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Conference Session
Teaching & Learning in Graduate Programs
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Quintana M. Clark, Purdue University, West Lafayette Indiana; James L. Mohler, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette
Tagged Divisions
Graduate Studies
,internalize, and retain new and difficult information”10. The VARK Questionnaire Flemingmodel (2001) is a sensory model and is an extension of the neuro-linguistic model10.The Kolb Experiential Learning Theory model (ELT) defines learning as “the process wherebyknowledge is created through the transformation of experience”8. Kolb Experiential LearningTheory (ELT) reflects and extends the theories of notable 20th century scholars: “John Dewey,Kurt Lewin, Jean, Piaget, William James, Carl Jung, Paulo Freire, Carl Rogers, and others”8.These scholars developed their theories of learning and development with respect to learningstyles with an emphasis on personal experience8. From the theories of these scholars, a wholemodel of ELT was developed8.The
Conference Session
Civil Engineering Division Technical Session 4
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kelly Brumbelow, Texas A&M University; Debra A. Fowler, Texas A&M University; James R. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Whitney L. Anthony, Zachry Department of Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
and growth through curriculum design and redesign, professional development of graduate students related to teaching and the influence of reflection and creation of eportfolios on student connections to learning and employment.Dr. James R. Morgan, Texas A&M University Jim Morgan is the father of two daughters and the spouse of an engineer. He has been at Texas A&M for 30 years, currently serving as an associate professor of civil engineering. Jim has been active in the fresh- man engineering program at A&M for nearly 20 years; was an active participant in the NSF Foundation Coalition from 1993 to 2003; also has received funding for his engineering education research from the Department of Education
Conference Session
Multidisciplinary Approaches to Sustainability and Grand Challenges
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Richard M. Goff, Virginia Tech
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Multidisciplinary Engineering
, carrying auseful load of at least four bags of groceries, and use the least amount of energy possible. Theperformance and fuel economy of the motorcycle was evaluated before and after streamlining.Examining data from several Vetter Challenges, dramatic improvement in the fuel economy ofmotorcycles after being streamlined is demonstrated. In parallel with the student team’s technicalresearch, their individual reflections before, during, and after the project were formally gatheredand analyzed. In this paper, the results of the Vetter Challenge competition are discussed alongwith students’ experience and reflections. Ongoing next steps and a pathway to implement thisresearch at other schools are revealed.Background & Introduction
Conference Session
Communication Across the Divisions III: Writing as Social–Technical Integration
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Tatiana Teslenko, University of British Columbia, Vancouver
Tagged Divisions
Computing & Information Technology, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society
American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Focus on Social Learning in a First-Year Technical Writing Class: a Canadian Case-Study The University of British Columbia, CanadaAbstract: Incorporation of writing assignments into the first-year curriculum is a keyopportunity for engineering educators. The topics of sustainable consumption and design,environmental issues and global engineering were introduced into a first-year engineeringcommunication course in the Faculty of Applied Science at the University of British Columbia,Vancouver. This successful initiative was further expanded to include writing reflection papers,proposals and research reports on community service learning
Conference Session
Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College; Brenda Read-Daily, Elizabethtown College
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Ethics
to teach,especially in ways that capture students’ interest and attention. A variety of approaches areimplemented including dedicated courses inside and outside of engineering, as well as weavingethical case studies throughout the curriculum 3-5. Creative approaches to teaching engineeringethics including argumentation, eye-witness role playing, videos, engineering ethics lunches, andeven an engineering ethics board game have previously been presented 6-10. The objective of thisassignment was to combine the common practice of integrating an ethics unit into a first yearIntroduction to Engineering course with the innovation of a creative fiction assignment requiringthe students to generate and reflect upon an ethical dilemma of personal
Conference Session
Mobile and Emerging Technologies in Construction
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Joseph A. Wright, University of Wisconsin, Stout
Tagged Divisions
Construction
continue to meet the needs of theconstruction industry. The paper outlines the current state of practice in the industry regardinggraphic communication and presents the results of a survey of 22 contractors. The results arecompared with previous work in this area.1,2 The results and analysis reveal that the needs of theindustry are still fluid dues to changes in graphic software capabilities, and that continuedupdating of the curriculum is necessary to reflect this.The Importance of Graphic Communication in ConstructionOn all construction projects the contract comprises of both written and graphic information forboth the engineering/architectural, procurement, and construction phases, among others.3 Projectdocumentation during construction
Conference Session
NSF Grantees’ Poster Session
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
DeLean Tolbert Smith, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette
Tagged Topics
NSF Grantees Poster Session
the key mathematical thinking skills. It is the ability to create mathematicalrepresentations of the problem at hand. In fact mathematical modeling tasks are often thought tobe the best mechanisms by which students can develop confidence with solving ill-structuredproblems[2]. This research will contribute to the body of knowledge around how students usemathematical thinking to solve engineering problems. After independently completing a 3 hourdesign task students were invited to reflect on their beliefs, attitudes and perception ofmathematical and design thinking through a semi-structured interview. In this paper, our intentis to explore their responses and understand how students perceive their abilities and the enablingand hindering
Conference Session
Cooperative & Experiential Education Division Technical Session 2
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Dalton Bishop, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Connie Justice, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Eugenia Fernandez, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Tagged Divisions
Cooperative & Experiential Education
the LL on the IUPUI campus. Once a student has compiled enough experience, he or she willbe assigned an external project or internship for an outside organization [5]. Every week studentsare required to attend project status meetings and compose reflective journal entries. At theconclusion of the semester, the student provides his or her reflective documentation along with aproject presentation, poster, work report, and documentation of all project work for futurestudent reference [6].According to the US Department of Labor [7], the recent college graduate unemployment rate isnear 13.5%. This number is quite staggering given the amount of time, effort, and financialresources students put into a college education. An article in the Wall Street
Conference Session
Working in Teams: ERM Roundtable
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Andrew Jackson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kevin Andrew Richards, Northern Illinois University; Angelika N Zissimopoulos, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Dawn Laux, Purdue University
Tagged Divisions
Educational Research and Methods
;7, 10 provides exposure to different views, ideas,and perspectives;10 leads to opportunities for negotiation;11 and supports questioning among teammembers;7, 12 among other benefits. Through social interactions with other learners, studentshave an opportunity to learn through reflection on their own experience and benefit from hearingthe experiences of others.13 Learner-learner interactions present an opportunity to learn bothcontent and these “group behavior or group leadership skills” (p. 462)14. According to Verzat,Byrne, and Fayolle15 “in the case of teamwork, doing it rather than listening about how importantit is, is likely to have a more direct impact on student understanding” ( p. 359). Burdett9 surveyed344 senior business students
Conference Session
Civil Engineering Division Poster Session
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Douglas G Schmucker, University of Utah; Steven J. Burian, University of Utah
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
reflect the organizedtime made available for group work. A fourth course, MG EN 1050 Technical Communicationsis not included here as it solely addresses the technical skill of using a computer drawing tool(CAD) and does not address the broader issues that are encompassed in the professional “spine.”In essence, these three courses create a “vertical” professional spine through the curriculum.Specifically, three courses were designated as the vehicle for delivering and assessing learningexperiences for most of the professional skill sets identified in the BOK. Table 1 identifies therelated BOK outcomes for each course and the desired level of achievement using Bloom’sTaxonomy of Educational Objectives4 as a basis for performance. The sequence was
Conference Session
Building Pathways that Promote Pursuit/Persistence in Engineering
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Corey E. Baker, University of Florida, Gainesville; Justin Dunnavant, University of Florida, Gainesville; Janise McNair, University of Florida
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Minorities in Engineering
, he concluded that “racially/culturally diversified campus environmentsdo more than appear or ‘sound’ good, they promote cognitive growth and complexthinking.” 13Diversity is equally as significant in the industrial sector as well. As tech companies continue toengage in relationships with more diverse clients and partners, cultural sensitivity and culturalcompetency become increasingly important. Additionally, it is important to ensure thatupper-level managerial positions reflect the diversity that companies hope to achieve. In one casestudy, an unnamed SV company sought to employ a URM woman in their CFO positionspecifically to foster relationships with clients and partners from diverse background and to serveas a role model for women in the
Conference Session
Innovations in Communications and Wireless Systems Education
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Steven S. Holland, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Robert A. Strangeway, Milwaukee School of Engineering
Tagged Divisions
Electrical and Computer
progressing through static fields,dynamic fields, transmission lines, plane waves, links, and electromagnetic interferenceprinciples. The integral forms of the fundamental electromagnetic relations are emphasized inthese required courses. As a result, this antennas elective must incorporate pedagogically-selected background material such as differential operators and the differential forms ofMaxwell’s equations, skin depth, and reflection and transmission of plane waves at materialinterfaces. The course builds a solid foundation in antenna principles that serves studentscontinuing into advanced studies in graduate school as well as those entering industry aftergraduation. This foundation is accomplished by strategically selecting and modulating the
Conference Session
New Engineering Educators Division Technical Session 2
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Monika Rummler, Technische Universität Berlin; Petra Nikol, Technische Universität Berlin
Tagged Divisions
New Engineering Educators
Delphi survey of German-speaking experts on teaching in higher education, ademand-oriented, sustainable model of didactical competences for teaching in highereducation has been developed. For teaching, the following ranking of the 10 most importantcompetences has been compiled: knowledge of (didactic) methods, professional knowledge,supporting independence, self reflection, enthusiasm, competence orientation,communication skills, participant orientation, concept competence, use of methods andchange of perspectives. The model also describes competences for processing examinationsand academic self-administration.4Program and MethodsThe competence development of teaching staff at TU Berlin starts with a curriculum for thequalification of academic
Conference Session
Technical Session: Pedagogical Strategies and Classroom Techniques for Teaching Assistants
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jaclyn K. Murray, University of Georgia; Barbara Ann Crawford
Tagged Divisions
Student
knowledge of reform-based teaching Interview, and Lesson Plan practices? To what extent do biomedical engineering fellows implement biomedical engineering research into Lesson Plan, Pre- and Post-Interview the classroom? How do biomedical engineering fellow lesson plans reflect the Next Generation Science Lesson Plan and Post-Interview Standards?MethodologyAn instrumental collective case study was chosen to examine the research question, “In whatways do biomedical engineering fellows incorporate reform-based practices into secondaryscience classrooms?” The objective of this instrumental approach was to gain insight andunderstanding as to how and
Conference Session
Communication Across the Divisions III: Writing as Social–Technical Integration
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Bryan A. Jones, Mississippi State University; M. Jean Mohammadi-Aragh, Mississippi State University; Amy K. Barton, Mississippi State University; Donna Reese, Mississippi State University; Hejia Pan, Mississippi State University
Tagged Divisions
Computing & Information Technology, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society
-analysis and reflection. Emig describes the simple act ofreading one’s own writing as a valuable learning moment in which “information from the pro-cess is immediately and visibly available as that portion of the product already written.” Review-ing a set of writings collected over time, then, creates an opportunity to extend the learning pro-cess. Both instructors and students benefit from the act of collecting artifacts because they repre-sent the changes and growth that accompany learning. When integrated in a purposeful way ap-propriate to a given discipline, WTL deepens student understanding, improves student engage-ment, increases retention, and makes students active participants in the learning process10,11.1.2 WTL and computational
Conference Session
Flipped Electrical and Computer Engineering Classrooms 1
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kumar Yelamarthi, Central Michigan University; Eron E. Drake, Central Michigan University
Tagged Divisions
Electrical and Computer
well as the affordances andconstraints of various technological learning tools were evaluated. As a result, a variety of technology learning tools based on research associated with active andcollaborative learning (e.g., Logisim, Chipcast, circuit testing equipment, Arduinomicrocontroller) and the inverted/flipped classroom techniques (e.g., video preview of classes,pre-class quiz, team-based hands-on activities, brief reflections, discussions on cutting-edgeresearch and innovations) were introduced into the course. Further, overall structure and offeringof the course had to be flipped as to encompass several aspects in the domains of technology,pedagogy, and content knowledge as presented in Figure 1.3. Course Implementation The course was
Conference Session
New Engineering Educators Division Technical Session 3
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Madeleine Arvold, Seattle Pacific University; Steven David Mow, Seattle Pacific University; Zachary W. Cook, Seattle Pacific University; Natalie Goode, Seattle Pacific University; Caitlin H. Wasilewski, Seattle Pacific University; Rida Y. Al-Hawaj, Seattle Pacific University ; Melani Plett, Seattle Pacific University
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
New Engineering Educators
oninterpersonal skills showing the strongest connection to results8. Effective training is directlyrelated to performance, adaptation, and skills, and indirectly related to empowerment,communication, planning, and task coordination9. Ideally this brief video would be paired with aclass discussion or a reflection assignment to crystalize learning, similar to the reflectionassignment modeled by the students near the end of the video10, but the video can also standalone as an educational tool.Individuals are more motivated by work if they believe it to be important to them personally11,and receive the most benefit from training when they are highly motivated to learn12. As a result,the teaching of team skills and communication, which may seem out of place
Conference Session
Communication in the Chemical Engineering Curriculum
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Elif Miskioglu, The Ohio State University
Tagged Divisions
Chemical Engineering
Learning Objectives this course, students will… Students will integrate concepts into their daily life and participate in communication understand the importance of effective building practices/activities. Students will 1 communication in all aspects of their work evaluate communication experiences and life. (through reflection) and predict possible outcomes of communication scenarios (positive and negative). view themselves as qualified to provide Students will evaluate
Conference Session
Mathematics Division Technical Session 3
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Eliud Quintero, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM); Patricia Salinas, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM)
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Mathematics
described by text or bya graphic. Application of the instrument lead us to reflect that, once the appropriation is achievedthrough the motion context, it could be easier for students to apply it without connection with areal context. It also reveals the difficulties for interpreting graphical information based on thederivative function. These findings are part of the overall results of a doctoral dissertationconcerning with the use of digital technologies for the learning of Calculus.Keywords: Calculus learning, digital technologies, linear motion, real context, mediation.BackgroundDigital technologies are important tools in our daily activities, and it looks easy to use them inclassroom to support learning. According to Hillman1, a lot of research
Conference Session
Graduate Recruitment & Professional Development
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Bolun Huang, Microsoft Corp.; Samantha Wang; Narasimha Reddy
Tagged Divisions
Graduate Studies
our rankings.IntroductionAcademic programs are ranked using different objective and subjective metrics, providingdifferent perspectives on the quality, productivity and affordability of the programs. Programrankings are closely followed by aspiring students, universities and employed in hiring andfunding decisions. Among the many rankings of programs, U.S. News rankings have a widefollowing. U.S. News updates the ranking of graduate programs in multiple fields annually.According to the statement from U.S. News’ website 1 , they rank the graduate programs based onboth statistical data and expert assessment data. The statistical data includes both input and outputmeasures, reflecting the quality of resources into the programs and educational
Conference Session
Fundamental: Tools and Content for K-12 Engineering Education
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Matthew Moorhead, NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering; Jennifer B Listman, NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering; Vikram Kapila, NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
, larger-scale, quantitative scientific studies. Brown4points out that criteria against which to measure success of interventions or guide iterations ineducational DBR should consist of development of traits which the school system is chargedwith teaching, e.g., problem solving, critical thinking, and reflective learning.In this paper, we test the hypothesis that the flexibility and hands-on nature of a roboticsplatform will support different audio, visual, verbal (read/write), and kinesthetic learningstyles,5,6 offering teachers more versatility within lesson plans while effectively teaching STEMconcepts to students. Despite a lack of agreement7 within the education research communityregarding categories or, in some cases, the existence of
Conference Session
Research on Diversification & Inclusion
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Michael Brewer, University of Georgia; Nicola Sochacka, University of Georgia; Joachim Walther, University of Georgia
Tagged Divisions
K-12 & Pre-College Engineering, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, New Engineering Educators, Student, Women in Engineering
. Joachim Walther, University of Georgia Dr. Walther is an assistant professor of engineering education research at the University of Georgia (UGA). He is a director of the Collaborative Lounge for Understanding Society and Technology through Educational Research (CLUSTER), an interdisciplinary research group with members from engineering, art, educational psychology and social work. His research interests range from the role of empathy in engineering students’ professional formation, the role of reflection in engineering learning, and interpretive research methodologies in the emerging field of engineering education research. His teaching focuses on innovative approaches to introducing systems thinking and
Conference Session
Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer II
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
John M. Pfotenhauer, University of Wisconsin, Madison; David J. Gagnon, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Michael Litzkow, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Christine Maidl Pribbenow, Wisconsin Center for Education Research
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Mechanical Engineering
game’s primary mechanism, although a captivatingchallenge for its game mechanics, was not configured to address many of the key pedagogicalgoals associated with the introduction of thermodynamic properties, their inter-dependency, andthe unique features of the properties in the subcooled, two-phase, and superheated regions. Arelatively cool reaction to the game by the students was reflected in all three evaluation methodsand resulted in a significant re-direction of the game’s features.Along with a list of specific pedagogical goals, the game’s re-direction includes a set ofprofessional practice scenarios, and a completely new set of game mechanisms. Additional gamefeatures, including a novel in-game assessment tool that is based on a
Conference Session
The Philosophy of Engineering and Technological Literacy
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
John Heywood, Trinity College, Dublin
Tagged Divisions
Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering
reflecting the specialized knowledgethat defines the context”. He argued that students should be trained to teach because they alsolearn when they have to explain to “others using such methods as cooperative learning andpeer instruction”. Support for Trevelyan’s thesis is to be found in a review of research onlearning-by-teaching and its implications for engineering education reported by Carberry andOhland [2]. Although it is known that some students are trained and paid to act as tutors forsmall groups in some programmes no information is given in either of these papers about thecontent of that training. It is argued here that substantial prior training may lead to moreeffective learning exchanges and subsequently better teaching in higher
Conference Session
Chemical Engineering Division Poster Session
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Elif Miskioglu, The Ohio State University
Tagged Divisions
Chemical Engineering
Variability in Instruction of Introductory Chemical Engineering Course: Does it Affect Our Students?AbstractEngineers are commonly described as problem solvers. Arguably, the best problem solversconsist of the most versatile information-gatherers and processors. Learning styles describe howindividuals gather and process information. The Felder-Silverman learning styles model consistsof eight learning styles dimensions, with two opposing preferences in each dimension(active/reflective, sensing/intuitive, visual/verbal, sequential/global) that categorize individualsbased on how they best process, perceive, receive, and understand information. It is important tonote that these descriptions of learning styles are preferences, and
Conference Session
Idea Generation and Creativity in Design
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Samuelina M. Wright, University of Michigan; Eli M. Silk, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Kathryn W. Jablokow, Pennsylvania State University, Great Valley; Seda McKIlligan, Iowa State University
Tagged Divisions
Design in Engineering Education
given a problem statement framed in a way that didn’t encourage anyparticular type of solution. The students were asked to generate solutions to the problem usingvisual and verbal depictions. Subsequently, they were given a second problem framed either toencourage practical solutions based on pre-existing designs or framed to encourage radicalsolutions not based on pre-existing designs. Ideas were coded as either paradigm-preserving orparadigm-modifying. We identified students whose ideas shifted from more of one type to moreof another from their first ideation session to their second, as well as students whose ideasremained consistent. We analyzed their generated idea sets and reflection questionnaires todescribe the influence of the framed
Conference Session
New Engineering Educators Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Vishwas Narayan Bedekar, Middle Tennessee State University; Ahad S. Nasab, Middle Tennessee State University; Walter W. Boles, Middle Tennessee State University
Tagged Divisions
New Engineering Educators
for college levelengineering instructors implementing the flip classroom technique based upon his experiencesand anecdotal evidence. The key to success was found in increasing student participation inclass, building a rapport with students, defining clear objectives through a well-structuredcontent.2 Dringenberg et. al. reported reflections from faculty regarding their motivation andexperiences in the one week workshop. Authors also proposed several recommendations fordeveloping reflective practices to new educators. Authors propose SAID (Situation, Affect,Interpretation, and Decision protocol for new faculty reflection.3 Shepard et. al. published theirexperiences from early faculty years and suggested how to handle several academic and
Conference Session
Cultivating Engineering Scholarship and Research Mindsets Among URM Students
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
David M. Ford, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Paula Rees, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Kathleen G. Rubin, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Minorities in Engineering
Science Foundation S-STEM (Scholarshipsin Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) grants on undergraduate minorityengineering transfer student retention and development during the period 2007-13 in the Collegeof Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The programs were designed toovercome known barriers to persistence of transfer students from community college, includinglack of engagement on campus, underdeveloped professional work ethic and goals, deficientstudy habits, fewer opportunities to gain practical competence/reflection on learning, andworking for pay. The elements of the programs included cohorting, team-building, mentoring,tutoring, and advising, as well as monetary support in the form of scholarships
Conference Session
Learning Through Service
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Community Engagement Division
involved in the experience. 2. Reflective Observation: The student groups meet with the faculty advisor every other week to provide an update on what they have done so far. One of the topics during discussion is what topics that they learnt in class used and how that is impacting the social issue. 3. Abstract Conceptualization: The students are collecting data from the agency and also making templates to get already existing data. They are using this data to apply models that they have learnt in various classes. Coming up the right data to use in itself is a great learning experience. 4. Active Experimentation: The students are able to put two different methodologies together to come up with a solution to
Conference Session
Visualization Within Engineering Design Graphics Education Session 1
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Diarmaid Lane, University of Limerick; Sheryl A. Sorby, Ohio State University
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Design Graphics
skills and critically reflect on their own learning experiencesThe next section of the paper describes the implementation of the spatial visualization skillsintervention during the course labs along with pre and post-test data.Spatial Visualization Skills InterventionIn order to obtain a measure of spatial ability, the Purdue Spatial Visualization Test ofRotations (PSVT:R) was administered to all students who were in attendance during the firstlecture of the semester. One hundred and twenty (120) students completed the pre-test. Theresults for this are detailed in Table 4. As this test was administered during the first week ofsemester 1, it is valid to compare with the scores reported