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This paper, the second of a series of six, surveys instructional methods that have been proven effective in many classroom research studies and can be implemented within the context of the ordinary engineering classroom. Topics covered include formulation of clearly defined instructional objectives...

This paper, the third of a series of six, addresses techniques to help students develop problem-solving, writing, teamwork, self-assessment, change-management, and lifelong learning skills.

This paper, the fourth of a series of six, discusses approaches to equipping current and future faculty members with teaching skills. Examples are given of successful courses and workshops on teaching and mentorship programs.

This paper, the fifth of a series of six, discusses methods for determining the effectiveness of instruction in individual courses and curricula (learning outcomes assessments, ratings from students, peers, and alumni, teaching portfolios) and determining the quality of educational scholarship.

This paper, the sixth of a series of six, includes suggestions for addressing faculty concerns about alternative teaching methods and possible incentives and rewards for faculty to redesign courses and curricula and improve teaching quality.

In this webinar, published by the Center for Occupational Research and Development, Kevin Cooper, principal investigator of the National Electric Vehicle Consortium (NEVC), discusses the intersection between renewable energy and the electric vehicle (EV) industry. Cooper provides an overview of the...

Created by Terry L.M. Bartelt of Wisconsin Online Resource Center is this learning object focused on the lesson of the generation of alternate current. This is a nice brief introduction for those interested in basic electronic theories.

This 19-page article, from the International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology (IJEMST), discusses a study on the impact of an engineering course on middle school students' academic achievement in science and math and also on non-cognitive skills. The article discusses the...

This article introduces the Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence at Somerset Community College (SCC) and explores the potential effects of Additive Manufacturing (AM) in Kentucky's manufacturing sector. As manufacturing companies have been adopting AM, 3D-printing has changed traditional...

This animation is provided by Maricopa Advanced Technology Education Center (MATEC) and shows the making of the CMOS Microchip. The objective of this animation is to determine the process steps needed to complete a CMOS device. An .mp4 is also available for viewing and runs 9:04 minutes in length.