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Table of contents IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2020-10-28
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IEEE Transactions on Education publication information IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2020-10-28
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Effects of Applying the Havruta Method in Class: A Study on Targeting Learner Variables in the “General Physics and Experiments 2” Class IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2020-06-03 Mi Ri Eom; Young In Lee
Contribution: This article aims to explore learner variables that predict the effectiveness of university class using the Havruta method. Background: This article was conducted on 105 learners enrolled in the “General Physics and Experiments 2” class at K University in South Korea. Research Questions: Independent and dependent variables were selected from previous studies to predict the effectiveness
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Nonparametric Analysis of the Effect of Knowledge Integration Activities on Third-Year Undergraduate Performance IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2020-05-29 Christopher Robbiano; Anthony A. Maciejewski; Edwin K. P. Chong
Contribution: This article presents quantitative support that the changes implemented as part of Colorado State University’s (CSU’s) Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (REDs) grant produce statistically significant positive change through a series of nonparametric analysis techniques. Additionally, the set of nonparametric analysis techniques provides a novel approach to quantitatively analyzing
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OpenCV Basics: A Mobile Application to Support the Teaching of Computer Vision Concepts IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2020-05-29 Jose Sigut; Miguel Castro; Rafael Arnay; Marta Sigut
Contribution: Open Source Computer Vision Library (OpenCV) Basics is an application designed with the purpose of facilitating the initiation of industrial engineering students in the field of Computer Vision, making the learning process easier, more dynamic and more direct. To this end, an application has been developed for the Android operating system with which users can make use of a wide variety
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Lecture-Free Classroom: Fully Active Learning on Moodle IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2020-05-22 Abdulhadi Shoufan
Contribution: This article shows that today’s learning technologies have the potential to make lectures unnecessary by supporting student’s active learning in the classroom. Background: Despite worries about their pedagogical effectiveness, lectures remain the main instructional method in university classrooms. Introducing active learning into the classroom can be difficult due to class sizes and the
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Predicting Student Performance in an Educational Game Using a Hidden Markov Model IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2020-05-06 Manie Tadayon; Gregory J. Pottie
Contributions: Prior studies on education have mostly followed the model of the cross-sectional study, namely, examining the pretest and the posttest scores. This article shows that students’ knowledge throughout the intervention can be estimated by time-series analysis using a hidden Markov model (HMM). Background: Analyzing time series and the interaction between the students and the game data can
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Table of contents IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2020-05-06
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IEEE Transactions on Education publication information IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2020-05-06
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Guest Editorial Special Issue on Project-Based, Senior Design, and Capstone Courses in Engineering Education IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2020-05-06 Issam Damaj; Mohammed El-Abd; Ashley Ater Kranov; Jennifer DeBoer
Senior design and capstone courses are an integral part of any engineering curriculum around the world. These courses perhaps provide the only opportunity for students to apply the theoretical knowledge and technical skills they have acquired throughout the engineering degree. Moreover, they are often the (sole) environment in which students get some of the professional and transversal skills too.
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Table of contents IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2020-02-03
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IEEE Transactions on Education publication information IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2020-02-03
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Editorial Transactions on Education in the New Decade IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2020-02-03 John E. Mitchell
A new year always brings new challenges and opportunities, and 2020 is no different for the IEEE Transactions on Education. In keeping with the start of a new decade, some of the changes are quite major.
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Transitioning From Face-to-Face to Blended and Full Online Learning Engineering Master’s Program IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2019-07-10 Pedro Juan Martínez; Francisco Javier Aguilar; Mario Ortiz
Contribution: A demonstration of a move from face-to-face to blended learning in an engineering Master's program by adding a parallel online group, which showed the synergy between blended and online approaches in terms of level of interaction, enrollment, student satisfaction, dropout rate, and final grades. Background: Education's transition from traditional face-to-face learning to blended and full
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The Effectiveness of a Systems Engineering Course in Developing Systems Thinking IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2019-07-12 Fanny Camelia; Timothy L. J. Ferris; Monica B. Behrend
Contribution: An evaluation of the effectiveness of systems engineering (SE) courses in developing students' systems thinking (ST) capacity in both the cognitive and affective domains. A combined cognitive ST performance and affective engagement with ST assessment is proposed as an approach to assess students' ST in both domains. The results can support course change decisions and guide learning experience
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Modeling and Analysis of Inductive “Kickback” in Low Voltage Circuits IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2019-07-30 Flavio A. M. Cipparrone; Wesley Beccaro; Walter Kaiser
Contribution: A didactic methodology, based on analytical expressions and experimental validation, to describe the process of abrupt current interruption in a series RL circuit, that considers real passive components and uses a toggle switch as disconnecting device. Background: In undergraduate courses, circuits adopted in transient analysis usually assume electrical switches in their ideal form, disregarding
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The Effect of Internships on Computer Science Engineering Capstone Projects IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2019-07-31 Arturo Jaime; Juan J. Olarte; Francisco J. García-Izquierdo; César Domínguez
Contribution: Internships designed to provide training and an initial period of contact with industry, prior to a computer science engineering capstone project, have a very positive impact on both industry and academic capstone projects. Background: Internships and capstone projects are widely used to integrate work-related learning in computer engineering curricula. Both activities offer numerous
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Utilizing Portable Learning Technologies to Improve Student Engagement and Retention IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2019-09-27 Charles Carlson; Garrett Peterson; Dwight Day
Contribution: Portable learning instrumentation has become common in university classrooms and laboratories, but few publications assess the effects of these technologies on student retention. This paper addresses this under-researched connection between the use of portable learning technologies, incorporated into an Introduction to Computer Engineering course, and student retention. Background: The
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Model-Based Systems Thinking: Assessing Engineering Student Teams IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2019-11-11 Rea Lavi; Yehudit Judy Dori; Niva Wengrowicz; Dov Dori
Contribution: A rubric for assessing the systems thinking expressed in conceptual models of technological systems has been constructed and assessed using a formal methodology. The rubric, a synthesis of prior findings in science and engineering education, forms a framework for improving communication between science and engineering educators. Background: Systems thinking is an important skill in engineering
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An Educational Laboratory Approach for Hybrid Project-Based Learning of Synchronous Machine Stability and Control: A Case Study IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2020-01-01 Douglas de Matos Magnus; Luis Felipe Bianchi Carbonera; Luciano Lopes Pfitscher; Felix Alberto Farret; Daniel Pinheiro Bernardon; André Abelardo Tavares
Contribution: A distinct instructional approach to laboratory activities for power system machines, based on hybrid project-based learning (h-PBL). Students develop their own laboratory procedures and explain their results. This approach creates a positive environment to improve students' problem-solving, and their control design and implementation skills. Background: Prior studies on undergraduate
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Assessing the Effectiveness of Using Fab Lab-Based Learning in Schools on K–12 Students’ Attitude Toward STEAM IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2020-01-08 Mohammed Amine Togou; Covadonga Lorenzo; Gianluca Cornetta; Gabriel-Miro Muntean
Contribution: The NEWTON fabrication laboratory (Fab Lab) Education Initiative assesses the effectiveness of Fab Lab-based learning on K–12 students’ attitude toward learning science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM). It considers two aspects: 1) students’ motivation and affective state and 2) students’ observations and perception of Fab Lab-based learning. Background: Fab Labs
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2019 IEEE Education Society Awards, 2019 Frontiers in Education Conference Awards, and Selected IEEE Awards IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2020-02-03 James J. Sluss
The IEEE Education Society, the IEEE Computer Society, and the American Society for Engineering Education Educational Research and Methods Division (ASEE-ERM) sponsored the 49th Frontiers in Education (FIE) Conference in Cincinnati, OH, USA, held October 16–19, 2019. Russell Meier, President of the IEEE Education Society, and James Sluss, Chair of the FIE Steering Committee, presented awards sponsored
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2019 IEEE Educational Activities Board Awards IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2020-02-03
The 2019 IEEE Educational Activities Board (EAB), chaired by IEEE Educational Activities Vice President Witold M. Kinsner, upon the recommendation of the EAB Awards and Recognition Committee (ARC) has named the recipients of the 2019 IEEE EAB Awards. EAB Awards recognize and honor individuals and companies for major contributions to engineering and technical education. Awards are given for meritorious
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Reviewers 2019 IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2020-02-03
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Improving Teaching–Learning Process in MIL-STD-1553B Bus Classes Using a New Hybrid Web-Lab Methodology IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2020-04-20 P. C. S. Euphrásio; L. A. Faria; J. S. E. Germano; Daisy Hirata
This article describes the implementation of a remote access experiment, called Web-lab 1553B (Digital Data Bus Lab), for courses in the Avionics Systems Program. Its main objective is to present a study about the use of two rotation model subgroups: 1) rotation laboratory and 2) station rotation. In the “rotation laboratory” subgroup, the teacher does not need to leave the classroom, once the access
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A Design-Oriented Engineering Course Involving Interactions With Stakeholders IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2020-04-17 Jerónimo Quesada; Isidro Calvo; Javier Sancho; Rafael Sebastián; Manuel Castro
Contribution: A novel project-based learning (PBL) approach applicable to diverse design-oriented engineering courses. This article reports the application results during six academic years (2012/13 to 2017/18) for electronic instrumentation (EI) course for third-year Industrial Electronic and Automation Engineering majors. Background: Engineering education should prepare students to specify, design
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Toward an Improvement of Engineering Teaming Skills Through an In-House Professionalism Course IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2020-03-27 Mohammad Al-Abbas; Wissam Fawaz; Raymond Ghajar; Chadi Abou Rjeily; Iyad Ouaiss; Zahi Nakad; George E. Nasr; Samer S. Saab
Contribution: A modular three-credit undergraduate course that enables students to sharpen their teaming skills is introduced. The course addresses the professional skill gap between recent undergraduate students and what the work environment expects. Background: The trend of teaming in the industrial world continues to grow as the demand for team-based projects and problem-solving skills is becoming
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As Necessary as the Cleaning Crew: Experiences of Respect and Inclusion Among Full-Time Non-Tenure-Track Electrical Engineering Faculty at Research-Intensive Institutions IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2020-03-25 Cliff Fitzmorris; Randa Shehab; Deborah Trytten
Contribution: This article explores issues of respect and inclusion among full-time non-tenure-track (NTT) electrical engineering faculty. Background: NTT faculty members are an important and growing part of electrical engineering programs in the USA. This article complements prior research on NTT faculty member career satisfaction and effectiveness, providing perspectives from the NTT faculty members
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Supporting Self-Directed Learning in a Project-Based Embedded Systems Design Course IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2020-03-25 James Larson; Shawn S. Jordan; Micah Lande; Steven Weiner
Contribution: This article shares the learning ecosystem of a project-based embedded systems course, identifying course elements that support self-directed learning and how assignments guide students toward becoming adaptive experts. Background: The technology advances while the fundamentals of electrical engineering remain static. Educators can increasingly prepare students to identify what they need
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Teaching a Standalone Optics and Lasers Course Using Project-Based Learning IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2020-03-13 Renee M. Clark; Mohan Wang; Zachary A. Splain; Kevin P. Chen
Contribution: A hybrid approach involving reduced lecture content with project-based learning (PBL) was introduced to a standalone course in optics at an engineering school not specialized in this area, with promising results. Background: At most schools, optics is an elective “niche” area involving a single senior course. This presents challenges, since the topic has breadth and depth, leaving little
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Remote Control of a Robotic Unit: A Case Study for Control Engineering Formation IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2020-03-11 Cristina Losada-Gutiérrez; Felipe Espinosa; Carlos Santos-Pérez; Marta Marrón-Romera; José Manuel Rodríguez-Ascariz
Hands-on experimentation has widely demonstrated its efficacy in engineering training, especially in control formation, since experimentation using computer-aided control system design (CACSD) tools is essential for future engineers. In this context, this article describes a case study for Control Engineering formation, based on a new lab practice for the linear and angular velocity control for a commercial
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Implementing a Design Thinking Project in a Biomedical Instrumentation Course IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2020-03-10 Emily J. Farrar
Contribution: This article illustrates how to design and implement a Design Thinking project in a biomedical instrumentation course as a bridge between education and industry. It also presents the effect of the project on student perceptions of their learning gains and their postgraduate preparedness. Background: Biomedical engineering continues to experience strong growth, with instrumentation being
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Measuring the Programming Self-Efficacy of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Students IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2020-03-10 Javeed Kittur
Contribution: This article has shown that self-efficacy in performing complex computer programming tasks and the self-regulation of electrical and electronics engineering undergraduate students varies with respect to the class standing and prior experience in computer programming. Background: Computer programming is an essential skill that all engineers must possess, as most industries require engineers
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Grounding Concepts and Methods of Real-Time Scheduling in Reality Using Arduino IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2020-03-10 Cipriano Galindo; Juan-Antonio Fernández-Madrigal
Contribution: There exist software tools designed for professional or research purposes that may serve for grounding the learning of real-time scheduling within introductory courses. This article contributes with a hardware and software infrastructure aimed at improving the learning process of the essentials of real-time scheduling in undergraduate courses. Background: Engineering students need to
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A Scalable Operating System Experiment Platform Supporting Learning Behavior Analysis IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2020-03-09 Lei Wang; Ziqi Zhen; Tianyu Wo; Bo Jiang; Hailong Sun; Xiang Long
Contribution: The design of an operating system (OS) experiment course with a gentle learning curve is proposed and a scalable OS experiment platform supporting learning behavior analysis is presented. Background: In the teaching practice of the OS experiment course, several problems were faced. First, the learning curve for the students is too steep. Second, the OS experiment is hard to scale to a
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Teaching Battery Basics in Laboratories: Hands-On Versus Simulated Experiments IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2020-03-06 Fabian Steger; Alexander Nitsche; Alexander Arbesmeier; Katja D. Brade; Hans-Georg Schweiger; Iouri Belski
Contribution: Prior studies comparing the effectiveness of different laboratory learning modes do not allow one to draw a universally valid conclusion, as other influences are mixed with the learning modes. In order to contribute to the existing body of work and to add another piece to the puzzle, this article demonstrates an improved methodology to evaluate the effectiveness of computer-simulated
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A Transactive Memory System Perspective in Software Engineering Education IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2020-02-24 Georgia M. Kapitsaki; Styliani Loizou Kleanthous; George A. Papadopoulos
Contribution: Results and conclusions on the use of transactive memory system (TMS) in software engineering (SE) education in student project teams that consist of undergraduate and postgraduate students are documented. This can be valuable for the adoption of this learning approach and team formation by other universities and institutes. Background: Preparing students for the SE industry requires
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Using Continuous Peer Evaluation in Team-Based Engineering Capstone Projects: A Case Study IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2020-02-24 Wilhelm A. Friess; Andrew J. Goupee
Scholarship of Application. Background: Capstone courses constitute the culminating experience in engineering curricula. A core characteristic is the student team and project-based nature, with many team deliverables. The ensuing difficulty is to fairly assess the individual team member’s contribution toward the team effort. Contribution: The method presented here is based on weekly peer evaluation
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Comparison of the Effectiveness of Online Homework With Handwritten Homework in Electrical and Computer Engineering Classes IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2020-02-21 H. Joel Trussell; Marcia L. Gumpertz
Contribution: This article compares the predictive performance of the scores on WeBWorK homework (online) with those of standard handwritten homework. The comparison is done across six undergraduate electrical engineering classes where each of the nine instructors have used both homework modalities. Background: Online homework systems have been used for many years, but analysis of their effectiveness
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Incidence of Digital Competences in the Completion Rates of MOOCs: Case Study on Energy Sustainability Courses IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2020-02-19 Luis M. Romero-Rodríguez; María Soledad Ramírez-Montoya; Jaime Ricardo Valenzuela González
Contribution: This article analyzes the correlation between users’ digital competencies and their tendencies to successfully complete energy sustainability massive online open courses (MOOCs). In addition to reviewing whether digital competencies are a predictor of the effective completion of the course, this article analyzes whether participants acquire higher levels of digital competence through
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BLDC Motor-Driven Fluid Pumping System Design: An Extrapolated Active Learning Case Study for Electrical Machines Classes IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2020-02-10 Kaisar R. Khan; Muhammad M. Haque; Ashraf Alshemary; Ahmed AbouArkoub
Contribution: A project-based active learning approach with the collaborative pedagogical environment is used to train electrical engineers, focusing on loading characteristic of motors where extrapolated knowledge from advanced classes and feedback from the industry professionals are used to engage fellow students to improve their conceptual and applicatory learning. Background: Forces of globalization
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Tiered Assignments in Lab Programming Sessions: Exploring Objective Effects on Students’ Motivation and Performance IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2020-01-23 Oliver Vojinovic; Vladimir Simic; Ivan Milentijevic; Vladimir Ciric
Contribution: A model of tiered in-lab, compulsory lab programming sessions suitable for use in flipped learning environments. This article also addresses the scarcity of research that explores the effects of in-class activity organization. Background: When facing a subject they perceive as dry or difficult, some students may feel discouraged from making an effort to learn. Previous research has shown
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A Flipped Classroom Approach to Teaching Empirical Software Engineering IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2020-01-15 Lucas Gren
Contribution: A flipped classroom approach to teaching empirical software engineering increases student learning by providing more time for active learning in class. Background: There is a need for longitudinal studies of the flipped classroom approach in general. Although a few cross-sectional studies show that a flipped classroom approach can increase student learning by providing more time for other
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Use of a Cornerstone Project to Teach Ill-Structured Software Design in First Year IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2020-01-13 Carol C. W. Hulls; Christopher Rennick
Contribution: A first-year programming course was redesigned with a large, open-ended robotics project. The course design aligns with best practices for promoting development of students’ self-efficacy in solving ill-structured software design problems. Background: From Jonassen’s theory, problem-solving outcomes are dependent on the problem structure, complexity, and representation; and the characteristics
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Blending Inverted Lectures and Laboratory Experiments to Improve Learning in an Introductory Course in Digital Systems IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2019-12-24 Raúl Alcaraz; Arturo Martínez-Rodrigo; Roberto Zangróniz; José Joaquín Rieta
Contribution: An improved inverted lecturing (IIL) framework based on blending flipped lectures and hands-on experiments provides instructional benefits, compared to traditional teaching (TT) and inverted lecturing (IL), in an introductory course in digital systems. Background: IL has proven more effective than TT in improving student learning in engineering courses, but has mostly been used for theory
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JolasMATIKA: An Experience for Teaching and Learning Computing Topics From University to Primary Education IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2019-11-28 Edurne Larraza-Mendiluze; Olatz Arbelaitz; Ana Arruarte; Jose F. Lukas; Nestor Garay-Vitoria
Contribution: A learning-by-teaching methodology through games can be used to promote informatics (computer science) in primary and secondary education. Applying the proposed activities can change students’ perception of informatics from seeing it as merely using computers to seeing its relationship with mathematics. The experience can also help students acquire competences in teaching. Background:
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Engineering Education for Sustainable Development: The European Project Semester Approach IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2019-07-16 Abel J. Duarte; Benedita Malheiro; Elisabet Arnó; Ignasi Perat; Manuel F. Silva; Pedro Fuentes-Durá; Pedro Guedes; Paulo Ferreira
Contribution: An analysis of the extent to which sustainability is present in the syllabi, project briefs, report templates, and student final reports of the three Iberian European project semester (EPS) providers, over a five-year period. Background: EPS is a one-semester capstone project framework that adopts project-based learning and multicultural, multidisciplinary teamwork. Educating engineers
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The Influence of Entrepreneurial Mindsets on Student Design Problem Framing IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2019-06-05 Eunhye Kim; Greg J. Strimel
Contribution: Increased understanding of the influence of a project-based multidisciplinary design and innovation course on students’ engineering design thinking, specifically regarding problem framing. Background: Entrepreneurship-related education has been offered to engineering and technology students, but its influence has been discussed mainly in terms of students’ self-efficacy or awareness of
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Idea Generation Practices in a Biomedical Engineering Capstone Course IEEE Trans. Educ. (IF 1.855) Pub Date : 2019-05-22 Anastasia K. Ostrowski; Shanna R. Daly; Aileen Huang-Saad; Colleen M. Seifert
Contribution: This paper examines ideation practices of biomedical engineering (BME) students in a capstone design course during a designated team ideation session and provides recommendations for structuring idea generation instruction. Background: Capstone courses provide students with opportunities to engage with open-ended and complex engineering problems requiring knowledge from multiple disciplines
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