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"Directors"
| Directors
| Mark H. Holmes, Mathematics Chair
| Robert L. Spilker, Biomedical Engineering Chair
| Kenneth S. Manning, Links Technical Manager
OVERVIEW
| Build a library of interactive learning materials
| Emphasize connections between Mathematics and Applied Sciences
| Fit into existing courses rather than creating new courses
| Target the Studio/Workshop styles of teaching
| WWW-based distribution
OBJECTIVES
| Promote student learning in mathematics, engineering, and science by focusing on the links between these fields
| Encourage interactive teaching and learning strategies that use a variety of proven tools
| Interactive Java and Director applets
| Paper and pencil
| Collaboration
| Textbooks
OBJECTIVES
PARTICIPANTS
| Content Developers
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (~ 40 modules)
| Hudson Valley Community College (5 modules)
| University of Delaware (2 modules)
| Siena (2 modules)
| Virginia Tech (1 module)
| Evaluation Team
| The Evaluation Consortium, University of Albany
| University of Maryland
| Technical Support Staff
6 MAIN MATH SUBJECT AREAS
6 MAIN MATH SUBJECT AREAS
6 MAIN MATH SUBJECT AREAS
6 MAIN MATH SUBJECT AREAS
6 MAIN MATH SUBJECT AREAS
6 MAIN MATH SUBJECT AREAS
7 MAIN APPLIED TOPICS AREAS
| Mechanical Oscillations
7 MAIN APPLIED TOPICS AREAS
| Mechanical Oscillations
7 MAIN APPLIED TOPICS AREAS
| Mechanical Oscillations
7 MAIN APPLIED TOPICS AREAS
| Mechanical Oscillations
7 MAIN APPLIED TOPICS AREAS
| Mechanical Oscillations
7 MAIN APPLIED TOPICS AREAS
| Mechanical Oscillations
7 MAIN APPLIED TOPICS AREAS
| Mechanical Oscillations
SAMPLE MODULES
| Drag Forces on Solid Objects from Calculus / Transport Phenomena
| Means & Variances from Probability & Statistics
| Vibrating Strings from Diff Eq / Mechanical Osc
| Electric Field from Adv Math Methods / E & M
| Networking from Discrete Math / Graph Theory
| Bicycle from Linear Systems
QUESTIONS
| What courses use these modules?
| Primarily math, science, and engineering
| ~ 25% upper class / graduate level courses
| Where is the student during use?
| In a studio class, workshop, or computer lab
| A professor, instructor, and/or a TA is available
| What is the typical time frame for use?
| One to three class periods, as needed
| How many are used per course?
| As few as one, as many as desired
| How will Project Links be disseminated?
| Web-based distribution
MODULE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
| Content Experts
| One Math Professor
| One Applied Topics Professor
| Graduate Students (RAs)
| Technical Manager
| Web Site Management
| Programming Support
| Educational Learning Theorists
| The Evaluation Consortium, University of Albany
REVIEWS & EVALUATION
| In-house Alpha & Beta Testing
| Educational Expert Review
| Classroom Observation
| Educational Technology Assessment
| Student Usability Testing
| External Content Review
| Documentation
| Users Manuals
| Metadata
PROJECT LINKS
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute