Notes
Outline
"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