An Online Database and User Community for Physical Models in the Engineering Classroom
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| Audience/Grade: | College Freshman-College Senior |
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Aerospace Engineering Civil Engineering Engineering Education Research Engineering Mechanics Materials Engineering Mechanical Engineering |
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Reference - Educational Research Paper |
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Unknown |
| Author(s): |
Ledlie Klosky Ronald Welch |
| Description: | Abstract: "This paper will present information about the Web site - www.handsonmechanics.com, the process to develop the Web site, the vetting and management process for inclusion of physical models by the faculty at West Point, and how faculty at other institutions can add physical models and participate in the site as it grows. Each physical model has a description of the model, the theoretical background, pictures and/or video of the set-up and use of the demonstration, a parts list (or order location), and building plans, as well as that something extra about where else the physical model can be used, how to elicit greater student insight and bringing drama into the classroom using the model or demonstration. Course assessment data is provided to demonstrate the impact of physical models on student learning." |
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| Keywords: | physical models hands-on AEE Advances in Engineering Education |
| Is Component of: |
Advances in Engineering Education - Inaugural Issue - Volume 1 - Issue I |
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| Related ABET Criteria: |
(a) Apply mathematics, science, and engineering |
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Conclusions: "Each physical model on the web has a description of the model, the theoretical background, pictures and/or video of the set-up and use of the demonstration, a parts list (or order location), and building plans, as well as that something extra about the demonstration.Based on feedback from ExCEEd participants using physical models at their home universities as well as our own student feedback and experience with the use of physical models, the inclusion of physical models in each class will enhance student learning ? especially for more difficult topics. Most professors simply try to emulate observed styles without any justification as to the effectiveness of different teaching styles. Today, this normally points to classrooms devoid of physical models. Many faculty, especially those attending a teaching workshop, innately recognize the need to include physical models, but many instructors lack the basic knowledge, time and resources necessary to implement classroom demonstrations. The www.handsonmechanics.com Web site described here will provide one-stop shopping for proven physical models and demonstrations that can be quickly implemented by any instructor.Wankat and Ooreovicz and Llowman emphasize that properly using physical models helps develop a student-centered classroom while simultaneously improving the presentation and performance of the teacher. The end product is an energized, active classrooms and a better educated student. |
| Difficulty: |
Medium |
| Interactivity Level: |
Very high |
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| Publication Date: | September 2007 |
| Platform/Format: |
WWW |
| Cost: |
Free |
| Download URL: | http://advances.asee.org/vol01/issue01/06.cfm |
| Metadata: |
IEEE LOM Record |
| Collection: |
Advances in Engineering Education
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