Application of the nanoHUB tools in the Classroom

28 Jul 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Dragica Vasileska

This online presentation describes the application of the nanoHUB tools in the classroom.

http://nanohub.org/resources/11735

How engineering instructors use nanoHUB simulations as learning tools?

08 Apr 2010 | Notes | Contributor(s): Alejandra J. Magana

In this section we provide a description of two of the most frequent ways engineering instructors incorporate nanoHUB simulations as learning tools. In the supporting document section we provide case …

http://nanohub.org/resources/8742

The Transparency Paradox: Computational Simulations as Learning Tools for Engineering Graduate Education

08 Apr 2010 | Publications | Contributor(s): Alejandra J. Magana, Sean Brophy, George Bodner

Computational simulations have become a critical part of computational science, which is being described as the third leg in this century’s methodologies of science. Computational simulations have …

http://nanohub.org/resources/8781

Are Simulation Tools Developed and Used by Experts Appropriate Experimentation Tools for Educational Contexts?

08 Apr 2010 | Publications | Contributor(s): Alejandra J. Magana, Sean Brophy, George Bodner

Simulations and visualizations can lead to significant improvements in students' conceptual understanding. This increased understanding may be due to the formation of expert-like dynamic mental …

http://nanohub.org/resources/8779

Professors' Instructional Approaches and Students' Perceptions of nanoHUB Simulations as Learning Tools.

08 Apr 2010 | Publications | Contributor(s): Alejandra J. Magana, Sean Brophy, George Bodner

Simulations can provide a critical element of learning experiences. Simulations are also becoming a critical part of computational science, which is being described as the thirdleg in this century's …

http://nanohub.org/resources/8777

Thinking about Learning Objectives

07 Apr 2010 | Notes | Contributor(s): Krishna P. C. Madhavan

The first and most significant step in the backward design process is the identification of clear learning objectives that will eventually be assessed. Using New Bloom's Taxonomy as the theoretical …

http://nanohub.org/resources/8767

Backward Design for Instruction

07 Apr 2010 | Notes | Contributor(s): Krishna P. C. Madhavan, Sean Brophy

Backward design is an instructional design process that focuses on what specific learning objectives need to be accomplished and how learning will be assessed appropriately before the instructional …

http://nanohub.org/resources/8765

How People Learn 101: Theory and Practice

07 Apr 2010 | Notes | Contributor(s): Krishna P. C. Madhavan, Sean Brophy

One of the primary goals of the NCN Education and Assessment Group is to allow insights from engineering education research to diffuse into the engineering curricula. This resource is designed to …

http://nanohub.org/resources/8763

Professor's and Student's Perceptions and Experiences of Computational Simulations as Learning Tools

04 Apr 2010 | Publications | Contributor(s): Alejandra J. Magana

Computational simulations are becoming a critical component of scientific and engineering research, and now are becoming an important component for learning. This dissertation provides findings from …

http://nanohub.org/resources/8750