Conference Session

Committee on Effective Teaching Presents: Models, Models, & More Models

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paulina Robles, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Gabrielle Rose Favro, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Anahid Behrouzi, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Abby Lentz

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

into the classroom if they are a practitioneror researcher in the timber design field, is to consider reaching out to external experts who workwith manufacturers or are industry members, research faculty, and staff engineers at professionalorganizations actively engaged in wood research and code-writing. This could either involverequesting presentation materials they have already developed that could be adapted by theinstructor to implement in a planned teaching model or to invite them to be a guest speaker (in-person or remotely) during the course. Specifically, within the Winter 2023 quarter offering ofARCE 304, a representative from KL&A Engineers & Builders provided the course instructorwith an extensive presentation slide-set

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 28

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Youla Ali, University of Oklahoma; Javeed Kittur, University of Oklahoma

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

are made available. Thus, the first section of the EBLT is designed and successfullyimplemented. The second part focuses on preconditions required for setting up an engaging classenvironment. Fundamental among these is the establishment of learning relationships betweenstudents and teachers, underlining the belief that students are more likely to exert effort inenvironments where they perceive their teachers as engaged and caring. Additionally, a well-organized and maintained learning space is quite significant. Such an environment should bestructured, easy to navigate, and adhere to a clear schedule. Furthermore, implementing a systemof rewards and incentives is crucial for enhancing motivation. When applied thoughtfully, thesestrategies

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Venkata Alekhya Kusam, University of Michigan, Dearborn; Larnell Moore, University of Michigan, Dearborn; Summit Shrestha, University of Michigan, Dearborn; Zheng Song, University of Michigan, Dearborn; Jin Lu, University of Georgia; Qiang Zhu, University of Michigan, Dearborn

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

Engineering course combined project-based learning with variousfeedback methods, including feedback from instructors, outside experts, peer students, projecttools and artifacts, and self-assessment. The findings confirmed that incorporating feedbackwithin project-based learning effectively motivated students to complete their projects within theexpected timeframe.ChatGPT is becoming a crucial tool in education, offering a new way to enhance learning. Itassists students in improving their writing skills by providing feedback and suggestions forimprovement. Although not yet widely used in Project-Based Learning (PBL) 19,20 , ChatGPT canbe integrated into project-based learning, enhancing interactive and personalized learningexperiences. Additionally

Conference Session

Design Across the Curriculum 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Katelyn Stenger, University of Virginia; Jennifer L. Chiu, University of Virginia; Sarah Jennings Fick, Washington State University

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Design in Engineering Education

Paper ID #33164”Adding Stuff From Other People”: How Peer Comparison InfluencesConceptual Modeling in Precollege Engineering ContextsMs. Katelyn Stenger, University of Virginia Katelyn Stenger is a Ph.D. fellow in the Behavioral Science for Sustainable Systems program at the Convergent Behavioral Science Initiative at the University of Virginia. She researches behavioral designs for complex systems. Previously, she worked as a mechanical engineer helping design and construct high-rise buildings. She received her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.Prof. Jennifer L. Chiu, University of

Conference Session

The Best of First-Year Programs Division

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Danielle D. Gagne, Alfred University; Bethany C. Johnson, Alfred University; Steven M. Pilgrim, Alfred University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

stability (i.e., temporary or long-lasting) [9]. In general, astudent would be considered to have a functional attributional styles if a negative event (e.g.,failing an exam) is viewed as personally controllable and temporary, as it suggests that futureoutcomes are subject to change. In contrast, a dysfunctional attributional style is characterized aspersonally uncontrollable and stable, as it suggests that there is nothing the student can do toeffect changes [11]. In order to measure attributional style, participants were asked to considersix hypothetical negative scenarios, such as, “You fail an examination,” and “You cannot getstarted writing a paper.” After reading each instance, students provided a free-response rationalefor the scenario

Conference Session

CoED: Potpourri

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Valerie Galluzzi, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Carlotta A Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Yosi Shibberu, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Computers in Education

launching a rocket and driving a car5. All too often, curriculum development is like launchinga rocket, a lot of upfront development with few opportunities for major trajectory correctionsafter the rocket is launched. The Lean Startup approach is more like driving a car, a process ofconstant trajectory correction. Two fundamentally different conceptual frameworks for curriculum development exist.The more traditional conceptual framework focuses on course content while the more modernconceptual framework focuses on the process of student learning. The course content frameworkis top-down and linear with content transmitted from teacher (the expert) to the student (thenovice). The student learning framework is more dynamic and less well

Conference Session

Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Michael James Deigert P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Anahid Behrouzi, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Pamalee A. Brady, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering

Paper ID #29779Implementing Bluebeam Software in Architectural Engineering Design CoursesMichael James Deigert P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoDr. Anahid Behrouzi, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Anahid Behrouzi is an assistant professor of architectural engineering at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo. She has been involved with STEM education beginning in 2003 as a volunteer and summer instructor with the North Carolina Museum of Life and Science. She has been engaged with undergraduate/graduate course delivery in the topic areas of engineering

Conference Session

The Best of Design in Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark W. Steiner, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Junichi Kanai, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Cheng Hsu, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Richard Alben, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Design in Engineering Education

member of a team 4. Express oneself orally and in writing Page 22.205.4    In the context of “real-world” capstone design projects, it is implicit that students wouldalso build upon the knowledge gained in courses they have taken in the humanities andsocial sciences to (j) develop an appreciation and knowledge of contemporary issues.Likewise, it follows that students would (h) develop the broad education necessary tounderstand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, andsocietal context and (i) recognize the need for, and develop an ability to engage in life-long

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - GIFTS

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krista M. Kecskemety, The Ohio State University; Benjamin Grier; Brooke Morin, The Ohio State University; Amy Kramer P.E., The Ohio State University

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

Paper ID #40051GIFTS: Learning Theory Workshop Led to First-Year Classroom Innova-tionsDr. Krista M. Kecskemety, The Ohio State University Krista Kecskemety is an Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Engineering Education at The Ohio State University and the Director of the Fundamentals of Engineering for Honors Program. Krista received her B.S. in Aerospace Engineering at The Ohio State University in 2006 and received her M.S. from Ohio State in 2007. In 2012, Krista completed her Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering at Ohio State. Her engineering education research interests include investigating first-year

Collection

2023 ASEE North Central Section Conference

Authors

Emily Spayde, West Virginia University; Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University; Dustin Spayde

Paper ID #39913Utilizing an Existing College Manufacturing Facility in the Creation ofa New Engineering Technology Degree ProgramDr. Emily Spayde, West Virginia UniversityDr. Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University Robin A. M. Hensel, Ed.D., is a Teaching Professor in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University and an ASEE Fellow Member. As a mathematician and computer systems analyst, she collaborated in engineering teams to support energy research before entering higher education where she taught mathematics, statistics, computer science, and engineering courses

Collection

2007 North Midwest Section Meeting

Authors

Zhanping You

engineeringresearch; therefore a course in the application of DEM was designed and offered. Thecourse is unique because this is one of the few courses in the nation and DEM is anemerging technology in numerical methods. This course is also innovative due to theextensive faculty-students interaction during the lectures, computer lab work, and studentprojects. In addition, the DEM application in student research projects has been verysuccessful in the past few years. The DEM was applied in soil compaction, aggregatecompaction, and asphalt mixture modeling simulation. The research work at otheruniversities was reviewed and summarized. In order to introduce the advances of theDEM to the graduate curriculum, some materials such as soil, sand, and asphalt

Collection

ASEE 2021 Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference

Authors

Randy Hugh Brooks, Texas A&M University

to the engineering curriculum itself.”1This paper documents the new design structure to include literature influencing the re-build. Thestudy concludes with an exploration of a framework for addressing and managing the need tomaintain an evolving curriculum going forward. Included will be a discussion of the challengesdriving the need for a re-build as well as the evaluation of various options, some of which werenot selected to be pursued at this time.“The re-building strategy…is a fundamental change of academic view linking academia withsocietal context and needs…by emphasizing a shared set of values, identity and commitment. Itis about educating engineers who will become change agents after graduation, with anunderstanding of stakeholder

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division WIPS 2: Students and Peer Mentors

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leslie Bartsch Massey, University of Arkansas; Chris Cagle

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

Paper ID #43068Work in Progress: Establishing a Peer-Mentoring Program for Transfer First-YearEngineering StudentsMrs. Leslie Bartsch Massey, University of Arkansas Leslie Massey is an advanced instructor in the First-Year Engineering Program at the University of Arkansas. She received her BS in Biological Engineering and MS in Environmental Engineering from the University of Arkansas. She previously served as a project manager for the Arkansas Water Resources Center, but returned to join the College of Engineering faculty in 2013 to pursue her passion of teaching.Mr. Chris Cagle ©American Society

Conference Session

ETAC/ABET-Related Issues

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammed Abdallah, SUNY Polytechnic Institute; Daniel K. Jones P.E., SUNY Polytechnic Institute

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #15051Successful Assessment of the Computer Engineering Technology ProgramDr. Mohammed Abdallah, SUNY Polytechnic InstituteDr. Daniel K. Jones P.E., SUNY Polytechnic Institute Dr. Jones is Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology and Chair of the Engineering Technology Department at SUNYIT in Utica, NY. He coordinates the ETAC/ABET accrediations pro- cesses. His technical interests include machine design, mechancial measurements, vibrations, instrumen- tation, and assistive technology for people with physical disabilities. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016

Conference Session

Innovations in Upper-level Biomedical Engineering Courses

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anton E. Bowden, Brigham Young University; Ruth Ochia P.E., Temple University; Dennis Lee Eggett, Brigham Young University

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Biomedical

predicted by the Whitaker study. However medical imagingtopics remained largely excluded from the current biomechanics courses. The current study didnot address whether particular topics, such as biotransport phenomena, are covered in other areaswithin a general bioengineering curricula and are less likely to be included in biomechanicscourses.A conversation among those instructors who teach biomechanics courses within the U.S. isneeded. Discussion of a general range of topics to be covered within biomechanics that broadlyreflects both fundamental topics and current research areas is needed. In addition, formalconversations with industry regarding biomechanics knowledge use in the workplace would bebeneficial in terms of identifying their needs

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lesley Strawderman, Mississippi State University; Shuchisnigdha Deb, Mississippi State University

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Industrial Engineering

Paper ID #16353Using a Service-Learning Pedagogy to Improve Student EngagementDr. Lesley Strawderman, Mississippi State University Lesley Strawderman received her Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Pennsylvania State University in 2005. She has also received a M.S.I.E. from Pennsylvania State University and a B.S.I.E. from Kansas State University. She joined the Industrial and Systems Engineering faculty at Mississippi State Univer- sity in August 2006, where she currently serves as Associate Professor and Undergraduate Coordinator. Dr. Strawderman’s research interests center around human factors and ergonomics. She is

Conference Session

Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward Perry, University of Memphis

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2007-989: THE IMPACT OF ONLINE LECTURE NOTES ON LEARNINGOUTCOMESEdward Perry, University of Memphis Edward H. Perry is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Memphis, where he has served on the faculty since 1970. He received his university's Distinguished Teaching Award in 1977 and again in 2000. He also received the Herff College of Engineering's Outstanding Teaching Award in 1999. He is currently Co-Editor of the MERLOT Engineering Editorial Board and Co-Editor of the MERLOT Journal of Online Learning and Teaching. He received his B.S. (1966), M.S. (1967) and Ph.D. (1970) in Mechanical Engineering from the California Institute of Technology

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Lynn Bellamy; Barry McNeill; Veronica Burrows

suchevaluations, including both quantitative questions (e.g., “Rate on a scale on 1 to 5 . . .”) andqualitative questions (e.g. “What did you like best. . .”) regarding faculty attitudes and behaviors,and student satisfaction with these. While the major expected outcome of faculty teaching is Page 8.309.1student learning, surprisingly, aside from questions concerning the textbook, few student Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annul Conference & Exposition Copyright ©2003, American Society for Engineering Education

Conference Session

Community Building and Student Engagement

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tridib Kumar Saha, Purdue University ; Jason Morphew, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Paper ID #42951Investigating the Impact of Team Composition, Self-Efficacy, and Test Anxietyon Student Performance and Perception of Collaborative Learning: A HierarchicalLinear Modeling ApproachTridib Kumar Saha, Purdue University Tridib K. Saha is a final-year PhD candidate in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University, specializing in hybrid electric vehicle modeling and simulation, power and energy, and engineering education. He serves as a lecturer in the ECE department, teaching fundamental circuits courses for approximately four years. His academic focus has evolved toward ECE educational research, course

Collection

Middle Atlantic ASEE Section Spring 2021 Conference

Authors

Briana Lowe Wellman, University of the District of Columbia; Ludwig C. Nitsche, University of the District of Columbia; Dong Hyun Jeong, University of the District of Columbia

Paper ID #35271Online Course and Program Assessment Strategies Leading to EffectiveContinuous ImprovementDr. Briana Lowe Wellman, University of the District of Columbia Dr. Briana Lowe Wellman is an associate professor and chair in the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology at the University of the District of Columbia. She joined UDC in May 2012 after receiving her Ph.D. in Computer Science from The University of Alabama in December 2011. Dr. Wellman’s area of specialization is robotics. Her research focus is on cooperative multirobot systems and sensor networks in search, coverage, and surveillance

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sreerenjini C. Nair, University of the Incarnate Word; Michael Frye, University of the Incarnate Word

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

Paper ID #18613miniGEMS 2016 –STEM Summer Camp for Middle School GirlsDr. Sreerenjini C. Nair, University of the Incarnate Word Assistant Professor in Physics, University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TXDr. Michael Frye, University of the Incarnate Word Michael T. Frye, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Engineering in the Department of Engineering at the University of the Incarnate Word, in San Antonio, TX. He is an Electrical Engineer who specialized in the field of nonlinear control theory with applications to autonomous air vehicles. Dr. Frye’s research interest is in discovering new and efficient techniques

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meagan Ita, The Ohio State University; Laine Rumreich, The Ohio State University; Krista Kecskemety, The Ohio State University; Rachel Kajfez, The Ohio State University

. She has been conducting research in engineering education for five years, and focuses on computing education and entrepreneurship.Krista M Kecskemety (Assistant Professor of Practice) Krista Kecskemety is an Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Engineering Education at The Ohio State University and the Director of the Fundamentals of Engineering for Honors Program. Krista received her B.S. in Aerospace Engineering at The Ohio State University in 2006 and received her M.S. from Ohio State in 2007. In 2012, Krista completed her Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering at Ohio State. Her engineering education research interests include investigating first-year engineering student experiences, faculty experiences

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jennifer Shaffer Brown, Clemson University

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Diversity

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Student

undergraduate survey open response 1) “Hands-on”  “Maybe try to include some data collection, because that part of aspect of the labs the lab, which is very important, is now non-existent”  “The people who are… fully online are at a disadvantage when writing the report because they have never physically interacted with the equipment”  “The video lectures and video lab experiments get the point across, but they are not engaging… making the experiment more interactive in some way would be valuable… as opposed to just

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Edward Lumsdaine

people of different thinking preferences. Ultimately, I would like to use what I have learned tobecome a successful businessman and entrepreneur.”“Taken as a whole this course has brought about a change in thinking as any course does, but in this casethe change is in fundamental thinking patterns to do with communication, approach to solving problems,teaming abilities and innovative business insight. For me the course was exciting because of its relevanceto almost anything I choose to do in the future.”“Understanding myself, the way I think, has made it easier to concentrate on my weaknesses. I haverealized that my imaginative thinking has a use and I no longer have to suppress it. My general approachto life has also taken a dramatic turn for

Conference Session

Models and Practices of Community Engagement for Engineering Faculty

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tamara Ball, UCSC Baskin School of Engineering; Michael S. Isaacson, University of California, Santa Cruz

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division

Digital Storytelling Our research investigates digital storytelling as a pedagogical approach that can be used toincrease and diversify participation in Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM).Digital storytelling differs significantly from documentary filmmaking, as it is a highly reflexiveactivity that leads participants through powerful forms of self-discovery in relation to their placein society and their intellectual and creative abilities, allowing them to engage in rigorousmeaning-making1. Hughes 2 observes that the multimodal design of digital storytelling offersmultiple entry points of creativity providing greater potential for storytellers to claim ownershipof their story without fundamentally changing target content

Conference Session

Potpouri - A Mix

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oai Ha, Utah State University; Ning Fang, Utah State University

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Mechanics

creating Javaapplets or by writing code in Adobe Flash Action Script 3, 4, 6.Mathematic equations presentation and reusabilityAccording to Enelund & Larsson 44, explicit mathematic equations, along with animatedcontents, helped students gain self-confidence in using the CSA modules and programs.Mathematic expressions, user inputs, and interactivities helped students understand themathematic principles behind simulation and animation, instead of, as Enelund & Larsson 44stated, “running black box simulations with ready-made programs.” As engineering mechanicscourses use a lot of mathematic concepts, the presentation of mathematic equations is a crucialpart of a CSA module or program. Some CSA modules and programs show final equations asparts

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kemper Lewis, University at Buffalo, SUNY; Deborah A. Moore-Russo Ph.D., University at Buffalo, SUNY; Gül E. Okudan Kremer, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Conrad Tucker, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Timothy W. Simpson, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Sarah E Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Ann F. McKenna, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Adam R Carberry, Arizona State University; Wei Chen, Northwestern University; David W. Gatchell, Northwestern University; Steven B. Shooter, Bucknell University; Marie C Paretti, Virginia Tech; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech; Christopher B. Williams, Virginia Tech

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

, level, and coverage of each course. This section presents a look at eachof the implementations and the results that were available at the time of the writing of this paper.3.1 Senior Level Design Methods Course: University at Buffalo – SUNYThe senior design course, Design Process and Methods, is a required upper undergraduate coursewith an annual initial enrollment of approximately 180 students. MAE451 is a lecture-onlycourse, focusing on teaching the fundamental theories of a design process, starting from problemclarification to product support. The design process representing the core of the semesteractivities is shown in Figure 2. Half of the course grade is based on individual homework, a finalexam, and a design portfolio. The other half of

Conference Session

ECE Division Technical Session 8: Effective Teaching and Learning in Post-Pandemic Classrooms and Other Curricular Innovations

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tyler Gamvrelis, University of Toronto; Hamid Timorabadi, University of Toronto

importance, since learning the content of acourse is fundamentally a different process than just viewing it. It is a concern that onlinelearning environments (especially asynchronous ones) may blur this distinction, especially sincethe technology students use for online learning (e.g., a laptop) is often associated withentertainment in their day-to-day lives. This situation is likely exacerbated by the fact that atypical engineering workload consists of 5 or 6 courses per semester; keeping up with such alarge amount of educational content is not a task to be taken lightly. As we will see in SectionIII, many of our students expressed a preference for the discipline associated with in-personlectures, e.g., having a dedicated time slot where a

Conference Session

COED: Spotlight on Diverse Learners

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vijesh J. Bhute, Imperial College London; Ellen Player; Deesha Chadha, Imperial College London

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Diversity

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

access followed by PDFs, printedand textbook indicating benefit of using websites to make the content more accessible tostudents.Printed notes, a resource previously provided in this course, was the third preferred option forstudents. Some respondents reported printed notes to be ‘extremely easy’ to navigate andhighlights the relevance for a smaller proportion of students who prefer to print notes forpotentially writing their own notes or highlighting with gaining the tactile feedback which isoften missing from looking at the notes online via PDF viewer or on websites [39].Therefore, it is important to include printable versions of course notes to cater to students’preferences.Figure 1: Usage, availability, and accessibility of different

Conference Session

Sociotechnical Thinking I: Classroom Experiences, Identity, and Theory

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jonathan Seth Krones, Boston College; Jenna A. Tonn, Boston College; Russell C. Powell, Boston College

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Can a Body Do? How We Meet the Built World, the artist, design researcher, and OlinCollege professor Sara Hendren writes, “Engineering is not the science of the laboratory alone…It is fundamentally applied, which means its results live in the world. It belongs to people, notjust as ‘users’ but as protagonists of their dimensional lives” [1, p. 23]. Hendren’s invocation of avision of engineering as radically human-centered provided the philosophical and humanisticcore to our interdisciplinary teaching team as we embarked on designing a new course forfirst-year students at Boston College (BC). Our course, Making the Modern World: Design,Ethics, and Engineering (MMW), situated engineering practice and knowledge within its social,political, and