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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Bassem Ramadan; Karim Nasr

Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering EducationClassroom Environment: The classroom environment is based on the philosophy of "guided discovery".Thermodynamics is taught in blocks of two hours of instructional time, ideally suited for open-ended problems. The ambience is rather informal, cooperative and non-threatening. After eachindividual lecture and as students solve more aspects of the problem, each individually generates aConcept Table. Such a table features a layout of thermodynamic concepts (terms), what they meanto the student (in his/her own words), and any supporting equations. At the end of each module,students build on their Concept Tables by generating (in groups) Concept Maps. The purpose ofthis map is to develop

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Advancing Online and Hybrid Learning in Engineering Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Yvonne Lanzerotti, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Scott Dunning, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; R. Michael Buehrer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Ahmad Safaai-Jazi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Nektaria Tryfona, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jianqiang Zhang; Luke Lester, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kenneth Reid, University of Indianapolis; Muhammad Dawood, New Mexico State University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

assessment, and (D) Summative assessment. These categories implementthe principles of “Constructive Alignment”, “Practice and Feedback”, and “Balance” that guidethe instructional design approach [6]-[22]. The same concept map is used as in prior semesters to“preview material to be covered in class and/or summarize what was covered and put it in a broadercontext” [9], [11]. The Virginia Tech Center for Teaching and Learning provides mid-semesterfeedback during the course [12].The 13 new activities are added in Fall 2023 to develop the course. These new activities arehighlighted in blue in Table 3.Table 3. Course elements Element SP21 FA21 SP22 FA22 SP23 FA23

Conference Session

Marge's Mission: Empowering STEM Innovation

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily M. Haluschak, Purdue University; Melissa Colonis PhD, Purdue University; Kaitlyn B. Myers, Purdue University; Tamara J Moore, Purdue University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

adaptive expertise in education,” Medical Teacher, vol. 43, no. 3, pp. 347–355, Mar. 2021, doi: 10.1080/0142159X.2020.1851020.[16] S. A. Yoon, C. Evans, K. Miller, E. Anderson, and J. Koehler, “Validating A Model for Assessing Science Teacher’s Adaptive Expertise with Computer-Supported Complex Systems Curricula and Its Relationship to Student Learning Outcomes,” Journal of Science Teacher Education, vol. 30, no. 8, pp. 890–905, Nov. 2019, doi: 10.1080/1046560X.2019.1646063.[17] D. Delany, “Advanced concept mapping: Developing adaptive expertise,” in Concept mapping-connecting educators: Proceedings of the third international conference on concept mapping, 2008, pp. 32–35.[18] E. Pelgrim et al

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Teaching Mechanics: Modes and Methods

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

a better job at making linkages between the different classes, particularlydynamics and SoM. We had a catapult project at the end, where I had students determine thestress at a point in the catapult arm as it was accelerating through the swing. Students had to do acut, or section, FBD as well as a section kinetic diagram to analysis the stresses that wereoccurring due to the accelerations involved. We also talked about the similarities between areaand mass moments of inertia, but I could have stressed this more. The next time I offer theprogram I plan to have the students develop concept maps of the entire mechanics sequence.ConclusionsOverall, the program was a huge success for me and for the students. When asked on a Likertscale if “I

Conference Session

Online and Remote Teaching

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Yvonne Lanzerotti, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Scott Dunning, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; R. Michael Buehrer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Ahmad Safaai-Jazi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Nektaria Tryfona, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jianqiang Zhang, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Luke Lester, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Max Mikel-Stites, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kenneth Reid, University of Indianapolis

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

2021 2021 2022 2022 (A) Course Graphic organizer (concept map) X X X X Setup Learning objectives X X X X (B) Course Online (live) Zoom lectures X X X Delivery In-person lectures with “small group classroom” X with whiteboards, dual screen projection, and wall displays Active Reading Worksheets (in Excel/Canvas) Excel Excel Canvas Canvas Lectures with Circuit Examples X X X X Engagement

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 9

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Jamieson, Miami University; Eric James Rapos, Miami University; Nathaniel Bryan

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

learningcomforts. However, board games, align well with engineering and computing, and are lessintimidating for faculty to even attempt to learn. Still, physical learning might be an area of futureresearch in the space of role reversal.References [1] A. L. Beach and M. D. Cox, “The impact of faculty learning communities on teaching and learning,” Learning Communities Journal, vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 7–27, 2009. [2] T. Lowe, “An experiment in role reversal: teachers as language learners,” ELT Journal, vol. 41, no. 2, pp. 89–96, 1987. [3] B. A. Beyerbach, “Developing a technical vocabulary on teacher planning: Preservice teachers’ concept maps,” Teaching and Teacher Education, vol. 4, no. 4, pp. 339 – 347, 1988. [Online]. Available: http

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Entrepreneurship and Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Alexandra Mary Jackson, Rowan University; Samantha Resnick, Rowan University; Rebecca Hansson, Rowan University; Cheryl A. Bodnar, Rowan University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

) and open ended responses. The faculty that took this survey believed that EMis based more on personality than skill and identified two main attributes of EM, which are driveand risk tolerance. This paper also brings to light the fact that faculty beliefs on EM influencehow curricula are structured and what content is taught in regards to EM [13]. In a studyconducted by faculty at Rowan University and Wake Forest University, 26 faculty members ofuniversities in the United States that have knowledge in the engineering entrepreneurship fieldwere asked to create concept maps based on their perceptions of EM. The purpose of collectingthis information is to provide a way for faculty members to track the development of theirstudents’ EM. After

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Candis S. Claiborn, Washington State University; Angela Minichiello P.E., Utah State University; Olusola Adesope, Washington State University; Ebenezer Rotimi Ewumi, Washington State University; Muhammad Asghar P.E., Utah State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

. Adesope is a Professor of Educational Psychology and a Boeing Distinguished Profes- sor of STEM Education at Washington State University, Pullman. His research is at the intersection of educational psychology, learning sciences, and instructional design and technology. His recent research focuses on the cognitive and pedagogical underpinnings of learning with computer-based multimedia re- sources; knowledge representation through interactive concept maps; meta-analysis of empirical research, and investigation of instructional principles and assessments in STEM. He is currently a Senior Associate Editor of the Journal of Engineering Education.Mr. Ebenezer Rotimi Ewumi, Washington State University Ebenezer Ewumi is a

Conference Session

Work in Progress: Hands-on Activities

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Kitana Kaiphanliam, Washington State University; Olivia Reynolds, Washington State University; David B. Thiessen, Washington State University; Olusola Adesope, Washington State University; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering

Educational Psychology and a Boeing Distinguished Profes- sor of STEM Education at Washington State University, Pullman. His research is at the intersection of educational psychology, learning sciences, and instructional design and technology. His recent research focuses on the cognitive and pedagogical underpinnings of learning with computer-based multimedia re- sources; knowledge representation through interactive concept maps; meta-analysis of empirical research, and investigation of instructional principles and assessments in STEM. He is currently a Senior Associate Editor of the Journal of Engineering Education.Prof. Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University Prof. Bernard J. Van Wie received his B.S., M.S. and

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

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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

Works in Progress in Chemical Engineering Education

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Kitana Kaiphanliam, Washington State University; Olivia Reynolds, Washington State University; Olufunso Oje, Washington State University; Olusola Adesope, Washington State University; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University

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Chemical Engineering

education and multimedia learning. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a deep background in computing and software programming.Dr. Olusola Adesope, Washington State University Dr. Olusola O. Adesope is a Professor of Educational Psychology and a Boeing Distinguished Profes- sor of STEM Education at Washington State University, Pullman. His research is at the intersection of educational psychology, learning sciences, and instructional design and technology. His recent research focuses on the cognitive and pedagogical underpinnings of learning with computer-based multimedia re- sources; knowledge representation through interactive concept maps; meta-analysis of empirical research, and investigation

Conference Session

Efforts to Understand and Support Students' Socioemotional Factors

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Olufunso Oje, Washington State University; Olusola Adesope, Washington State University; Adurangba Victor Oje, University of Georgia

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Educational Research and Methods

Education at Washington State University, Pullman. His research is at the intersection of educational psychology, learning sciences, and instructional design and technology. His recent research focuses on the cognitive and pedagogical underpinnings of learning with computer-based multimedia re- sources; knowledge representation through interactive concept maps; meta-analysis of empirical research, and investigation of instructional principles and assessments in STEM. He is currently a Senior Associate Editor of the Journal of Engineering Education.Mr. Adurangba Victor Oje, University of Georgia Victor Oje is a doctoral student in the College of Engineering at the University of Georgia focusing on engineering education

Conference Session

Student Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erdogan Kaya, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Anna Danielle Newley, Sonoran Schools; Hasan Deniz, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Ezgi Yesilyurt, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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Student

, ease of use, and easy integration to other core subjects. Allmore compatible with the Next Generation Science Standards. The course there is scarcely any attention in elementary school settings. For these misconceptions in science, concept mapping, teaching science through reflective essays were positive and encouraging about the inclusion ofin its modified form includes engineering design component. Specifically, reasons, we need more trained and well-equipped elementary educators inquiry, 5-E lesson planning, integrating science, engineering and language educational robotics in elementary classrooms, but they found thethe engineering design component was addressed with the use of

Conference Session

Motivation and Engagement

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Olusola Adesope, Washington State University; Nathaniel Hunsu, Washington State University; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University; Bruce Austin, Washington State University; Robert F. Richards, Washington State University; Prashanta Dutta, Washington State University

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Educational Research and Methods

interactive concept maps; meta-analysis of empirical research, and investigation of instructional princi- ples and assessments in STEM.Mr. Nathaniel Hunsu, Washington State University Nathaniel Hunsu is currently a Ph.D. candidate of Educational Psychology at the Washington State Uni- versity. He received a B.Sc. in Electronics and Computer Engineering from the Lagos State University, Nigeria and a M.Sc. in Project Management from University of Sunderland. He is interested in the con- ceptual change research in science learning. His research emphasis at the time is about how students process textual information for conceptual change in STEM education.Prof. Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University Prof. Bernard J

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2021 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Scott Duplicate Streiner, Rowan University; Daniel D. Burkey, University of Connecticut; Michael F Young, University of Connecticut; Jennifer Pascal, University of Connecticut; Richard Tyler Cimino, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Landon Bassett, University of Connecticut

within theconstraints of a graded university course. Our work to evaluate these games is ongoing and includes questions abouttypical moral reasoning measures (DIT2 and EERI) as well as the impact on the quality of student think aloudreasoning, their conceptual development as indicated by concept maps, and their overall interest and engagementwith game play as experienced as playful and thought provoking. The workshop, in addition to describing andproviding instructional guides to the games, will provide some preliminary results from this evaluativeresearch.References[1] J. S. Brown, A. Collins, & P. Duguid, “Situated cognition and the culture of learning”, Educational Researcher,Jan-Feb, 1989, pp. 32-42.[2] J. Lave, & E. Wenger

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Assessment of K-12 Engineering Programs and Issues

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Austin Talley, University of Texas, Austin; Marilyn Fowler, Austin Children's Museum; Christina Soontornvat, Austin Children's Museum; Kathy Schmidt, University of Texas, Austin

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, Understanding the Effects: What Happens When the “New” Wears Off in Teacher Training” Proceedings of 2008 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, 2008.iii Kolb, D.A., Experiential Learning: Experience as the Source of Learning and Development. 1984, New Jersey, Prentice-Hall Inc, 1984.iv Bloom, B, Mesia, B., and Krathwohl, D., Taxonomy of Educational Objectives. New York: David McKay, 1964.v Austin Children’s Museum, www.austinkids.org accessed on January 6, 2009.vi Kao, G., Lin, S., and Sun, C., Breaking Concept Boundaries to Enhance Creative Potential: Using Integrated Concept Maps for Conceptual Self-Awareness. Computers & Education. December 01, 2008;51(4

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Special Topic: Safe Zone Session 2

Collection

2019 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity

Authors

Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Robyn Sandekian, University of Colorado, Boulder; Tiago R. Forin, Rowan University; Alisha L. Sarang-Sieminski, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

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Special Topic: Safe Zone

(2014) HRC (2014) harassment 30% 52% Seriously considered No workplace antidiscrimination leaving protection (US) Movement Advancement Project CAMPUS CLIMATE WORKPLACE CLIMATE 28Heteronormative Climate1. Heteronormative statements and assumptions2. Unwelcoming environment – discussions of equality, power, hostility are not considered appropriate3. Gendered conceptions mapped to orientation4. Passing and covering

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Optical and Wireless Communication Systems

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Caverly, Villanova University

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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

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Innovative Curricula and Outreach

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Susan Powers

inquiry Elements of an effective Events of instruction Borich5 pp. 136-146 class Lewis learning styles inventory Chiappetta et al. 3 Variety is important Chap. 5 Leading discussion classes vs. lecture Unit and lesson plans Planning a class is essential Chiappetta et al. 3 Elements of a unit plan Chaps. 12 -13 Elements of a Lesson Plan Defining learning objectives Concept maps as an organization tool Choosing

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How We Teach Problem Solving?

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Craig Gunn

Engineering Engineers,” Proceedings, Frontiers in Education,Tempe, AZSeymour, E. and Hewitt, N.M. 1997. Talking about Leaving: Why Undergraduates Leave the Sciences. Boulder,CO: Westview PressTurns, J., Atman, C., and Adams, R. (2000) “Concept Maps for Engineering Education: A Cognitively MotivatedTool Supporting Varied Assessment Functions,” IEEE Trans. Education. 42:2, 164–173Wagner, A.D., Schacter, D.L., Rotte, M., Koutstaal, W., Maril, A., Dale, A.M.,Rosen, B.R., and Buckner, R.L.(1998) “Building memories: Remembering and Forgetting of Verbal Experiences as Predicted by Brain Activity,”Science, 281, 1188–1191Winkel, B.J. and Rogers. 1993. Integrated, First-Year Curriculum in Science, Engineering, and Mathematics atRose-Hulman Institute of

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre; Larry J. Shuman; Jack McGourty; Harvey Wolfe

part of a larger research project, in which we are evaluating theinformation obtained when multiple methods are used on a cohort of industrial engineeringstudents who are being tracked from the beginning of their sophomore year until graduation.Overall, we are investigating four different methods for measuring outcomes: questionnaires, Page 5.674.1multi-source feedback, concept maps, and intellectual development. The purpose of the studydiscussed here is two-fold: 1) to triangulate and verify two or more different methods formeasuring outcomes in order to determine the extent that these methods yield consistent,corroborative results, and 2) to

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Swami Karunamoorthy; K. Ravindra

exposure to brain storming and mind (or concept)mapping skills. The conventional Fortran programming course in the old curriculum replaced bya Computer science course with C language. The conventional Calculus courses have beenmodified with applications of Math-Cad computer software. The writing course on Englishincludes the application of a word-processing software. In the sophomore year, the communication skill is introduced by a course on GroupPresentation with the application of Power Point software. Creative design (open-ended)problems are introduced in the Statics course in an innovative way. The design philosophy ofsynthesis and analysis are introduced in the course on Foundation to Engineering Design. Thedesign problem sponsored by

Conference Session

Best Zone Paper Competition

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Augusto Macalalag, Stevens Institute of Technology; Debra Brockway, Stevens Institute of Technology; Mercedes McKay, Stevens Institute of Technology; Elisabeth McGrath, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Council of Sections

content knowledge and pedagogy in science and engineering in order to meetthe requirements set by the NCLB legislation14 and to answer the call of the Rising Above theGathering Storm report4. It is the intention of this program to increase the content knowledge ofstudents in science and engineering by bolstering the content knowledge and pedagogy ofteachers who are enrolled in this program16.MethodsA quasi-experimental study using mixed methods was used to assess the program. Specifically,the following data were collected from our treatment group teachers during the 2-week summerinstitute: (1) pre and post test, (2) results from formative assessments (e.g. end of the dayevaluation, concept mapping, discussion, and questions), (3) and the STEM

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2024 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

Authors

Bobby Hodgkinson

student enrollments. Our long term vision is to evolve this technologyinto a nuanced AI teaching assistant / tutor, capable of using concept maps and regular conceptquizzes, guiding students through their academic journeys across various courses.Working towards this ambitious goal, we have segmented the project into smaller, manageablesub-projects. Each of these sub-projects not only stands on its own merit, providing immediatebenefits, but also contributes valuable insights into the development of a holistic AI-basedteaching assistant. This approach allows us to methodically build towards our larger objectivewhile continuously evaluating and refining our methods. Similarly, we’ve found that workingwith generative AI tools like ChatGPT is as much

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15th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience Conference (FYEE)

Authors

Natalie C.T. Van Tyne, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Michelle Soledad, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Benjamin Daniel Chambers, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

(Success) (2) To have the same energy andenthusiasm as today’s class (Interest) and (3) To make a safe environment where we’re able to askfor help if needed (inside and outside of the classroom) (Success and Caring)The instructor then sought feedback from students in mid-semester using prompts meant to elicitwhat strategies were working well. Students expressed appreciation for Useful learning activities andstrategies that they associated with engineering and being an engineer: (1) Having us chat amongother students. We get to share ideas and work together as a team. This is a big aspect of being anengineer. (2) Digging deeper into our selected problems, especially the concept map and helping oneanother improve them, can help improve my problem

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chao Wang, Arizona State University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

education ranging from the simplest to the most complex [11].Some examples include Think-Pair-Share, concept mapping, problem-based learning, team-based learning, to name a few.Active and cooperative learning exercises are used in an electrical engineering probability andstatistics course in [2], where students work in pairs on completing worksheet problems after ashort lecture at the beginning of class. Students turn in the worksheets for grading at the end ofthe class.In contrast to the approach described above, this paper’s active and interactive learning approachis loosely based on the “Problem Solving Studio” model. Problem solving studio is a learningenvironment designed to help students develop deep conceptual understanding of course

Conference Session

CIT Division Technical Session #9

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tamara Nelson-Fromm, University of Michigan; Wade Fagen-Ulmschneider, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

their domain [15], [16], [23].While past researchers have worked to algorithmically generate metro maps of geographic andnon-geographic data, no known efforts have dealt with the domain of curriculum visualization.Due to this, no existing algorithmic generation is uniquely suited to the problem of generating ametro map of curricula. Although no previous research has attempted to represent a curriculumin a metro map format, there have been efforts to represent a single program’s required lists ofcourses in innovative and useful ways. For this work, we define a ‘curriculum’ as a single degreeprogram’s list of required courses. Nuutinen and Sutinen [8] used concept mapping to allowstudents to plot out the courses they wished to take, Kriglstein [2

Conference Session

First-year Programs: Focus on Student Success 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Randy Hugh Brooks, Texas A&M University

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First-Year Programs

available to students. d. Student product is a concept map tying the described course activities to the 7 ABET outcomes. 5. Explore industry sectors, highlighting various majors involved in each. a. Link to many platforms with existing engaging short documentaries. b. Identify key common foundations for engineering roles. c. Acquire or create media of engineers relating events in their careers. d. Student product is a concept map tying a major of interest to multiple industries or roles. 6. Explore programming using an interactive resource (Python IDE (Integrated Development Environment)). a. Build a programmatic thought foundation using myriad tools. b

Conference Session

Use of Technology to Provide Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Civil Engineering

approach, and with each other. In the past, this approach yieldedsuccessful results in many areas other than engineering curricula (http://www.swoogle.com).Preliminary ResultsOne of the advantages ontological tools is their ability of integrating concepts from educationalpsychology, such as embedded signature assignments/assessments (ESAs) and research basedevaluation methods. ESAs are signature or primary assignments that address the essence andprimary goals of each course in a comprehensive manner18. They combine an assignment with aquantifiable assessment that allows engineering educators to assess student learning. ESAsinclude course projects, concept inventories, vignette assignments, concept maps andcomprehensive examinations.Our research

Conference Session

BME Curriculum Development

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Regina Nelson, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Naomi Chesler, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Biomedical

includesome qualitative elements. Page 14.361.9Quantitative thinking revolves around relationships and measurements. Presentation tools thatshape this focus include models, simulations, graphs, diagrams, and concept maps. Whenappropriate, mathematical expressions, including integrals and derivatives, are used in contentpresentation. Given the breadth of the topics that must be covered in a BME physiology courseand the limited depth at which these topics can be explored, advanced mathematical expressionsare not always the best tools. It is important, though, to establish a framework on which amathematical expression can always be built. Understanding