Chalkboard vs. Paper: Technique for Improving Collaboration in Active Learning Activities

Abstract

is a lecturer in the Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Cornell University. She teaches required and elective courses covering a wide range of topics in the undergraduate Mechanical Engineering curriculum, including introductory calculus. Her main teaching interests include solid mechanics and finite element analysis. Ritz was recognized with a 2013 Cornell College of Engineering Excellence in Teaching Award. She received her PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell in 2008.

Enhanced Workforce Development via the 2017 FEEDER Student Summer Program

“…A summary of their answers is (note that the number in parenthesis is the number of times this answer was given): The students were asked to provide additional comments. A summary of their answers is (note that the number in parenthesis is the number of times this answer was given):  Thank you (5)  Good job (5)  Program broadened their horizon (1)  More economics needed (1)  Share contact info prior to session (1)  More of a research focus would be helpful (1) In summary, the 2017 Summer Program at the University of Pittsburgh was a success. When the students were asked to rate the overall quality of the program, 86.7% of the students rated the program as "excellent", while 10% of the student ranked the program as "good" and one student left the question blank making up the remaining 3.3%.…”

“…There are several studies which detail the benefit of student collaboration and networking [1], [2]. However, there are not always adequate opportunities for students to network and collaborate with other students and faculty outside of their home institution.…”