Conference Session

IE Curriculum Design

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sophia Scott, Southeast Missouri State University

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

. The purpose of this paper isto reflect on the increase of blended learning course formats and provide evidence of studentsatisfaction and cost savings using a quality assessment model. While the research on blendedlearning is just beginning, colleges and universities are seeing the pedagogical advantages. It ishoped that this paper will get a dialog started. The blended classroom: Is it the best of bothworlds?Theoretical BackgroundWhat is blended learning?The traditional face-to-face classroom is still the norm in most universities. With the availabilityof Web-based technologies, numerous classes also include a Website where students have access

Conference Session

IE Program Design I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Jackson, East Carolina University; Sherion Jackson, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

Two will be adding sufficient staff to handle the increased scope ofwork and to provide the essential training to enable the new team members to learn from thosewho were active participants during Phase One.Phase II – Implementation of Online B.S.I.T. ProgramDuring Phase II, the following actions will be taken. 1. Complete Set-up of Online Platform 2. Complete Hiring of Learning Managers & Content Developers 3. Complete Training of Faculty & Staff 4. Review Student Support Infrastructure 5. Revise Marketing Materials to Reflect New Course Structure 6. Monitor/Address Accessibility Issues 7. Integrate Technology Infrastructure 8. Implementation of Teaching

Conference Session

IE Curriculum Design

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harvey Svec, South Dakota State University; Harriet Svec, South Dakota State University

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

courses, students finish the course much more homogeneous in theirmastery than they begin. The assessment provides direction for our program of continuousdesign. We find that high school experiences and interests change as the technology changes.The level and specifics of instruction must be monitored while maintaining the rigor of thecourse work.In addition, we are interested in identifying students’ attitudes regarding courses. The surveyfocuses our attention on the importance of student attitude toward production engineering.Although given at the end of the project, the survey provides an opportunity for reflection by thestudents as they internalize the importance of the specifics to their career path. In summary, thesurvey provides a focus

Conference Session

IE Program Design I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leslie Potter, Iowa State University; K. Jo Min, Iowa State University; Frank Peters, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

of the CI process,several of the assessment rubrics have been modified since their initial application. After theFall ’04 semester, the rubric for outcome (h) was determined to need adjustment to increase itseffectiveness. Two of the evaluation criteria were further defined. In addition, senior studentresumes were collected to provide additional information about student activities.3 Likewise, therubric for outcome item (j) has required some revising. After the Fall ’05 semester, for example,IIE introduced an energy component in ABET Criterion 8. The current rubric for (j) reflects that. Page 12.578.6In addition to the objective measures

Conference Session

IE Program Design I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Manuel Morales, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez; Alexandra Medina-Borja, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

) Leaving Engineering: Lessons from Rowan University’s College ofEngineering, Journal of Engineering Education, January7. Felder, R.M., Brent, R., Understanding Student Differences, Journal of Engineering Education, January,p.57-72, 2005.8. Kroll, B.M., Teaching Hearts and Minds: College Students Reflect on the Vietnam War in Literature,Carbondale, Ill.: Southern Illinois University Press, 1972.9. Astin, A.W., What Matters in College?: Four Critical Years Revisited, Jossey-Bass Publishers, SanFrancisco, 1993, Chapter 11.10. Marton, F., and Säljö, R., “Approaches to Learning,” in Marton et al. [11]11. Marton, F., Hounsell, D., and Entwistle, N., eds., The Experience of Learning, 2nd ed., Edinburgh:Scottish Academic Press, 1997.12. Heckel, Richard W