Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark T Carnes PE, Purdue University, Electrical Engineering Technology; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

will have had maximum exposure to a course of study designed toproduce understanding in this domain. This study will then provide a basis for the use of thismethod for a larger study exploring the types of mental models that students construct forthemselves as they pursue a course of study in Electrical Engineering.MethodsInterview ProtocolThe goal of the analysis of each interview is to develop a representation of the mental model ofthe concepts of voltage and current held and used by each participant. The mental modelsliterature has shown that, in general, most people are not aware of their own internal mentalmodels4,5, and are thus not able to accurately create representations of them. Thus, to askdirectly the question, “draw a concept map

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul G. Flikkema, Northern Arizona University; Kenji Ryan Yamamoto, Northern Arizona University; Carol Haden, Magnolia Consulting, LLC; Jeff Frolik, University of Vermont; Tom Weller, University of South Florida

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

—traditional ECE subdisciplinary silos (Figure 1, bottom)—to specific conceptualcomponents required for the final project. Thus the concept map of the course topics and howthe development of concepts leads to the final project is hierarchical in nature, and the finalproject integrates knowledge from across subdisciplines as shown in Figure 1.Figure 1: Hierarchical concept map. Connectedness of concepts is shown by overlapping nodes in addition toedges. Note that all possible links and overlaps are not shown. Page 22.1693.4Final ProjectFor the final project, our primary goals were (i) to allow students to tackle a hands-on designproject that

Conference Session

ECE Curriculum Innovations

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Bunting, Oklahoma State University; Alan Cheville, Oklahoma State University; James West, Oklahoma State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

projects are to students we have used a Student Assessment ofLearning Gains (SALG) [21]. A scoring rubric [23] ensures scores collected from differentyears can be compared. In-class exams incorporate both quantitative and conceptual problems.We are in the process of developing concept maps [24] and conceptual diagnostic tests [25] foreach module. Web-based portfolios are the primary grading mechanism in both coursesResultsThe student assessment of learning gains contains interesting results. Forty students weresurveyed for the offering during the Fall of 2003. As a form of pretest, the class was taught inthe Spring of 2003 with the author serving as the lecturer in a regular class format. SubsequentFall semesters provided additional data (VECTOR

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Danda B. Rawat, Georgia Southern University; Chandra Bajracharya, Georgia Southern University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

Systems’ and ‘ProgramDesign for Engineers’ courses. We present Evaluation (qualitative and quantitative) of theproposed approach through adaptive anonymous online-based feedback systems4, 5 and, pre-andpost-surveys. We note that the proposed approach can be applied in others courses in anydisciplines in a straightforward manner. Recent related work includes concept map8 where ideasare linked together in the form of a map. We note that concept map is different from ourproposed bubble-thought based teaching and learning approach since we pose concept as well ascentral and linked questions through bubbles which is not included in concept map. Furthermore,we compare our approach with the other approach such as organizing questions about thematerials

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Chandana P. Tamma, Marquette University ; Matthew Curran, Marquette University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

this specific LEARNING OBJECTIVES objective.Figure 2. Final report grades and learning objectives.Conclusion and Future workAt this point, data collected from Spring 2020 has been analyzed and initial discoveries havebeen reported. Based on these results, the implementation for Spring 2021 has been updated.Specifically, the rubrics have been fine tuned for an improved integration of EML learningobjectives. Spring 2021 will also include activities relating to concept mapping for determiningthe initial plan and teamwork specifically in the software environment. A real customer will alsobe part of Spring 2021 implementation to create a perception of high stakes as well as providethe students an

Conference Session

Optical and Wireless Communication Systems

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Caverly, Villanova University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

. Page 12.435.6 Figure 4 Concept map showing the topic flow for design of RF circuits with an emphasis on MOS circuit technology for high mixed signal integration.AcknowledgementThis material is based on work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.0203459. A special note of thanks to Dr. Carol Weiss of VITAL (Villanova Institute forTeaching and Learning) for assistance with course and track sequence assessment.References[1] “2006 Update: Radio Frequency and Analog/Mixed Signal Technologies for Wireless Communications”,International Technology Roadmap for Semiconductors, http://www.itrs.net/, 2006[2] "Introducing Undergraduate Research Results in RF Microelectronics into the Undergraduate ECE Curriculum",R

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sara Kaye Jones, Iowa State University; Mani Mina, Iowa State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

● Electromagnetics ○ Localized charge modeling ○ Diagnostics, scattering, and transmission of waves (band-limited) ● Probability ○ Discrete probability density distributionsReflectionThe reflection period is a time to ask students to explain what they know about the delta function.They should provide a definition in their own words (and may provide a mathematical definitionif they like as well), connections, and applications. Students should be allowed to explain in theirown manner, provided that it can be easily understood by others. For example, one student maydecide to write everything they know out longhand, while another provides a concept map and ashort blurb about the

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Branimir Pejcinovic, Portland State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

Project on Microwave Passive Planar Circuits: An Educational Approach,” IEEE Trans. on Education, vol. 43, no. 2, pp. 227-236, 2000.[9] K.C. Gupta, “Concept Maps and Modules for Microwave Education,” IEEE Microwave Magazine, pp. 56-63, September 2000. Page 23.198.10[10] K. Payne, “Practical RF Amplifier Design Using the Available Gain Procedure and the Advanced Design System EM/Circuit Co-Simulation Capability,” White Paper, Agilent Technologies, 5990-3356EN, 2008.

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Geoffrey L. Herman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Michael C. Loui, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

validate this core by better understanding how experts organize their knowledge ofdigital logic. For example, we could interview several digital logic instructors and ask them tocreate their own concept maps of the subject. Alternatively, we could replicate previousknowledge organizations studies and ask faculty and students to organize problems based ontheir similarity of solutions17. This problem organization can help reveal experts’ tacitknowledge structures. As we learn more about how experts of digital logic organize theirknowledge, we can build a stronger case for the core conceptual framework of digital logic. Page 25.712.12References1

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Michael Khoo, University of Southern California; Ellis Meng, University of Southern California

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

across groups. 16 Conceptinventories have been used in education for decades. While these inventories are now applied insome engineering fields, they are not widely used in biomedical engineering. These inventoriesare multiple-choice surveys in which misnomers related to content are contrasted with concepttruisms in an attempt to statistically judge increases in concept knowledge via instruction and labexperiences as pre and post test measures. Concept maps are maps that students create thatconnect concepts learned in courses to create a multimodal mega concept. Value judgedinternships are often used in education, social work or other human services professions whereinternships are required as a precursor to graduation. Engineering intern

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zakaria Mahmud, Lake Superior State University; Paul J. Weber, Lake Superior State University; Joseph P. Moening, Lake Superior State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

number of the students basedon their comments, so other goals should be identified in the future. Other conclusions cannot bedrawn at this time since gamification was only implemented in small ways in the courses.One future opportunity is to develop a concept map-like interface to help students understandtheir progress through the course information (which would hopefully be motivational) and gaininsight as to how topics are related to each other. This was attempted in Moodle by organizingthe semester by topics in spring 2016, but removed the milestone aspect which helps studentsgauge where they should be when a course is organized by semester week/date. As such, analternate way of implementing the interface would need to be explored.The next

Conference Session

Circuits & Systems Education I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicole P. Pitterson, Oregon State University, Corvallis Oregon; Ruth A. Streveler, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

flowing when the pipe burst). Theimplication for the use of analogies by various researchers in that when used, students must alsobe exposed to the point at which the analogy and the concept being taught are no longercompletely aligned. 4Figure 1. Concept map showing relationships among studies and alignment of key findings to overarching research questions 5Dependence on mathematical representationIn all three studies, the importance of mathematical knowledge and application ability wasreinforced. The nature of the content dictated the use of mathematical modeling forunderstanding. Most commonly was the emphasis on being able to

Conference Session

Technology in the ECE Classroom

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Frederick C Berry, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Mohamed F. Chouikha, Howard University; Dianna Newman, University at Albany/SUNY; Meghan Morris Deyoe, The Evaluation Consortium; Gavin Anaya; William Brubaker, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

while students enrolled in the content-transfer phasewere generally advanced electrical engineering students enrolled in a course typically taken afterElectric Circuits.Data on learning styles also continues to support the ability of the Mobile Studio I/O Board toserve students across a diverse field of learning modalities.15 For example, student responses tothe Index of Learning Styles3 indicated the presence of multiple preferred types of learningincluding visual, sensing, and sequential. Observations of classroom use indicate that use of theI/O board, with its ability to incorporate diagrams, pictures, concept maps, real-world Page

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald F. DeMara, University of Central Florida; Soheil Salehi, University of Central Florida; Baiyun Chen, University of Central Florida; Richard Hartshorne, University of Central Florida

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

Learners’writing Performance And Causal Attributions For Success And Failure," Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education, 2016.28. O. Suwantarathip and S. Wichadee, "The effects of collaborative writing activity using Google Docs on students' writing abilities," TOJET: The Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology, 2014. 13(2).29. Cacoo. Available from: http://www.Cacoo.com.30. M. H. Dlab, S. Candrlic, and S. Sabranovic. "Criteria for Selection of a Web 2.0 Tool for Process Modeling Education," in International Conference on Interactive Collaborative Learning. 2016. Springer.31. L. Y. Li, "Development and evaluation of a Web-based e-book with a concept mapping system," Journal of Computers in Education, 2015. 2(2): p. 211