Conference Session

Issues and Directions in ET Education & Administration: Part III

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Khan, Kansas State University-Salina; Lucy Kollhoff, Kansas State Univerty; Michael Kollhoff, Salina South High School

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

and careers. b. Ability to theory learned in a hands-on STEM activity in the Science Area using tools of the profession. c. Ability to theory learned in a hands-on STEM activity in the Technology Area using tools of the profession. d. Ability to theory learned in a hands-on STEM activity in the Engineering Area using tools of the profession. e. Ability to theory learned in a hands-on STEM activity in the Mathematics Area using tools of the profession. f. Understand the importance of global skills and globalization. g. Understand the importance of teamwork.Structure and Format of Course:The course will consist of face-to-face lectures and laboratory exercises. Critical portionsof the lecture will be taped and

Conference Session

Mentoring and Development of New Faculty

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea Surovek, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Jennifer Karlin, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Cassandra Groen, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

Scholars: On Establishing a Caring Community. Journal of Engineering Education. Journal of Engineering Education (Jan. 2002), pp. 49-55.8. Douglas, K., (2007). Kansas State University’s Women Mentoring Women (WMW): Impacts of Shifting from Individual to Group Mentoring. American Society for Engineering Education 2007 Conference.9. Faculty Mentoring Program. Marquette University, (2010). .10. Faculty Mentoring Program. The University of Iowa: College of Engineering, (2010). Page 15.440.10 .11. Faculty Mentoring Program. University of California, San Diego, (2009). .12. Hacker, B., Dong, W., Lucero Ferrel, M., (2009

Conference Session

Enhancing K-12 STEM Education with Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tom Benton, University of Texas, Austin; Taylor Martin, Univ of Texas at Austin

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-2053: SYSTEM SCAFFOLDING OF CONTENT INTEGRATION IN HIGHSCHOOL ENGINEERING AND DESIGNTom Benton, University of Texas, Austin Tom Benton received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas in 1999 and is currently a Masters student in the University's Educational Technology program. He is primarily interested in the development and study of systems that support collaboration between designers while scaffolding elements of the design process.Taylor Martin, Univ of Texas at Austin Taylor Martin received a B. A. in Linguistics and an initial teaching certification from Dartmouth College in 1992, an M.S. in Psychology from Vanderbilt University in 2000, and a Ph.D. in

Conference Session

Technology-Enhanced Learning

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

Evaluation ABET Criteria 5 4.5 4 Term 3.5 3 08A Mean 2.5 09W 2 09A 1.5 1 0.5 0 a b c d e f g h i j k ABET category Engineering programs must demonstrate that their students attain

Conference Session

Student Paper Presentation

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melanie Watson, Louisiana Tech University; Krystal Corbett, Louisiana Tech University; Kyle Prather, Louisiana Tech University; Jenna Carpenter, Louisiana Tech University; Stanley Cronk, Louisiana Tech University

Tagged Divisions

Students Constituent Committee

adependence of the interactions from the three graduate instructors for each question with a P-value 0.143 thus greater that the 0.05 alpha threshold. In Figure 2B, the standard deviation errorbars corroborate an overall overlap of all questions except Questions 5 and 10. Page 15.596.7 Figure 2 - A) Individual graduate instructor question averages. B) Graduate instructor question averages based on the gender of the graduate instructor.Question sets 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 are displayed in Figure 3. Each set represents a pairing of two tothree questions. These combinations are employed to highlight particular concepts. Figure 3Auses

Conference Session

Think Outside the Box! K-12 Engineering Curriculum

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristen Wendell, Tufts University; Kathleen Connolly, Tufts University; Christopher Wright, Tufts University; Linda Jarvin, Tufts University; Mike Barnett, Boston College; Chris Rogers, Tufts University; Ismail Marulcu, Boston College

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

design into science curriculum is supported by the NationalAcademy of Sciences, which reports that the number of students who have had formalengineering education since 1990 is less than 6 million, whereas the number of students enrolledin U.S. K-12 classrooms was about 56 million in 2008.7 This means that less than 10 percent ofstudents between 1990 and 2008 have had some type of formal engineering education. TheNational Academy of Sciences documents the potential benefits of including engineeringeducation in K–12 schools as (a) improved learning and achievement in science andmathematics, (b) increased awareness of engineering and the work of engineers, (c)understanding of and the ability to engage in engineering design, (d) interest in

Conference Session

Mentoring and Development of New Faculty

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay Wierer, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Roger Frankowski, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Cory Prust, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Steven Reyer, Milwaukee School of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

of others at their stage in their careers, were asked toanswer a set of five questions regarding the process.Professor A is the Chief Academic Officer and Vice President of Academics. The “CAO”receives the results of the evaluation process and is key in determining if a contract is renewed.He has 41 years of experience including many years of teaching and serving as a departmentchair. He reports to the President of the University.Professor B has 35 years of teaching experience (25 years at our University) and has been on thefive-person university-level peer review committee for a total of 16 years (“Senior Faculty”).For three of those years, he was chair of this College Faculty Appointment Review Committee(CFARC). He has conducted

Conference Session

Build Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renee Baker, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

, Outreach, A. Spreading the Word; Invite to apply Phase I. Recruitment & B. Receipt of applications: Applicant Tracking Selection C. Review and selection of candidates D. Invitations and rejections A. Welcome Reception B. College presentations and tours C. Faculty panel, group photo Phase II. Program (Highlights) D. Dinner with university President E

Conference Session

Faculty Set the Preliminary Standards for Co-ops

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

R. Mark Schreck, University of Louisville; Angela Cline, University of Louisville

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

a superior product to the Model 1000 with highercustomer value, the selling price will be increased from $2500 per unit (Model 1000) to $3000per unit (“Model 2000”). Sales are predicted to increase from 1500 units per year worldwide to2000 units. The resulting XYZ benefit is increased sales of $2.25 million/year and increasedprofit approximately $450,000/year. IV. STUDENT BENEFITS a) Discuss how you applied math/science/engineering knowledge. I had to apply science and engineering knowledge during the characterization of the materials used in the carbon test seal samples. b) Discuss experiments you conducted and how the data was analyzed. I participated with the technicians in evaluation

Conference Session

Faculty Set the Preliminary Standards for Co-ops

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daryl Caswell, University of Calgary; Sarah Lockwood, University of Calgary; Jane Leung, University of Calgary

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

, based around themes that are relevant to theclients, to assist in skill and knowledge development.Over the eight week project, each group of 30 students will select a theme to shape theirwork, then split into groups of four, with each foursome developing a solution for a) anacademic challenge, b) a study skill challenge or c) a life skill challenge. ProjectManagement tools, oral and written communication skills and sketching will beemphasized during this project. The challenge will culminate with an open house, whereeach of the 24 groups of 30 will present their work to the clients for evaluation.This paper tracks the development of the project, from the initial contact with theorganization through the development and refinement of the project

Conference Session

Programs Using New Instrumentation Concepts

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Layton, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Thomas Adams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

A R2 R1 im i2 i1 mechanical input causes + a change in one or more eo mV output from bridge of the resistances B D − i3 i4 R3 R4 C

Conference Session

Computational Tools and Simulation II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Hill, University of Hartford

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

R/W /OE /OE R/W Logic RAM (8K) Figure 4: Example Memory System Block DiagramNote that a block diagram may intentionally disregard certain details. Figure 4 does not indicatethat A[15:8] is Port B and that AD[7:0] is Port C and that the processor is in expanded mode.Figure 5 is a schematic of the memory system corresponding to the block diagram in Figure 4.Note that the abstract bus concept used in Figure 4 corresponds in Figure 5 to loose collectionsof wires. The abstraction that is possible in a block diagram saves the reader from such detail. Page

Conference Session

Issues and Directions in ET Education & Administration: Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kim Nankivell, Purdue University, Calumet; Jana Whittington, Purdue University, Calumet; Joy Colwell, Purdue University, Calumet

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

that they report to. The managing of conflict at the DH/C level is extremelycomplex when considering an environment where faculty are concerned with promotion, lack ofaccountability, and concerns of discipline.21 The knowledge that tenured faculty are consideredby some, employed for life, may create added difficulty in leading and motivating this group. Allthese issues are compounded by increased enrollment with declining budgets. The DH/C playsthree basic roles at a university or college: (a) academic, (b) administrative, and (c) leadership.15The academic responsibilities involve teaching, research, advising, and curriculum development.Administrative responsibilities involve managing faculty and staff, budgets, record keeping, andrepresenting

Conference Session

ELD Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nestor Osorio, Northern Illinois University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

him apart was that he not only mastered the technology ofhis profession but also discovered the need for better organization of the technical literature. Outof his interest for doing things better, the idea of an index for the engineering literature was born.Norman F. Koch8, in his short biography of J. B. Johnson, best describes the beginning of TheEngineering Index: “The Index of Current Engineering Literature” was started by professor Johnson because Page 15.1230.2 he found the need of such an index while doing research work. It originated in an outline of a few of his own engineering journals. This suggested a more

Conference Session

Understanding and Measuring the Impact of Multidisciplinarity

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

have a clear understanding of whatthe word individual means. Instructional systems must be designed to meet the needs of theindividual, whenever possible. The author believes that there are five principles on whichinstructional systems are designed, created, formulated and implemented. The five principlesare: Define, Design, Develop, Deploy and Decide. Appendix B briefly outlines these five principles. Ernest Boyer’s research also motivated the author to experiment on new ideas in theclassroom. This is because, in the nineties, Ernest Boyer argued in “Scholarshipreconsidered: Priorities of the professoriate” that knowledge is acquired not only throughresearch, but also through synthesis, practice, and teaching (Boyer

Conference Session

Pedagogical Innovations in Laboratory Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anna Pereira, Michigan Technological University; Michele Miller, Michigan Technological University; Margot Hutchins, Michigan Technological Universtiy; William Helton, Michigan Technological University; Chris VanArsdale, Michigan Technological University; Leonard Bohmann, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

. Page 15.859.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Measurement of Hands-On AbilityIntroduction“Practical ingenuity,” according the National Academy of Engineering, is a necessary attributefor the engineer of 20201. Hands-on ability is considered an important characteristic of practicalingenuity2. Two of the ABET criteria address hands-on skills: ability to design and conductexperiments and interpret data (criteria b); and ability to use the techniques, skills, and modernengineering tools necessary for engineering practice (criteria k)3. Employers value hands-onability and routinely ask recruits about hands-on experiences outside of classes4. A “tinkeringdeficit” has also been identified that puts females

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2010 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Philip Samuel P.E.; Kathryn Jablokow

design and development process by appropriate methods selection. Proceedings of the International Design Conference (DESIGN 2002), Dubrovnik, 1-8.[13] Lopez-Mesa, B. and G. Thompson, 2006. On the significance of cognitive style and the selection of appropriate design methods. Journal of Engineering Design, 17(4), 371-386.[14] Mann, D., 2002. Hands-On Systematic Innovation, Belgium: Creax Press.[15] Parkhurst, H.B., 1999. Confusion, lack of consensus, and the definition of creativity as a construct. Journal of Creative Behaviour, 33(1), 1-21.[16] Rantanen, K., and E. Domb, 2002. Simplified TRIZ: New problem-solving for engineers and manufacturing professionals. Boca Raton: St. Lucie Press.[17] Shah, J. J

Conference Session

The Best of Design in Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicole Genco, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth; Katja Holtta-Otto, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth; Carolyn Conner Seepersad, University of Texas, Austin

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

). Creativity as an Exact Science. Luxembourg: Gordon and Breach.2. Anderson, J.R. (1983). The Architecture of Cognition. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.3. Angelo, T., & Cross, P. (1993). Classroom Assessment Techniques: A Handbook for College Teachers. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.4. ASME Council on Education (2004). A Vision of the Future of Mechanical Engineering Education. ASME.5. Ball, L., Evans, J. B., Dennis, I., & Ormerod, T. (1997). Problem-solving strategies and expertise in engineering design. Thinking and Reasoning, 3, 247-270.6. Bilalić, M., McLeod, P., & Gobet, F. (2008). Inflexibility of experts – Reality or myth? Quantifying the Einstellung effect in chess masters. Cognitive

Conference Session

Alternate Energy

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Santiago; Hazem Tawfik; Yeong Ryu; Kamel El-Khatib; Devinder Mahajan

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

, Membrane ElectrodeAssemblies (MEAs) with similar catalyst loadings and variable nafion membrane thicknesses ofN117 (0.177 mm), N115 (0.127 mm) and N212 (0.076 mm) were purchased and utilized. A fuelcell with an active area of 50 cm2 was assembled and connected to an electronic loading deviceto record output current, voltage and power. A temperature controlled system was used to set thecell temperature in the range from 20 °C to 70 °C, in 10 °C increments. It was found that at atemperature of 50 °C, MEAs containing N212 and N115 experienced a significant powerincrease; higher temperatures did provide higher power but were not as significant as theincrease from 40 °C to 50 °C. It has also been observed that thinner membranes, at 50 °C andabove

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Rockaway, University of Louisville; D. Joseph Hagerty, University of Louisville

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

curriculum, student performance during the summer2009 semester of Statics (115 students) was compared to performance in seven prior coursestaught by the author between 2005 and 2008. At the University of Louisville, student co-opexperiences are required and thus three full semesters are conducted each year. As such, whenstudents are in sequence, Statics is normally scheduled for the summer semester of theirsophomore year.Figure 4 displays a comparison of the grades for the previous courses and for the Summer 2009session. As shown in the figure, it appears that there was a significant shift of students to highergrades. Many of the “B-C” students appear to be in the “A-B” range. Unfortunately, the “F”students appear to have benefited little from the

Conference Session

Rethinking Traditional Pedagogical Strategies

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jumoke Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University; Richard Cerkovnik, Anne Arundel Community College; Wesley Lawson, University of Maryland; Lan Xiang, Montgomery College

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

power microwave source and passive component research and development, medical device development, and educational research. He has a B.S. degree in Mathematics, a B. A. degree in Spanish Language, and B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering.Lan Xiang, Montgomery College DR. LAN XIANG is an Associate Professor of Department of Physics, Engineering and Geosciences at Montgomery College. Lan earned BS and MS in Electrical Engineering from Xi'an Jiaotong University, China, and a Ph.D in Electrical Engineering from University of Pennsylvania. She currently teaches a variety of first two-year Electrical and Computer Engineering courses

Conference Session

Women in K-12 Engineeering & Outreach Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arlisa Labrie Richardson, Estrella Mountain Community College; Maria Reyes, Estrella Mountain Community College; Marge Goodman, Intel Corporation

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Lemon Battery This interactive session will include am A1  Study of electrical circuits MON 125  Using a lemon as a battery source Sustainability – Alternative Power This interactive session will include 10:00 am to 11:30 B  Study of solar power am  Use of everyday materials to build a solar cooker Student Life 11:30 to 12:15 pm Lunch with a Buddy

Conference Session

Embedded System Design

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Firas Hassan, Ohio Northern University; Srinivasa Vemuru, Ohio Northern University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

AC 2010-2266: INTRODUCING HYBRID DESIGN APPROACH AT THEUNDERGRADUATE LEVELFiras Hassan, Ohio Northern University Dr. Firas Hassan is an assistant professor at Ohio Northern University. He finished his PhD studies at The University of Akron and worked for one year as a visiting professor. His area of research is hardware implementation of real-time embedded image processing algorithmsSrinivasa Vemuru, Ohio Northern University Srinivasa Vemuru obtained his bachelors and masters degrees in Electrical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Madras in 1984 and 1986, respectively. He received his PhD from the University of Toledo in 1991. From 1991-2001 he served as faculty member in

Conference Session

Pedagogy and Assessment in ECE

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Zhang, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

moreindependent processors into a single package, which is capable of executing multiplethreads simultaneously. The L2 cache on a multicore processor can be either private orshared, as depicted in Figure 1 (a) and (b), respectively. Clearly, multicore processors cannaturally benefit multithreaded programs by running them on different cores concurrentlyto improve the throughput. However, unlike other advances of microprocessors aiming atthe transparent increase of single-threaded performance (e.g., frequency scaling, pipelines,caches, and superscalar architectures), multicore processors cannot automatically reducethe latency of single-threaded programs. In many cases, there is no way to effectivelyutilize the performance of additional processor cores or

Conference Session

CE Capstone: Innovations in Learning & Assessment

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan Fries, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Brad Cross, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Susan Morgan, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

. Projects under the New FormatEngineering Discipline ProjectsEnvironmental Sewer line to replace septic systems, Site remediation, Trouble- shooting operational issues at a wastewater treatment plantStructural Historical building load analysis, New structuresTransportation Interstate intersection, Road intersection, New gas pipeline Outcome Assignments Integrating the requirements of ABET assessment, the BOK, and the onsite internship experience was made fairly straightforward but the already in-place outcome assessment assignments. The assessment schedule is now on a three-year rotation and the outcomes assessed in CE 493 at present are shown in Table 3. Outcomes b, h, m, and n

Conference Session

Demonstration and Project Enhancements in Chemical Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Polly Piergiovanni, Lafayette College; J. Ronald Martin, Lafayette College

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

5.14 0.00 0.250 0.899 0.500 0.883 0.750 0.894 1.00 0.879 1.25 0.936 1.50 0.980 1.75 1.00 2.00 1.04 2.25 1.05 2.50 1.09 2.75 1.13 3.00 1.12 3.25 1.13 3.50 1.14 3.75 1.12 3.25 1.31 The Fermentation produced 1000 g of a solution containing 0.13% alcohol. (a) Prepare a graph of ln(cell concentration) vs. time. (b) What is the lag time for the fermentation? (c) At

Conference Session

Alternate Energy

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rongrong Chen, IUPUI; David Goodman, Indiana University Purdue Unversity Indianapolis (IUPUI); Afshin Izadian, IUPUI; Elaine Cooney, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

) (b) (c) (d)Figure 2. (a) Cole-Parmer 8890 was used to prepare inks for catalytic layers. (b) Carver AutoSeries hot press auto "C" (model 3889) was used to prepare membrane electrode assemblies(MEAs). (c) VWR vacuum oven was used to dry the MEAs. (d) Fuel cell test system 850e,Scribner Associates (with Back Pressure module), was used to test PEMFCs.Wind Power Systems Control ProjectThe main objective of this project is to educate undergraduate student researchers on developinga power system control technique for remote area application involving wind turbines. Thepower system including wind turbine has an uncertain source of power which depends on thespeed of wind. To feed sensitive loads

Conference Session

Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Post, Bradley University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

end of chapter problems in a textbook. Finally, Smith remarks: “During the past 90 years, nearly 600 experimental and over 100 correlational studies have been conducted comparing the effectiveness of cooperative, competitive, and individualistic efforts. These studies have been conducted by a wide variety of researchers in different decades with different age subjects, in different subject areas, and in different settings. More is known about the efficacy of cooperative learning than about lecturing, the fifty-minute class period, the use of instructional technology, or almost any other aspect of education. Cooperation among students typically results in (a) higher achievement and greater productivity, (b) more caring

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Miertschin, University of Houston; Cheryl Willis, University of Houston

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

applications may provide further insight.ConclusionsThis paper reviewed the historical underpinnings of cloud computing along with an overview ofthe technology background of cloud computing. The final sections of the paper described theresults of an action research project that was implemented to address the implementation of acloud computing application in an undergraduate information systems class.Bibliography1. Armbrust, M., Fox, A., Griffith, R., Joseph, A. D., Katz, R. H., Konwinski, A., et al. (2009). Above the Clouds: A Berkeley View of Cloud Computing EECS Department, University of California, Berkeley.2. Editions and Pricing. (2009). Retrieved from http://www.salesforce.com/crm/editions-pricing.jsp3. Hayes, B. (2008). Cloud computing

Conference Session

Assessment and Evaluation in Design

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Lockwood, University of Calgary; Daryl Caswell, University of Calgary; Marjan Eggermont, University of Calgary

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

in charge of the challenge, and they select atleast one ‘A’, ‘B’ and either ‘C’ and ‘D’ or ‘Redo’ exemplars. These papers areanonomyzed, annotated and posted for all T.A.s as examples of the work standard for thepaper. While this is very time consuming, it does ensure consistency to a much greaterdegree than previously demonstrated in the course.In the first year of the new evaluation format, a sample set of papers were evaluated bycoaches using the exemplars, and then compared, on four separate occasions. The firstgroup of papers, (the second report of the first semester) showed a discrepancy of ~2letter grades (A – B+, for instance). While a direct comparision to the numeric system isimpossible, using the departmental average of 15% for