behavior. Two models, theVicsek and the boids model, were used to simulate swarm behavior.The Vicsek model is a simple, mathematically rigorous approach rooted in statistical physics,while the boids model emphasizes the behavioral aspect of collective motion, making itsuitable for creating realistic animations and simulations of swarm behavior. In addition, itcan be extended to include obstacles and environmental factors that affect the swarmbehavior.The task of our students was to develop ̶ as a team of three ̶ a computer program in C#, inwhich both models are implemented and visualized. Teamwork was an additional challenge,as organizational skills were required in addition to the underlying task, such as holdingmeetings with collaborative
Paper ID #38566Promoting Computational Thinking in Integrated Engineering Design andPhysics LabsDr. Ruben D. Lopez-Parra, University of New Mexico Ruben D. Lopez-Parra is a Post-doctoral fellow in the Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering at University of New Mexico. His Ph.D. is in Engineering Education from Purdue University and he has worked as a K-16 instructor and curriculum designer using various evidence-based active and passive learning strategies. In 2015, Ruben earned an M.S. in Chemical Engineering at Universidad de los An- des in Colombia where he also received the title of Chemical Engineer in
Environment in STEM Education Junior A. Bennett1, Jason W. Morphew1, & Michele McColgan2 1 School of Engineering Education, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 2 Department of Physics, Siena College, Loudonville, NYAbstractStudents struggle with developing conceptual understanding of abstract concepts in Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) courses. Two-dimensional (2D) figures arecommonly used during instruction in textbooks and multi-media presentations such as PowerPoint,or in computer animation. The use of 2D visualizations during instructions lacks opportunities forstudents to meaningfully explore these concepts by rotating three
Listening to and answering student questions with entire class listening MG Moving through class guiding ongoing student work during active learning task 1o1 One-on-one extended discussion with one or a few individuals D/V Showing or conducting a demo, experiment, simulation, video, or animation Adm Administration (assign homework, return tests, etc.) W Waiting when there is an opportunity for an instructor O Other – explain in comments Table 2: Tabular representation of MSLQ constructs and questions. S/N Constructs MSLQ Questions CODE 1 Intrinsic Goal IGO 1 In a class like this, I prefer course material that challenges