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