ENGAGING FIRST YEAR ENGINEERING STUDENTS IN COMPUTATION THROUGH AN

ENGAGING FIRST YEAR ENGINEERING STUDENTS IN COMPUTATION THROUGH AN ONLINE FORMAT Dan Burleson University of Houston Teaching Computation Online Using MATLAB

COURSE DELIVERY AND SIZE ENGI 1331 – Computing and Problem Solving - Fall 2020 Teaching problem solving Online, synchronous Exams: Saturday (ONLINE) 80-90 students per section (20 student: 1 UTA ratio) UTAs attend each class, hold office hours 2

CORE PRINCIPLES FOR ENGI 1331 REDESIGN Principles can be successfully applied to both online synchronous, hybrid, and in-person learning 3 Raes, A., Detienne, L., Windey, I. et al. A systematic literature review on synchronous hybrid learning: gaps identified. Learning Environ Res (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10984-019-09303-z Group Project Learning UTA Mentorshi p Modular Program ming for Real World Applicatio n MasteryBased Assessme nt

UTA MENTORSHIP (ENGAGEMENT STUDENT SUCCESS) Primary role of an ENGI 1331 UTA Support transition to UH and online Support transition to challenging engineering curriculum Encourage participation in Jae Hoon Lim, Bailey P. MacLeod, Peter T. Tkacik & Sandra L. Dika (2017) Peer mentoring in engineering: (un)shared experience of undergraduate peer mentors and mentees, Mentoring & Tutoring: Partnership in professional development and Learning, 25:4, 395-416, DOI: 10.1080/13611267.2017.1403628 student organizations Tsang, A. (2020). The value of a semi-formal peer mentorship program for first-year students’ studies, socialization and adaptation. Active Learning in Higher Education. https://doi.org/10.1177/1469787420945212 T. Kunberger and C. Geiger, "The impact of near-peer mentoring on self-efficacy in an introductory engineering course," 2016 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), Erie, PA, USA, 2016, pp. 1-4, http://doi.org/10.1109/FIE.2016.7757659 4 Group Project Learning UTA Mentorshi p Modular Program ming for Real World Applicatio n MasteryBased Assessme nt

GROUP PROJECT LEARNING (ONLINE AND OPEN-ENDED) NAE Grand Challenges Open-ended application of tool for solving problems Support student development in leadership and group dynamics Learning online collaboration tools Lou, Y., & MacGregor, K. (2004). Enhancing Project-Based Learning Through Online Between-Group Collaboration. Educational Research and Evaluation, 10, 419-440. Ertmer, Peggy & Gedik, Nuray & Richardson, Jennifer & Newby, Timothy. (2008). Perceived Value of Online Discussions: Perceptions of Engineering and Education Students. 5 Group Project Learning UTA Mentorshi p Modular Program ming for Real World Applicatio n MasteryBased Assessme nt

MODULAR-BASED PROGRAMMING (FUNCTIONS) Functions to solve problems Breakdown problems in approachable challenges and tasks Applying functions to engineering applications Reflect real-world application Aliya Hameer and Brigitte Pientka. 2019. Teaching the art of functional programming using automated grading (experience report). Proc. ACM Program. Lang. 3, ICFP, Article 115 (August 2019), 15 pages. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3341719 6 Group Project Learning UTA Mentorshi p Modular Program ming for Real World Applicatio n MasteryBased Assessme nt

MASTERY-BASED ASSESSMENT (ITERATIVE LEARNING) Unlimited submission, Unlimited feedback Quick feedback leads to students learning from mistakes Final grade based on final mastery at the deadline Used for in-class problems, weekly Moore,assignments, J. P., & Ranalli, J. (2015, June), Learning Approach to Engineering andA Mastery review problems. Homework Assignments Paper presented at 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Seattle, Washington. 10.18260/p.23405 R. L. Armacost and J. Pet-Armacost, "Using mastery-based grading to facilitate learning," 33rd Annual Frontiers in Education, 2003. FIE 2003., Westminster, CO, 2003, pp. T3A-20, doi: 10.1109/FIE.2003.1263320. J. M. Bekki, O. Dalrymple and C. S. Butler, "A mastery-based learning approach for undergraduate engineering programs," 2012 Frontiers in Education Conference Proceedings, Seattle, WA, 2012, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/FIE.2012.6462253. 7 Group Project Learning UTA Mentorshi p Modular Program ming for Real World Applicatio n MasteryBased Assessme nt

WHY ZYBOOKS? Mastery assessment and interactive activities through Zybooks Integration with MATHWORKS (MATLAB grader) Customizable content Real-time data and support 8