Paper ID #19098Investigating Teacher’s Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge in aCAD-enabled Learning EnvironmentDr. Chandan Dasgupta, Department of Computer and Information Technology, Purdue University, WestLafayette Dr. Dasgupta is a Postdoctoral research fellow at Purdue University. He has a PhD in Learning Sci- ences from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) and MS in Human-Computer Interaction from Georgia Tech. His dissertation work focused on scaffolding students’ productive disciplinary engage- ment in engineering design activities using suboptimal models. His research interests include the use of
Paper ID #19731Promoting Computational Thinking in children Using AppsMs. Hoda Ehsan, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Hoda is a Ph.D. student in the School of Engineering Education, Purdue. She received her B.S. in me- chanical engineering in Iran, and obtained her M.S. in Childhood Education and New York teaching certification from City College of New York (CUNY-CCNY). She is now a graduate research assistant on STEM+C project. Her research interests include designing informal setting for engineering learning, and promoting engineering thinking in differently abled students in informal and formal
Paper ID #18099Program Evaluation - STEAM Trunks: Enhancing K-8 Project-Based Learn-ing through Mobile MakerspacesDr. Jessica D. Gale, Georgia Institute of Technology, Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics,and Computing Dr. Jessica Gale is a Research Scientist II at Georgia Tech’s Center for education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC). Her research focuses on project-based learning, STEM inte- gration at the elementary and middle grades levels, design-based implementation research, and fidelity of implementation. Dr. Gale has a particular interest in project-based engineering in
Paper ID #20183Design, Code, Build, Test: Development of an Experiential Learning SummerEngineering and Computer Science Outreach Program for High School Stu-dents (Evaluation)Dr. Sharnnia Artis, University of California, Irvine Dr. Sharnnia Artis is the Assistant Dean of Access and Inclusion for the Henry Samueli School of Engi- neering and Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences at the University of California, Irvine. She is responsible for programs at the pre-college, undergraduate, and graduate levels to facili- tate the recruitment, retention, and overall success of students from traditionally
interactions with technologies ranging from manual manipulative like structures students design build and test with shake tables to digital manipulative with mobile devices. He continues to explore new methods to enhance informal and formal learning experiences. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016Inspiring computational thinking in young children's engineering design activitiesIntroductionComplementing science and mathematics, computational thinking and engineering areincreasingly integrated into K-12 classrooms as well as K-12 out-of-school environments. In theUnited States, these efforts are motivated by the Computer Science Teaching Association’s K-12standards, the inclusion of engineering in the
total group of 41 K-12 science, mathematics, and technology (STEM) in-service teacherschose to participate in a Math and Science Partnership grant for professional development (PD),named Launching Astronomy: Standards and STEM Integration or LASSI (resources found atUWpd.org/LASSI) for 25-days during the summer and academic year that involved astronomyand computer science (CS) opportunities (e.g. Arduinos) that they could recreate in theirclassrooms. Electrical/computer engineering, astronomy, and educational experts defined theactivities, which were intended to introduce CS concepts to teachers and thus K-12 students increative manners. The LASSI PD focused on astronomy – and used CS - as a vehicle toexplicitly model problem-based learning
informal and formal settings.Dr. Monica E Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Monica E. Cardella is the Director of the INSPIRE Institute for Pre-College Engineering Education and is an Associate Professor of Engineering Education at Purdue University. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Computational Thinking in Kindergarten: Evidence from Student Artifacts (Fundamental)AbstractIntegrated learning is fundamental in the current era of STEM education. However,articulating evidence of learning in such complex learning environments can be achallenge. This is especially true in elementary grades where developmentally-appropriatepractices
. Girls met three female professors in engineering including NDSU distinguished professor Dr. Kalpana Katti in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Women-In- Research Chair Dr. Yechun Wang in Mechanical Engineering and Vice President of IEEE Red River Valley Section Dr. Na Gong in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Touring research laboratories in ECE. The girls also toured research laboratories in ECE. During the tour, they were introduced to different research equipment and various research projects. Learning outstanding senior design projects: The outstanding senior design groups introduced and demonstrated their senior design projects to the girls. Meeting ECE female undergraduate and graduate Students
Paper ID #19605Capturing the Computational Thinking of Families with Young Children inOut-of-School EnvironmentsMs. Hoda Ehsan, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Hoda is a Ph.D. student in the School of Engineering Education, Purdue. She received her B.S. in me- chanical engineering in Iran, and obtained her M.S. in Childhood Education and New York teaching certification from City College of New York (CUNY-CCNY). She is now a graduate research assistant on STEM+C project. Her research interests include designing informal setting for engineering learning, and promoting engineering thinking in
Paper ID #18208Progress toward Lofty Goals: A Meta-synthesis of the State of Research onK-12 Engineering Education (Fundamental)Dr. Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico Dr. Vanessa Svihla is a learning scientist and assistant professor at the University of New Mexico in the Organization, Information & Learning Sciences program, and in the Chemical & Biological Engineering Department. She served as Co-PI on an NSF RET Grant and a USDA NIFA grant, and is currently co-PI on three NSF-funded projects in engineering and computer science education, including a Revolutioniz- ing Engineering Departments project
- stration school in Florida.Dr. Mike Borowczak, University of Wyoming Dr. Mike Borowczak is the Director of the Cybersecurity Education and Research center (CEDAR) and a faculty member of the Computer Science department at the University of Wyoming. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering (2013) as well as his BS in Computer Engineering (2007) from the University of Cincinnati. His research focused on detection and prevention of information leakage from hardware side channels. Mike’s current research interests include developing homomorphic encryption, compression and parallelized algorithms for streaming and pseudo-streaming data sources while develop- ing authentic cyber learning experiences for K-20
. When students are well-prepared for the serviceexperience, they attain the impact of service learning (Chicago Public Schools report, 2016). Aservice learning activity was developed by bringing a virtual environment, i.e., Home I/O, intoclassrooms (Riera, Emprin, Annebicque, Colas & Vigario, 2016), to prevent students makingdangerous mistakes, especially if the students are not familiar with the sophisticated equipmentas the STEM education is expected to anticipate potential student errors and to allow students tolearn from mistakes (Boy, 1996). As the computer based learning can be a risk free, affordable,and easy to replicate educational tool, simulation software tools can replace physical industrialplants in automation education
Paper ID #15169Professional Development through Situated Learning Techniques Adaptedwith Design-Based ResearchMr. Matthew Moorhead, New York University Matthew Moorhead received his B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno, in 2014. He is currently pursuing a M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering at NYU Tandon School of Engineering, Brooklyn, NY, where he is a teaching fellow in their GK-12 program. Matthew also conducts research in the Mechatronics and Controls Laboratory with an interest in robotics and controls.Colin Hennessy Elliott, New York University Colin received his B.S. in
obstacle encountered by students of STEM is transforming knowledge ofabstract concepts into techniques and information applicable in solving real problems. Based oneducational research in physics and engineering, learning by design via robots has provensuccessful because students are able to visualize and actively investigate/explore conceptsintroduced in the classroom. In computer science education, researchers have also demonstratedrobotics ability to enhance student learning by providing a programmable interface that enablesstudents to draw connections between the physical world of robots/virtual reality and the abstractworld of scientific concepts and mathematical models. Ultimately, when used in education, robots function as tools for
areas of engineering, computer science, agricultural science, human medicine, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, teacher education, and integrative STEM, he has been investigating effective ways of promoting and evaluating the development of learners’ real-world problem solving abilities. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Lessons learned in teaching science using an integrative approach that used engineering design processAbstractFifth grade students in a school district in the southeastern United States used robots in theirstudy of science. The study required students to find an optimal path to a volcano and otherlocations of interest on a grid. The
interview.20 The first sets of surveys arecollected before the students attended the program including writing an essay to answerquestions about their background in robotics, their level of computer/coding skills, and theircomfort level with teamwork. They are also required to complete an on-line survey on thefirst day of the class. The answers facilitate initial group assignments. In the pre-coursesurvey students rate the level of their interest in different engineering process aspects in scaleof 1 (very interested) to 7 (not interested at all).In-class worksheets and in-class observation are used to evaluate the pedagogical effect onstudents especially their learning of STEM concepts and their engagement and teamwork.Students complete the
Paper ID #14726The Engineering Design Log: A Digital Design Journal Facilitating Learningand Assessment (RTP)Dr. Roxanne Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology Roxanne Moore is currently a Research Engineer at Georgia Tech with appointments in the school of Mechanical Engineering and the Center for Education Integrating Mathematics, Science, and Computing (CEISMC). She is involved with engineering education innovations from K-12 up to the collegiate level. She received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech in 2012.Dr. Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Meltem Alemdar is Assistant Director
research and gender and culture in science education. Her research interests include girls’ participation in science and engineering; teacher’s engagement in action research; and science teachers’ integration of the engineering design process to improve science learning.James D. Lehman, Purdue University Dr. James D. Lehman is a Professor of Learning Design and Technology in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction and the Director of the Discovery Learning Research Center at Purdue University. He is member of the leadership teams of two current NSF-funded projects, Science Learning through Engineer- ing Design (SLED) and Professional Development for Computer Science (PD4CS). He holds a B.S. and M.S. in biology and
Paper ID #17350An Evaluation of a Digital Learning Management System In High SchoolPhysics Classrooms (Evaluation)Dr. Meera N.K. Singh PEng, University of Calgary Meera Singh obtained her PhD. from the University of Waterloo, Canada, specializing in fatigue life prediction methods. Following her PhD studies, she joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Manitoba, Canada, where she was a faculty member for 12 years. During that time, she conducted research primarily in the area of the fatigue behaviour of composite materials, regularly taught courses in applied mechanics, and served as the Chair
Paper ID #18095Students’ Perceptions of a Middle School STEM Innovation and Design CourseDr. Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Meltem Alemdar is Associate Director and Senior Research Scientist at Georgia Tech’s Center for Ed- ucation Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC). Her research focuses on improving K-12 STEM education through research on curriculum development, teacher professional development, and student learning in integrated STEM environments. Her interests also include evaluation of K-12 STEM initiatives that target low income and minority students. Dr. Alemdar has
. Gomez has a Masters Degree in Engineering Education from The University of Texas at El Paso. He has participated in the UTEACH summer program as a Technology Instructor in which he provided workshops on website design, movie creation and computer networking. In addition, Mr. Gomez teaches UNIV1301 Foundations of Engineering, were students learn academic, personal and engineering skills, among many other abilities that help them understand their opportunities and responsibilities as engineering students.Mr. Randy Hazael Anaya, University of Texas - El Paso Randy Anaya, Instructional Technologist at the University of Texas at El Paso. Received a BFA in Graphic Design with a minor in Multimedia design from the
Paper ID #15209Evaluation of a Learning Platform and Assessment Methods for InformalElementary Environmental Education Focusing on Sustainability, Presentedthrough a Case Study (RTP)Dr. Arthur D. Kney, Lafayette College Arthur D. Kney received his doctorate of philosophy (Ph.D.) in Environmental Engineering from Lehigh University in 1999 and his professional engineering license in 2007. He is currently serving as an As- sociate Professor and Department Head in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Lafayette College. Kney has served as chair of the Pennsylvania Water Environment Association (PWEA) research
;AuthType=ip,cookie,url,uid&db=ehh&AN=32831958&site=ehost-liveGnesdilow, D., Evenstone, A., Rutledge, J., Sullivan, S. & Puntambekar, S. (2013). Group Work in the Science Classroom:How Gender Composition May Affect Individual Performance. Paper presented at the 2013 Computer SupportedCollaborative Learning Conference, University of Wisconsin-MadisonGuo, M., Nieswandt, M., McEneaney, E. H. & Howe, S.V. (2016, April). Students' engagement in different steps of theengineering design process in a design-based biology activity. Paper presented at the Annual International Conference ofthe National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Baltimore, MD.Harskamp, E., Ding, N. & Suhre, C. (2008). Group Composition and Its Effect
) learning in community centers in the Chicago area, 2) the Junior Research Scientists program funded by After School Matters of the city of Chicago, to promote STEM for high school students and 3) a collaboration with the Center for College Access and Success – Northeastern University to promote STEM learning in their Upward Bound Math & Science program, also oriented for high school students. More information regarding the mentioned programs can be find at www.scientistsfortomorrow.org c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Scientists for Tomorrow: The evaluation and lessons learned from a self-sustained initiative to promote STEAM in out-of-school-time frameworks in
microcontroller board with numerous built-in sensorsand outputs. Under the guidance of both a professor of electrical and computer engineering andtheir own technology teacher, the students learned about the relationship between electronicshardware and software via a series of hands-on activities that culminated in a final design project.To understand the experiences of the students who participated in these activities and developinsights into the relationship between hardware and software and students’ learning outcomes,we administered a survey and conducted a focus group with the students. The students describedan overall positive experience, and also appreciated the ability to connect coding with theinteractivity provided by the microcontroller board
other grade levels. The example application in this paper can be used as an outlinefor other grades levels; though the application will need to be adapted to accommodate specificgrade level learning objectives and subject matter.Augmented RealityCoined by Professor Tom Caudell, AR has existed for over thirty years in various forms. Itcombines the real world with virtual interactions by overlying 3D images onto real objects.Users of AR technologies can see the real world with the addition of computer-generated imagesopposed to virtual reality where all the users’ interactions are simulated. In contrast to beingfully immersed in a virtual environment, AR users’ are aware of their surroundings andinteractions with the physical world. The
computers, the project strives to make the tools interactive and fun to use.Introduction The Introduction to Computer Engineering course is a fundamental first course forcomputer and electrical engineering and computer science majors. The covered course materialis used to learn about advanced computer engineering system design via subsequent computerengineering courses. Such systems are prevalent, in our day-to-day lives, in the form ofconsumer electronic products. Continuing trend in the industry and academia is to developmethods and techniques, which could encourage children to pursue engineering after graduatingfrom high school [1]. Several programs exist that cater to this growing trend. One such programis Project Lead The Way (PLTW) [2
STEM Education under TPACK Framework in Middle Schools1. IntroductionRecent years have witnessed an accelerated growth in the advancement and diffusion oftechnology. For example, open source hardware (such as Raspberry Pi, Arduino, e-health sensors),open source software (for operating system, embedded computing, vision, graphics, animation,robotics), 3D printers, mobile communication and computing, the Maker movement, and onlinelearning resources have democratized access to technology, unparalleled in human history.Moreover, cascading advances in machine learning, big data analytics, virtual and augmentedreality, and robotics are poised to significantly and pervasively impact our society. In thisbackdrop, it is of paramount
closecollaboration with the University of Helsinki; however, methodology changes were required inorder to accommodate schedules of MSU and K-12 students, as well as to address the needs ofthe local high tech communities. The strategic goal of MSU’s Software Factory is to establish a self-sustaining center thatserves as an incubator for new technology that promotes: 1. Growth: Develop software prototypes that support new business ventures, or complement existing software products from public, private and non-profit groups, 2. Learning: Development of computer science and business students in the context of a real business environment, and 3. Sharing: Development of intensive, hands-on collaborations between companies and students
learning from more than 300 teachers in 13 urban and 2suburban secondary schools reveals consistent improvements to student engagement andachievement, thereby lending support both to our cognitive framework and computationaltools we are suggesting for promoting scientific and engineering practices at K-12.Keywords: Scientific thinking, engineering thinking, computational thinking,conceptual change, inductive and deductive reasoning, modeling and simulation1. IntroductionThere are yet to be any content standards for teacher professional development and studentlearning outcomes in engineering, however, recent national reports24-28 have helped builtsome momentum for standardization in engineering education. A few states such asMassachusetts have