Conference Session

Teaching Dynamics

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Ruhala, Southern Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

AC 2010-1069: FOUR FREE-VIBRATION LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS USINGTWO LUMPED MASS APPARATUSES WITH RESEARCH CALIBERACCELEROMETERS AND ANALYZERRichard Ruhala, Southern Polytechnic State University Richard Ruhala earned his BSME from Michigan State in 1991 and his PhD in Acoustics from The Pennsylvania State University in 1999. He has 3 years industrial experience at General Motors and 3 years at Lucent Technologies. He was an Assistant Professor in the Engineering Department at the University of Southern Indiana before joining the faculty at Southern Polytechnic State University in 2010 as an Associate Professor, where he also serves as director for their new mechanical engineering program. He has

Conference Session

CoED General Technical Session I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thad B. Welch, Boise State University; Cameron H.G. Wright P.E., University of Wyoming; Michael G. Morrow, University of Wisconsin, Madison

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

AC 2012-3630: REAL WORLD ULTRASONIC SIGNALS AND THEIR AP-PLICATION IN TEACHING SIGNAL PROCESSINGDr. Thad B. Welch, Boise State University Thad B. Welch, Ph.D., P.E. received the B.E.E., M.S.E.E., E.E., and Ph.D. degrees from the Georgia Institute of Technology, Naval Postgraduate School, Naval Postgraduate School, and the University of Colorado in 1979, 1989, 1989, and 1997, respectively. He was commissioned in the U.S. Navy in 1979 and has been assigned to three submarines and a submarine repair tender. He has been deployed in the At- lantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, and Arctic Ocean. From 1994-1997, he was an instructor and Assistant Professor teaching in the Electrical Engineering Department at the U.S. Air Force

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Abhijit Nagchaudhuri

it has some limitationswhen it comes to nurturing creativity, synthesis and engineering design1. Therefore, a prudentcombination of teaching by lectures and active learning techniques are perhaps the ideal way toenhance student comprehension and creativity. Modern simulation software provides an efficientway of involving engineering undergraduate students in the active learning process. The reformmovement in engineering education inspired by Engineering Criteria 2000 (EC 2000) ofAccreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET)2 is consistent with this approach. Itis attempting to integrate a continuous improvement cycle (Fig 1) with an experiential learningcycle (Fig 2) within engineering education3

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Matthew G. Sutton; Ing-Chang Jong

Session 1368 A Truss Analyzer for Enriching the Learning Experience of Students Matthew G. Sutton, Ing-Chang Jong University of ArkansasAbstractThis paper is written to contribute a software, named WinTruss, with illustration, for analyzingtrusses. The software is a resulting product of a design project by a senior student in a sequenceof two courses in Creative Project Design for mechanical engineering students at the Universityof Arkansas. WinTruss runs on PC Windows 95 and later. Being easy-to-use, intuitive, flexible,and powerful, this

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2024 ASEE North East Section

Authors

Lynn A. Albers, Hofstra University; Celia Teresa Chacko, University of Connecticut

Paper ID #44910Quantifying and Improving the Industrial Assessment Center StudentExperience from an Educational PerspectiveDr. Lynn A. Albers, Hofstra University Dr. Lynn Albers is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering of the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science at Hofstra University. Her previous academic contribution was as one of the founding five faculty/staff at Campbell University, helping the newly formed School of Engineering grow and establish roots in the community. A proponent of Hands-On Activities in the classroom and during out-of-school time programs, she believes that they

Conference Session

Track 8: Technical Session 4: Grading: The (Mis)use of Mathematics in Measuring Student Learning and its Disproportionate Impact on Equity and Inclusion

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Sharona Krinsky, California State University, Los Angeles; Robert Christopher Bosley, California State University, Los Angeles; Dina Verdin, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Eva Schiorring, STEMEVAL; Emily L. Allen, California State University, Los Angeles

Tagged Topics

CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

Honorable Mention for the Ford Foundation Fellowship Program.Eva Schiorring, STEMEVAL Eva Schiorring has almost two decades of experience in research and evaluation and special knowledge about STEM education in community colleges and four-year institutions. She presently serves as the external evaluator for four NSF-funded projects. TheDr. Emily L. Allen, California State University, Los Angeles Emily L. Allen, Ph.D., is Dean of the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology at California State University, Los Angeles. She believes in a collaborative, student-centered approach to research, education, academic administration and lea ©American Society for Engineering Education

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Nikola Jovic; Abayomi Dairo; ASHENAFI TESFAYE; AIME VALERE; YANNICK ROLAND KAMDEM; Sasan Haghani; Paul Cotae

Detecting Falls Among Elderly Patients in Nursing Homes by Using Wireless Sensor NetworksNIKOLA JOVIC, University of the District of ColumbiaSenior student in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering DepartmentABAYOMI DAIRO, University of the District of ColumbiaSenior student in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering DepartmentASHENAFI TESFAYE, University of the District of ColumbiaJunior student in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering DepartmentAIME VALERE, University of the District of ColumbiaJunior student in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering DepartmentYANNICK ROLAND KAMDEM, University of the District of ColumbiaMaster Student in student in

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2009 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Xiaomin Jin; Dennis Derickson; Simeon Trieu; Samuel O. Agbo

51 Photonics Research and Education at California Polytechnic State University Xiaomin Jin, Dennis Derickson, Simeon Trieu, and Samuel O. Agbo Electrical Engineering Department, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 AbstractCalifornia Polytechnic State University is a major undergraduate teaching institute. We have avery active photonic teaching and research program in the Electrical Engineering (EE)department. In the recent years, the photonics group went

Conference Session

Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Amro Khasawneh, Mercer University; Sarah K. Bauer, Mercer University

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Professional Papers

Paper ID #45425A Mercer on Mission (MOM) to Identify Educational Needs through CollaborativeEngagementDr. Amro Khasawneh, Mercer UniversityDr. Sarah K. Bauer, Mercer University Dr. Sarah Bauer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental and Civil Engineering at Mercer University. Her primary research interests include water and wastewater treatment and renewable energy technologies. Her work focuses on developing techniques for the production of clean energy and clean water. She has also worked on a variety of projects to enhance engineering education, including a project introducing the humanities into

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

Mostafa Mohammad, Wichita State University; Adam Carlton Lynch, Wichita State University

higher levels of precision and reliability as well as maintaining quality control. He also has involved in implementing of using innovative technologies to make operations more streamline and elevate overall performance. Besides studying, Mostafa has involved in working at Formula SAE in designing suspension systems for the race carDr. Adam Carlton Lynch, Wichita State University ADAM CARLTON LYNCH received the BS and MS degrees in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Southern California. He received his Master of International Management from the Thunderbird School of Management (part of Arizona State University). He completed a PhD in Industrial, Systems, and Manufacturing Engineering (ISME

Conference Session

Experiential Learning in Mechanics

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Davishahl, Whatcom Community College; Lee Singleton; Todd Haskell; Kathryn Rupe, Western Washington University

Paper ID #37108Hands-On Statics to Improve Conceptual Understanding andRepresentational CompetenceEric Davishahl (Professor and Program Coordinator) Whatcom CCLee Singleton Dr. Lee Singleton is currently Professor of mathematics at Whatcom Community College in Bellingham, WA, where he has been teaching since 2007. He earned his Ph.D. in Biomathematics at Florida State University in 2007 and is currently interested in the recent availability of 3d printing technologies, and how they can allow students to experience math with a much more hands-on approach. His latest research has been a joint NSF grant with

Conference Session

Adaptation of Laboratory-based Courses During a Pandemic: Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Mohamed A. S. Zaghloul, University of Pittsburgh; Amr Hassan, University of Pittsburgh; Ahmed Dallal, University of Pittsburgh

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

in the same department of the same school. Zaghloul is a recipient of multiple research and teaching awards, and since 2016 he has been appointed to the Postgraduate Research Program at the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) administered through Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE).Prof. Amr Hassan, University of Pittsburgh Dr. Amr Hassan (also know as Amr Mahmoud) received his B.Sc. degree in Electronics and Electrical Communications Engineering and the M.Sc degree in Engineering Physics from Cairo University, Egypt, in 2011 and 2015, respectively. He earned his PhD in Computer Engineering from the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of Pittsburgh, USA

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ASEE 2021 Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference

Authors

Carolyn Fulton, Schreiner University; Brian P. Bernard, Schreiner University; Brian P. Mann, Duke University

Paper ID #35092An Improved Magnetically Bistable Piezoelectric Energy HarvesterCarolyn Fulton, Schreiner University Ms. Fulton is currently an undergraduate research student of the Mathematics Department at Schreiner University in Kerrville, Texas. Her research interests include applied mathematics in the fields of biology, physics, and engineering.Dr. Brian P. Bernard, Schreiner University Following receipt of his BSE in Mechanical Engineering from Tulane University, Brian Bernard served 7 years as a nuclear power officer in the submarine force of the US Navy, during which time he also taught 2 years in the Naval

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh; Autar Kaw, University of South Florida; Eleonora Emma Delgado, University of South Florida

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

, and “Advance Personalized Learning” has been identified as oneof the 14 Grand Challenges for Engineering in the 21st Century (National Academy ofEngineering). Gartner, a leading IT consulting firm, ranked adaptive learning first on its list ofstrategic technologies impacting education in 2015, although they stated “A lot of real-worldtesting remains” (Schaffhauser, 2015). Using computer algorithms, adaptive online coursewareanalyzes performance data, which is collected as the student utilizes the online learningenvironment. Based on this, the adaptive courseware determines recommended content orlearning activities for the student, provides personalized feedback, and displays real-timeprogress via dashboards for both the student and instructor

Conference Session

Development of Technical and Soft Skills in BME

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jean-michel I. Maarek, University of Southern California

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

promote creativity inthe laboratory since students are told what to do in exact detail[2].Criterion 3b of the accreditation process for engineering programs by the Accreditation Boardfor Engineering and Technology (ABET) requires that graduates from an accreditedengineering program have the ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as toanalyze and interpret data. Engineering laboratories in which students follow detailedprocedures without deviation are unlikely to impart the ability to design and conductexperiments because the students never experience designing experiments and are being ledby prescriptive instructions rather than by a protocol they established on their own. Providedthey follow the instructions correctly, the students

Conference Session

Mobile Robotics in Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Wang, University of Nevada-Reno; Jeffrey LaCombe, University of Nevada-Reno; Ann-Marie Vollstedt, University of Nevada-Reno

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

2003.17. Tester, J. and Hatfield, J. “The Design4Practice Sophomore Design Course: Adapting to a Changing Academic Environment,” proceedings of the ASEE Annual conference and exhibition, 2005.18. El Naga, H, Stokes, S. and El Naga, N. “The Use of Real Time Operating Systems and Development Tools as a Men to Revitalize Computer Engineering Programming Courses,” proceedings of the ASEE Annual conference and exhibition, session 1532, 2004.19. Schumacher, J., Welch, D., and Raymond, D. "Teaching introductory programming, problem solving and information technology with robots at West Point" proceedings of the 31st ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Reno, NV, October 2001.20. Plett, G, and Ciletti, M. “Piloting a Balanced

Conference Session

Computer Hardware and Simulation

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael G. Morrow, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Cameron H. G. Wright P.E., University of Wyoming; Thad B. Welch, Boise State University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

1993 at the U.S. Air Force Academy. He currently serves as associate department head, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, at the University of Wyoming.Dr. Thad B. Welch, Boise State University Dr. Thad B. Welch, P.E. received the B.E.E., M.S.E.E., E.E., and Ph.D. degrees from the Georgia Institute of Technology, Naval Postgraduate School, Naval Postgraduate School, and the University of Colorado in 1979, 1989, 1989, and 1997, respectively. He was commissioned in the U.S. Navy in 1979 and has been assigned to three submarines and a submarine repair tender. He has deployed in the Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, and Arctic Ocean. From 1994 to 1997 he was an instructor and assistant professor teaching

Conference Session

ECE Laboratory Development and Innovations

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Ralph Tanner

Session ____ UNDERGRADUATE EXPERIMENTS WITH MOBILE ROBOTS R. Tanner, W. Mitchell, M.Z. Atashbar, and D.A. Miller Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 This paper details an independent undergraduate research project centered around using aRug Warrior ™ mobile robot for several types of experiments. The Rug Warrior™ is a mobilerobot platform developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology by Joseph Jones, AnitaFlynn, and Bruce Seiger and marketed by AK Peters Publishers. This paper includes adescription of the

Conference Session

Experiential Learning in ECE

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen Meehan, Virginia Tech; Robert W. Hendricks, Virginia Tech; Cortney V. Martin, Virginia Tech; Peter Doolittle, Virginia Tech; Richadr Lee Clark, Virginia Western Community College

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

Page 22.993.2our institutions and to the other community colleges within the state will be presented.Pedagogical ApproachIt is well-documented that students have a wide range of learning styles.5-7 Engineering studentsare no different from students in other disciplines in this respect. Felder and Smith havedeveloped a taxonomy of their learning styles8 while Felder has compared this taxonomy to threeother common descriptions including the Myers-Briggs Type Indicators (MBTI), the Kolbtaxonomy, and the Hermann Brain Dominance Instrument (HBDI)9. Of particular significance isresearch on gender and ethnicity differences in learning styles where it has been found thatwomen are generally more visual learners than are men in the sciences, technology

Conference Session

Assessment of Learning in ECE

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne Lu, University of Portland

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #8962Using Case Study Research as an Active Learning Tool for Demonstrating theAbility to Function on Multidisciplinary TeamsDr. Wayne Lu, University of Portland Wayne Lu received his B.S.E.E. degree from Chung-Cheng Institute of Technology, Tauyuan, Taiwan in 1973 and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma in 1981 and 1989, respectively. He is a member of IEEE and ASEE. He has been a faculty at the University of Portland since 1988 and currently an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering. His areas of interest include embedded systems design, digital

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2005 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Ing-Chang Jong

students. Nevertheless, the learning of the virtual work method is an excellent trainingground for engineering and technology students to develop their visual skills in reading technicaldrawings and presenting technical conceptions.References1. Beer, F. P., and E. R. Johnston, Jr., Mechanics for Engineers: Statics and Dynamics, McGraw-Hill Book Com- pany, Inc., 1957, pp. 332-334.2. Beer, F. P., E. R. Johnston, Jr., E. R. Eisenberg, and W. E. Clausen, Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics and Dynamics, Seventh Edition, McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2004, pp. 562-564.3. Huang, T. C., Engineering Mechanics: Volume I Statics, Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc., 1967, pp. 359-371.4. Jong, I. C., and B. G. Rogers, Engineering

Conference Session

Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Oguzhan Oruc, The Citadel; Eva Singleton, The Citadel Military College ; Andrew B. Williams, The Citadel; Kevin Skenes, The Citadel

Tagged Topics

Professional Papers

Paper ID #45464A Systematic Teaching Method for Modeling, Simulation and Control of QuadrotorUncrewed Aerial VehiclesDr. Oguzhan Oruc, The Citadel Dr. Oguzhan Oruc received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering from Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey in 2005 and 2017, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering from the University of New Hampshire, in 2018. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, The Citadel Military College of South Carolina. His research interests include nonlinear system identification, modeling, simulation, and

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

Tariq Khraishi, University of New Mexico

TRANSACTIONS ON EDUCATION, VOL. 57, NO. 2, p. 99-106. (2014)4. K. J. Reid, “Study of the Success or Failure of Changing Freshman Engineering Technology Courses to an Online Format: Did it Work?”, Proceedings of the 36th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, October 28 – 31, 2006, San Diego, CA. p. S1J-28 - S1J-33. (2006)5. S. Pisupati, J. Mathews, “Differences in teaching and learning outcomes in face-to-face, online and hybrid modes of energy conservation course”, Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 22, 2008 - June 24, 2008. (2008)6. J. Douglas, “Comparing learning outcomes and content mastery in online and face-to-face engineering statics courses”, Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference and

Conference Session

Computers in Education 7 - Modulus 2

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eman Hammad, Texas A&M University - Commerce; James Nelson, Texas A&M University; John Romero, Texas A&M University

Paper ID #37932Towards Goal-Oriented Experiential Learning forCybersecurity ProgramsEman Hammad (Assistant Professor) Dr. Eman Hammad is a cybersecurity professional & interdisciplinary professional focusing on trustworthy & resilient complex systems and emerging technologies. She obtained her PhD in Electrical & Computer Engineering from the University of Toronto. Dr. Hammad is an is an assistant professor with Texas A&M University - Commerce. She combines practical experience and theoretical research to shape her vision for resilient-by-design solutions in the connected world. She is the

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ASEE-NE 2022

Authors

Michael G Joseph, University of Bridgeport; Khaled Elleithy, University of Bridgeport

International Conference on Industrial Electronics, Technology & Automation. Fur- thermore, he is the co-Chair and co-founder of the Annual International Joint Conferences on Computer, Information, and Systems Sciences, and Engineering virtual conferences 2005 - 2014. Dr. Elleithy is a member of several technical and honorary societies. He is a Senior Member of the IEEE computer society. He is a member of the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) since 1990, member of ACM SIGARCH (Special Interest Group on Computer Architecture) since 1990, member of the honor society of Phi Kappa Phi University of South Western Louisiana Chapter since April 1989, member of IEEE Circuits & Systems society since 1988, member of the

Conference Session

Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 3

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Roberts, University of Florida

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Materials Division (MATS)

Paper ID #39350Exploring how Different Instructional Methods Compare to Improve StudentPerformance and Satisfaction in an Online Environment.Mr. Michael Roberts, University of Florida Currently, I work as a Technology Coach for a research grant. I have research experience in numerous fields including Magnetic Barkhausen Noise (MBN) in HY80 steel, Engineering Education, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and my current senior design project involves designing a sensor to detect volatile gases in moon regolith (moon rock). long with my research experience, I have developed my programming and computational skills which have

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carol Haden, Magnolia Consulting; Paul Flikkema, Northern Arizona University; Tom Weller, University of South Florida; Jeff Frolik, University of Vermont; Wendy Verrei-Berenback, University of Vermont; Wayne Shiroma, University of Hawaii, Manoa

moredynamic format. Presenting examples that involved commonly understood and well knownsystems (such as a car engine) were particularly effective in increasing understanding, as weremodules that presented real-world examples of the use of wireless sensor technology.Student Interest and EngagementStudents offered mixed views of whether the course met their expectations. During interviews,several commented that the class piqued their interest in wireless technology. One studentcommented: “I think this class is very reality-based. It’s applicable to industry and what we woulddo in the field.” However, this student and many others commented that coming into the coursethey expected a broader scope of course content including more on wireless

Conference Session

Special Session on Fixed-Point Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Hill, University of Hartford; Hisham Alnajjar, University of Hartford; Saeid Moslehpour, University of Hartford

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

AC 2007-1274: EDUCATIONAL DISCRETE TIME SIGNAL PROCESSINGTOOLKITJonathan Hill, University of Hartford Dr. Jonathan Hill is an assistant professor in the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture (CETA) at the University of Hartford, Connecticut (USA). Ph.D. and M.S. from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and B.S. from Northeastern University. Previously an applications engineer with the Networks and Communications division of Digital Corporation. His interests involve embedded microprocessor based systems.Hisham Alnajjar, University of Hartford Dr. Hisham Alnajjar is the chair for the Electrical and Computer Engineering Dept. at the University of Hartford, Connecticut

Conference Session

Research in Assessment

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luanna B. Prevost, Michigan State University; Kevin C. Haudek, Michigan State University; John E. Merrill, Michigan State University; Mark Urban-Lurain, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

undergraduate education in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology. Science Education 86, 79–105 (2002).2. AAAS Science for all Americans. (Oxford University Press, USA: 1990).3. NRC -CUSE Transforming undergraduate education in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology. (National Academies Press: 1999).4. How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School: Expanded Edition. (National Academies Press: 2000).5. Von Glasersfeld, E. A constructivist approach to teaching. Constructivism in education 3, 15 (1995).6. Pellegrino, J. W., Chudowsky, N. & Glaser, R. Knowing what students know: The science and design of educational assessment. (National Academies Press: 2001).7. Nehm, R. H. &

Conference Session

Online Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily A Hildebrand, Arizona State University ; Jennifer M Bekki, Arizona State University; Bianca L. Bernstein, Arizona State University; Caroline J Harrison, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

an online learning environment. Thewebsite evaluated in this study is a resilience training website targeting doctoral students inscience, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Findings from the heuristics evaluation areshown to provide a baseline of potential human factors issues related to user experience with thewebsite and to suggest some preliminary design recommendations. Implications of utilizing aheuristic evaluation to improve the user-centered design of an online learning environment arefurther discussed.IntroductionThe use of educational technology and online learning environments (OLEs) are increasing at arapid rate. In fact, it is estimated that by 2025 there will be between 30-80 million onlinestudents1. Not only is student