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Use of Technology in Civil Engineering Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taylor Halverson, Brigham Young University; Rollin H. Hotchkiss, Brigham Young University

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Civil Engineering

AC 2011-1824: A CASE STUDY OF HOW PROJECT-BASED LEARNINGHELPS INCREASE INTEREST, UNDERSTANDING, AND RELEVANCEIN ENGINEERING FOR LEARNERSTaylor Halverson, Brigham Young University Taylor Halverson earned a double major PhD at Indiana University in instructional technology and design and Judaism and Christianity in antiquity. He earned Master’s degrees from Indiana University and Yale University. His Bachelor’s degree was earned at BYU. Dr. Halverson spent several years working for Cisco in Silicon Valley where he designed creative learning experiences for thousands of customer service agents spread across the globe. Dr. Halverson currently works as a Teaching and Learning Consultant at BYU, assisting faculty members

Conference Session

Enhancing CE Learning Through Use of Technology

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Parhum Delgoshaei, Virginia Tech; Vinod Lohani, Virginia Tech; Chelsea Green, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

bestrepresent these data. In addition, the “Know your Watershed” worksheet included relevantinformation and references s to explore the EPA website to learn more about impaired streamsand watersheds.LabVIEW Enabled Watershed Assessment System (LEWAS)The LabVIEW Enabled Watershed Assessment System (LEWAS) is developed to enhance thesustainability component of EngE1024. This system has the capability to access water qualityand quantity data in a real-time from an on-campus stream. The advantages of using a real-timeremote monitoring system over traditional sampling is discussed in10. Furthermore, using real-time monitoring technology is becoming increasingly important for evaluating water quality11.From a broader perspective, using an on-campus creek as

Conference Session

Use of Technology to Provide Civil Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jean-Pierre Bardet, University of Southern California; Dennis McLeod, University of Southern California; Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Nazila Mokarram, University of Southern California

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Page 13.951.9We have reported some preliminary results of a research that aims at improving engineeringeducation through the application of ontologies and web information semantics. Using thesefields of information technology, we anticipate analyzing and applying the information onengineering curriculum web sites, which has been so far heterogeneously organized withdifferent terminologies. Ontological tools will facilitate the (1) extraction and analysis of a largeamount of complicated information dispersed through university websites, and (2) theincorporation of the knowledge of educational psychology about best-practice in curriculumdevelopment and delivery mechanisms (e.g., vignette), and assessment tools for measuringeffectively students

Conference Session

Enhancing CE Learning Through Use of Technology

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monique Head, Texas A&M University

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Civil Engineering

AC 2010-2086: USE OF CLICKERS FOR REAL-TIME ASSESSMENT IN ANINTRODUCTION TO THE CIVIL ENGINEERING PROFESSION COURSEMonique Head, Texas A&M University MONIQUE HEAD is an assistant professor in the Zachry Department of Civil Engineering at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. Her research and teaching interests include structural, bridge and earthquake engineering. Page 15.1304.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Use of Clickers for Real-time Assessment in an Introduction to the Civil Engineering Profession CourseAbstractThe objective of this paper is to show

Conference Session

Use of Technology in Civil Engineering Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harry Cooke, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering

AC 2011-1255: USE OF SOIL BEHAVIOR DEMONSTRATIONS TO IN-CREASE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT IN A SOIL MECHANICS COURSEHarry Cooke, Rochester Institute of Technology Harry Cooke is an associate professor in the Civil Engineering Technology program at Rochester Institute of Technology where he teaches courses in geotechnical engineering, construction materials, pavements, and mechanics of materials. His research interests include geotechnical engineering, civil engineering materials, and engineering education. Page 22.1598.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Use of

Conference Session

Use of Technology in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tanya Kunberger, Florida Gulf Coast University; Kristine R. Csavina, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Civil Engineering

AC 2011-753: WORK IT BABY, WORK IT! REWORKING THE WORK-SHEET IN CAMTASIATanya Kunberger, Florida Gulf Coast University Dr. TANYA KUNBERGER is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental and Civil Engineering in the U.A. Whitaker School of Engineering at Florida Gulf Coast University. Dr. Kunberger received her B.C.E. and certificate in Geochemistry from the Georgia Institute of Technology and her M.S. and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a minor in Soil Science from North Carolina State University. Her areas of specialization are geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering. Educational areas of interest are self-efficacy and persistence in engineering and development of an interest in STEM topics in

Conference Session

Use of Technology in Civil Engineering Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Diane L. Bondehagen, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Civil Engineering

a minimum 2-3 page report instructing students to considerand apply fluid mechanics principles to the capture of tidal and wave energy (potential energy)and the use of new technology turbomachinery (kinetic energy) to generate electrical energy.The Bay of Fundy and Rance River examples were provided as starting points for research. Thestudents were also given the option to consider water transport energy losses (provided example:modeling a reach of a river and the analysis of possible required parameters to include energylosses). No restrictions were placed on how to approach topic analysis; instructions againdesigned to motivate included: “Everything you have learned so far is applicable. Be as creativeand innovative in your approach to

Conference Session

Enhancing Instructional Effectiveness in Civil Engineering: Case Studies

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ronald W. Welch, University of Texas, Tyler; Clifton B. Farnsworth, University of Texas, Tyler

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Civil Engineering

option for determining whether a studentunderstands a concept, then ingenuity is needed to continue using the correct testing andhomework processes. Working on course projects will require more thought and focussince the ability to interact face-to-face occasionally speeds up communication. Manycompanies are using video chats versus telephone or e-mail to improve communication.Maybe the course requires students to use Skype to ensure two students can set up a linkas they are working on assignments and projects.The use of technology will be required to be successful in distance education. Howeverthe appropriate use of technology to assist in student learning will be even more critical ifa faculty member is to enhance student learning no matter

Conference Session

Use of Technology in Civil Engineering Courses

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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M. A. Karim P.E., Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, Kennesaw State University

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #14417Hybrid Delivery of Environmental Engineering: Perception, Attitude, andAssessmentDr. M. A. Karim P.E., Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, KennesawState University Kennesaw State University, Marietta Campus, 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, L-114, Georgia 30060, USA. Phone: (678) 915-3026 / (804) 986-3120; Emails: mkarim4@kennesaw.edu / makarim@juno.com c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Hybrid Delivery of Environmental Engineering: Perception, Attitude, and AssessmentAbstractOn-line or hybrid offering of

Conference Session

Enhancing CE Learning Through Use of Technology

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammad Alhassan, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne; James Welch, Indiana-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW)

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

AC 2010-2267: INCORPORATING VERY POWERFUL STRUCTURAL ANALYSISAND DESIGN SOFTWARE PACKAGES INTO CIVIL ENGINEERING COURSESMohammad Alhassan, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort WayneJames Welch, Indiana-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) Page 15.717.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Incorporating Very Powerful Structural Analysis and Design Software Packages into Civil Engineering CoursesAbstractExtensively used in the continuous series of undergraduate structural analysis and designcourses, SAP2000 and ETABS have helped the civil engineering students gain real worldexperience with some of the most powerful software

Conference Session

Use of Technology in Civil Engineering Courses

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicole Martino, Roger Williams University; Amine Ghanem, Roger Williams University

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Civil Engineering

Society for Engineering Education, 2016 APPLICATIONS OF SOLIDWORKS AND MICROSOFT POWERPOINT TO TEACHING STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS COURSESAbstractDeveloping new ways for teaching structures courses to engineering students, in addition tothose in an alternate major (construction management, architecture, etc.) is a staple in thecurriculum. One of the most common techniques used by instructors to demonstrate variousconcepts is by using props. While those can be effective, instructors are looking for a moredigital approach that students can learn and replicate on their own. Current cohorts of studentsare incredibly tech savvy, and have the ability to quickly understand how to use computerprograms, and the like. The advantages of knowing computer

Conference Session

Enhancing CE Learning Through Use of Technology

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ghulam Bham, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Dan Cernusca, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Uday Manepalli, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Ronaldo Luna, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Civil Engineering

in Transportation Studies through Simulating Transportation for Realistic Engineering Education and Training (STREET), Annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, DC.6. Smith, R. M., and Cunningham, P. M. (1987). The independent learners' sourcebook, Chicago: IL, American Library Association.7. Zacharia, Z. and Jennings, B. (1998). The Use of Active Learning and Group Competition to Facilitate Training and Technology Transfer for Adult Learners, Transportation Research Board, National Research Council, Washington D.C., Transportation Research Record, 1637, 13-17.8. Luna, R., Hall, R., Hilgers, M., Bham, G., Morris, C., and Morrison, G. (2008). Introduction of GIS into Civil

Conference Session

Use of Technology in Civil Engineering Courses

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Riley P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology; Jason D. Millar, Oregon Institute of Technology; Samuel Lozano, Oregon Institute of Technology; Sean St.Clair, Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

sustainability.Jason D. Millar, Oregon Institute of Technology Jason Millar is a graduate student in the civil engineering program at Oregon Tech. With a background and emphasis in structural engineering, Jason is conducting a research study regarding the use of technology to enhance the education and application of non-destructive structural health monitoring. In his fourth year at Oregon Tech, Jason has enjoyed the opportunity to attend multiple national engineering conventions, hold leadership positions in several extracurricular clubs, and excel in a broad range of civil engineering and related projects. The ultimate career goal for Jason is to own a private consulting firm specializing in sustainable structural

Conference Session

Use of Technology in Civil Engineering Courses

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yusuf A Mehta, Rowan University; Parth Bhavsar, Rowan University; Ayman Ali, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

different academic levels, the introductory material at the beginning of the class facilitated the success of the vertical integration approach. Furthermore, the following list provides recommendations for successful future implementation of the proposed SHRP 2 vertical integration approach. These recommendations are based on feedback from the SHRP 2 module instructors. ̶ It is recommended that future implementation of SHRP 2 products incorporate more of the SHRP 2 hands-on or field components. ̶ It is also recommended to develop group or individual class projects that focus on using SHRP 2 products. ̶ It is recommended to develop an “instruction manual” to educate

Conference Session

Enhancing CE Learning Through Use of Technology

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luis Godoy, University of Puerto Rico

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Civil Engineering

consequenceof the activity, the students prepare a product (a report, drawing, or other documents) and send itto a real tutor for evaluation. Because the simulation of the environment is the most expensivepart of this class of development, a story-centered approach has been followed here, in whichonly part of the activities are represented in the module. This approach was originally proposedby R. C. Schank and has been adapted here for engineering education, in which formal modelingand calculations are part of the expected activities. Examples are used to illustrate theimplemented activities, which refer to learning about structural failures. At the beginning of themodule, the students are presented with a situation in which they play a role and have

Conference Session

Use of Technology in Civil Engineering Courses

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vicki V. May, Dartmouth College; Adrienne J Gauthier, Dartmouth College

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

designer at Dartmouth College, working primarily with the STEM depart- ments. She focuses on active learning strategies guiding faculty in student-centered pedagogies. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Active Learning about Structures through a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)Is it possible to incorporate active learning strategies into a Massive Open Online Course(MOOC)? Will learners complete hands-on activities proposed through a MOOC? Are learnerswho are sent a set of supplies for the hands-on activities more likely to participate in theactivities? Are these learners more engaged in the course? If learners are asked a set ofpreliminary questions will

Conference Session

Enhancing CE Learning Through Use of Technology

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nadarajah Ravichandran, Clemson University; Brian Machmer, Clemson University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

AC 2010-592: DEVELOPMENT OF A GEOTECHNICAL EARTHQUAKEENGINEERING TEACHING MODULE USING AN INSTRUCTIONAL SHAKETABLENadarajah Ravichandran, Clemson UniversityBrian Machmer, Clemson University Undergraduate Student Page 15.402.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Development of a Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Teaching Module Using an Instructional Shake TableAbstractLiquefaction, which is the loss of strength of supporting soil, is one of the major causes ofdestruction to permanent infrastructure (roads, buildings, and bridges). After being introduced tothe concepts of compaction, permeability and effective stress in an introductory

Conference Session

Use of Technology to Provide Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jakob Bruhl, United States Military Academy; James Ledlie Klosky; Elizabeth Bristow, United States Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

include the security of water distribution systems, their role in effective emergency response, and their interdependence with other critical infrastructures. Page 13.1390.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Watching Videos Improves Learning? An Effective Use of Short, Simple, Instructor-Made Videos in an Engineering CourseAbstractKeeping up with trends in technology use among students is always a challenge. Students, likemuch of society, are increasingly “pulling” their desired content from the web (news,entertainment, etc.) rather than simply acting as

Conference Session

Use of Technology to Provide Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Sutterer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; shannon sexton, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

AC 2008-2287: INTERACTIVE LEARNING USING A TABLET PC IN CIVILENGINEERING SOIL MECHANICSKevin Sutterer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technologyshannon sexton, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Page 13.783.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Interactive Learning Using a Tablet PC in Civil Engineering SOIL MECHANICS Kevin Sutterer, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering and Shannon Sexton, Director of Assessment Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyAbstractThe authors are part of an initiative at

Conference Session

Direct Measures of Student Performance

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald Carpenter, Lawrence Technological University

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Civil Engineering

AC 2007-1724: USING A HYBRID CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT FOR THEINSTRUCTION OF ETHICS AND CONTEMPORARY CIVIL ENGINEERINGISSUESDonald Carpenter, Lawrence Technological University Page 12.1532.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Using a Hybrid Classroom Environment for the Instruction of Ethics and Contemporary Civil Engineering IssuesAbstractEvery ABET accredited civil engineering program has to consider how to successfully measurewhether its students attain the program outcomes, including ABET mandated outcomes (a) – (k),which include what many consider to be “soft” outcomes since they are not based on scientific ortechnical knowledge. ABET outcomes

Conference Session

Direct Measures of Student Performance

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Sutterer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; James Hanson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Robert Houghtalen, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

AC 2007-2649: USE OF AN ELECTRONIC PORTFOLIO FOR INDEPENDENT,ROBUST DIRECT MEASUREMENT OF STUDENT OUTCOMESKevin Sutterer, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyJames Hanson, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyRobert Houghtalen, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Page 12.1525.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Use of an Electronic Portfolio for Independent, Robust Direct Measurement of Student OutcomesAbstractAssessment of student outcomes continues to evolve in the Department of Civil Engineering atRose-Hulman Institute of Technology (RHIT). Direct assessment of outcomes is

Conference Session

Using Student Competitions to Enhance Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brock E. Barry PE, U.S. Military Academy; Karl F. Meyer, U.S. Military Academy; Kevin P. Arnett P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Berndt Spittka P.E., Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, West Point, NY

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Civil Engineering

Point, NY Major Berndt Spittka is currently an instructor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the United States Military Academy. Berndt’s education includes a B.S. in Civil Engineering from USMA, a master’s of Engineering Management from University of Missouri Science and Technology and a Science Master’s of Civil Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. MAJ Spittka is a Registered Professional Engineer in Missouri. Berndt’s research interests are Design for future repair, Critical Infrastructure, Design for Sustainability and Engineering Education. He is an active member of the American Society for Engineering Education and the American Society of Civil Engineers

Conference Session

Laboratory Development and Technology in the Civil Engineering Classroom

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Burian, University of Utah; Alfred Kalyanapu, University of Utah; Dasch Houdeshel, University of Utah; David Judi, University of Utah; Christine Pomeroy, University of Utah

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

, G. (2006). “A photorealistic 3d virtual laboratory for undergraduate instruction in microcontroller technology.” Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques.2. Budhu, M. (2001). “Enhancing geotechnical education using interactive multimedia simulations.” Proceedings of the Eighth International Conference on Civil and Structural Engineering Computing, 19-21 Sept. 2001, Vienna, Austria, 257-258.3. Goa, Y., Yang, G., Spencer, B.F. Jr., and Lee, G.C. (2008). Java powered virtual laboratories for earthquake Page 14.146.10 engineering education. Downloaded

Conference Session

Course Structuring for Effective Student Engagement

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan L. Solonsky P.E., Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Civil Engineering

due to the complexity of the projects, demands of the owner(s) and other designers, andthe current trends in the industry to adopt and implement technology. If we look at the last severalyears of the NASCC conference presentations, software trends in the industry can be seen (Table 2).If we look into recent educational technologies that are being tried in other disciplines, we can findtrends there also (Table 2). Table 2: Relevant Types of Technology found in the Profession and Academia. Use group Trending Types of Technology Profession  Software for analyzing and design structural steel gravity and laterals systems  BIM software for coordinating the design

Conference Session

Accreditation and Assessment Concerns in Civil Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Casey, George Mason University; Ellen O'Donnell, George Mason University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

AC 2008-466: MODELS FOR DIRECT INDUSTRY SUPPORT OF US CIVILENGINEERING PROGRAMSMichael Casey, George Mason University Michael J. Casey is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Infrastructure Engineering at George Mason University in the area of Construction and Project Management. Dr. Casey's research interests are in sensor networks for infrastructure security and management and civil applications of geospatial technology. He holds M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Maryland and a B.S. degree from Rutgers University, all in Civil and Environmental Engineering. He is a registered professional engineer.Ellen O'Donnell, George Mason University

Conference Session

Use of Summer Research Programs in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dennis Truax, Mississippi State University; Emma Seiler, Mississippi State University; Donna Reese, Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

AC 2008-2690: A SUMMER TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE EXPERIENCE ATMISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITYDennis Truax, Mississippi State UniversityEmma Seiler, Mississippi State UniversityDonna Reese, Mississippi State University Page 13.120.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 A Summer Transportation Institute Experience At Mississippi State UniversityAbstractIn the summer of 2007, Mississippi State University’s Bagley College of Engineering wasawarded a grant from the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) to host the 2007Mississippi Summer Transportation Institute (MSTI). The MSTI is a three-week residentialprogram for 19

Conference Session

Making it Sticky: Ways to Reinforce Prerequisite Knowledge

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Monique H. Head, University of Delaware; Allen A. Jayne P.E., University of Delaware; Kevin R Guidry, University of Delaware

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

include experimental testing, detailed analytical modeling using state-of-the-art software to study the responses of bridges, structural dynamics, bridge engineering, performance-based bridge design using AFRP composite materials, reinforced concrete design, seismic retrofitting of bridges, and engineering education. Dr. Head is a member of several national professional organizations, and enjoys facilitating engineering outreach activities for K-12 students to stimulate an excitement for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).Dr. Allen A. Jayne P.E., University of Delaware Allen Jayne is an assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Delaware. He

Conference Session

Educational Issues in Civil Engineering

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heiko Merle, Darmstadt University of Technology; Joerg Lange, Darmstadt University of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

AC 2009-316: “THE LEARNING NETWORK”: A CONSTRUCTIVIST TEACHINGMODEL USING WEB DIDACTICS, USER MONITORING, AND NEW MEDIATECHNOLOGIES IN THE EDUCATION OF CIVIL ENGINEERING STUDENTSHeiko Merle, Darmstadt University of TechnologyJoerg Lange, Darmstadt University of Technology Page 14.1387.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 “The learning network” - A constructivist Teaching Model using Web-Didactics, User-Monitoring and new Media Technologies in the Education of Civil Engineering StudentsIntroductionThe teaching model described in this paper covers the civil engineering subject area of “theory ofstability” (TOS) and “elastic second

Conference Session

Creating a Positive Environment for Learning

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shannon Bartelt-Hunt, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Elizabeth G. Jones, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Richard L. Wood, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Robert M. Erdmann, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Marilyne Stains, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Civil Engineering

Stains, University of Nebraska, Lincoln c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018Evaluating the Use of Peer Instruction in Civil Engineering CoursesIntroduction and ObjectivesInteractive teaching strategies have demonstrated the ability to increase learning gains whencompared to traditional lecture style approaches (Freeman et al. 2014). One such strategy, PeerInstruction (PI), aims to convert students from passive listeners to active and engaged learners.Peer Instruction has five basic iterative steps: (1) the instructor asks a conceptual question; (2)students think about the question; (3) students make an initial vote using a personal responsesystem (PRS); (4) if a significant proportion of the class is

Conference Session

Using Student Competitions to Enhance Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven D Hart, U.S. Military Academy; Johnette C. Shockley, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center; Leah R Ellis, University of Nebraska, Peter Kiewit Institute; Berndt Spittka P.E., Unitee States Military Academy- Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering

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Civil Engineering

Partnership and the American Society of Civil Engineers including services on the Committee on Critical Infrastructure as well as the American Society of Engineering Education.Johnette C. Shockley, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center Johnnie Shockley is a Civil Engineer/Technology Transfer Officer with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Office of Technology Transfer out of the ERDC’s executive office located in Ft. Belvoir, Va. Johnnie currently works virtually as the Office of Research and Technology Applications (ORTA) for the ERDC Cold Regions Research Laboratory in Hanover, NH., and the Topographic Engineering Center, Research