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Conference Session
DSA Technical Session 6
Collection
2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Emily Nutwell, The Ohio State University; Thomas Bihari, The Ohio State University; Thomas Metzger, The Ohio State University
Tagged Topics
Data Science & Analytics Constituent Committee (DSA), Diversity
with little to noprior data science, computing, or math background. Courses use both synchronous andasynchronous delivery methods to maximize learner flexibility while providing opportunities toengage in real time with instructors and peers. All courses emphasize projects to provideopportunities for learners to apply courses concepts to real-world problems. A terminal 2-semester capstone course incorporates all three disciplines into a final culminating team project.This paper will focus on the conceptualization of the computer science (CS) portion of thecurriculum. As an applied master’s program, much of the CS curriculum takes inspiration fromindustry frameworks such as CRISP-DM and Agile project management to contextualizeconcepts. The
Conference Session
First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 1: Evolving First Year Programs
Collection
2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Doris J. Espiritu, Wilbur Wright College, City Colleges of Chicago
Tagged Divisions
First-Year Programs Division (FYP)
-curricular and extra-curricular activities. The knowledge provided byspeakers will contribute to students making informed decisions when they decide on the fieldthey pursue.II.1.B. The Professional Skills dimension infuses career-based skills to ensure professionalsuccess and increased employability. The National Soft Skills Association study found that only15% of job success is based on technical skills, and the rest are based on soft skills [21]. TheESS students learned career and professional skills as early as their first semester at communitycollege. Skills, including oral and written communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, andteamwork are incorporated into the curriculum and assessed through resume writing, mockinterviews, and
Collection
1999 Annual Conference
Authors
Sandra Courter; Ruthie Lyle; Ranil Wickramasinghe; Lisa Schaefer; Kevin Nickels; Jodi Reeves; David Noyce; Annie Pearce
authors have found that itis preferable to differentiate among team members based on the ratings assigned by teammates,or at least to use the differentiation to support grade decisions in borderline cases. Gradingcriteria can be based on specific project tasks or on general features of the problem such asteamwork, writing/documentation, presentation, etc. This self-rating technique provides a meansfor converting qualitative performance of team members into a subjective but nonethelessquantitative measure, and it is especially useful for verifying student complaints of unevendistribution of work. Whatever the mechanism, care must be taken to foster a cooperative, notcompetitive, atmosphere in the classroom. We have found this method to be
Conference Session
Design in Freshman Year
Collection
2004 Annual Conference
Authors
Hazel Pierson; Daniel Suchora
should make use of some of the math and science materials presented in the calculus and physics and chemistry courses so the student could see the need for a strong math and science background. 5. Modern computing applications were needed with appropriate computer skill development. 6. Students should learn to work effectively in groups; especially with other students who they initially did not know and who have different intended majors. 7. Technical report writing should be introduced. 8. A freshman faculty and coordinator would need to be established so that consistency in the program could be maintained. Faculty need to be good at working with students
Conference Session
NEE Technical Session 2 - Educator's experience and perspective
Collection
2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Rebecca Marie Reck, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Jessica R TerBush, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Caroline Cvetkovic, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Holly M Golecki, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Christopher D. Schmitz, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Katie Ansell, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; David Mussulman, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Chandrasekhar Radhakrishnan; Ilalee Harrison James, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)
, to serve as a lecturer in the department of Materials Science and Engineering. Here, she is responsible for teaching the junior labs as well as providing instruction on writing in engineering.Prof. Caroline Cvetkovic, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Caroline Cvetkovic is a Teaching Assistant Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she instructs courses in quantitative physiology, biofabrication, and transport. She earned her B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Bioengineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She then completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the Center for Neuroregeneration and Department of Neurosurgery at the Houston Methodist Research
Conference Session
Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 3
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Ekaterina Koromyslova, South Dakota State University; Carrie Steinlicht, South Dakota State University; Miriam Kanini Peter
Tagged Divisions
Industrial Engineering Division (IND)
increased by 23% between2008 and 2013, and then increased by another 37% between 2013 and 2018 [16]. The AmericanSociety for Engineering Education (ASEE) reported another 20% increase in the 2020-2021academic year. The top four degrees granted in 2021 were Mechanical Engineering (23.8%),Computer Science (16.2%), Civil Engineering (9.3%) and Electrical Engineering (9.2%) [17, 39]. The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) reported that in the 2007-2008academic year, 41.9% engineering and engineering technology bachelor’s degree recipients earnedcredits for Writing beyond English Composition with median of a 3 credits; and 24.5% earned a
Conference Session
Mathematics Division Technical Session 4
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Eliza Gallagher, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Geoff Potvin, Florida International University
Tagged Divisions
Mathematics
qualitative in nature, and our chosen research methods reflectthat. Rather than conduct a quasi-experimental design with a selection of GTAs participating incase analysis and others not, we instead used mixed qualitative and quantitative methods tocollect and analyze data solely from participants who experienced the use of case analysis in theirfirst semester of graduate school. This paper focuses in particular on two quantitative measures(survey data and student performance) and on two qualitative measures (case discussion recordsand reflective writings). We give a summary of the data within each of those four categoriesseparately. However, the nature of the research questions is such that a more significant analysisinvolves integration of those
Conference Session
K-12 Engineering and Pre-College Outreach Poster Session
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Sylvanus Wosu, University of Pittsburgh
Tagged Divisions
K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
Page 12.1198.3engineering career, and are within the top 25% of their class, or may be academically disadvantaged with“excellent” grades in weak K-12 science and math curriculum. CARE serves as a catalyst for higher academicperformance to ensure that students are academically prepared to enter a quality engineering program when they 2graduate from high school.Project CARE targets two groups-Pre-11th (CARE I) and pre-12th (CARE II). The goal of CARE I is to enrichacademic preparation in college algebra, engineering learning tools, and technical writing/reading of high schoolpre-11th grade students from the selected regions. The outcomes of CARE I are to: (1) increase the average score
Collection
1998 Annual Conference
Authors
Melody Ivory; Kathleen Luker; Kathleen Coppock; Erol Tutumluer; David Hill; Christine Masters; Amelia Regan; Alkim Akyurtlu; Eric Matsumoto; Sandra Shaw Courter; Sarah Pfatteicher
and learning strategies, small group/cooperative learning, and professionaldevelopment. Seven cases are presented to illustrate how participants have made substantialprogress in their understanding of important areas of pedagogy. These cases also demonstratehow this learning has translated into confidence in implementing fresh—and often successful—approaches in the classroom. Participants additionally credit EESP with an early opportunity to“learn the ropes” of the academic career, including valuable insight into the hiring process,mentoring, promotion and tenure, and writing grant proposals. The positive impact of EESP hasmotivated NSF and others to spread EESP around the country to benefit larger numbers of futurefaculty members. Lessons
Conference Session
Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 7
Collection
2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Tingjun Lei, Mississippi State University; Timothy Sellers, Mississippi State University; Chaomin Luo, Mississippi State University; Gene Eu Jan, Tainan National University of the Arts ; Zhuming Bi, Purdue University, Fort Wayne
Tagged Divisions
Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)
dynamics,which bolsters understanding through the exchange of shared ideas. Meanwhile, Hadfield-Menellet al. [17] study on cooperative inverse reinforcement learning concentrated on theoreticalaspects, lacking practical, real-world validation. Additionally, Vliet et al. [19] explored theeffects of flipped-class pedagogy on student motivation and learning strategies, notingimprovements in critical thinking and peer learning. However, the observed benefits wereshort-lived, suggesting the necessity for continuous application.In the Computer Architecture curriculum, teaching the challenging topics of single cycle andpipelined datapath design to senior students requires an innovative approach beyond traditionaltextbook methods. This paper introduces a
Conference Session
Design in Engineering Education (DEED) Engineering Poster Session
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Farrokh Mistree, University of Oklahoma; Dirk Ifenthaler, University of Freiburg; Zahed Siddique, University of Oklahoma
Tagged Divisions
Design in Engineering Education
, socio-techno-eco system in the wired, interconnected and culturally diverse world of 2030? QD3 – August 23, 2012: What are your learning objectives for in this course and how do they relate to the competencies? Lecture 3 – ORA, Deep Reading, Learning Statements and A1 QD4 – August 28, 2012: How do I create knowledge? • By using the Observe-Reflect and Articulate [ORA] construct. • Through Deep Reading QD5 – August 28, 2012: How do I keep track of my progress in attaining my competencies? • By writing learning statements in A0 Item 9. Lecture 4 – A Learning Organization / Community QD6 – August 30, 2012: What is a Learning Organization? QD7 – August 30, 2012: What is the relevance of the learning
Conference Session
First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 10: Best of First-Year Programs Division
Collection
2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Victor Garcia; Peter Golding, University of Texas at El Paso; Diane Golding, University of Texas at El Paso; Irma Torres-Catanach; Nora Cuvelier, University of Texas at El Paso; Crystal Cholewa; Karla Ayala Mendoza
professional development; educator integration of technology; supporting minoritized student in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM); and student and peer mentorship. She is the Director of the University of Texas El Paso (UTEP) Yes, SHE Can Program, a Department of Education funded program designed to engage, motivate and support minoritized students, especially women in engineering. Her work continues in the realm of improved STEM education as she leads the Department of Education, STEMSHINE initiative. Diane Elisa is a 2022 recipient of the Academy of Distinguished Teachers Award for her outstanding contributions to teaching and learning at UTEP.Crystal Cholewa (Program Manager)Nora Cuvelier (Research Assistant
Conference Session
Thinking Outside the STEM Box: Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jan Fertig, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Subha Kumpaty, Milwaukee School of Engineering
theirprograms. Further persistence questions targeted involvement in or a sense of having a place inone’s engineering program, in addition to level of satisfaction with interactions with faculty.Participants also completed items indicating their intention to remain in their chosen engineeringfield and on the reverse side: considering changing majors; disenfranchisement from program ofchoice; and disappointment with program of choice. A short measure of engineering self-efficacywas embedded in the self-report items [16] in addition to a measure of individual empathy [17].Respondents were also asked about degree of peer and family support for their career choice, andthe likelihood of pursuing graduate education or a professional job in engineering. Open
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
platforms, which spawned new administrative questions, such as whatthe lab sessions would look like and how lecture recordings could be accessed. Another possibleexplanation for the Piazza trends may be the notion of positive feedback. That is, as morestudents asked questions and received quick and satisfactory responses, then more students mayhave felt it was worthwhile to participate. Finally, it may be the case that students were moreinclined to discuss their questions with their peers prior to going online, while after going onlinestudents were more inclined to ask their questions directly to the teaching team. Further study isrequired to determine what the exact reasons were for the increase in Piazza participation since,as shown by this
Conference Session
Session 6 - Track 3: The only difference is now it counts: Exploring the Role of a Summer Bridge Program in Shaping Student Expectations of Engineering
Collection
2023 Collaborative Network for Computing and Engineering Diversity (CoNECD)
Authors
Taylor Y. Johnson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Malini Josiam, Virginia Tech; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Tagged Topics
CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity
engineering discipline [3]. This critical transition has gained particular attention in engineering education as aneffort to promote student success and retention in the discipline [4], [5]. Engineering studentsupport centers offer engagement opportunities for students that range from mentorship programsand seminars courses to living learning communities, all of which typically begin during the firstsemester of the academic year [5]–[7]. An overarching goal for these programs is to get studentsinvolved early and help them create social and academic connections with peers, upperclassmen, 1faculty, and staff at the university in an effort to improve
Conference Session
First-Year Programs: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the First Year
Collection
2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Janet Aderemi Omitoyin, The University of Illinois at Chicago ; Renata A. Revelo, The University of Illinois at Chicago; Betul Bilgin, The University of Illinois at Chicago; Houshang Darabi, The University of Illinois at Chicago; Rezvan Nazempour, The University of Illinois at Chicago
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
First-Year Programs
training of mathematics teachers that is at the core of this problem. Since enrollment at UIC, Janet had dedicated her studies and research efforts on Mathematics Socialization and identity amongst pre-service elementary teachers, an effort at understanding the reasons for lack of interest in the subject with a view to proffer solution and engender/motivate interest amongst this group that will eventually reflect in their classroom practices. She is currently a Graduate Assistant with UIC Engage, a commu- nity focused project that provides help for less-privileged students from K-8 in mathematics, reading and writing. She continues to work as a substitute teacher occasionally to keep abreast with current practices
Conference Session
Think Outside the Box! K-12 Engineering Curriculum
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kelly Hutchinson, Purdue University; Lynn Bryan, Purdue University; George Bodner, Purdue University
Tagged Divisions
K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
Page 14.1102.2following the summer professional development institute.Previous research on the integration of innovative science curricula has indicated that curriculumchange/reform ultimately hinges on the classroom teacher.5, 6 Moreover, the process ofintegrating new content into an existing curriculum is a complex process in which teachers oftenencounter challenges including: lack of resources (e.g., new science equipment), absence ofadministrative and peer support, lack of time to plan and teach new lessons, and insufficientcontent knowledge.5, 6 Research also has shown that science teachers’ beliefs about teaching andlearning as well as their beliefs about the conditions of the classroom and external teachingconditions influence their
Conference Session
Student Empathy and Human-Centered Design
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Justin L Hess, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Anusha Sathyanarayanan Rao, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Grant Fore, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Jiangmei Wu, Indiana University, Bloomington; Andres Tovar, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Sohel Anwar, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Design in Engineering Education
the use of designtools, mathematical modeling, and creative engineering problem-solving and (b) practicingstudio learning through peer critique and reflection. The art instructor engaged undergraduatestudents from an origami class to provide an opportunity for collaborative learning experiencesbetween the engineering and art students. This art course involved a capstone project ofinstalling an origami-inspired structure on the premises of a church. Based on initial designpresentations by the art students to their engineering counterparts, six out of 24 engineeringstudents were chosen to collaborate with the art students in the final design and physicalinstallation of the origami-based structure. All other engineering students were required
Conference Session
Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 5
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Shramana Ghosh, New York University; Pooneh Sabouri, New York University; Vikram Kapila, New York University
Tagged Divisions
Pre-College Engineering Education
also been shownto increase student interest in engineering and improve their conceptual understanding of math andscience by engaging them in interactive learning experiences [1].Broadly the role of educational robots in classrooms has been classified into three categories: (i)tutor, (ii) peer, or (iii) tool [8]. Yet, the role of educational robots as technological and educationalartifacts in K-12 STEM classrooms has not been examined in depth by researchers. One reasonmight be attributed to some researchers considering student learning to be curriculum dependent[9]. In this school of thinking [9], the use of educational robots is not guaranteed to improve studentlearning, rather the role of educational robotics in K-12 settings is to foster
Conference Session
Capstone Design Practices
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Kurt Stephen Stresau, University of Central Florida; Mark W. Steiner, University of Central Florida
Tagged Divisions
Design in Engineering Education
backgrounds, and various contextual influences.The proposed framework capitalizes on the use of existing survey tools and course data toconduct a mapping of faculty mentor beliefs/practices against student perception and recognitionof those practices. In conjunction with student reflective memos containing self-evaluations oftheir project and team experiences, interactions with faculty mentors, and overall satisfactionwith their educational experience, this data will combine to provide a multifaceted assessment ofwhich factors are influential and are value-added to the program. The mixed methods approachwill include quantitative statistical analysis of programmatic data, qualitative social networkanalysis-based assessment of peer evaluations, and
Conference Session
Thermal Sciences
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Georg Pingen, Union University
Tagged Divisions
Mechanical Engineering
implement a flipped-classroom approach6 using screencasts3. I hadpreviously recorded and uploaded my lecture notes using a tablet PC to allow students to focuson comprehension rather than having to write down every word during class. Screencasts servedas an extension of these tablet-recorded notes by recording screen-captures and audio using theopen source software Camstudio7 for short mini-lectures and example problems. The resultingscreencasts are then uploaded to YouTube and embedded on the course website or into PDFreading guides using LaTeX. This has permitted the recording of “passive” course content asscreencasts provided to students prior to class as part of their reading assignment. This ability tomove essential but “passive” course
Conference Session
Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY) Technical Session 7
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kenya Z Mejia, University of Washington; Hailee Kenney, University of Washington; Tiffany Dewitt, University of Washington; Jennifer A Turns, University of Washington
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity
major for her. In engineering, where the cultural perspective is that a stereotypical student is white and male, students often have the unconscious bias that gives white, male students the benefit of the doubt, assuming they are smart and experienced. Socially, Black and brown women are stereotyped as angry or loud. Jamie’s awareness of this stereotype makes her think twice about speaking up. Additionally, disciplinary power also makes her reconsider speaking up— engineering courses are built on teamwork. If she were to speak up and was not supported by her peers because they did not notice anything happening, and her professor mentioned that she should just learn to deal with team dynamics, she
Conference Session
Entrepreneurship and Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 4
Collection
2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Erin A. Henslee, Wake Forest University; Lauren Lowman, Wake Forest University; Michael D. Gross, Wake Forest University; Anita K. McCauley, Wake Forest University
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation
instructorsand peers in the classroom and a sense of belonging. These basic needs cultivate learning goalsas part of the students’ identities [52].5. Contextualizing Inclusive Practices in EM PedagogiesInclusive curriculum signifies curricular practices that promote student success across allstudents [56]. The salient characteristics of inclusive practices that the authors have focused onin the third year core classes include representation of diverse STEM figures, providing safespaces for failure, promoting collaboration over competition, and supporting student autonomy.Each of these practices is founded in the literature as ways to support inclusive learningenvironments (e.g., [57], [58]). While all characteristics are featured in both courses, the
Conference Session
Pre-College Engineering Education Division Technical Session 5
Collection
2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Jean S. Larson, Arizona State University; Megan O'Donnell, Arizona State University; Kristi Lynn Eustice, Arizona State University; Carolyn Aitken Nichol, Rice University; Kristen Jaskie, Arizona State University; Andreas S. Spanias, Arizona State University; Kimberly Farnsworth, Indiana University-Bloomington; Jennifer M. Blain Christen, Arizona State University; Mi Yeon Lee, Arizona State University
Tagged Divisions
Pre-College Engineering Education
UndergraduateInstitution (PUI) partner, Lafayette College. The program has resulted in a newly developed five-week course with asynchronous elements in a Learning Management System (LMS) and weeklysynchronous components via Video Conferencing (VC). Each weekly module in the LMSfocused on a different theme: 1) Program Orientation, 2) Conducting CenterResearch/Curriculum Development, 3) Engineering Education Standards/ Developing aProblem-based Engineering Lesson, 4) Adapting Engineering Lessons for Remote/OnlineTeaching, and 5) Presenting and Writing about Scientific Research (see Table 1 for detailedprogram agenda).Table 1. CBBG Hybrid RET Program Week Topics Asynchronous (LMS) Synchronous (VC) Program
Conference Session
Critical Conversations on Being Valued
Collection
2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Emily Gwen Blosser, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Culture & Social Justice in Education, Equity
that uses systematic but flexible guidelines to collect data often through interviews or theanalysis of texts. The researcher then analyzes data through coding and memo-writing. The goalof this method is to develop theories or provide new insights into social phenomena.Constructivist grounded theory recognizes that multiple perspectives and social realities existand promotes ongoing analysis and an openness to emerging ideas. Charmaz’s method alsoacknowledges that the researcher plays an active role in the research. As she explains, the resultsmust be firmly grounded in the data, however, the researcher and the research participants arenot external to the process. For example, researchers determine which questions to ask ofrespondents or which
Conference Session
Promoting Communication Skills
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Gabrielle Orbaek White, Swansea University ; Patricia Xavier, Swansea University; Catherine Groves, Swansea University
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Liberal Education/Engineering & Society
education, and as Cech argues, one class is notenough to move the needle on developing the necessary “reflexes for social justiceconsiderations” amongst engineers [15].Kim et. al. worked on a multi-disciplinary team from engineering, psychology and educationwith the aim to “enable engineering students to become reflective thinkers who develop the habitof critically thinking about the broader social, human, environmental, and ethical context” [10].Using the philosophical concept of phronesis (ethical judgement or practical wisdom) as aguiding theoretical framework, reflective practice was used to assist students in navigating theirdevelopment of ethical judgement in the face of ambiguous situations. The course required thestudents to write an
Conference Session
CoNECD Session : Day 1 Slot 7 Technical Session 3
Collection
2021 CoNECD
Authors
Nadia N. Kellam, Arizona State University; Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico; Susannah C. Davis, Oregon State University; Susan Sajadi, Arizona State University; Jasmine Desiderio, University of New Mexico
Tagged Topics
CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity
experienceswithin the screenplay. Examples of this could be engineering/non-engineering or White/peopleof color. Next attendees fill out power lines on the intersectionality wheel by placing moreprivileged identities on the top half of the wheel and more oppressed identities along the sameline and at the bottom of the wheel (see Figure 2 for an example of this). After creating powerlines that emerged out of the scenario, the attendees are encouraged to identify -isms that willappear on the power line. In Figure 2, this is the addition of engineeringism along theengineering/non-engineering power line. Finally, at the end of activity 1, the entire group reportsout examples of power lines and -isms. Attendees are encouraged to write down any that emergefrom
Conference Session
Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 3
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Andrew Elby, University of Maryland, College Park; Eric Kuo, Stanford University; Ayush Gupta, University of Maryland, College Park; Michael M. Hull, Wayne State College
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Physics & Physics
’ traditional problem-solving.8 But instructor effects might account forsome of these results, since more dedicated instructors are perhaps more likely to attemptreforms. Mazur’s study at Harvard8 avoided this issue, since he gave the same exam to his ownstudents 6 years apart; but the small gains in problem-solving performance he documented (from63% to 69% correct) could have arisen from his improved skill, developed over six years, atteaching problem-solving efficiently, enabling him to spend some class time on Peer Instructionwithout a trade-off. Furthermore, the lack of any published PER results (that we know of)highlighting a trade-off, such as higher conceptual gains at the expense of lower performance ontraditional problems, could result from
Conference Session
Opening Up: Data, Open Access, and Open Educational Resources
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Leena N. Lalwani, University of Michigan; Paul F. Grochowski, University of Michigan; Jamie M. Niehof, University of Michigan; Craig E. Smith, University of Michigan
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Libraries
% of students said that they had decided against buying a textbookbecause it was too expensive,” [12], Boczar and Pascual write about an “E-books for theClassroom” program at the University of South Florida where the library “purchases the e-bookversion of a text that is needed for a course” [9].At the University of Minnesota, the Interlibrary Loan and Course Reserve departmentscollaborate on a service to fill student requests for required course materials [10]. The Universityof Buffalo Libraries began an e-Textbook Initiative in 2012, whose goals were to “…reducetextbook costs for students…and to explore equitable, sustainable business models for e-textbooks” [11].Rokusek and Cooke state, “Textbook affordability has been a critical issue in
Conference Session
Capstone Design Projects
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jennifer Dawson, York College of Pennsylvania; Stephen Kuchnicki, York College of Pennsylvania
Tagged Divisions
Design in Engineering Education
,modifications made to the course, an overview of the Assessment Evaluation Forms, andproposed actions for course improvement. This method has proven to be effective in helpingfaculty members reflect on teaching methods and develop strategies for course improvement.An example of an Assessment Evaluation Form is shown in Figure 1. It has several sections,starting with the instructor’s evaluation of the level of difficulty of the assignment (easy,moderate, or difficult). Next, the instructor writes a description of how they expected students toperform on the task. Observational notes are then written which evaluate student performanceon the task, including quantifying the number of students exceeding (E), meeting (M), or below(B) expectations. An overall