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Navalta, James W.; Davis, Dustin W.; Carrier, Bryson; Sertic, Jacquelyn V. L.; Cater, Peyton – Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-based Learning, 2021
Undergraduate and graduate students in courses designed to introduce research techniques in exercise physiology were provided the novel opportunity through project-based learning (PjBL) to utilize a prototype device to measure energy expenditure (EE). This report summarizes how EE measurements were incorporated via PjBL into course-required…
Descriptors: College Students, Exercise Physiology, Student Projects, Research Skills
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Tlhoaele, Malefyane; Suhre, Cor; Hofman, Adriaan – European Journal of Engineering Education, 2016
Cooperative learning may improve students' motivation, understanding of course concepts, and academic performance. This study therefore enhanced a cooperative, group-project learning technique with technology resources to determine whether doing so improved students' deep learning and performance. A sample of 118 engineering students, randomly…
Descriptors: Technology Uses in Education, Comprehension, Academic Achievement, Cooperative Learning
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Sahin, Yasar Guneri – Computers & Education, 2011
This paper proposes a new model for team building, which enables teachers to build coherent teams rapidly and fairly for the term projects of software engineering courses. Moreover, the model can also be used to build teams for any type of project, if the team member candidates are students, or if they are inexperienced on a certain subject. The…
Descriptors: Teamwork, Team Training, Computer Software, Program Effectiveness
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Wu, Chih-Hsiang; Hwang, Gwo-Jen; Kuo, Fan-Ray; Huang, Iwen – Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 2013
Educators have indicated that creative teaching is the most important educational activity; nevertheless, most existing education systems fail to engage students in effective creative tasks. To address this issue, this study proposes a mind map based collaborative learning approach for supporting creative learning activities and enhancing…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Cooperative Learning, Learning Activities, Student Projects
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Shih, Chien-Chou; Hwang, Lain-Jinn – IEEE Transactions on Education, 2011
The need for professional programmers in embedded applications has become critical for industry growth. This need has increased the popularity of embedded software design courses, which are resource-intensive and space-limited in traditional real lab-based instruction. To overcome geographic and time barriers in enhancing practical skills that…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Computer Software, Computer Assisted Instruction, Course Evaluation
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Guszak, Frank J. – Reading Teacher, 1969
Descriptors: Attitudes, College Students, Experiments, Methods Courses