Analog Computing in a Modern Context: A Linear Algebra Accelerator Case Study

AbstractIn this study we use a case study approach to investigate what kinds of resources were self-reported to have been selected by students working on their Challenge-Based bachelor end projects, and how they used and orchestrated these resources. In a previous study, we had explored students’ use of resources and their Actual Student Study Paths in Calculus and Linear Algebra courses (Pepin and Kock 2019); in this study we turned to students working on their Challenge-Based bachelor end projects. Results show that the students working on Challenge-Based projects used resources outside the realm of curriculum resources offered to them in traditional courses, and the Actual Student Study Paths were iterative. We contend that ‘linear’ study paths (found e.g. in traditionally taught Linear Algebra courses) appeared to have been beneficial for students for studying particular mathematical content, which they needed for solving open challenges. In the Challenge-Based projects, the crucial resource emerged to be the tutor. We claim that this has implications for the introduction of a more Challenge-Based curriculum, where such projects would be the norm, both in terms of the professionalization of university teachers (who coach students through such projects), and for the education of students who opt for such projects: teachers have to be supported to develop as appropriate coaches in such complex environments; students have to become self-directed learners, and need to be supported with challenged-based trained coaches and teachers, in addition to be provided with suitable curricular, technological, and social resources.

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Recursion Brings Speedup to Out-of-Core TensorCore-based Linear Algebra Algorithms: A Case Study of Classic Gram-Schmidt QR Factorization

10.1145/3472456.3473522 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Shaoshuai Zhang ◽

Panruo Wu

Keyword(s):

Linear Algebra ◽

Qr Factorization

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William H. Whyte Jr.: How the creator of 'groupthink' was forgotten, and why it matters

10.26686/wgtn.17150852 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

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Oliver Pol

Keyword(s):

Historical Data ◽

Future Research ◽

Critical Study ◽

Journal Articles ◽

The Past ◽

Management Literature ◽

Modern Context ◽

Clear Shift ◽

Primary Form

<p>This thesis examines the presentation of management theories in textbooks, focusing on groupthink as an indicative case. The groupthink theory warns that positive consensus leads to the exclusion of other ideas, with potentially disastrous results. It is credited to the psychologist Irving Janis, but William H. Whyte Jr. used the phrase groupthink in 1952, nineteen years before Janis’ first usage. I ask how this happened - why do most textbooks credit Janis if he did not create the term? To answer this, the study takes a critical view of management’s dissemination of knowledge. A critical study acknowledges that all knowledge is subjective, and no interpretation can precisely represent the past. The primary method was the collection historical data primarily composed of textbooks, academic studies, and journal articles. This data represents the primary work of Whyte and Janis regarding groupthink, and their representation elsewhere. This allows for the construction of a ‘counter-history’ to the accepted version of history where Janis is groupthink’s creator. My findings demonstrate a clear shift within management history, discovering early evidence of Whyte’s groupthink being embraced by prominent writers, followed by a gradual marginalisation of Whyte’s contribution. This was due in part to Janis’ sudden popularity but it is evident that management studies deliberately moved away from questions of conformity asked by Whyte and peers in the 1950s. I also found that Whyte himself moved away from the groupthink terminology, rebadging the same concept as ‘the organization man’. These findings contribute a new case study to the field of management literature calling for the importance of directly embracing history. It also makes a case for textbooks as a study’s primary form of data. Future research can further explore the extent of the continued relevance of William H. Whyte’s ideas in a modern context.</p>

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UNIFORM CHARAKTERIZING ASPECTS AND DESIGN DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS

SOCIETY INTEGRATION EDUCATION Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference ◽

10.17770/sie2017vol4.2314 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4 ◽

pp. 98

Author(s):

Silvija Mežinska

Keyword(s):

Relevant Literature ◽

Evaluation Criteria ◽

Design Development ◽

Research Support ◽

Group Discussions ◽

Internet Resources ◽

Modern Context ◽

Research Meeting ◽

Criteria For Evaluation

The topicality of the research is based on Latvian Interior system officials everyday uniform non-compliance with modern requirements. The aim of the article is to determine uniform characterizing elements and design development conditions, based on the theoretical study of uniforms in modern context. The methods of research: theoretical – investigation and analysis of relevant literature, internet resources and regulatory documents. Empirical – methods of data collecting and processing: case study criteria analysis, focus-group discussions, expert interviews. Research base: 36 respondents of Ministry of the Interior system, 4 experts; period of the research 2015-2016. The research has practical meaning, because it it is based on current situation research, meeting with the uniform users, discussing reasons of dissatisfaction with the current uniform, which provides uniform requirements for clothing designer. Results of the research support the choice of evaluation criteria for the analogue evaluation, and determines groups of criteria for evaluation of the developed design samples.

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PENERAPAN VIDEO PEMBELAJARAN MANDIRI BERBANTUAN SOFTWARE CAMSTUDIO DAN PEN TABLET PADA PERKULIAHAN ALJABAR LINIER

Symmetry Pasundan Journal of Research in Mathematics Learning and Education ◽

10.23969/symmetry.v5i1.2925 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Ucu Koswara ◽

Neneng Tita Rosita

Keyword(s):

Learning Outcomes ◽

Linear Algebra ◽

Visual Media ◽

Learning Mathematics ◽

Long Time ◽

Course Material ◽

Pen Tablet ◽

Learning Software ◽

Self Learning

Video on learning of mathematics is one of the audio-visual media-based learning which is currently not widely used, because in addition need quite a long time, and also need requires special mastery in the field of computers and learning software. The background of this research focused on the importance of strengthening the ability of students to the course material which is conducted independently after the learning process in the classroom implemented. This study aims to assess and analyze the results of learning mathematics in linear algebra course in STKIP Sebelas April Sumedang. This research method using pre-experimental design with type One-Shot Case Study of the entire fourth semester students of the majoring in mathematics education in STKIP Sebelas April Sumedang that consisting of two groups taken purposively. The data was analyzed by two different test average (t test) of the two groups that received different treatment. These results indicate that there are significant differences in learning outcomes between the groups were given a course with additional self learning video by using Camstudio Software and Pen Tablet on Linear Algebra Class and the group given regular course

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