in a style that should be interesting and accessible tostudents and is not overly long. However, it is somewhat dated. The paper could form the basisfor in-class discussion or a written reflection if an instructor generated appropriate prompts.There are also more detailed case studies related to privacy that would be good vehicles forinstruction, including Google Street View [40, 41] and “optimizing schools” [42]. These cases donot explicitly discuss a human rights perspective, so this framing would need to be added by theinstructor.Right to Property – Article 17Article 17 relates to the right to own and not “be arbitrarily deprived of [ ] property” [1]. Thisrelates to civil engineering and the use of eminent domain for projects, which is of
giventime - representing a relatively small infusion of resources into a large, complex organization.Despite this, the outcomes have been quite significant, and have laid critical groundwork forcontinued change.AcknowledgementsThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under GrantNumber DUE1525775. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressedin this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NationalScience Foundation.References[1] N. R. Council, Discipline-Based Education Research: Understanding and improving learning in undergraduate science and engineering. Washington, D.C.: National Academies Press, 2012.[2] PCAST STEM
. This diversity in the team background was reflected in the development of theworkshops, throughout the materials presented, and through the complexity of the final productof the workshops. The faculty team collaborating on this project decided to approach theteaching of the making process from a multidisciplinary perspective, using this very specializedproject based theme, of the bio-inspired robots. Some specific topics included in the workshopsare currently included in the courses they teach regularly, such as the “Bioinspired Robotics”course which is offered to undergraduate students in the Mechanical Engineering program, the“Introduction to Mechatronics” course which is offered to undergraduate students in Mechanicaland Electrical
). Any opinions,findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authorsand do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.References [1] K. Thornton, S. Nola, R. E. Garcia, M. Asta, and G. B. Olson, “Computational materials science and engineering education: A survey of trends and needs,” JOM, vol. 61, no. 10, p. 12, 2009. [2] R. A. Enrique, M. Asta, and K. Thornton, “Computational materials science and engineering education: An updated survey of trends and needs,” JOM, vol. 70, pp. 1644–1651, Sep 2018. [3] M. Borrego and C. Henderson, “Increasing the use of evidence-based teaching in stem higher education: A comparison of eight change strategies,” J. Eng. Educ., vol
/her experience believed that the well-planned lesson under the TPACK framework resulted inbetter motivation, satisfaction and engagement in the learners over the traditional instruction. Allthose might produce better learning outcomes for the TPACK case as reflected in Figure 5.Likewise, better motivation, satisfaction and learning outcomes of the learners might result inbetter satisfaction and confidence in the instructor as well because the instructor found his/hersuccess in teaching and thus achieved desired teaching outcomes for the TPACK case.Furthermore, it is realized that there is a good agreement between the qualitative assessment resultsas above and the quantitative results presented in Figures 4 and 5. Such combination and
characteristic and thus subject to penalty (0, -1, -2). Therational is that the presence of a simple example can be helpful to reflect the concept, however,multiple permutations indicate lack of understanding fundamental concepts. Students notcreating a cheat-sheet or failing to bring it for use in the exam received a score of zero. Tocompute a representative composite an additive scoring approach was used. Using this criterioneach cheat-sheet was evaluated by two reviewers.Figure 1 provides an illustration of two different authorized cheat-sheet examples used in amidterm examination. The cheat-sheet appearing on the left received the scores: density 2,organization 2, readability 3, formulas 0, and examples -1. This received a total score of 6
also conducted with respect to the “Feedback Controls” comic, which depicted theindividual PID tuning parameters proportional gain (KC), integral time (τI), and derivative time (τD) asboxers, with the strength and speed of their punches relating to the impact that the respective tuningparameters would have. An instructor who had taught a section of Process Controls in both the fall andspring of the 2014-2015 academic year, implemented the comic in a section of both semesters in the2015-2016 academic year. A similar exam question was given to students in all four semesters thatdirectly addressed the effects of the individual PID tuning parameters. Class sizes varied, as reflective of the growth in the enrolled students at Northeastern (10
and Completeness (“3Cs”).Questions to help the instructors evaluate students’ projects are detailed in Table 5. Such aquestionnaire evolved over many years based on input from students, faculty and employers. Table 4: Evaluation Questions for the Project Selection • Is the design a result of consultation with someone who will actually use the product? • Is the design suited to the users' diverse social and physical environments? • Does the design reflect the technology innovations in the field? • Is the analytical component of the design sound
; Faust 1994) by examiningimportant relationships reflected in the strength, direction, and complexity (or number) of tiesembedded in a network. The strength of such an approach is that it enables an analysis of socialphenomena beyond the abstract social structures (e.g. social, economic, political) traditionallystudied by researchers in the social and behavioral sciences (Wellman 1999).Ego-centered (or personal) networks make the individual the focus of attention where egodescribes people (alters) close to him or her (Boissevain 1974; Wellman & Berkowitz 1988).According to Wellman (1999), such investigations “enable researchers to study community ties,whoever with, wherever located, and however structured…and avoid the trap of looking
studies may have lesspatience towards changes in instructional methods and may find initial attempts at incorporatingactive learning disorganized [12]. This frustration with perceived disorganization was alsoreflected in the survey comments from older students, including that of the 20-year old studentquoted above. They were more likely to find the active learning sessions, especially those whichdid not include problem-solving exercises, as “busy work” and unnecessary for their success inthe class and may reflect differences in motivational factors and preferred learning environmentsnoted by some researchers [32], [33]. The differences in gender are more puzzling and arecontrary to what has been reported in studies of active learning
, Beghetto and Kaufman [46] added 2 additional c’s: 1) pro-c level creativity,demonstrated by professionals who haven’t reached Big-C eminence and 2) mini-c creativity,which focuses on personally meaningful discoveries that may occur while a student is learning.All of these definitions reflect the idea that creativity is the foundation of innovation; asinnovation is recognized as something new (product, process, etc.). Furthermore, creativitygenerates spaces where meaningful ideas impact society.To implement this approach, we relied on an evidence-based, active learning process thatintegrates techniques drawn from actor training, improvisation, and theatre of the oppressed[47]with creative problem-solving methods drawn from multiple, research-based
can be grown and improvedthrough the learning process; thus, they interpret failure as a need to exert additional effort oradopt different strategies. Those with an entity or fixed mindset believe that intelligence isunchangeable and are more likely to believe that poor performance is a result of a result oflacking intelligence [37].Stamm [38] shares that creating a climate in which this learner-centered model of highereducation is realized is not easy. The learner-centered classroom requires learner motivatedteaching is a paradigm shift from the traditional university practices. Strategies foraccomplishing this goal emphasize active and reflective learning trough project based learning,helping student make connections to see the relevancy of
evaluate theseresults in the context of a larger and a more longitudinal study. Nevertheless, the resultspresented here offer strong support for including more engineering challenges that embracesocial responsibility in the undergraduate engineering curriculum.AcknowledgmentsThe authors would like to gratefully acknowledge the National Science Foundation for theirsupport of this work under the TUES program (grant number DUE-1245464). Any opinions,findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s)and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.References[1] National Academy of Engineering, “Grand Challenges - 14 Grand Challenges for Engineering,” 03-Feb-2019. [Online
students toencounter the core concepts and principles, while managing a specific project, thereby enablingthe acquired knowledge application. PBL goes beyond the relationships between knowledge andthinking, helping students to both know and do. In fact, it is focuses on doing something andlearning on the way [8, 12-27]. PBL main features from the student learning point of view are:1. In PBL, a student-centered approach, the focus is on the student competencies to design and toreach the solution, around their concerns and skills, the end product being a reflection of them. 2. In PBL the students solve problems, through self-management, project management, andcritical knowledge are enhanced, as they manage the work, offering frequent feedback, self
DocumentDelivery service which digitizes print material at a patron’s request. Future work could also focuson the other half of ILL, lending. Are the university’s local subject specialties reflected in thematerials requested by others? Do certain titles appear more frequently than others? What is thedistribution of locations lent to, and how many international requests are there? It would beilluminating to do a systematic analysis of Iowa State’s materials which go out the door to otheruniversities, public libraries, and interested parties.6 ConclusionThis study of ILL activity over a five year period shows that Interlibrary Loan services providepatrons with a much broader range of resources than any one library can provide alone, while alsocreating a
andcommitment from teachers. Secondly, researchers commented on the time involved in theprogram with two suggesting the program should involve multiple school visits and one sayingthe program was too “time-intensive” already. Another student suggested have funding fordemonstration or activity supplies. The feedback from researcher participants was very positiveand reflected a high level of commitment and interest in continuing the program.Teacher Feedback All ten of the participating teachers responded, “Yes, definitely!” to the question, “Wouldyou be interested in participating in Grad Student STEM Share again?” The teachers alsounanimously selected “Excellent” to describe the following components of the program. Overall value of Grad Student
-Collegiate Factors Influencing the Self-Efficacy of Engineering Students. Journal of Engineering Education, 2011. 100(3): p. 603-623.5. Meyers, K.L., et al., A Comparison of Engineering Students' Reflections on Their First-Year Experiences. Journal of Engineering Education, 2010. 99(2): p. 169-178.6. Wilson, D.M., et al., A Cross-Sectional Study of Belonging in Engineering Communities. International Journal of Engineering Education, 2010. 26(3): p. 687.7. Hartman, H. and M. Hartman, Leaving Engineering: Lessons from Rowan University's College of Engineering. Journal of Engineering Education, 2006. 95(1): p. 49-61.8. Eris, O., et al., Outcomes of a Longitudinal Administration of the Persistence in Engineering
is completely constructed, the LMS has the ability to preview the questionand submit an answer. Figure A-5 shows what the question would look like if a student entereda response that was incorrect but got partial credit for an answer reflecting a standard conceptualmistake. Figure A-5 Previewing the Calculated Problem in MoodleBrightspaceBelow is an example of the editing screen for constructing calculated questions in Brightspace.The LMS has settings for labeling the question title, constructing the formula, setting tolerancelimits, adjusting the parameter value bounds between 0 and 100. The user has to decide if partialcredit will be awarded for getting the units of measure correct and whether the evaluation shouldbe
and immediately start moving towards the next point.As a result the shapes drawn looked deformed. Figure 20 shows a sample drawing from one ofthe teams displaying the word “Hi.”This error cause frustration which is reflected in the surveys the students took at the end of thecamp. However even the distorted drawing they were able to produce resulted in the studentsdisplaying great excitement. Other factors such as a weak grip on the pen and physical play inthe arm’s joints also produced distortion however the students seamed to understand thesecharacteristics. Figure 20: a sample drawing from one of the arms where the arm drew the word “Hi.”The best way to find errors or weaknesses on a software product is to give it to a set of
theseconnections and to support the personal development of teamwork and communication skills thatare so valuable in today’s academic and non-academic workplaces.AcknowledgementsThis study is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under anInnovation Though Institutional Integration grant (NSF # 0963659, Martin Schimpf, PI). Anyopinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this paper are those of theauthors and do not necessary reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. We alsogratefully acknowledge the students who participated in the Summer Research Community, andthe faculty and staff from the following projects at Boise State University who organized theSummer Research Community: NSF REU Program in
done withoutopportunities for reflection and metacognition have missed the opportunity to create deeperunderstanding [17]. Shavelson, et al. [20] refer to four different types of knowledge: declarativeknowledge (“knowing that”), procedural knowledge (“knowing how”), schematic knowledge(“knowing why”), and strategic knowledge (“knowing when, where, and how our knowledgeapplies”). This framework provides a useful way of evaluating laboratory experiences; what istypically termed “inquiry based laboratory exercises,” are ones that reach the higher levels of theknowledge taxonomy [12]. Pre-labs and other types of preparation are also important as identifiedin Kolb’s experiential learning cycle [21] and [18]. Without “just in time” lectures and pre
need, meanwhile drawing upon the insights of non-engineeringclassmates to weigh technology against culture, cost, educational capabilities and operationalrequirements.Throughout the process, students are required to reflect on the process as well as on theirsuccesses and struggles. Comments from students over the three years of the course are used tohighlight specific learning outcomes. ● “Perhaps my view was too idealistic at the start of the course, but I am now at least aware that despite the best of intentions, many factors have to be well thought out before a large-scale project can help those in need sustainably. Furthermore, I am now aware of practical ways to account for the needs of project beneficiaries and ensure these
. Examples of Open-Ended Responses from Participants Career opportunities after tenure. Possibly small group discussions focusing on pros and cons of each path. How to build a sustainable research program. Pitfalls of Industry/Academic Collaboration; How to build network across Industry R&D How to be an effective Academic Leader? Lab management as opposed to student management. Bridging the divide between secondary and higher ed. How faculty can best prepare for and serve disparate populations, gearing new students for success in college and beyond. More workshops on building community for underrepresented faculty.Table 3: Examples of open-ended responses from COE Faculty Development program participants7. Reflections and Lessons Learned
will help users engaged inenvironmental monitoring to access environmental data and perform analysis. This programmingwill include tracking these users and finding their navigational paths through the user interface.These REU projects are intended to extend the current system of the lab.AcknowledgementThe authors would like to thank various undergraduate and graduate students who assisted in thedevelopment and implementation of the LEWAS lab at Virginia Tech. We acknowledge thesupport of the National Science Foundation through NSF/REU Site Grant EEC-1359051. Anyopinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this paper are those of theauthor(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science
demand STEM careers.AcknowledgementThis material is supported by the National Science Foundation under DUE Grant Numbers 1501952and 1501938. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations presented are those of theauthors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.References1. Coleman, N., and Ford, M., 2014, "North Dakota and Texas now provide half of U.S. crude oil production," Today in Energy, July 1, http://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.cfm?id=16931 (Retrieved on July 25, 2014)2. Texas Wide Open for Business, 2013, "Manufacturing in Texas," TexasWideOpenforBusiness.Com, http://www.governor.state.tx.us/files/ecodev/Manufacturing_in_Texas.pdf (Retrieved on July 25, 2014)3. Modine, J
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“This has been an incredibly rewardingexperience and has made me a better leader.” Also, upon reflection of these programs theSCTCS has developed these key takeaways for other programs interested in implementingsimilar programs: take ownership of your program, start planning early, identify key outcomesand deliverables, pilot curriculum if possible, and remain flexible.iii. Teaching and Learning Tuesdays Opportunities exist for professional development on a broader level. Approximately 350part-time and full-time faculty and staff have been trained over the past academic year throughthe Teaching and Learning Tuesdays (TLT) Series. TLTs provide monthly online programmingfocused on new and innovative ways to incorporate technology into
reflect the academic training of one of this paper’sauthors, which included a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering, a Ph.D. in metallurgy, andpost-doctoral experience in solid state physics. Table 2 shows a week-by-week class schedule ofENGR 1002 and the engineering topics:Table 2. A Weekly Class Schedule of ENGR 1002 and Engineering TopicsWeek Class Schedule Engineering Topics CommentsWeek 1 Course Overview and Engineering units and unit Address a common student Units Conversion mistake: (ab)x≠abx or axb but = axbxWeek 2 Algebraic Expression Definition and algebraic
upon one another in physical space during the printing process. This additive processof layering is a particular technological advantage of 3D printing: because 3D prints do notrequire a mold to produce, additive manufacturing processes allow for the creation of single-castobjects with more intricate and diverse topologies than industrial injection-molding processes.These new kinds of solid-shape designs have already made impacts across both engineering36 andthe arts.37This cross-colonization of multiple disciplines by 3D printing is reflected by themes of hybridityin the rhetoric surrounding the technology. Both photosculpture and 3D printing werecontextualized as a creative hybrid of human and machine, though with very different
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