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Prof. Dr. Kumar Yelamarthi

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Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Science and Engineering, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859, USA
Interests: Internet of Things; embedded systems; wireless sensor networks; freshman engineering; multidisciplinary projects; engineering education

Dr. Tolga Kaya

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School of Computer Science and Engineering, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA
Interests: sensors; drones; engineering education
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Dear Colleagues,

Technology has been advancing rapidly over the past two decades. Particularly impressive is the electrical and computer engineering (ECE) disciplines that have led to the rapid advancement in cellular phones, wireless communication, embedded systems, 3D printers, and significant updates in the ECE curriculum in the recent years.

This Special Issue welcomes submissions of manuscripts from scholars focused on project- and design-based learning in ECE disciplines. In this Special Issue, we are interested in works of educators that challenge the status quo to better prepare the future generation of working professionals. Some examples of relevant work include:

drafting multidisciplinary teams to solve open-ended, complex problems in teaching and learning,
implementing project- and design-based learning,
utilizing ECE technology to better deliver their course content,
training educators in professional growth and content delivery.

In this Special Issue, “Project and Design-Based Learning in Electrical and Computer Engineering for K-16 Students and Teachers”, we are interested in submissions from elementary schools through graduate engineering programs and teacher preparation programs for Next Generation Science Standards. Research studies may involve both traditional classroom settings, as well as informal settings such as summer programs.

Prof. Dr. Kumar Yelamarthi
Dr. Tolga Kaya
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a double-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Education Sciences is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

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Keywords

assessment
design thinking
design integration in K-12
E-learning
embedded systems
first-year curriculum
innovative teaching
Internet of Things
makerspace
multidisciplinary senior design
NGSS
robotics
service learning
student retention and persistence

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Supporting Project-Based Learning through Economical and Flexible Learning Spaces

by Jesse Eickholt, Vikas Jogiparthi, Patrick Seeling, Quintrese Hinton and Matthew Johnson

Educ. Sci. 2019, 9(3), 212; https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci9030212 - 9 Aug 2019

Cited by 7 | Viewed by 5143

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Project-based learning often centers learning experiences around projects and is characterized by the application of knowledge, management of resources, and self-directed learning. In recent years, newer classroom designs have been developed to facilitate communication, classroom interaction and active learning but the cost of such spaces can be prohibitive. Here we present two economical options for flexible learning spaces that support the aims of project-based learning and cost much less than typical active learning classroom models. In a quasi-experimental study, one of our economical active learning environments was paired with a traditional classroom and a prototypical active learning classroom. These learning environments were used in a CS2 course that employed a group-based, active learning pedagogy centered on in-class projects. Students’ perceptions were gathered on the classrooms and their supporting technology. Between the economy and prototypical active learning environment, no significant differences were found in students’ perceptions of the space as it related to collaboration and supporting learning. Results from accompany focus groups indicates that the space was conducive to their learning and helped them engage with peers. These economical and flexible options support the aims of project-based learning at a reduced cost. Full article

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Tales from the Exam Room: Trialing an E-Exam System for Computer Education and Design and Technology Students

by Jeremy Pagram, Martin Cooper, Huifen Jin and Alistair Campbell

Educ. Sci. 2018, 8(4), 188; https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci8040188 - 28 Oct 2018

Cited by 15 | Viewed by 5753

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The Centre for Schooling and Learning Technologies (CSaLT) at Edith Cowan University (ECU) was asked in 2016 to be the Western Australian arm of a national e-exam project. This project used a bespoke exam system installed on a USB-drive to deliver what would have been traditional paper-based exams in an enclosed computer-based environment that was isolated from the internet and any resources other than those provided by the lecturer. This paper looks at the two exams chosen by the Western Australian group for the trial; a programming exam for pre-service computing teachers and an occupational health and safety exam for pre-service design and technology teachers. Both groups were drawn from the Graduate Diploma in Education course at ECU. The paper looks at the nature of the exam environment and the procedure for creating e-exams. It also outlines the exam procedures used and examines the feedback provided by both the lecturers and students involved. Conclusions are drawn about the suitability of the e-exam system and improvements are recommended as well as a discussion about e-exams and digital assessment more generally. Full article

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