Youngjae Kim, Cheolil Lim, Haewook Choi, Minsoo Hahn
{"title":"Effects on training mathematics problem-solving behaviors using a tablet computer","authors":"Youngjae Kim, Cheolil Lim, Haewook Choi, Minsoo Hahn","doi":"10.1109/TALE.2012.6360299","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TALE.2012.6360299","url":null,"abstract":"In this work, we propose a new mathematics training approach that improves knowledge conduct and reduces mistakes through the use of a tablet computer. The proposed system is designed to record a student's handwriting activities and to visualize distinctive differences between highly graded students' common problem-solving characteristics and general students in a side-by-side manner. Later, students were trained to mimic the problem-solving activities by highly graded students with no additional knowledge teaching. We found common behavioral characteristics of high-scoring students and placed them into three categories, with the headings of page count, erasing ratio, and vertical movement ratio. After the analysis, we trained 32 students to mimic the high-scoring students' problem-solving behaviors considering these three aspects. The results show that students acquired a score that was approximately 10% higher for both easy and difficult problems after three training sessions. The experimental results lead us to conclude that problem-solving behaviors can affect students' knowledge conduct and lessen calculation errors with no additional knowledge teaching or traditional repetitive problem-solving activities. This study shows initial success and it is expected to bring new insight into the area of computer-assisted learning.","PeriodicalId":407302,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering (TALE) 2012","volume":"18 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116727248","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":"An electronics Threshold-Concept Inventory","authors":"J. Scott, M. Peter, A. Harlow","doi":"10.1109/TALE.2012.6360366","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TALE.2012.6360366","url":null,"abstract":"The Theory of Threshold Concepts (TCs), first articulated by Land and Meyer in 2003, provides educators in many disciplines with a tool to identify those special ideas that both define the characteristic ways of thinking of expert practitioners, and cause the greatest learning difficulties for students. Concept inventories are popular assessment tools, epitomized by the widely-accepted Force Concept Inventory of Hestenes et al., introduced circa 1992. It is a natural marriage to bring these two thrusts together to produce “Threshold-Concept Inventories.” We report ongoing work to develop and verify such a TC-inspired inventory assessment tool in the field of electronics and simple circuit theory. We identify the difficulty in the development of questions targeted at assessing understanding of single threshold concepts and present results in support of a strategy to deal with this.","PeriodicalId":407302,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering (TALE) 2012","volume":"50 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128088796","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":"Perceptions and expectations of engineering curriculum reform by graduates: A survey study in China","authors":"Jun Cui, Jiwen Zhang, S. Lord, Xia Wang","doi":"10.1109/TALE.2012.6360304","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TALE.2012.6360304","url":null,"abstract":"By surveying 536 engineering graduates of six research-based universities in China, this research reveals perceptions and expectations of engineering curriculum reform. Variation was seen by university and engineering major. Overall, satisfaction with courses that promote skills and abilities is not high and correlation between courses and engineering practice is low. Results indicate that engineering curriculum should focus more on innovation and synthesis, link knowledge and practical application, design inductive learning experiences, and provide engineering practice opportunities. Curriculum structure should be optimized and professional core courses strengthened. These findings provide the empirical basis for the Chinese National Excellent Engineers Education Program.","PeriodicalId":407302,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering (TALE) 2012","volume":"266 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132740445","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}
F. Grivokostopoulou, I. Perikos, I. Hatzilygeroudis
{"title":"An automatic marking system for FOL to CF conversions","authors":"F. Grivokostopoulou, I. Perikos, I. Hatzilygeroudis","doi":"10.1109/TALE.2012.6360317","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TALE.2012.6360317","url":null,"abstract":"The FOL to CF system is a web-based interactive system that aims at helping students in learning converting first order logic (FOL) formulas to their clause form (CF). In this paper, we present a system for automatic marking FOL to CF conversion exercises with feedback. First, the system checks a student's answers in order to spot and recognize errors made. This is done after having analyzed each clause. Second, it automatically marks the answers based on the types of the errors and the structure of the clause. Each error type has a different contribution (weight) in the final mark. The final mark is composed of partial marks concerning different structural elements of a clause. By using the automatic marking system, we can mark tests automatically and also collect information about the learning status of each student. Also, it is able to provide feedback on errors made by students through interacting with them. Experimental results show good agreement between the system and the tutor. Also, questionnaire based evaluation shows satisfaction of the students from using the system.","PeriodicalId":407302,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering (TALE) 2012","volume":"159 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133083762","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}
Tze-Yee Ho, Yuan-Joan Chen, Mu-Song Chen, Jia-Shen Lin
{"title":"Cultivating power converter talents on campus through the design methodology of flyback converter","authors":"Tze-Yee Ho, Yuan-Joan Chen, Mu-Song Chen, Jia-Shen Lin","doi":"10.1109/TALE.2012.6360359","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TALE.2012.6360359","url":null,"abstract":"In order to cultivate talents and raise the design ability for power converters at engineering education on campus, the design methodology of a flyback dc/dc converter is introduced step by step in this paper. First of all, the fundamental of switching power converters is analyzed and described in this paper. Later, the power converter is modeled and simulated. The open and closed loop controls of the power converter are then compared each other. Finally, a power converter is realized and implemented based on the simulation results. Following the procedure of design methodology in sequence, it can predict that students can obtain the basic design skill of a power dc/dc converter from the college education. Though only the design methodology of the flyback converter is considered in this paper, it can be extended to any type of the dc/dc converter design.","PeriodicalId":407302,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering (TALE) 2012","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131378195","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":"A case study on teaching computerized information systems for fashion retailing students","authors":"T. Choi","doi":"10.1109/TALE.2012.6360385","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TALE.2012.6360385","url":null,"abstract":"Fashion retailing is an important section of the fashion industry. Driven by the industrial needs, subjects such as information systems management are included in the curriculum of educational programs on fashion retailing. However, most fashion retailing students do not have good prior knowledge on technological methods associated with computerized information systems. This makes the design of teaching and learning materials for them difficult. In this paper, I report some preliminary findings and insights on my own curriculum design and teaching of a subject entitled Fashion Retail Information Systems.","PeriodicalId":407302,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering (TALE) 2012","volume":"37 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134170807","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":"Using visual tiling patterns to support the teaching of programming concepts","authors":"Hai-Ning Liang, J. Morey, K. Sedig","doi":"10.1109/TALE.2012.6360400","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TALE.2012.6360400","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, we present an approach for introducing programming concepts using visual tiling patterns (tilings for short). Tilings exhibit regularities and their construction can be achieved through the use of simple textual commands. We show that fundamental programming concepts, such as sequencing of commands (i.e., the right commands in the right order), conditional structures (i.e., yes/no decisions), grouping and repetition of sets of commands (i.e., subroutines that are executed more than once), can be communicated effectively using tilings and in the process support students' learning and mastering of these concepts. The use of concrete, visual tilings represents a potentially effective approach to introduce programming to students.","PeriodicalId":407302,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering (TALE) 2012","volume":"89 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134378424","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":"“In case there is something fault in power supply…, Then unit will broken without this”","authors":"J. Wang, Noble Naibo Ji","doi":"10.1109/TALE.2012.6360388","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TALE.2012.6360388","url":null,"abstract":"This study examines the email correspondences of a junior engineer who just graduated from the university in 2011. The findings shows that the language patterns in the emails are greatly related to the job duties of this engineer and are specifically related to the professional practice in the engineering environment. It is also argued that the methodology adopted in this study could be utilized by engineering students and graduates for monitoring their self-development and improving communication and language skills.","PeriodicalId":407302,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering (TALE) 2012","volume":"50 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124833101","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":"The use of wiki to facilitate critical thinking","authors":"Goh Wei Wei","doi":"10.1109/TALE.2012.6360348","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TALE.2012.6360348","url":null,"abstract":"The main purpose of this study is to explore the learning experiences of students in utilizing wiki to facilitate the development of critical thinking skills in higher education. Wiki was introduced to 19 postgraduate students in a post-1992 university in the United Kingdom. The responses of students towards wiki were explored based on the discussion and interaction in the wiki pages. Questionnaires and a focus group were used to collect their perceptions. The results show that critical thinking happens during the individual construction of knowledge when they reflect on and evaluate information rather than during social interaction among their peers.","PeriodicalId":407302,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering (TALE) 2012","volume":"14 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116694334","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":"Exploring Chinese through learning objects and interactive interface on mobile devices","authors":"V. Tam, Nan Luo","doi":"10.1109/TALE.2012.6360350","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TALE.2012.6360350","url":null,"abstract":"With its unprecedented economic growth, China has gradually developed its significant influence on the global stage in recent years. As a result, there are increasing interests to learn Chinese all over the world. Intrinsically, learning Chinese is challenging to most foreigners and Chinese students as well due to the complex structures of Chinese Characters, the writing of characters in correct stroke sequences, and their appropriate usage and pronunciation, etc. Even with the guidance of an experienced Chinese teacher, there is often insufficient time to practise the writing or pronunciation during classes. However, mobile devices such as the iPads or iPhones may open up numerous opportunities facilitated by the latest interface and sensing technologies for students to learn anytime and anywhere. Therefore in this project, we propose an extendible application based on learning objects which can fully utilized these features including the GPS, touch screen and camera of mobile devices to facilitate foreigners or Chinese students to learn Chinese more effectively. More importantly, we have designed an intelligent algorithm to help students in writing Chinese characters with correct stroke sequences. To demonstrate the feasibility of our proposal, a prototype of our proposed e-learning software is built on the iOS platform, and will be evaluated with a thorough plan. Furthermore, there are many interesting directions for further investigation of our proposal.","PeriodicalId":407302,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering (TALE) 2012","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114598324","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}