Engineering Classrooms Before and After Innovation David Cordes, University of Alabama, cordes@cs. ua. edu Jeff Froyd, Texas A&M University, froyd@ee. tamu. edu Classroom Innovations Workshop, Tennessee Tech University, November 29 th, 2001
Workshop Overview • Introduction (20 min) – Guidelines, what is an “innovative classroom”? • What Other Institutions Have Done (25 min) – Information dump • Classroom Transformation (30 min) – What do you do? How do you do this? • Other Issues and Considerations (20 min) – Items that can impact potential changes • Wrap-up (5 min) Classroom Innovations Workshop, Tennessee Tech University, November 29 th, 2001
Introduction: Basic Guidelines • Will operate in a team-based mode – The group knows more than any one person • Interrupt frequently – No pre-defined set of material that “must” be covered in this workshop • When looking at innovative classrooms, we will focus on – The use of technology in the classroom – Lower-division engineering courses Classroom Innovations Workshop, Tennessee Tech University, November 29 th, 2001
Introduction: Share information • Within your group: discuss the following question among yourselves What is an innovative classroom? (and could you recognize one if you saw it) Appoint a reporter to capture group results Classroom Innovations Workshop, Tennessee Tech University, November 29 th, 2001
An innovative classroom is. . . • • • Needs to accommodate a diversity of teaching styles Multi-media equipped PCs (functional) at every desk, for every student Hardware in the classroom (demonstration hardware) Flexible in setup (able to be re-arranged) Appropriate environment – seating (recliners), acoustical, quick escape pod for the teacher Internet connectivity Follows good design practices for classroom – good viewing angles, environmental controls, etc. Projectors for the PC, Elmo, etc. (multi-media) Virtual lab tools Classroom Innovations Workshop, Tennessee Tech University, November 29 th, 2001
Is this an innovative classroom? • NO – difficulty with sight angles, temperature control • YES – multi-media presentation, broken up in non-traditional seating arrangements • YES – we confirmed that • YES – same reasons • NO – inadequate resources, poor acoustics • Plants are nice Classroom Innovations Workshop, Tennessee Tech University, November 29 th, 2001
Part 2: What others have done Short (~25 minute) information dump • Background Information – one-page introduction to technology-enabled learning • Representative Foundation Coalition efforts – – – Arizona State University Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Texas A&M University of Alabama University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth • Other sample initiatives – Drexel’s EE laboratories – RPI’s studio model Classroom Innovations Workshop, Tennessee Tech University, November 29 th, 2001
New Classroom Environments Classroom Innovations Workshop, Tennessee Tech University, November 29 th, 2001
Arizona State University • Philosophy – College focus on technology in classrooms, different classrooms for different needs, faculty training essential • Classroom layout & equipment – Hold 40 to 80 students, team-based seating, instructor has ability to project student work on main screens • Software & Applications – Wide variety, different rooms have different packages, all information available via the Internet • Audience – All fundamental engineering courses Classroom Innovations Workshop, Tennessee Tech University, November 29 th, 2001
Arizona State University Sample ASU Classroom Innovations Workshop, Tennessee Tech University, November 29 th, 2001
Rose-Hulman Institute of Tech • Philosophy – Completely networked campus environment • Classroom layout & equipment – Every student purchases a notebook computer as an entering student (model is specified by institution) – Over 20 classrooms have been equipped with network and power connections to support notebook computers • Software & Applications – Maple (calculus), Working Model & Maple (dynamics), Physics labs (Excel - data acquisition/analysis) • Audience – All engineering students and classes Classroom Innovations Workshop, Tennessee Tech University, November 29 th, 2001
Texas A&M University • Philosophy – Classroom technology must be scalable for large classes (~100) • Classroom layout & equipment – Remodeled about 10 classrooms for first-year and sophomore courses – One computer per two students – Departments have constructed their own classrooms, more are planned • Software & Applications – Microsoft Office, Maple, Auto. CAD, Eng. Equation Solver (EES), Internet – EE has students design, simulate, construct, measure and compare behavior of circuits. Class uses NI hardware and software. • Audience – Freshman and sophomore engineering students – Specialized classes in specific disciplines Classroom Innovations Workshop, Tennessee Tech University, November 29 th, 2001
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University of Alabama • Philosophy – Technology in classrooms, classrooms convenient to students (one new classroom in “engineering dorm”) • Classroom layout & equipment – Remodeled six different classrooms – Tables for four, one computer per two students – Departments constructing their own classrooms • Software & Applications – Microsoft Office, compilers, FORTRAN, Maple • Audience – Freshman engineering students – All students in introductory computing sequence Classroom Innovations Workshop, Tennessee Tech University, November 29 th, 2001
Alabama Classroom Layout • Several classroom formats exist – All have computers at student desks, instructor console, projection system – Primarily used for lower-division classes Classroom Innovations Workshop, Tennessee Tech University, November 29 th, 2001
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth • Classroom layout & equipment – Remodeled three classrooms with tables that seat four students and have two computers (48 seats) • Software & Applications – Maple and Excel – Based on Studio Physics model (RPI), students perform physics and chemistry experiments in the classroom, acquire, display and analyze data • Audience – Freshman & sophomore engineering majors Classroom Innovations Workshop, Tennessee Tech University, November 29 th, 2001
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth IMPULSE Classroom Innovations Workshop, Tennessee Tech University, November 29 th, 2001
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Studio Classrooms • Philosophy – studio environment – Integrate classroom (lecture) with laboratory (experiments, acquire/display/analyze data) • Classroom layout & equipment – Tables with two students (one computer) – Student • Using computer faces away from instructor • Listens to lecture facing away from computer • Audience – Mathematics, sciences, engineering students Classroom Innovations Workshop, Tennessee Tech University, November 29 th, 2001
RPI Classroom Layout • Students face instructor during lecture – Away from computers • Student away from instructor when using computers – Instructor can see monitors easily Classroom Innovations Workshop, Tennessee Tech University, November 29 th, 2001
Drexel Classrooms http: //www. educatorscorner. com/education/case_studies/drexel. sht ml • Laboratory layout & equipment – Laboratory bench for two students (one computer) – Suite of measurement equipment with computer control – First-year and sophomore students • Perform experiments and laboratory projects for three hours/week • Philosophy – From the start students work with current equipment and explore stimulating physical phenomena • Audience – Engineering students Classroom Innovations Workshop, Tennessee Tech University, November 29 th, 2001
Part 3: Transformation • As a team, design your “ideal classroom environment” for the Fall of 2002 – Describe this classroom environment – Describe how your new activities would benefit students and their learning – Describe the resources (besides $$$) that would be required to realize your visions – Select a different reporter from last time Classroom Innovations Workshop, Tennessee Tech University, November 29 th, 2001
Group Report #1 • Ideal Classroom – – – • Laptops required for all students Wireless high-speed network connection Uniform software suite Instructor control over each display in room Fully integrated lab (including data acquisition) with teaching of facts Multi-media tools Activities – Set up experiments such that you: teach perform experiment process data reinforce concept – Active learning – Team projects – Design studio • Support – – I. T. Support Training (faculty) Buy-in by faculty/administration Curriculum re-design Classroom Innovations Workshop, Tennessee Tech University, November 29 th, 2001
Group Report #2 • Hardware – – – – Wireless connectivity 2 students per PC Flat-screen monitor (flexible arm) VCR DVD Document camera Wireless microphone Microphone on each student desk Internet connectivity Demo hardware/teaching kit Satellite Suitable for distance learning Web camera Classroom Innovations Workshop, Tennessee Tech University, November 29 th, 2001
Group Report #3 • Activities – – – Computer Demo Videotape show Use Internet Small bench demo Wireless • Costs – $40 K for laptops – $20 K for TV & projectors Classroom Innovations Workshop, Tennessee Tech University, November 29 th, 2001
Group Report #4 • Laboratory contains – Computers – Air, gas, water at every other table – Network – Microphone and headphones – Software – Demo equipment – Projector, Elmo system • Benefits – Experience each concept – Analyze and store all data – Collaboration Classroom Innovations Workshop, Tennessee Tech University, November 29 th, 2001
Group Report #5 • Features – Capacity of approx. 48 students – 12 tables for 4 – Wired for laptops with a wireless network – Multimedia equipment • Proxima computer projector installed in the ceiling • Mimeo for the whiteboard • Sound system • DVD/VCR • Document camera/Elmo • Instructor’s control console – Lighting & environmental controls – White boards • Activities: – Team projects, demos, computer instruction, presentation ability • Benefits – Enhanced learning capability, more flexible teaching capability Classroom Innovations Workshop, Tennessee Tech University, November 29 th, 2001
Additional Questions • What other questions regarding the use of technology in the classroom need to be addressed? – Ideas regarding technology for distance education – Impact on teaching workloads (and evaluations) – What about student feedback on “value added”? – Using computers in classroom (and exams), what issues arise as a result? Classroom Innovations Workshop, Tennessee Tech University, November 29 th, 2001
Other Critical Issues • Design & Utilization – Rooms available for renovation – Physical layout considerations – Equipment (cost, size, location, power, HV/AC) – Time (often takes more than one summer to build) – Faculty support and education & development – Scheduling of these rooms – Monitoring & after-hours access – Maintenance & upgrade time availability • Administrative – Institution’s computing policies – Software licensing – Purchase, replacement & upgrade costs – Support staffing – Clear plan for what inst. is doing with technology – Impact on T&P process – Want to assess results, how to best do this – How to get financial support from State or outside sources? Classroom Innovations Workshop, Tennessee Tech University, November 29 th, 2001
Resources • Relevant resources – Foundation Coalition • http: //www. foundationcoalition. org/ – Arizona State University • http: //www. eas. asu. edu/ceasrooms/ • http: //www. eas. asu. edu/~asufc/teaming. html – Texas A&M University • http: //coalition. tamu. edu/ – RPI Studio Classroom • http: //ciue. rpi. edu/studioteaching. html – Sigma Xi Resources • http: //www. sigmaxi. org/scienceresources/undergradedu. htm Classroom Innovations Workshop, Tennessee Tech University, November 29 th, 2001
End of workshop Questions? Classroom Innovations Workshop, Tennessee Tech University, November 29 th, 2001
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