beextrapolated by use of example to other mechanical members. This can help the student gain afeeling for the mechanism of tensile failure in mechanical components.A tensile test is performed as one of the initial laboratory exercises in strength of materials classat the authors’ location. Students gather around the universal testing machine (UTM) as aspecimen is pulled to failure. It can be difficult for the students to observe the test. Thespecimen is

Conference Session

Best Practices in K-12 Engineering Panel

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stacy Klein-Gardner, Vanderbilt University; Marlene Aviles, Dr. Ercel Webb School # 22, Jersey City School District; Jennifer Case, East Middle School; Augusto Macalalag, Stevens Institute of Technology; John Brockway, East Middle School; Christie O'Hara, Colorado School of Mines; Michael Asheim, Colorado School of Mines; Barbara Moskal, Colorado School of Mines; Brian Lien, Princeton High School; Eugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

minutes, which is not enough forbig science and engineering projects. To address this concern, we worked with district administratorsand teachers to allocate more time for science and give teachers time and support to implement theprojects. Third, several teachers mentioned the lack of resources and materials in their classrooms to Page 15.228.5implement the activities in the project. Most resources for science are outdated and limited. Moreover, 4they mentioned the lack of space and scheduling issues to use a classroom, computer laboratory

Conference Session

Undergraduate Retention Activities

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Moshe Hartman; Harriet Hartman

how the program was applied:the engineering clinic set-up (”Satisfaction with Engineering Clinic”), the emphasis on teamwork(”Satisfaction with Teamwork”), and the laboratory work (”Satisfaction with Labwork”). Thelast two factors dealt with satisfaction with the interpersonal climate as related to fellow students(”Satisfaction with Peers”) and student-faculty relations (Satisfaction with Faculty-StudentRelationships) (see more detail in the Appendix).Leavers are less satisfied than are stayers with the opportunities the program offers and thechoices within the program (Table 6). However, they do not show more dissatisfaction with thecourse workload than stayers. Further, leavers are not less satisfied with the clinic program ingeneral,nor

Conference Session

Innovative Instructional Strategies and Curricula

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Murray Teitell, DeVry University, Long Beach; William Sullivan, DeVry University

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

(written, video, audio, animation, simulation) or observed bythe professor and student peers. An example of an outcome in the course is: Given a function,find the Laplace Transform by direct integration. The assessments used in the course are shownin Table III. This assessment was created by the authors.Table III: AssessmentsAssessment MethodPretests9 Pretest, practice tests & self-assessment – may or may not be recorded or communicated to instructor.Quizzes and Tests: Multiple choice, problem-solving, proofs, derivations, essays, short answers.Written Reports: Library research reports, laboratory reports, Paper on original proofs and

Conference Session

Issues and Directions in ET Education & Administration: Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology; Brian Thorn, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

, laboratory equipment and space are in such short supply that the department isunable to meet instructional demands. Teaching demands in the department under study havebeen shown to have significant variability. [1] When coupled with fluctuations in the level ofsponsored research awards, this variability will lead to significant challenges in meetingdepartmental obligations.This work is based on a series of conversations the authors had regarding the nature of this‘numbers game’ and is an effort to better understand the nature of the variability associated withthis common departmental challenge. In this paper a basic model will be constructed and appliedto a set of realistic department data. In all cases the analysis considers only pending

Conference Session

Retention Strategies in Action Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dan Dimitriu, San Antonio College; Jerry O'Connor, San Antonio College

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Two Year College Division

Page 15.294.4The primary focus of TYC engineering programs is at the foundational level where mathematicsand science competencies can be maintained as strictly as those at a four-year institution. Inorder to establish the bridging connections with engineering practice, community colleges canrecruit a variety of practicing or retired engineers that have a wealth of industry relatedexperience and willingness to share it with students. The flexible hours and emphasis onteaching instead of research provides an environment where students can learn how theengineering design process has been used to solve real-life problems.Criterion 7. FacilitiesAlthough significant variations may exist in the classrooms, laboratories, equipment, andsoftware

Conference Session

Accreditation and Related Issues in ECE

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Jeffrey Jalkio; Christopher Greene

laboratory reports) that document their self-assessment.The portfolio of supporting documentation also provides a tool for the assessment of the course.Portfolios in general have been long discussed in the literature of assessment and compared toother assessment tools5. Since these portfolios are collected and maintained by the studentduring the semester and each is accompanied by an assessment written by the student, theseportfolios overcome several of the disadvantages described by previous authors6. In particular,these concerns include the time required for faculty evaluation of the portfolio, storage resourcesrequired if the portfolio is maintained by the institution and lack of compliance if the portfolio ismaintained by the student.This system

Conference Session

Physics in the K-16 Classroom

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Fengfeng Zhou

. Activities are incorporated into lessons, demonstrations, laboratory exercises, and fieldexperiences. By doing these activities, students will experience authentic scientific andengineering research practices that require higher-order thinking skills and creative problem-solving skills. This will enable each student to develop a better understanding of science andengineering and hopefully foster a desire to advance his/her education in a related field.The authors, as participants of project STEP, developed a module to teach magnetism to seniorsat Hughes High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. The overall objective of this module was to increasestudent interest in physics and engage them in the learning process. To this end, technology wasincorporated in

Conference Session

Potpourri

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melodie A. Selby PE, Walla Walla University

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New Engineering Educators

Universe better than I do. They were able to bethe experts while I asked questions. Therese Huston points out that relating class concepts toknowledge students already have promotes deep learning rather than superficial learning.5 Inthis class, all the students knew E=mc2. However, their estimates of how much mattercorresponds to the amount of energy produced by Iron Man’s arc reactor weren’t even close.They had memorized an equation but hadn’t internalized the concept.This fits with Bloom’s taxonomy as described by James McMillan6. In the terms of Bloom’staxonomy, they remembered and comprehended much of their physics knowledge, but had notmoved on to application, analysis, and synthesis. By using the Marvel Universe as a laboratory,they were

Conference Session

Industry Collaboration in Construction Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa M. Holliday, University of Oklahoma; Matthew Reyes, University of Oklahoma; Kenneth F. Robson, University of Oklahoma

Tagged Divisions

Construction

contributedto the success of the internship. It was established early that the faculty intern would not followthe track of standard student interns at the company but instead would focus on learning BIM.Without this clear understanding of the goals and the skills to be learned, the faculty internship Page 24.596.5might have suffered from a lack of a clear understanding of the expected outcomes. Figure 2: Revit structure model created as part of the faculty internshipLearning OutcomesThis BIM training is used directly in the construction classes at OU. First, in the ConstructionDocuments Class and the accompanying laboratory session the

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Homaira Fayez, Herat Engineering University; M. S. Keshawarz, University of Hartford

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International

from the US Army Corps of Engineers. • A PC Lab funded by USAID with 28 desktops and tables. • Studio drafting tables by USAID for 120 students. • Textbooks and reference books (200), two plotter, projectors, A3-printers, 54-in flat screen TV, and drafting boards.Assistance provided by different organizations were the main drivinfg force and motivation in thesuccessful establishment of the program.Teaching StyleInstructors in the in the Department try to deliver lecture those most professional way possible.Lectures, laboratories, studios, and site visits follows strict guidelines and everyone frominstructors to students all act responsibly according to the criteria set by the Department.Lectures are supplemented by power

Conference Session

New Course Development Concepts in ET II

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aaron Alexander, Oklahoma State University; Kenneth Belanus, Oklahoma State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

results to identify theresonant frequencies as part of their lab report.Introduction:A three-tiered structure serves as an excellent platform for students to conduct accelerometervibration measurements and analyze the acquired data with the ubiquitous Fast FourierTransform (FFT). While the concept behind the structure was originally developed at theUniversity of Pittsburgh at Johnstown 1, the current laboratory procedure has expanded theconcept by simplifying the structure, adding in an inexpensive adjustable vibration source thatallows for the exploration of multiple modes, and expanding the mounting possibilities of theaccelerometer(s).In conducting this lab, students gain experience with the mounting and use of accelerometers,learn about

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip J. Parker P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Carol Haden, Magnolia Consulting, LLC; Steven D. Hart, U.S. Military Academy; Michael Keith Thompson, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Matthew W. Roberts, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

funded by the National Science Foundation, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the Arizona Board of Regents, Goddard Space Flight Center, Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the Arizona Department of Education, among others. She has a special interest in sup- porting exemplary and equitable science education for traditionally underserved populations.Dr. Steven D Hart, U.S. Military Academy LTC Steve Hart is currently assigned as the ERDC Engineering Fellow and Director of Infrastructure Studies at West Point. He has taught numerous civil engineering courses including innovative courses on Infrastructure Engineering and Critical Infrastructure Protection and has authored numerous articles and a book chapter on

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vicki V. May, Dartmouth College

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

to perform simple calculations. To help students see the breadth possiblewithin engineering a variety of tours and short activities across different engineering disciplineswere included: a visit to a biomedical laboratory, measurement of the power generated by solarpanels, a visit to the heating plant on campus, and creation of a new chemical formula for slime.As a culminating experience, the students worked in small groups to design and build a projectof their choice; students chose to build longboards, electric guitars, robots, and telescopes in thisfinal week, learning about bending strength, music, programming, and optics along the way.Activity RatingsAt the end of the workshop students were surveyed and asked to rate their enjoyment

Conference Session

An Examination of Methods to Enhance Transfer Student Enrollment, Retenion, Persistence, and Outcomes

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Laier, University of South Alabama; Sally J. Steadman, University of South Alabama

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

seminar also emphasizes using engineering tools such as free body diagrams, simplesketches, thermodynamic pressure volume (p-v) and temperature volume (t-v) diagrams, andExcel spreadsheets for data analysis. The students gain experience with collecting andanalyzing laboratory data, as well as how to present and report the results. Additional detailsof the Seminar were presented at the ASEE 2013 conference and can be found in the ASEEpaper.3Community Building ModelAn important aspect of an education at a community college is small class size, whichfacilitates the formation of study groups among students, who are generally enrolled in thesame classes. In addition they have immediate access to faculty. When these students transfer

Conference Session

Virtual and Online Learning Tools in Chemical Engineering Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan M. Montgomery, University of Michigan

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

Education, 2014 Incorporating the Online Encyclopedia of Chemical Engineering Equipment Into Your Course ActivitiesAbstractStudents in chemical engineering courses often bemoan the lack of information regarding actualchemical engineering equipment in our curricula. To address this critical need in our curriculaour laboratory has devoted twenty years to the development of an online visual encyclopedia ofchemical engineering equipment, aimed at chemical engineering undergraduate students. Thisencyclopedia provides students with a basic understanding of what chemical engineeringequipment looks like and how it works. In our paper we describe the encyclopedia and presentways to incorporate the encyclopedia into core

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig J. Gunn, Michigan State University; Pavel M. Polunin, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

International

theDepartment of Mechanical Engineering at MSU who have been assigned to jobs as teachingassistants in the various required laboratory courses in the department must first perform at areasonable level on The Speak Test. If they are able to respond verbally to a variety of questionsand scenarios, they are then deemed suitable to perform as lab instructors. If they do not quitereach the level of acceptance, they can petition for a face-to-face speak appeal. If the results aremuch less than desirable, then they must wait until the beginning of the next semester to tryagain. This puts the department that expected them to be in the lab for the semester under thepressure of finding something else for them to do that does not require contact

Conference Session

Construction Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph O. Arumala, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

Tagged Divisions

Construction

strength blockfrom sustainable kenaf fibers that can be used in building wall construction. Preliminary costestimates show that the cost of production of the kenaf blocks may be comparable to that of concretemasonry units. The implication of the study is that wall building blocks can be made with a low-techand a low-energy consuming method using a rapidly growing alternative fiber to wood products thatis grown in many paths of the world. This will be a great boost to the production of housing to meetglobal needs.Recommended Future WorkAs a follow-up to this work, the following needs investigating: 1. Moving the work from laboratory level to full-scale production with emphases on kenaf fiber preparation and Oxychloride mix design. A

Conference Session

Promoting Technological Literacy

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Thalia Anagnos, San Jose State University

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

. Page 24.843.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Large-Scale Geographically-Distributed Research Center Education, Outreach, and Training: Lessons from 5 years of Collaborative Design, Development and ImplementationAbstractThe George E. Brown, Jr. Network for Earthquake Engineering Summation (NEES) completesits tenth year of operation in September 2014. The NEES Center consists of a network of 14large-scale experimental laboratories that collaborate and share resources in support of researchto inform civil engineering practice and reduce losses from future earthquakes. Since thedevelopment of the center in 2003, the education, outreach and training (EOT) program hasgrown

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University; Margot A Vigeant, Bucknell University; Katharyn E. K. Nottis, Bucknell University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

the pre- course scores,average overall scores are still in the 60%, indicating that further improvement isdesirable.One approach to the repair of misconceptions is through inquiry-based activities.In these activities, the instructor creates a laboratory or simulation situationwhere students may directly observe their misconceptions fail to explain theresults while the correct concepts succeed. A set of two activities along withworksheets and explanatory materials was developed for each misconceptionarea. These were tested at over 15 institutions. Use of these activities improvesstudents’ post- course scores on the concept inventories by about an additional 10percentage points on average, a significant improvement over both the pre-testand the

Conference Session

Integrating Mathematics and Engineering

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Stephen Pennell; Peter Avitabile; John White

., “An Interwoven Multisemester Dynamic Systems Project To Integrate Stem Material,” Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition.3 Ganter, S. and Barker, W., Curriculum Foundations Project: Voices of the Partner Disciplines, Mathematical Association of America, 2004.Stephen Pennell is a Professor in the Mathematics Department at the University of Massachusetts Lowell.Peter Avitabile is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department and the Director of the ModalAnalysis and Controls Laboratory at the University of Massachusetts Lowell.John R. White is a Professor in the Chemical Engineering Department at the University of Massachusetts Lowell

Conference Session

Information Integration

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

George Moore; Jeffrey Richardson; Michelle Perry

attainable in a traditional classroom or laboratory environment.IntroductionTechnology has allowed instructors to introduce visual elements into the traditional classroom.Visualization through custom animations can provide a very realistic insight into thefunctionality of digital systems. Visualizing the dynamic behavior of physical systems is animportant part of the learning process for engineering and technology students.LearningLearning is the active process, or experience, of gaining knowledge 1 . Knowledge can be gainedthrough reading, listening, or interacting with new material. The basic premise of learning is thatnew information is related to existing knowledge 1 .Research suggests that learning is hierarchical in the sense that complex

Conference Session

Innovation in ChE Teaching

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Jason Keith

bediscussed.AssessmentDuring the spring semester of 2004, this teaching technique was used in a class of 63chemical engineering juniors. During the fall semester of 2004, an assessment form wasdeveloped and distributed to the students in the senior laboratory. There were 36 studentresponses (a 57% response rate) to the questions within one of five levels: strongly agree(5.0), agree (4.0), ambivalent (3.0), disagree (2.0), and strongly disagree (1.0). Thequestions were developed to assess if the intended consequences of using the tool weresuccessful, and are as follows: 1. I found the questions to be a good review of topics that we had covered in a previous class session. 2. I found the questions to be a good break from class. 3. I found the questions to be