2010 Agenda

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  1. Preparing doctoral students to teach -- resources from the Center for the Integration of Research on Teaching and Learning.
  2. Innovative curricular materials -- materials highlighted in the K-Gray Engineering Pathway of the National Science Digital Library.
  3. Examples of education research leading to effective instruction
    a. "Evidence of Promising Practices in STEM Education (2008) by the National Research Council
    b. "Then, Now, and in the Next Decade" (1999) by Project Kaleidoscope
  4. 2010 NRC report finds that Computer games and simulations are worthy of future investment and investigation as a way to improve science learning, says a new report from the National Research Council. The study committee found promising evidence that simulations can advance conceptual understanding of science, as well as moderate evidence that they can motivate students for science learning. Research on the effectiveness of games designed for science learning is emerging, but remains inconclusive.
December 13, 2010
6:45 PM
Shuttles leave Hyatt Regency for Beckman Center
7:00 PM
Reception with round robin poster session
9:00 PM
Return to hotel
December 14, 2010
8:15 AM
Shuttles leave Hyatt Regency for Beckman Center
8:30 AM
Buffet Breakfast Served
9:00 AM
Introductions and Welcome to Event
Charles M. Vest, National Academy of Engineering
Jeffrey Wadsworth, Battelle
Edward F. Crawley, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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10:00 AM
Morning Break - Huntington Foyer
10:15 AM
Panel 1 - Active Learning in the Classroom
Chair: Sheri D. Sheppard, Stanford University
Chrys Demetry, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Michael Prince, Bucknell University
Mary Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh
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12:15 PM
Lunch
1:15 PM
Panel 2 - Project-Based Learning
Chair: Edward F. Crawley, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Scott Klemmer, University of California, San Diego
Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University
Daniel Frey, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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3:15 PM
Afternoon Break - Huntington Foyer
3:30 PM
Workshop time on the two topics of the day, focused on what students learn:
1) how to think and reason,
2) disciplinary knowledge,
3) working and communicating with others,
4) design and the engineer's role in the product/system cycle.
5:00 PM
Time for networking and small group coaching (sign ups required) or free time
5:00 - 5:30 Small Group Coaching Session 1
5:45 - 6:45 Small Group Coaching Session 2
6:30 - 7:00 Small Group Coaching Session 3
7:00 PM
Dinner
Informal remarks by Diran Apelian of Worcester Polytechnic Institute on career balance
9:00 PM
Shuttles leave Beckman Center for Hyatt Regency
December 15, 2010
8:15 AM
Shuttles leave Hyatt Regency for Beckman Center
8:30 AM
Breakfast buffet served
9:00 AM
Panel 3 - Engaging Students in Self-Directed Learning
David Darmofal, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Chair: Larry Shuman, University of Pittsburgh
Jeanne VanBriesen, Carnegie Mellon University
Jack McGourty, Columbia University
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11:00 AM
Morning Break
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(Huntington Foyer)
11:15 AM
12:15 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM
Panel 4 - Technology for Learning
Chair: Theresa Maldonado, University of California system
Jacqueline Isaacs, Northeastern University
Ed Berger, University of Virginia
Nelson Baker, Georgia Institute of Technology
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3:00 PM
Afternoon Break
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(Huntington Foyer)
3:15 PM
Workshop time on the two topics of the day, focused on what students learn
1) how to think and reason,
2) disciplinary knowledge,
3) working and communicating with others,
4) design and the engineer's role in the product/system cycle.
4:45 PM
6:00 PM
Time for networking and small group coaching (sign ups required) or free time
6:15 - 6:45 Small Group Coaching Session
7:00 PM
Dinner
(networking continues)
9:00 PM
Shuttles leave Beckman Center for Hyatt Regency
December 16, 2010
8:15 AM
Shuttles leave Hyatt Regency for Beckman Cemter
8:30 AM
Breakfast buffet served
9:00 AM
Report out from the workshop groups, including attendees' future plans
10:15 AM
Break
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(Huntington Foyer)
10:30 AM
Panel workshop on Overcoming Barriers for Adoption at Home
Edward F. Crawley, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Theresa Maldonado, University of California system
Larry Shuman, University of Pittsburgh
Karl A Smith, University of Minnesota/Purdue University
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11:30 AM
Summary, future plans, evaluation
12:00 PM
Adjourn
12:15 PM
Shuttles depart for airport followed by hotel
(free shuttle from hotel to airport)
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