Rapid transition of traditionally hands-on labs to online instruction in engineering courses

May, Dominik; Morkos, Beshoy; Jackson, Andrew; Hunsu, Nathaniel J.; Ingalls, Amy; Beyette, Fred R.

doi:10.1080/03043797.2022.2046707

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“…Hands-on learning is known for significantly enhancing learning engagement (Lee et al, 2023a; May et al, 2023). It spurs interest and motivation, providing richer learning experiences than conventional teaching methods and improving outcomes (Chen et al, 2020a).…”

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Integrating Computational Thinking Into Scaffolding Learning: An Innovative Approach to Enhance Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Hands-On Learning

Lee,

Wu,

Lin

et al. 2023

Journal of Educational Computing Research

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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education is essential for developing future-ready learners in both secondary and higher education levels. However, as students transition to higher education, many encounter challenges with independent learning and research. This can negatively impact their Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS), engagement, and practical expertise. This study introduces a solution: Computational Thinking Scaffolding (CTS) in the Jupyter Notebook environment, designed to enhance STEM education at the tertiary level. CTS incorporates five phases: Decomposition, Pattern Recognition, Abstraction, Algorithm Design, and Evaluation. Utilizing a quasi-experimental method, we assessed the impact of CTS on the HOTS, engagement, and practical skills of undergraduate and postgraduate students. Our findings hold substantial relevance for university educators, academic advisors, and curriculum designers aiming to enhance students’ HOTS and hands-on capabilities in STEM disciplines. The results validate the effectiveness of CTS in elevating tertiary STEM learning outcomes, and they spotlight the adaptability of the Jupyter Notebook as a valuable tool in higher education. In conclusion, our research underscores the merits of CTS for improving outcomes in higher STEM education and sets a benchmark for future endeavors in this domain.

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Section: Related Workmentioning

confidence: 99%

Integrating Computational Thinking Into Scaffolding Learning: An Innovative Approach to Enhance Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Hands-On Learning

Lee,

Wu,

Lin

et al. 2023

Journal of Educational Computing Research

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“…Not being able to have in-person interactions led to weaknesses for many faculty, including increased workloads, unfamiliarity with new technology, and a steep learning curve regarding how to best engage students in their learning process-all of which were found to be challenging as many faculty faced the "black screen" phenomenon during instructions [114,[118][119][120]. Many universities have various types of learning labs, and it was considered difficult to replicate these labs online as there was no hands-on experience in this regard [121][122][123][124][125][126]. To move in-person labs online in the future, one would need to experiment and reflect in detail to ensure that students receive an optimal learning experience.…”

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confidence: 99%

Emergency Remote Education and Its Impact on Higher Education: A Temporary or Permanent Shift in Instruction?

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The COVID-19 pandemic has led to problems and upheaval throughout the higher-education sector, with university campuses ceasing face-to-face instruction and with assessments shifting to an online model for a few years. As a result, the pandemic prompted educators to teach online, utilizing online lectures, narrated power points, audio snippets, podcasts, instant messaging, and interactive videos, whereas traditional universities had primarily relied on in-person courses. Evaluations, which included assignments and multiple-choice questions, were conducted online, forcing lecturers to reconsider how deliverables were set up to prevent students from having easy access to the answers in a textbook or online. Learning from college students’ experiences throughout this time period will assist higher-education stakeholders (administration, faculty, and students) in adapting future online course delivery selections for higher education. In this study, we investigated the experiences of students learning from a distance, as well as aspects of their learning. We provide recommendations for higher education. The COVID-19 pandemic has clearly resulted in the largest distance-learning experiment in history.

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“…Replacing the physical system with its model leads to the creation of a virtual laboratory stand (VLS) [ 3 ]. Both approaches are widely used in engineering education for a variety of reasons, nowadays mainly because of the COVID-19 pandemic [ 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 ], but also by fully online universities [ 11 ].…”

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Concept and Implementation of Measurement Systems for Stationary and Remote Testing of Sensors for Electrical and Non-Electrical Quantities

Furmankiewicz

Kozioł

Rybski

et al. 2023

Sensors

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In intelligent transportation, various types of sensors are used both in traffic control systems as well as in the control, safety, and entertainment systems of the vehicles themselves. In the process of educating future designers and developers of such systems, it is necessary to familiarize them with the operation and parameters of sensors. The recent years of the COVID-19 pandemic have disturbed this process due to the need to conduct classes remotely. This article presents the general concept of a laboratory stand for testing sensors of electrical and non-electrical quantities, which can be used both in stationary and remote learning. Additionally, the practical implementation of two laboratory stands for testing current and linear displacement sensors was also presented. Both stands have been tested in the remote access mode. The tests showed some shortcomings in the management software but also confirmed the correctness of the adopted concept of their implementation.

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Rapid transition of traditionally hands-on labs to online instruction in engineering courses

Cited by 29 publications

References 27 publications

Integrating Computational Thinking Into Scaffolding Learning: An Innovative Approach to Enhance Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Hands-On Learning

Integrating Computational Thinking Into Scaffolding Learning: An Innovative Approach to Enhance Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Hands-On Learning

Emergency Remote Education and Its Impact on Higher Education: A Temporary or Permanent Shift in Instruction?

Concept and Implementation of Measurement Systems for Stationary and Remote Testing of Sensors for Electrical and Non-Electrical Quantities

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