{"title":"Active and interactive cloud-based learning environment","authors":"H. Bajwa, Zhengping Wu","doi":"10.1109/ISECON.2013.6525193","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ISECON.2013.6525193","url":null,"abstract":"The biggest challenge in developing an effective online learning environment is to map new technologies to proven teaching pedagogies and learning objectives. Pedagogies of engagement, such as discussions, debates, peer interaction, laboratories and other formats fostering student opinions, are often easily implemented in the classroom environment, but such interactive engagement techniques are rarely implemented in online courses. An effective e-learning platform should be able to promote interactive activities and collaborative learning by engaging students in the learning process. In this paper we will discuss the functionalities of some state of art online learning platforms. We will identify some shortcomings of current e-learning platforms. We also present the architecture of cloud based active and interactive learning platforms that supports problem based learning (PBL) and active learning strategies.","PeriodicalId":162124,"journal":{"name":"2013 IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference (ISEC)","volume":"160 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-03-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125191822","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Goodwin, M. Brawley, P. Ferguson, D. Price, J. Whitehair
{"title":"A Whole-School approach to STEM education: Every child, every class, every day","authors":"M. Goodwin, M. Brawley, P. Ferguson, D. Price, J. Whitehair","doi":"10.1109/ISECON.2013.6525203","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ISECON.2013.6525203","url":null,"abstract":"A Whole-School STEM Initiative is being implemented at Laing Middle School of Science and Technology in Mount Pleasant, SC. The essence of this initiative is to use STEM content throughout the curriculum to build technological literacy, and establish the real-world relevance and inter-relationships of all curriculum subjects. Distinctive features of this approach include using the engineering design process in all classes as a method for solving problems; addressing nationally recognized technological literacy standards concurrently with mandated subject-specific standards; and engaging students with cross-curricular problems and projects that involve practical applications of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.","PeriodicalId":162124,"journal":{"name":"2013 IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference (ISEC)","volume":"59 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-03-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133180832","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Establishing a cost effective embedded control and robotics engineering program: Observer based state feedback control using LEGOs","authors":"R. Jain, R. Sugumaran, S. Wadoo","doi":"10.1109/ISECON.2013.6525211","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ISECON.2013.6525211","url":null,"abstract":"The cost of establishing a traditional control systems and robotics program usually runs into many thousands of dollars. As a result many undergraduate and graduate STEM institutions are unable to establish these important STEM programs in their curriculum. This paper introduces an alternative method of teaching important control system and robotics concepts using LEGO kits and ROBOTC software. Such a program has been successfully implemented in NYIT's school of electrical and computer engineering. In this paper, the concepts of observer based state feedback control are introduced. An observer based state feedback control is implemented on a LEGO NXT motor. The paper starts with exploring the system, which is initially identified. A PID controller is designed for the system. A state space model is then developed and its state feedback control is designed. In the final step, an observer based state feedback control is designed for the system.","PeriodicalId":162124,"journal":{"name":"2013 IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference (ISEC)","volume":"6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-03-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114621577","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"To introduce computer science in one day: The Throw platform","authors":"Joseph Paul Cohen, Wei Ding, D. Boisvert","doi":"10.1109/ISECON.2013.6525195","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ISECON.2013.6525195","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents an open source platform Throw [1] that is intended to be used for a one day event to increase interest in computer science as well as equip students with tools for self exploration. It is based on three years of hosting a one day event aimed at introducing computer science to 5-8th grade students. One major challenge in computer science education is fostering a commitment to learn, that is powerful and engaging enough for a student to be able to utilize learned skills to turn their ideas into reality and drive them to pursue computing. We present a theory for what is necessary for an effective introduction to computer science as well as present survey results from the first trial of the Throw platform which encompasses this theory.","PeriodicalId":162124,"journal":{"name":"2013 IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference (ISEC)","volume":"38 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-03-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125464781","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Training K-12 teachers in STEM education: A multi-disciplinary approach","authors":"S. Green, N. Anid","doi":"10.1109/ISECON.2013.6525206","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ISECON.2013.6525206","url":null,"abstract":"Currently, the US ranks 25th in math and 17th in science among our international peers. U.S. colleges and universities will need to train 25,000 new science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teachers each year to meet President Obama's challenge to train 100,000 STEM graduates over the next decade. Improving STEM education is critical for the economic stability of the nation. The nation's changing demographics and continued need to remain globally competitive make it clear that colleges and universities must increase the number of teachers trained in STEM New York Institute of Technology School of Education and School of Engineering and Computing Sciences is addressing this urgent need to improve STEM education through a multi-disciplinary approach to train teachers to become effective leaders in STEM education. One hundred and fifty students in the Advanced Certificate in STEM program were recruited to participate in the study. A Questionnaire Design was utilized to collect data on students' perceptions of improved knowledge and skills in teaching STEM subjects after completion of the certificate program.","PeriodicalId":162124,"journal":{"name":"2013 IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference (ISEC)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-03-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126213437","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Role of MOOCs in integrated STEM education: A learning perspective","authors":"V. Subbian","doi":"10.1109/ISECON.2013.6525230","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ISECON.2013.6525230","url":null,"abstract":"Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have created a major paradigm shift in online education by offering web-based courses at no cost to virtually anyone with access to a computer/laptop with internet connection. In 2012, MOOCs gained significant attention from media, students, educators, and entrepreneurs. It is continuing to develop into a more popular and widespread educational technology. This paper identifies and discusses few key elements of massively open online education that can influence pedagogy and learning in STEM disciplines. It also examines the potential of MOOCs in improving learning experiences and facilitating interdisciplinary education in STEM fields.","PeriodicalId":162124,"journal":{"name":"2013 IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference (ISEC)","volume":"72 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-03-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128036123","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Fostering student learning in information security fields through collaborative learning in virtual computer laboratories","authors":"K. Wagner, M. C. Myers, A. Konak","doi":"10.1109/ISECON.2013.6525233","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ISECON.2013.6525233","url":null,"abstract":"This paper discusses the benefits of group work in a Collaborative Virtual Computer Laboratory (CVCLAB) to enhance student learning in information security fields. The CVCLAB integrates virtual machine technologies and pedagogical approaches in a collaborative leaning model to address the challenges in the information security education. A qualitative analysis of student experiences of the CVCLAB was performed using the grounded theory. The outcomes of this qualitative analysis indicated that students who performed challenging activities in groups experienced less frustration and reported higher satisfaction with the activities and learning environment. Finally, the paper recommends strategies to design collaborative activities for virtual computer laboratories.","PeriodicalId":162124,"journal":{"name":"2013 IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference (ISEC)","volume":"39 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-03-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131073480","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Redesigning an advanced embedded systems course: A step towards interdisciplinary engineering education","authors":"V. Subbian, C. Purdy","doi":"10.1109/ISECON.2013.6525231","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ISECON.2013.6525231","url":null,"abstract":"With rapid advancements and popularity of embedded devices in the digital systems market, undergraduate students in various majors, specifically computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering technology, and electrical engineering technology, have shown increased interest in learning more about embedded computing systems. Typically, students accumulate knowledge of computing systems through introductory courses that focus on computer arithmetic, microcontroller-based design and computer organization. This paper presents experiences from teaching and redesigning an advanced embedded systems course that integrates various hardware and software concepts to accommodate the needs of interdisciplinary engineering education.","PeriodicalId":162124,"journal":{"name":"2013 IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference (ISEC)","volume":"15 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-03-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125944846","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
E. P. Flynn, W. L. Robicheau, M. DeWolfe, J. Bennett
{"title":"Manufacturing a non-profit corporation: STEM higher education embraces entrepreneurialism","authors":"E. P. Flynn, W. L. Robicheau, M. DeWolfe, J. Bennett","doi":"10.1109/ISECON.2013.6525200","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ISECON.2013.6525200","url":null,"abstract":"The community college and university systems possess unique opportunities to showcase the integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs into cohesive, collective, and collaborative learning environments. Furthermore, from the support of government funding resources, regional educational consortiums, and local business and industry partners, it will be shown that college engineering teams are as capable as any professional-level business development team in producing tangible, physical project results. Specifically, in this paper a collaboration between a Connecticut non-profit company, ClearSky Inc., and a Connecticut higher-education program, the Life Support and Sustainable Living Program, diagrams the process to take a concept from design to prototype in just a few short months.","PeriodicalId":162124,"journal":{"name":"2013 IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference (ISEC)","volume":"16 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-03-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127676107","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mentoring high school students: Lessons learned","authors":"T. Lam","doi":"10.1109/ISECON.2013.6525217","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ISECON.2013.6525217","url":null,"abstract":"This paper shares my personal experience mentoring 38 high school students who participated in the New Visions Engineering Program since the program was introduced in 2009. I also discuss observations on behaviors of the students I mentored and my own lessons learned. In addition, statistical data is presented to illustrate the program's effectiveness and its trends. Concluding remarks further support benefits of such highly successful and inspirational programs that integrate science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) for our future engineers.","PeriodicalId":162124,"journal":{"name":"2013 IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference (ISEC)","volume":"208 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-03-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128747096","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}