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2013 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Scott A. Sinex

simulations. The tool of choice for modeling data and constructing interactive animated simulations is the spreadsheet. A variety of discovery-learning tools to examine random and systematic errors have been developed. Students gain hands-on experience with a number of experiments and subsequent data analysis. Then they extend their experience using prebuilt interactive animated simulations to enhance their conceptual understanding and foster deeper learning of multivariable systems. How do instructors change their pedagogical approach? They learn how the spreadsheet simulations can be used to explore and discover concepts, enhance science process, and foster higher-order thinking. Instructors can convert a

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2013 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Nadia Benakli; Satyanand Singh; Ashwin Satyanarayana; Arnavaz Taraporevala

) Exploring the Role of Visualization and Engagementin Computer Science Education, Working group reports from ACM SIGCSE/ITiCSE on Innovation and technologyin computer science education.[3] Korhonen, A. and Malmi, L. (2000) Algorithm Simulation with Automatic Assessment, Proc. 5th ACMSIGCSE/SIGCUE Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education.[4] Dann, W., Cooper, S. and Pausch, R. (2000) Making the Connection: Programming with Animated Small World,Proc. 5th ACM SIGCSE/SIGCUE ITiCSE Conf. on Innovation and technology in computer science education .[5] Cooper, S., Dann, W. and Pausch, R. (2000) ALICE: A 3-D Tool For Introductory Programming, Journal ofComputing Sciences in Colleges, 15.[6] Rosenberg, J. and Kölling, M. (1997

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2013 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Robert Avanzato

17shows anotherview of the plant watering robot with the particle animation which simulated waterflow from the robot.Figure 3 shows a food serving robot prototype in a living area with the instructor’savatar seatedin the virtual living room. At this point, the instructor can be evaluating the robot design interms of requirements and usability and discussing (in either text or voice) the evaluation withthe students who might also be in the virtual world. Users in the virtual environment havecomplete control of the position of their camera (view) and may view the designs from anyperspective. At any time, any users from around the globe with an internet connection and aSecond Life account can be invited to join the group discussion on the design and