scholarly journals STUDENT FEEDBACK AND PROBLEM DEVELOPMENT FOR WEBWORK IN A SECOND-YEAR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnes G. D'Entremont ◽  
Patrick J. Walls ◽  
Peter A. Cripton
Keyword(s):  
Open Problem ◽  
Mechanical Engineering ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Student Feedback ◽  
Online Homework ◽  
Engineering Program ◽  
Mathematics Problems ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Second Year ◽  
Blackboard Learn

Abstract – WeBWorK is a widely-used open-source, online homework tool where instructors may author their own problems, or select problems from an Open Problem Library. While it is extensively and globally used in mathematics, there are few problems available for engineering subjects. Due to initial student feedback based on mathematics problems, we decided to compare WeBWorK directly to our Blackboard Learn LMS for online homework during an integrated second-year Mechanical Engineering program. Students were assigned two problem sets in Blackboard and two problem sets in WeBWorK, and then completed a survey. Results show a strong preference for WeBWorK in all areas, including ease of use, ease of navigation, clear feedback, reported enhancement of learning, etc. We outline the primary benefits and drawbacks of using WeBWorK, and conclude by recommending WeBWorK for online homework in engineering courses.  

scholarly journals MULTI-FACTORIAL PATTERNS OF ONLINE HOMEWORK USAGE IN ENGINEERING: A PILOT STUDY

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnes D’Entremont ◽  
Jonathan Verrett ◽  
ShunFu Hu ◽  
Juan Abelló ◽  
Negar M. Harandi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Mechanical Engineering ◽  
Latent Profile Analysis ◽  
Profile Analysis ◽  
Online Homework ◽  
Usage Patterns ◽  
Second Year ◽  
Usage Data ◽  
Latent Profile

WeBWorK online homework usage data for a second-year, 130-student mechanical engineering course was analyzed using latent profile analysis (LPA) to identify student usage patterns and their relation to tests/exams grades. Ten WeBWorK usage variables were used by LPA to identify three distinct student sub-groups having particular usage patterns. The resulting three sub-groups were found to have statistically significant differences in tests/exam grades. Lower grades corresponded to fewer WeBWorK sessions and questions attempted, with a higher number of attempts and questions attempted per session; lower grades also corresponded to lower collaboration metrics and later first submissions of correct answers. These results might be used by instructors to inform and encourage online homework usage practices that are related to higher grades.

scholarly journals Student perceptions of group writing processes and feedback

2019 ◽  
pp. 212-217
Author(s):  
Kym Jolley
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Written Feedback ◽  
Writing Classes ◽  
Google Docs ◽  
Writing Processes ◽  
Microsoft Word ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Second Year

In this pilot study, two second year writing classes at a university in Japan completed two group writing tasks using Microsoft Word and Google Docs. After both tasks were completed, the students (N=45) completed a short survey containing Likert scale items about their preferences when writing under the different conditions. Willing individuals also answered a second survey containing open-ended questions to gain a deeper understanding about the first survey results. Findings showed that the students preferred using Google Docs for the writing tasks due to ease of use and submission of the final document, as well as the ability to understand online written feedback from the instructor.

scholarly journals Student preference between single-box and multi-box homework problem answers using WeBWorK, an online homework system

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnes D'Entremont
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Mechanical Engineering ◽  
Intermediate Step ◽  
Engineering Science ◽  
Online Homework ◽  
Adaptive Feedback ◽  
Engineering Program ◽  
Homework Problem ◽  
Student Preference ◽  
Specific Error

WeBWorK is an open-source online homework platform used in mathematics as well as engineering, where students can be assigned calculated answer engineering science problems. Problems with staged answers (multi-box) problems are possible on this system, and could offer feedback for the answers at each intermediate step of the solution. This would allow students to determine the step where they had an error (or deficit in understanding), similar to providing a hint on what their specific error was in adaptive feedback systems.Second-year students in a mechanical engineering program were exposed to both single- and multi-box questions in WeBWorK and were asked to give feedback about their preferences. The vast majority of students reported that they believed that the multi-box questions provided them good feedback on which step or calculation had error(s). They also pointed out the multi-box problems sped up finding errors in their solutions. However, a large minority indicated concern that multi-box problems constrained the solution to a particular path.Based on these results, providing some multi-box problems may assist students in finding their errors through more detailed feedback on their solution. This may be more effective earlier in a particular topic or in the first problems at any given complexity.

Perlaksanaan Kaedah Pembelajaran Berasaskan Projek dalam Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran Kaedah Fiqh

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 14-23
Author(s):  
Mohd Aderi Che Noh ◽  
Normurni Mohamad ◽  
Adibah Hasanah Abd Halim ◽  
Absha Atiah Abu Bakar
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Mechanical Engineering ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Narrative Form ◽  
Learning Methods ◽  
Engineering Program ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Interview Methods

This study aims to see the implementation of project based learning methods (PBL) implemented by lecturers in the Science, Technology and Engineering P&P processes in Islam as an effort to enhance students' understanding in the Fiqh Method. Respondents in this study were students of second semester, Diploma of Mechanical Engineering program, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Politeknik Banting. Observation and interview methods are used for data collection purposes. The data were analyzed descriptively and presented in narrative form. The findings show that PBL activity is a fun and enjoyable P&P activity for students. Abstrak Kajian  ini  bertujuan  untuk  melihat  perlaksanaan  kaedah  pembelajaran  berasaskan  projek  (PBL)  yang dilaksanakan  oleh  pensyarah  dalam  proses  P&P Sains,  Teknologi  dan  kejuruteraan  dalam  Islam  sebagai usaha  meningkatkan  kefahaman  pelajar  pelajar  dalam  tajuk  Kaedah Fiqh.  Responden  dalam  kajian  ini adalah   terdiri   daripada   pelajar   semester   dua   progran   Diploma   Kejuruteraan   Mekanikal,   Jabatan Kejuruteraan  Mekanikal,  Politeknik  Banting.  Kaedah  pemerhatian  dan  temu  bual  digunakan  bagi  tujuan pengutipan data. Data dianalisis secara deskriptif dan dipersembahkan dalam bentuk naratif. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan aktiviti PBL merupakan aktiviti P&P yang disukai dan menyeronokkan bagi para pelajar.

scholarly journals The Impact of an Educational Program on Medical Students’ Knowledge and Awareness of Elder Abuse

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 238212052110164
Author(s):  
Abbie West ◽  
Cara Cawley ◽  
Elizabeth Crow ◽  
Alexis M. Stoner ◽  
Natalie M. Fadel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Survey Methodology ◽  
Elder Abuse ◽  
P Value ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Second Year ◽  
College Of Osteopathic Medicine ◽  
The Impact

Objective: Approximately 1 in 6 adults 60 and older have experienced a form of abuse in the past year. Many cases remain under-reported due to lack of knowledge and awareness. This study created an educational program on elder abuse for medical students to determine if participation would increase knowledge and awareness of elder abuse. Methods: This study used a pre and post survey methodology to evaluate students’ knowledge and awareness of elder abuse before and after participating in this educational program. Sixty first and second year osteopathic medical students at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Carolinas Campus participated in this study. Students were emailed a pre-survey to evaluate their pre-existing knowledge and awareness. The survey was, previously created by the Student Training on Preventing Domestic Violence (STOP-DV) team using validated measures. Participants then attended educational events about various forms of elder abuse and recognizing its associated signs, and afterward completed the post-survey. The results were compared using t-tests to determine if there was a significant difference. Results: First and second year students differed significantly in pre-survey results of knowledge but not post-survey results. The results showed a significant difference in overall mean knowledge ( P-value < .001) and awareness scores ( P-value < .001) in all students. Conclusion: These results suggest education on elder abuse can enable future physicians to better recognize, understand, and support older adults regarding elder maltreatment.

scholarly journals AN EXAMPLE OF ABET ACCREDITATION PRACTICE OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM AT UAE UNIVERSITY

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 387-401
Author(s):  
Emad Elnajjar ◽  
S.-A.B. Al Omari ◽  
Farag Omar ◽  
Mohamed YE. Selim ◽  
AHI Mourad
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Mechanical Engineering ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Indirect Assessment ◽  
Engineering Program ◽  
Engineering And Technology ◽  
United Arab Emirates University

This paper focuses on the Mechanical Engineering Program (MEP) at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) as a case study in terms of consistent accreditation by the internationally recognized Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET), where significant proportions of the study give attention towards the recent records of accreditation; granted in 2016. The paper describes the program educational objectives (PEOs), the student learning outcomes (SOs), and the curriculum, direct and indirect assessment tools of the SOs and it’s mapping to the PEO, and the level of attainment achieved is addressed through a case study example.

scholarly journals Providing a Uniform Design Experience in an Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering Program

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Filippo A. Salustri ◽  
W. Patrick Neumann
Keyword(s):  
Design Process ◽  
Mechanical Engineering ◽  
Uniform Design ◽  
Design Engineering ◽  
Specific Design ◽  
Design Work ◽  
Design Project ◽  
Engineering Program ◽  
Design Projects ◽  
Design Experience

The design experience of 3rd year undergraduates in Mechanical Engineering at Ryerson University, and the assessment of student design work, was found to be disjointed and highly variable across the program. To attempt to address this, the authors are constructing courseware to help instructors of non-design engineering courses embed rich and consistent design projects into their courses. A “lightweight” Fast-Design process was developed. Course-specific design project examples of the process are being developed for five 3rd year courses using this design process. Current versions of all courseware are freely available. This paper details the nature of the courseware and how it was designed, developed,and deployed for the project. To date, one case has been deployed, two developed, and two more are under development. While results are so far only anecdotal, there is reason to believe that our approach can noticeably improve the design experience of students in non-design engineering courses.

Providing a uniform design experience in an undergraduate Mechanical Engineering Program

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Filippo A. Salustri ◽  
W. Patrick Neumann
Keyword(s):  
Design Process ◽  
Mechanical Engineering ◽  
Uniform Design ◽  
Design Engineering ◽  
Specific Design ◽  
Design Work ◽  
Design Project ◽  
Engineering Program ◽  
Design Projects ◽  
Design Experience

The design experience of 3rd year undergraduates in Mechanical Engineering at Ryerson University, and the assessment of student design work, was found to be disjointed and highly variable across the program. To attempt to address this, the authors are constructing courseware to help instructors of non-design engineering courses embed rich and consistent design projects into their courses. A “lightweight” Fast-Design process was developed. Course - specific design project examples of the process are being developed for five 3rd year courses using this design process. Current versions of all courseware are freely available. This paper details the nature of the courseware and how it was designed, developed, and deployed for the project. To date, one case has been deployed, two developed, and two more are under development. While results are so far only anecdotal, there is reason to believe that our approach can noticeably improve the design experience of students in non-design engineering courses.

Design and development of a novel 3D-printed non-metallic self-locking prosthetic arm for a forequarter amputation

2020 ◽  
pp. 030936462094829 ◽  
Author(s):  
Trevor Binedell ◽  
Eugene Meng ◽  
Karupppasamy Subburaj
Keyword(s):  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Prosthetic Design ◽  
Forequarter Amputation ◽  
Digital Scanning ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
3D Printed ◽  
And Function ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Aided Design

Background: Upper limb, in particular forequarter amputations, require highly customised devices that are often expensive and underutilised. Objectives: The objective of this study was to design and develop a comfortable 3D-printed cosmetic forequarter prosthetic device, which was lightweight, cool to wear, had an elbow that could lock, matched the appearance of the contralateral arm and was completely free of metal for a specific user’s needs. Study Design: Device design. Technique: An iterative user-centred design approach was used for digitising, designing and developing a functional 3D-printed prosthetic arm for an acquired forequarter amputation, while optimising the fit and function after each prototype. Results: The cost of the final arm was 20% less expensive than a traditionally-made forequarter prostheses in Singapore. The Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology (QUEST) 2.0 survey was administered, with results indicating that the 3D-printed arm was preferred due to its overall effectiveness, accurate size, ease of use and suspension. However, durability had a lower score, and the weight of the arm was 100 g heavier than the user’s current prosthesis. The technique described resulted in a precise fitting and shaped forequarter prosthesis for the user. Using the user’s feedback in the iterations of the design resulted in improved QUEST survey results indicating the device was effective, easy to use, perceived as lighter and more secure than the user’s traditionally-made device. Conclusion: A fully customised cosmetic forequarter prosthesis was designed and developed using digital scanning, computer-aided design modelling and 3D printing for a specific user. These technologies enable new avenues for highly complex prosthetic design innovations.

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